Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday Stuff on the Way to Other Stuff: Ruby

 Our baby dog is dying. 

Other than a few bites of steak and some peanut butter (to help the pills down), she hasn't eaten much in the past few weeks. Only a few sips of water.


The x-rays showed swollen kidneys and liver -- and possibly/probably a tumor there. Ruby perked up a tiny bit when the pills started; I got a few wags of the tail. But now she asks to go out -- and doesn't want to come back in, no matter what.

This is just what one of our other dogs, our valiant Buck, did.

The Brick and I hate to see her suffering like this. So we will let her enjoy this last sunny afternoon.

I'm sorry. I do have Stuff to show you -- but just am not up to it. Everything feels numb. 



More soon.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry. I'm going through the same thing right now. Joe just wants to sit in the sun.

Kate Jesse said...

Cindy, we lost a dog to illness this past December. My heart is breaking for you both. 💔

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear about Ruby. Thinking of you and Dave at this sad time. 😔

Cindy Brick said...

It's so hard, isn't it... just love him up as much as you can. I lost count of the times we told Rubes, "Good dog. Mom and Dad love you." Thanks for writing -- I"m thinking of you, going through this. And it's hard.

Cindy Brick said...

I'm so sorry, Friend. You know how it feels...thank you for writing.

Cindy Brick said...

Thank you so much for letting me -- and him -- know. Gratefully appreciated.

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