Well my big lad had to go back to the vet this morning and thankfully he got to return home with me. His temperature was normal but he was obviously in pain so after a pain killing injection he is sleeping peacefully beside me on the couch. He is back in tomorrow morning and i am remaining hopeful that all will be well. It has been suggested that his underlying problem may be cushings disease, which can be compounded with pancreatitis and diabetes but i am just going to take one day at a time right now.

This will be my last post on the forum. I have been so disillusioned by Gal, they gave me a glimmer of hope almost two weeks ago by telling me they would help me with a one off contribution towards Charlie's care and since then have not shown me any common courtesy in returning my telephone call or responding to e-mails ...having a change of mind i can cope with, i understand there are hundreds of dogs out there needing help but to ignore me and act as if the discussion never took place is uncomprehensable and unforgiveable by my standards.

I have every intention of continuing with the care of Charlie's condition by hook or by crook. i admire anyone out there who has a genuine concern and support for these dogs. Right now my emotions are all over the place, no doubt most of you will only know too well the helplessness you feel when your dog is ill.

Anji

Anji
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this very difficult time. You did so much for Charlie for which I am truly grateful and always will be. Charlie will be in our thoughts and prayers this Christmas. We truly hope that he finds peace and comfort at Rainbow Bridge.

Unconditional Love.

When a dog offers you his heart
Accept it with a smile
For his love will last a lifetime -
Which is such a little while.

When a dog offers you his heart
Take it gladly and with pride
For he will be a faithful friend
Ever by your side.

A dog loves you because you're you -
Not for how you speak or what job you do
You could be short, tall, thin or fat
Or ugly as sin, he doesn't care about that.

A dog knows if you're good or bad
He can see inside your soul
When he decides you're okay
To earn your love is his main goal.

When you're sad, he'll comfort you
And kiss away each tear
You may even wake up in the morning
With a cold nose in your ear.

When eventually the time comes
And the lights in his eyes dim
A new star will shine in Heaven
In remembrance of him.

You'll gaze up at the midnight sky
And you will hear him say -
"I'm so glad you were my human
We'll meet again some day!"

So, if this poem has caused a tear to fall
That's because you love the dog who's giving you his all
Go travel on together, happily paw in glove
He's the only one who'll ever give you unconditional love.

When a dog offers you his heart
Accept it with a smile
For his love will last a lifetime -
Which is such a little while.

By Hazel Harris-Lane

-- Edited by Missy at 23:46, 2007-12-19