Pets

[LucasM]

Spoke to a friend who I hoped would help me make the decision. He talked to me about what it was like when his dog needed to be put to sleep, and everything kinda mirrors Janeway at this point. I'm calling the vet tomorrow.

I'm so sorry.  That is the hardest time in any animal parent's time with each fur-iend we adopt.  As sad as it is, I commend you on making the decision so Janeway doesn't suffer.

[Cupcake]

Rats live for far too short a time.

[Cupcake]

Goodbye, Janeway. Start your next voyage.

[LucasM]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Lesbunny.

[The Lurker]

Umm...

[Cyrusso]

Goodbye, Janeway. Start your next voyage.

I'm so sorry. 

I wanted to adopt a puppy tomorrow at an adoption event in a nearby town, and due to circumstances beyond my control... I can't bring a puppy home. I know this is such a huge cliche, but that distresses me more than words can fucking say.

[Cupcake]

I adopted 4 new rats. It feels so selfish to admit, but I needed them. I was in a massive downward emotional spiral, and I said multiple times that my girls kept me going. Knowing how important I am to something keeps me alive. If I was gone, my dog would still receive top notch care. My parents would love and spoil him. But my parents wouldn't take proper care of my rats. They'd get no love or attention, just fed and watered till they stressed out and were either mean or passed away.

My mother has been pitching a tantrum all night about it, because, even though I've told her several times that I need something like rats, I clearly only did it to upset her.

I haven't sorted names out for all of them. They're all boys, and I want to name them after Trek characters. The Timid one will be Reginald Barclay, or Reg. The ruby eyed white one will be Data or Odo. The other two I'm not sure on yet. They're all so cute. I love them.

[ihavemyreasons]

It's pretty amazing how quickly pets can heal. Had to have our 10 year old lab mix's teeth cleaned. Since he was being put under, we had 2 tumors removed - one of which had grown to softball sized (lab's getting fatty tumors is common as they get older). He was a bit dazed for about a day, but by day 2 he was a lot better and now a week later he's bouncing off the walls wanting to go somewhere. Can't imagine I'd feel the same with a 6 inch long incision on my side and no pain meds since day 2.