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« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2008, 02:38:43 PM » |
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Sorry to hear about your brother. I will keep him in my thoughts. Also sending hopes that you will find a good solution for Socks' care.
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« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2008, 04:03:23 PM » |
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This is such a tough decision to make, I've been in it before. The vet tech home visits are a good idea, but if that isn't available, at least Socks would be under good care at the vets office.
Another thought - could Socks stay in a room at someone else's house while you're gone? Maybe with one of the vet techs? That may a little less stressful than a vet cage, and she would have more company that way. She does know the vet cage though, so that may be more familiar.
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« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2008, 07:35:07 PM » |
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Sending good thoughts for your brother.
If none of the vet techs do pet-sitting on the side, they may know of good pet-sitters to recommend.
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« Reply #18 on: October 26, 2008, 04:52:32 PM » |
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Sorry to hear about your brother. I hope you can work something out that would be good for both you and Socks. Is there a chance you can have a room that can be set up that Socks couldn't get under anything and hide where a petsitter might be able to catch her?
I had to put comforters around my bed to blockade access when Snowy was so sick otherwise she would dive under the bed and crawl to the center so I couldn't get to her. She hated to be medicated so much and towards the end she was receiving meds around the clock. Once I put the blankets around the bed we were good. I could catch her once she didn't have out of reach hiding places to turn to. Best of luck, I will keep you in my prayers.
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« Reply #19 on: October 26, 2008, 10:42:58 PM » |
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Judy sounds like a good idea to ask at the vets if they know of a reliable sitter, preferably someone who would be willing to have Socks at their home while your visit your brother? Will say a prayer that someone is able to help you out to care for Socks.
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« Reply #20 on: October 29, 2008, 11:11:18 AM » |
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Thank you all for your support. My brother is home now but I still need to figure a way to go visit. I don't know how much time he has left.
Thanks everyone.
Judy
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« Reply #21 on: October 29, 2008, 11:39:43 AM » |
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Still sending good thoughts.
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« Reply #22 on: October 29, 2008, 11:49:49 AM » |
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I'm glad he is home now, Judy. Hospitals are awful. I hope you can figure out a way to go see him soon - sounds like he could use some time with you, even if it's just for a few days.
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« Reply #23 on: October 29, 2008, 12:07:06 PM » |
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Judy maybe there is a rescue animal group in your area that might look after Socks while you go and visit your brother. Just another thought to check into.
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« Reply #24 on: October 29, 2008, 12:55:45 PM » |
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I'm glad your brother is home now, Judy. I hope you can work things out to go see him, while arranging the best possible care for Socks.
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« Reply #25 on: October 29, 2008, 02:02:47 PM » |
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Judy,
I hope you can find someone to watch Socks for you so you can visit your brother.
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« Reply #26 on: October 29, 2008, 02:27:15 PM » |
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Judy, I'm glad your brother is home. I hope he is getting better and that you get something worked out soon where you can visit him without having to worry about Socks.
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« Reply #27 on: October 29, 2008, 03:03:07 PM » |
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Glad to hear that your brother is home, too. I hope you find a way to take care of Socks so you can have a peaceful visit with him.
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« Reply #28 on: October 29, 2008, 05:29:29 PM » |
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I am glad to hear that your brother is home. You all remain in my thoughts.
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« Reply #29 on: October 29, 2008, 05:47:41 PM » |
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Very glad to hear your brother is home. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can find a safe way to have Socks cared for and can visit him soon.
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