My perspective has shifted radically the last couple days. This incident with Sally made me super aware of my intuition and it also made me aware of being present. A lesson that I talk about a lot – that I can’t seem to get. The vet said I should make the decision yesterday. Sally looked super bad, I won’t lie, but something said in me said no – not today. With Ansli it was different. She was bleeding internally and each moment grew more painful for her. I would never let my Ansli hurt. EVER.
I have been working with an animal intuitive with Sally and waited all day on the reply and honestly, I think it came at the perfect time last night and hope filled my heart. Having my energy and heart change has drastically improved Sally’s as well. She has been waggling that tail and following me around for breakfast all morning.
Sally said she wants to fight and when she is ready… she will go naturally. She knows this is hard for me and her and that she is weak sometimes but stay strong.
So perspective – priorities have all changed. I am moving into a house where we can be home more together, more cuddles, more play. I can have a room to study my animal herbalism and start taking it seriously to help Sally and animals like her, I will have a studio to metalwork and sew, yoga, eating better, but the key is… we will all be together. No more having to drive 20 min 3 times day. I will be working a ton at my 3 jobs but thank goodness they are shorter hours or night hours when the pups are sleeping.
So now… we take each moment at a time, I will do what I can with the limits she gives me, but right now she is limitless. She doesn’t like western medicine and wants to do it more holistically and that is what we will do.
Do you listen to your animals? Do you respect their wishes or force your own upon them and I don’t mean that to sound harsh. I have done that thinking that “I” know what is best. But they have opinions, they have wishes and respecting them as their own being means getting quiet to listen. Or if you were like me yesterday and are too emotionally involved – ask for help. I will keep you updated on what I hear from the vet today on the second opinion and getting fluids and I will also keep you updated on the things we are going to try for her treatment.
I love you all. Thank you for being with us through all these challenging puppy times lately.
So cheers to the fight in all of us, but especially Sally.
xo
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You and Sally know what is best and while it crushes my heart to know what you are going through, it is a journey the two of you will take together. I have been in love with that sally girls face since I was first introduced to it many years ago. I remember the surgeries to correct her legs and how she fought to come back from that. Sally, like her mom, has a fighting strong spirit and the two of you together make a incredible unit.
I learned the hard way to listen to my Jiminy – he was always so wise, it was I who failed to listen. Proper Perspective is a place many cannot get to. I am glad you have. Much love to you both.
I’ve been where you are and I know the pain you are feeling and how visceral it is. I love that you are listening to Sally and going along with her path. All I can do is send you love and all the positivity I can.