Why am I here?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:46 pmOver the weekend, we found ourselves at a popular, quirky, neighborhood bookstore. A book caught my eye by Chris Spielman titled, "That's Why I'm Here." Spielman was an All American at OSU, and went on to be All Pro in the NFL. Currently he's an analyst on ESPN. But the book is about his late wife's struggle with cancer. I'll probably get it, cry through it, then give it to my sister, a seven year cancer survivor.
The next day, Mrs. T. and I are making a somber trip to the vet with one of our dogs. Long story short, she's been having behavior problems and has been attacking one of our other dogs. Before we get rid of her, I wanted to explore every possibility to see if we could fix the problem. So I wanted to rule out something medical and get a referral to a dog behaviorist. I've never given up on a dog. As we pull up in the rain, a couple is struggling to get their dog out of the back of their pickup. It's on a blanket and doggie bed. It's clear this dog is old crippled and can't move. The vet techs are holding the doors open for them, so Jade and I stand off to the side to let them through. They go straight in to an exam room, so I close their tailgate and shut the cap lid. I meet the bleary eyed man as Jade and I walk in. I let him know he doesn't have to worry about the truck, he thanks me and rushes back into the exam room. Some people may not get it. But we're dog people. That's why we're here.
The next day, Mrs. T. and I are making a somber trip to the vet with one of our dogs. Long story short, she's been having behavior problems and has been attacking one of our other dogs. Before we get rid of her, I wanted to explore every possibility to see if we could fix the problem. So I wanted to rule out something medical and get a referral to a dog behaviorist. I've never given up on a dog. As we pull up in the rain, a couple is struggling to get their dog out of the back of their pickup. It's on a blanket and doggie bed. It's clear this dog is old crippled and can't move. The vet techs are holding the doors open for them, so Jade and I stand off to the side to let them through. They go straight in to an exam room, so I close their tailgate and shut the cap lid. I meet the bleary eyed man as Jade and I walk in. I let him know he doesn't have to worry about the truck, he thanks me and rushes back into the exam room. Some people may not get it. But we're dog people. That's why we're here.
Good luck with your furry member of the family, Thumper.