>>Gosh, Ratz, I'm so sorry. I hate to hear that. I know how both you and your vet feel. I never got used to that, even after working at a vet's office for so long. I can tell how much you bond with your animals. It's a great thing, but causes us so much pain in the end. I'm sure you, like me, wouldn't trade it for the world.

Ken thank you so much & I have to say that you completely understand what we've been feeling. It's like you are a mind reader. I've worked for several vets too & have never gotten used to it either. I've been teaching part time, I'd rather do that than deal with being in a hospital situation.

>>>People always used to say, "I'm so upset, I don't think I'll ever get another ____". I'm glad you're going to get a new puppy.

That is my parents to a T. Our family dog died in the late '70s & they have never gotten another pet of any kind since. I can see how especially now in their older years they would benefit so much from it but no. They will not do it.
We on the other hand made the decision that the new one will be here ASAP. You cannot replace a pet, no two are ever the same but we have so much to give to another that we have to give it.
We don't know where the new one is coming from yet but we gave the last one such a good life, we have more good lives to give to not just another dog.. but yes BACK ON TOPIC, another turtle... IF those ornate wood turtle eggs do hatch. I will be seeing the vet this afternoon, I'll be sure to tell her today that if they hatch then DH is agreeable to getting one.

>>>And, I'm glad you're taking that turtle. It'll have a great home! If it wouldn't upset you too much, take a gander at my little staffie, Zeke. I put some pics of him in my photo album. I told my wife that if anything ever happened to him, she'll have to commit me.
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>>I'm sorry this is off of the topic of this forum.

It's not too painful, I'd love to see Zeke but I got lost while searching for his photos.. could you post the link?

I have a lot to look forward to now, another dog, a possible ornate wood turtle, and in the next few months a couple of new rats too.
Having something to look forward to is a huge help right now!
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PHRatz

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