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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2011-05-17 02:31 PM

hadn't seen old Maude for a week
Zoe and I began to worry
the times before
when we'd seen her
she wasn't up on her feet
she wouldn't even try to come to us
something she always does
night before last I knocked on the door
where Maude lives
needed to find out what I already knew
that she was dead
the man shook his head and
told me she was still alive
in fact he'd given her a bath
the day before
to try to make her feel better
and she would stop just lying around
didn't work
so we didn't see her that night either
last night as we passed by her house
we stopped
every so often and called
for her
we worked our way to the back of the house
no Maude
I called for her some more
stood there
feeling kinda bad
and finally
told Zoe she wasn't coming
and we started walking away
all of a sudden
a loud, but strangling bark
caused me to turn back
and there was Maude
trying to run to us
wanting that head rub
wanted to say hello to Zoe
touched me
she was too weak to come
but when she realized we were leaving
she found the grit
to call us back
I will never forget that moment
watching her trying to run
when she could barely walk
to come to us
I took this picture

~ Plastic surgeons are always making mountains out of molehills. ~

OwlSA
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1 posted 2011-05-17 02:39 PM

Happy, frightened sobs. Thank you, thank you. Please tell Maude (again if you already did) that her Auntie Di loves her.

Owl

OwlSA
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2 posted 2011-05-17 02:41 PM

I was terrified when I saw the title, and most of the way through the poem. Am glad that Maude is still with us and that is a beautiful true story. Am still terrified, though. She isn't ready to go to Heaven yet.

Owl

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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3 posted 2011-05-17 02:51 PM

Thanks for taking us there Jerry, God bless your heart!
Lori

JerryPat2
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4 posted 2011-05-17 02:53 PM

Yeah, this dog has managed to get under my skin, I don't mind telling you. Thanks Owl and Lori.

~ Plastic surgeons are always making mountains out of molehills. ~

OwlSA
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5 posted 2011-05-17 02:56 PM

She's got under Zoe's skin too.

Owl

JerryPat2
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6 posted 2011-05-17 02:58 PM

You bet. When Maude is too ill to come around when we're there Zoe cries.

~ Plastic surgeons are always making mountains out of molehills. ~

OwlSA
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7 posted 2011-05-17 04:11 PM

Ohh, poor darling Zoe.

Owl

dreamgal
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8 posted 2011-05-17 04:58 PM

Thats wierd Jerry, I posted a reply here? I dont know where it went?

Dreamgal

gotta run out the door but will try and repost it?

JerryPat2
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9 posted 2011-05-17 05:26 PM

Thanks, Dreamgal. That happens to me often also. when it does I just refresh the page and it usually comes up.

~ Plastic surgeons are always making mountains out of molehills. ~

Sunshine

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10 posted 2011-05-18 12:23 PM

You know, JP, when someone gets a good bath,
with a whole lot of hands on attention, that
can indeed put one into a good stupor. It
sounds like the owner cares for Maude...but
I fear for Zoe....

You might want to let the boss know that
when Maude's demise is imminent, or even after,
that he allow Zoe to come give final respects.

Dogs do that...just like elephants. Dogs..cats, all of our creatures know.

And mourn. Go ahead, let him know that if
these aren't your wishes?

They are PiP wishes.

Marchmadness
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11 posted 2011-05-18 01:25 AM

Like Diana, I am an animal lover and was very touched by this story.
Ida

AlCowie
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12 posted 2011-05-18 04:24 AM

Loved it! It reminded me of my grandfather's dog, Louisa.

When my grandpa died, I didn't know it but she went to live with a family friend. Many years later, we went to stay with the family friend and they had this ancient black lab, so old she never got up to greet people anymore.

The moment I walked into the kitchen she got up and came straight to talk to me. I'd not have recognised her (it had been years and I was only 15 at the time), but she recognised me, her friend from childhood.

Got to love them our animals!

JerryPat2
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13 posted 2011-05-18 07:03 AM

Yeah Sunshine, Zoe I think senses The Maude is sick. Any other dog she is a little feisty with, but with Maude she is strictly in the loving mood.

Thanks, Ida, for your kind words.

I hear you Al. Dogs love and remember humans just as we do, Thanks for stopping by.

~ Plastic surgeons are always making mountains out of molehills. ~

OwlSA
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14 posted 2011-05-18 07:32 AM

Jerry, I agree wholeheartedly with Karilea and I am so glad she thought of that. I am sure the owner will let you take Zoe. Not only will she want to say goodbye, but she needs closure, otherwise she will be very anxious.

Owl

Margherita
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15 posted 2011-05-18 11:34 AM

So deeply heart wrenching, dear Jerry. Thank you for this update. I feel like saying a loving prayer for dear Maude and for Zoe as she lives this friendship so intensely.

Love,

Margherita

Sunshine

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16 posted 2011-05-18 11:47 AM

Yes, Jerry, dogs know. And commiserate. In fact, most animals are very aware of age, and they mourn just like we do. In fact, they do it even better.

I'm pretty sure I've shared with you my cow poem. And...think of what you know of elephants. All too true.

Thank you again for sharing.

JerryPat2
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17 posted 2011-05-18 11:53 AM

Thanks again, Owl.

Margherita , that is sweet of you.

Yes indeed, the cow, Sunshine, and the elephants actually mourn like humans almost.

~ Plastic surgeons are always making mountains out of molehills. ~

Martie

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18 posted 2011-05-18 12:56 PM

Oh Jerry...this touched me in the Precious place. Now that she is gone, my cat still mourns and has even taken over some of the dog's duties. It is touching to see this love that goes on, deomonstrated in such a way. Love the heart in this...thanks!

JerryPat2
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19 posted 2011-05-18 01:37 PM

Thanks, Martie, this is my second posting about Maude. Sure they feel emotion, most animals do I'm quite sure.

~ Plastic surgeons are always making mountains out of molehills. ~

OwlSA
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20 posted 2011-05-20 03:04 PM

How is Maude, Jerry?

Owl

JerryPat2
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21 posted 2011-05-20 03:19 PM

She was okay last night. I saw her and kept called her name because she wasn't responding, finally she raised her old head and looked at us, then lay it back down.

~ Plastic surgeons are always making mountains out of molehills. ~

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (05-20-2011 04:24 PM).]

OwlSA
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22 posted 2011-05-20 03:45 PM

Loving her through my tears.

Owl

CocoBaci
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23 posted 2011-05-22 01:40 PM

Gosh, this touched the heart in so many ways. Thanx for sharing...
*~Coco~*

JerryPat2
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24 posted 2011-05-22 02:05 PM

Thank you, Coco. I had written another poem about Maude, and thought I needed to update it because I got so many comments on it and everyone was so concerned about her. I'll be making another pass by her house during Zoe's and my last walk of the day, if anything has changed I'll let everyone know. Thanks again.

~ 24 hours in a day ... 24 beers in a case .... Coincidence? ~

Amaryllis
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25 posted 2011-05-22 06:38 PM

So very touching...what a beautiful dear old lady,...I hope she will be okay, and no suffering...

A

JerryPat2
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26 posted 2011-05-22 06:48 PM

Oh, so do I, A, thanks.

~ 24 hours in a day ... 24 beers in a case .... Coincidence? ~

OwlSA
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27 posted 2011-05-23 11:29 AM

Tearfully very frightened. Give Maude my love, please.

Owl

JerryPat2
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28 posted 2011-05-23 11:44 AM

No use to be tearfully frightened, Owl, she was alert last night.

~ 24 hours in a day ... 24 beers in a case .... Coincidence? ~

OwlSA
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29 posted 2011-05-24 11:38 AM

Oh, that is good news - especially on Daisy's birthday - my doggy in Heaven - her second birthday there. I miss her and Tigger and Flicka so much.

Please give Maude my love every day you see her.

Owl

Word Weaver
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30 posted 2011-05-24 12:42 PM

Grabbing for the Kleenex. This really gets to me Jerry. You can see that she's ready to go to the Rainbow Bridge in the picture. God bless her and all of God's creatures.

Marcia

OwlSA
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31 posted 2011-05-24 12:45 PM

Not quite yet, ready, Marcia, but soon.

Owl

JerryPat2
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32 posted 2011-05-24 12:58 PM

Some days I think it is the end
then she perks up and gives me a grin

~ I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time" / I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance ~

OwlSA
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33 posted 2011-05-25 04:48 PM

Maude is savouring every bit of every moment with her owners and with you and Zoe. Give her my love every day too.

Have you seen her today, Jerry?

Owl

faithmairee
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34 posted 2011-05-26 08:23 PM

i was so afraid this would have a sad ending and am so happy it didn't...i've always believed dogs are God's special animals because dog is God spelled backwards...my dogs are really special to me...your poem was deeply moving and i am praying for Maude...seriously

Love,

Faith

There must be a poem in here somewhere.

JerryPat2
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35 posted 2011-05-26 08:45 PM

Oh, Maude will leave us, it is just a matter of time, Faith. I came to like the old dog very quickly and she liked Zoe and I, and if at all possible she will get to her feet and come to the fence for a head rub.

~ I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time" / I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance ~

OwlSA
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36 posted 2011-05-27 11:22 AM

I am happy Maude is still hanging in there. Love to Maude. Continued thanks to you and Zoe, Jerry.

Owl

JerryPat2
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37 posted 2011-05-27 02:24 PM

I've got her in my daily itinerary, Owl.

~ I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time" / I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance ~

OwlSA
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38 posted 2011-05-27 08:28 PM

Thank you Jerry and Zoe.

Owl

OwlSA
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39 posted 2011-05-29 12:37 PM

How is Maude?

Owl

JerryPat2
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40 posted 2011-05-29 06:51 AM

Didn't see her last night.

~ Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock ~

OwlSA
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41 posted 2011-05-29 09:27 AM

Oh, gosh.

Owl

JerryPat2
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42 posted 2011-05-29 09:29 AM

I don't see her every night, Owl. She has a huge backyard to hide in with trees and shrubbery and a tool shed, nice backyard.

~ Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock ~

OwlSA
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43 posted 2011-05-29 05:59 PM

Thanks for that. Is it cold in Louisiana? I know you are on the brink of summer, but I don't know anything about the geography and climate of Louisiana. Do you know if Maude goes inside at night?

Owl

JerryPat2
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44 posted 2011-05-29 06:37 PM

We are what is called in the semi-tropics. It is in the nineties these days. Maude has so many places to rest. The house itself is built above ground as so man in this part of the Louisiana because of the flooding from hurricanes. There are two sheds out beyond their spacious patio with bubbling mermaids, et al. Maude has it good, Owl, never think otherwise.

~ Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock ~

OwlSA
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45 posted 2011-05-29 07:24 PM

Thanks again.

Owl

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