[NAGDU] NAGDU Digest, Vol 134, Issue 26

Mardi Hadfield wolfsinger.lakota at gmail.com
Thu Jun 2 03:09:35 UTC 2016


Hi Jen, Mardi here. I have had to make that decision many times over the
last 40 + years and it never gets any easier, but it is the right thing to
do . I am glad that you have the time to spend with Nixon on his last day.
Our dogs are so special. You and Nixon are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mardi

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> Date: Mon, 23 May 2016 08:08:16 -0700
> From: Tami Jarvis <tami at poodlemutt.com>
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> Jen,
>
> I'm sorry it is time for him to move on, but glad you are able to
> prepare and to spend that last good time with him. I still remember
> Nixon as a fine young guide from when I was starting to hang around
> guide dog lists. Where does the time go? Love your boy, and know you're
> doing the right thing letting him go.
>
> Tami
>
> On 05/22/2016 05:03 PM, Jen via NAGDU wrote:
> > I know I hardly ever write, but I do read messages on here and learn from
> > folks . but some of you know me from years of various email lists may
> like
> > to know this news but some of you will already know if you are FB friends
> > with me.
> >
> >
> >
> > Nixon will earn his angel wings on May 27th at 3:30. He will be cremated
> so
> > I can keep him close to my heart "fur"ever. I took the afternoon off so
> I'll
> > spend the last quality time with him before he's free. He will go on his
> > last camping trip this weekend.
> >
> > We got the sign after he couldn't get up and relieving all over himself.
> > It's time... He lived 13 wonderful years of his life. 7 years of working
> at
> > my side and 4 years of wonderful retirement.
> >
> > (BTW: He went on his last camping trip with my parents this past weekend
> and
> > he did look tired after all the walking. He looked pretty tired from it
> > all..)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Jen and Aiken McEachen
> >
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 23 May 2016 11:53:04 -0400
> From: "NAGDU President" <blind411 at verizon.net>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,       the National Association of Guide Dog
>         Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nixon
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> Jen,
>
>         I completely understand how difficult this time might be. I made
> this same decision for my last two guides and, even though I knew it was
> the
> right and best thing to do, that didn't make it any easier to say
> "good-bye!
> My lab, Diamond, had the same issue as Nixon. I knew he was unhappy and
> felt
> very undignified when I would find him lying on his bed in his own feces
> because he didn't have the strength to go out. Even now, it brings tears to
> my eyes thinking about that since he was a very strong, faithful, and
> poised
> dog. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
>
> Fraternally yours,
> Marion
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jen via NAGDU
> Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 8:04 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jen
> Subject: [NAGDU] Nixon
>
> I know I hardly ever write, but I do read messages on here and learn from
> folks . but some of you know me from years of various email lists may like
> to know this news but some of you will already know if you are FB friends
> with me.
>
>
>
> Nixon will earn his angel wings on May 27th at 3:30. He will be cremated so
> I can keep him close to my heart "fur"ever. I took the afternoon off so
> I'll
> spend the last quality time with him before he's free. He will go on his
> last camping trip this weekend.
>
> We got the sign after he couldn't get up and relieving all over himself.
> It's time... He lived 13 wonderful years of his life. 7 years of working at
> my side and 4 years of wonderful retirement.
>
> (BTW: He went on his last camping trip with my parents this past weekend
> and
> he did look tired after all the walking. He looked pretty tired from it
> all..)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Jen and Aiken McEachen
>
> Pampered Critters House and Pet Sitting Services
>
> Email me to inquire about my services at: pamperedcritters at gmail.com
> <mailto:pamperedcritters at gmail.com>
>
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