September 23, 2006 | Filed under: loves
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The Bad news: Miss Maisie’s cancer is back and she’s starting to fade.
The Good news: we’re working hard to make sure her last weeks involve plenty of outside time, extra cuddling and roast beef heros.
We drove Maisie up to the Rockefeller State Park the other day and had some nice quiet time in the woods. She’s such a city dog, she didn’t quite have any idea what to do with herself off-leash. I think she had a nice time. All three of us needed a break from the stress we’ve been under (house flip-flopping, fatal illness, job loathing, impending-birthday-aging-dread). The park was lovely and huge and empty.
On a technical note, I have no idea why the quality of this video stinks so badly. Same camera, same compression settings, I’m baffled. I’m working on it. It bugs me.
September 23, 2006
@ 7:31 pm
She’s such a beautiful dog. It’s obvious how much you love her. I’m sorry she’s sick. It’s so sweet that you are spending so much quality time with her. I hope she can hang on and be comfortable for as long as possible.
Dawn
September 24, 2006
@ 12:30 pm
The clip brought tears to my eyes, since we’re facing the same thing with Kimba. Maisie is a beautiful dog who looks so happy and is obviously nuch loved.
September 24, 2006
@ 3:24 pm
I’ve always kept a big dog. It’s to bad their life span is so short.
The quality of your video look’s OK from here.
September 24, 2006
@ 4:54 pm
She couldnt have owned a better human than you B. It’s your turn to be her pillar. Give her a kiss on the head.
September 24, 2006
@ 9:11 pm
What a sad time for you. You are being good to your dog. My sweet cat died from mandibular cancer a few months ago. She had slept with me every night for 14 years, and I still miss her.
September 25, 2006
@ 7:25 am
So sad to hear about the dog’s condition…
As for the video, it happens…I had a video do the same thing about 6 months ago…my cure…after countless exports, I just restarted my powerbook and wah-la, on the final export it came out clean…don’t ask me…
September 26, 2006
@ 11:31 am
Maisie is a gentle, well-loved, and regal pooch. What a peaceful and happy soul! Thank you for taking such good care of another one of God’s creatures. Its hard, I know. But I can’t imagine a better home to spend her last days in than with you guys.
September 26, 2006
@ 5:04 pm
Peace be with you B…..
September 26, 2006
@ 11:09 pm
Sorry to hear about Maisie. Looks like such a sweet dog.
September 27, 2006
@ 7:09 pm
I lost my Golden to cancer a few years ago. It was almost like losing one of my kids. I can see you’re so loving with your dog. She’s a sweetheart.
Good on ya, luv.
-jc
September 28, 2006
@ 4:22 pm
On a cheerier note: I heard it’s your birthday, so happy birthday! (Actually, not sure it=f it’s exactly today, but hope you were wined and dined in the style to which you deserve to become accustomed).
Mel x
September 29, 2006
@ 9:37 am
It’s great that you are able to spend this quality time with Maisie. I’m sure she’s enjoying the heros and the cuddling.
Our thoughts are with you.
Matthew
September 29, 2006
@ 8:04 pm
Maisie,
The best dog I ever had an allergic reaction to.
get well soon
yogamatt
September 30, 2006
@ 2:36 pm
Sorry about your sick dog. At least your cat is healthy.
October 1, 2006
@ 1:15 pm
You just about made me cry.
It is interesting how we can get so attached to our pets. They are family.
We want them to live forever.
Ok, really, I am sad, I won’t say anything else but I understand the pain of going through the process of loosing a faithful companion.
October 4, 2006
@ 4:47 pm
Siiiiiiiigh. I’m so sorry about Maisie.
You’ve got a good strategy. Love her, play with her, be with her as much as you can. My heart breaks for you.
October 6, 2006
@ 11:26 pm
So sorry to hear it, darlin’. But what an awesome dog mom…making sure you all enjoy the time you have is the best thing you can do.
xo to you and your Maisie.