Long Term caring and it's problems

@Former-Member

my dogs hate dentastix !! I have 3 dogs, 1small, 1 med, 1 large !! 3 cats also. mine all love those crisp liver treats and all 6 will line up for some.

Wish the weather was a bit cooler here, 29 again today. But there is a breeze which is lovely

@Former-Member you write so beautifully I can imagine it so clearly. I would love that, its a welcome break from the day to day, appreciating company and lovely things to look at. Very special those unexpected conversations. x

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Former-Member had a very busy exciting morning with the pet rescues and 2 wee doggies were adopted, one went to a really nice single mum and her 13 year old son. The photo is just so special of him looking with love at the darling pup. 2nd doggie went to a family with 4 kiddies, pooch enjoyed it so much racing around with them. Ahh this is why I do it. I concentrate on rescue to try to push the other stuff away for a while. Had a very dark nite last nite after dreadful convo with daughter, even rang lifeline but hung up. Turned on the music and sang away to some great tunes, lifted my mood and I was very thankful I did it

I sing out loud with my headphones on when I am walking @JoJo99 whene there is nobody close enough to hear me .... it really helps to clear my head.

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@Faith-and-Hope could not find the coffee in art class, what page is it on?

@JoJo99

Liver treats are a fave with my dogs too but they go too quick. Good news about the rehoming. Dogs and kids go so well together. I am really interested in companion dogs as our older whippet is Mr Darcy's best mate and he loves him dearly, probably a little more aloof than a regular companion dog but Mr D wouldn't want a lap dog and they get along well together.

@Former-Member

Some of the dogs we get thru our program really have that something special that makes them different. They don't come along very often but do stand out for their caring loyal side. They just seem to instinctly sense things even if only with me as a newbie. The dog Indi that I have just adopted is like that, I feel I have taken away a person in need's dog. I could see her sitting next to a bed or chair and just resting her head on their leg or leaning against their leg, being there to comfort them. My neighbour has cancer and I would love to give her to him because I know she would help him. But.... I'm being selfish about her and keeping!

@Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51@Former-Member @Former-Member@Former-Member

this has been a great eye opener for me, the forum. I find it really helps. Everybody's burdens are so big. The past 2 weeks have been really confusing for me, I was really happy to change everything and move my daughter back home for company for me and her. But, maybe it's not the right thing to go forward with. Maybe I have to heal myself first and not bring more problems under my roof. Daughter has been in crisis this past week and yesterday I have to say was the worst. Do I put her with me, or do I continue to do it all from 3 streets away. Her support worker is also working closely with me and we are trying to help her be happy in life. Everytime I start picking up, I crash down again with her daily struggle. It's so confusing, both of us now have depression, who do I help first? Me or do I put her first as usual? Has anyone heard on a companion mental health worker? This is what was suggested at her appointment at the hosp on Friday. We had great success for 2 years working with her mental health nurse, why change what worked before?

So confused