Hillscreek Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Good news Tara. It's what I did with my oldie. Let him have his remaining time as comfortable as possible then love and let go and give thanks for the many wonderful years you've been buddies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 It's always about quality life for them and it's what you are providing Olie with. He couldn't have a better care giver than you Tara! 3 Quote Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened. - Anatole France Adventures with Sam &Rosie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanford Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 1 hour ago, tlwtheq said: ...Suppose this is his last year with us?... Please take heart Tara, knowing that Olie doesn't know this. He has no conception of his mortality and as long as he is in good spirits, he'll happily bask in the precious love and security you've provided for him! 4 Quote FEAR THE CAIRN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlwtheq Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 I will still miss his voice when I don't hear the squealing coming in the house. He stopped chewing on my thumbs about two years ago. He's as full of love as ever. Just like my parakeet who's silent while I (hope) he's recovering. Got some good tips from Talk Budgies Forum that the vet could not provide. My 'keet knows he's getting the best care I can give. (Did you know that if you have a bird with an apparently injured leg, that soaking the leg in chamomile tea is therapeutic, that is, with regard to pain? I never stop learning.) Quote Max and Nelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkcrossley Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 i'm identifying here. when redmon was diagnosed with his brain tumor, we knew the radiation would buy him something like a year to a year and a half. it turned out to be a year. it was a very, very important year, both for me and for him. any year can be the last year we have with anybody. knowing it is different, but not necessarily worse. there can be some blessings. it is hard, very hard. but you have him here now, that is what matters. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hheldorfer Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Whatever time Olie has left will be filled with love. Blessings to you Tara. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlwtheq Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 We're picking up my baby boy at 3:30. 1 Quote Max and Nelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tami Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Good luck to Ollie on the surgery. And big hugs to you Tara! Quote Cheers, Tami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlwtheq Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Olie's home, and true to form he really hates being restrained. At least we have a doughnut-type of ring to use on him when we can watch him...much better than the cone of shame. Today was a good day. 6 Quote Max and Nelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlwtheq Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Olie's very stressed at being restrained. He otherwise seems in good health. Quote Max and Nelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Cairns Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I suspect that resentment of restraint is to be expected Tara. Not sure what "very stressed" is but with my dogs, when they are "upset" or "had their feelings hurt", I always have to remember that every Cairn I have owned were absolute drama queens and each of them could put on bravura performances when they felt the need to manipulate their so called "masters". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlwtheq Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 1 hour ago, Idaho Cairns said: I suspect that resentment of restraint is to be expected Tara. Not sure what "very stressed" is but with my dogs, when they are "upset" or "had their feelings hurt", I always have to remember that every Cairn I have owned were absolute drama queens and each of them could put on bravura performances when they felt the need to manipulate their so called "masters". What I mean by "very stressed" is he wants to do all the things he usually does, but is being restrained (by us)! I take that as a good sign, i.e., that he is still full of life and wants to do "Cairn Stuff" like usual. I think his constant worrying, as evidenced by whining under his breath, is similar to my feelings after I've had serious surgery. You know you feel like crap, want to feel better, and don't see how/when you will. God bless. 1 Quote Max and Nelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn & Lola Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 So glad to hear Olie is home with you again, Tara. That he's frustrated by the restraint is a very good sign, I believe. He's saying, 'Enough of this nonsense! I want to run and play!' My very best wishes to you and Olie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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