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Originally Posted by jlaack  Personally I think providing this type of emotional healing is helpful for the dog too. It was one of the reasons we moved back to WI. We got to the point where our dogs care could be handled by any oncologist and since our dog has so many friends here, we knew he'd be happier here. It is amazing when he sees people he hasn't seen in 4 years or goes to his favorite spots, he remembers them all. Humans say the emotional support helps them with their struggle, I can't imagine it would be different for dogs. If you can, keep up visits like this. It is good for you too to have the support of close friends. |
Jlaak,
I totally agree!! And I could tell that Xena was happier than she's been in a while.....I was talking to my friend's girlfriend, and when I looked over at Xena, she was on her back getting a nice belly rub from my friend!! She had a big 'ole smile on her face too! ;) After that, she made her rounds and everyone was happy & sad to see her.
I'm bringing her out again tonight as well to catch up with someone who wasn't home on Sunday.
I'm not sure how much more of this she can take though, as going for 'rides' now seems to hurt her leg even more. I think when she's trying to stabilize herself against the motion (Turns, etc.) she puts additional strain on her joints. Tonight is a short ride...............it may even be her last. Not because she is getting 'sick', because, thankfully, she is not. But the pain in her wrist is getting more untolerable as time goes on and I don't want to make matters any worse for her. I'd like to keep her around for as long as possible, as long as she's at least somewhat comfortable.
Regards,
MK