For many reasons this has been an "off" week. Hitting closest to home was the sudden loss of our Zoe dog this morning due to a rapidly transpiring canine illness called gastric tortion. (It's a bloating process leading to gastric twisting & constriction in large breed, big chested dogs, requiring emergent surgery, high risk of complications, and a long, painful recovery.) After waying pros & cons with the Vet Hospital staff, Jim & I felt Zoe would be most comfortable if put to rest. She was a lovely, gentle shepherd, who tolerated a toddler's growing curiosity of doggy ears and snout, and who no matter how frustrated I was with her underfoot, insisted on looking out for me with every trip I made up and down the stairs and faithfully protected my shower door. I will be a little more paranoid of that Psycho scene without my girl standing guard. :(
Zoe and Fiona April 2008.
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