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Katbtrying552
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My dog is desperately ill and I'm going to lose her soon
Grief & Loss / by Katbtrying552
Last post
 July 13th, 2023
...See more I took her in to have her teeth cleaned at 8 this morning. I got a call and the pre-op blood work showed anemia (28 when normal is 35-50) and repeat a few hours later showed it down to 14. I rushed her to the local ER and they suspect immune mediated hemolytic anemia. Basically, her immune system is destroying her red blood cells. She's staying over night and getting a blood transfusion and prednisone to suppress the immune system. I spoke with the ER vet and we agreed on DNR. Then I called back and asked that if she's dying to please let me come be with her at the end. I've been reading about IMHA and the prognosis is bleak; most dogs (26-70%) die within 6 months of diagnosis from pulmonary thrombosis or failure of medications to control the immune response. This wasn't supposed to happen. She was supposed to come home with clean teeth and be a little dopey and we'd go to the off leash park tomorrow. She's only 5 years old! I cannot understand how a beautiful amazing pup like her is dying so freaking young!! She was supposed to be with me at least another 8 or 9 nine years! I look around at my empty house and her toys and dishes and crate and cot and just can't stop crying. My 2 cats are old af and both have CKD and they're still hanging in at 17 years old. I love them to pieces but my pup was my go everywhere buddy. I hope she can be made well enough to come home at least one more time. Even if I have to have her put to sleep in a few days or a few weeks, I want to be there with her at the end. I have always been there with my pets at the end. It's part of being a good pet owner and a decent human being. Why does the universe hate me having a dog? My previous dog, a Lab-Rottie mix, got hemangiosarcoma when she was 11 so we had a lot of very good years together. This time I got a purebred with all manner of health testing and still this happens! /endvent /grievinginprocess
How to un-mute a chat that has ended?
Newbie Hub / by Katbtrying552
Last post
 February 9th, 2021
...See more I just finished my first 1-on-1 chat and it did not go well. I rated the Listener just 2 stars because while I was sharing, I got asked for a video date. When I said no, the Listener's replies became "oh, yeah" and "mmm." No more engagement. I ended the chat soon after. Now I want to report that "Listener" as being inappropriate but I do not remember the complete screen name and cannot find him on Browse Listeners which is where I initially found him. I muted the chat as soon as I bailed so the name no longer appears in my chat log, just Noni's. I am just furious that this person decided that my wanting to share good news was his opportunity to creep on me. Who knows how many others he's doing this to?? I feel terrible that I didn't take firmer steps in telling him he was inappropriate and for not getting the correct information to report him. I am looking for suggestions on how to retrieve this person's user name from my chat log so he can be reported and hopefully banned from listening because he's so obviously trolling for dates. He's not in my blocked list because I muted the chat log without blocking him (my bad). Thanks for any help.
Imagining a future after covid
50 & Over Community / by Katbtrying552
Last post
 April 20th, 2021
...See more I am in the last group that will get vaccinated. I don't even show up on the "find your phase" website for my state and it specifically requested that I wait at least a month before chekcing in again. I have been rigorously observing masking and distacing since last February because I live alone and am terrified of getting seriously sick with the 'rona. There's no one to take care of me or my pets if I fall ill. That being said. I am planning a big trip on late 2022. Going to Portugal, Ireland, UK, and maybe Germany. All depending on the state of the pandemic of course. Texted my kid and she's on board! She has been involved with a partner who is so terrifyingly helpless about pragmatic real world things that she rarely or never left home. She has recently decided to end that relationship and is searching for a new place on her own. I am trying very hard to not be elated that she's now finding her own way, unemcumbered by his needs. But I am super happy for her and excited to see what she discovers next! I really need something big to look forward to. This past year has been brutal and I often felt like there's no end in sight. With so many vaccines being approved and rolled out, I am hopeful that travel restrictions and quaratines will not be required for vaccinated people. What do you imagine your life will look like post pandemic? More travel? HUGS??? Being with more people than those in your family/friends bubble?
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