Being the only 4foot left in Chez Shenks, and the reader of names,

sniff

I must tell you I need an alcolyte who is able to take over. My health
is failing. I am at least 20 and may be older. No one knows how old I
am.

I look about though, and I am pretty sure I am the eldest here, much
like my loved Aunti Mabel was for the doggies (might have been 20.5!)
and Iowna at 17 and (sob) Cash at probably 15.

Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before. Now,
it's just me.

What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.

On Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:45:00 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:

>Being the only 4foot left in Chez Shenks, and the reader of names,
>
>sniff
>
>I must tell you I need an alcolyte who is able to take over. My health
>is failing. I am at least 20 and may be older. No one knows how old I
>am.
>
>I look about though, and I am pretty sure I am the eldest here, much
>like my loved Aunti Mabel was for the doggies (might have been 20.5!)
>and Iowna at 17 and (sob) Cash at probably 15.
>
>Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
>Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before. Now,
>it's just me.
>
>What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.
>


Been THERE far too many times.

On Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:45:00 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:

> Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
> Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before. Now,
> it's just me.
> What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.

Balim (twelve-year-old cocker spaniel) died in July 2018 from
haemolytic anaemia. She was the last in an overlapping chain of
four-footers that extended back to 1987. Owing to health issues I
didn't really want to acquire a new dog. But whaever plans one may
make, it's the Universe that makes the calls. I posted the story of
Chicco's arrival in rec.pets.dogs.behavior at the time; I posted an
update a few minutes ago.

--
Bob
St Francis would have done better to preach to the cats

Opinicus wrote:

> On Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:45:00 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:
>
> > Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
> > Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before.
> > Now, it's just me.
> > What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.
>
> Balim (twelve-year-old cocker spaniel) died in July 2018 from
> haemolytic anaemia. She was the last in an overlapping chain of
> four-footers that extended back to 1987. Owing to health issues I
> didn't really want to acquire a new dog. But whaever plans one may
> make, it's the Universe that makes the calls. I posted the story of
> Chicco's arrival in rec.pets.dogs.behavior at the time; I posted an
> update a few minutes ago.

I saw. I have added Balim to the rainbow list. We know each other in
the dog group. Chicco is perfect! Seeing him finally accept 'I am
home' and playing the sock pull with you is perfect.

Meantime, I apologize. My post was meant for another group.

"cshenk" wrote in message
...

Opinicus wrote:

> On Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:45:00 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:
>
> > Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
> > Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before.
> > Now, it's just me.
> > What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.
>
> Balim (twelve-year-old cocker spaniel) died in July 2018 from
> haemolytic anaemia. She was the last in an overlapping chain of
> four-footers that extended back to 1987. Owing to health issues I
> didn't really want to acquire a new dog. But whaever plans one may
> make, it's the Universe that makes the calls. I posted the story of
> Chicco's arrival in rec.pets.dogs.behavior at the time; I posted an
> update a few minutes ago.

I saw. I have added Balim to the rainbow list. We know each other in
the dog group. Chicco is perfect! Seeing him finally accept 'I am
home' and playing the sock pull with you is perfect.

Meantime, I apologize. My post was meant for another group.

===

I never knew there was a dog group

On 8/19/2019 4:12 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> Opinicus wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:45:00 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:
>>
>> > Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
>> > Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before.
>> > Now, it's just me.
>> > What is needed to do this?Â* Only 1 thing.Â* Heart.
>>
>> Balim (twelve-year-old cocker spaniel) died in July 2018 from
>> haemolytic anaemia. She was the last in an overlapping chain of
>> four-footers that extended back to 1987. Owing to health issues I
>> didn't really want to acquire a new dog. But whaever plans one may
>> make, it's the Universe that makes the calls. I posted the story of
>> Chicco's arrival inÂ* rec.pets.dogs.behavior at the time; I posted an
>> update a few minutes ago.
>
> I saw.Â* I have added Balim to the rainbow list.Â* We know each other in
> the dog group.Â* Chicco is perfect!Â* Seeing him finally accept 'I am
> home' and playing the sock pull with you is perfect.
>
> Meantime, I apologize.Â* My post was meant for another group.
>
> ===
>
> Â*Â* I never knew there was a dog group:

Â* Neither did I ... just subbed , maybe it can be revitalized by some
new blood .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

"Terry Coombs" wrote in message ...

On 8/19/2019 4:12 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> Opinicus wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:45:00 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:
>>
>> > Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
>> > Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before.
>> > Now, it's just me.
>> > What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.
>>
>> Balim (twelve-year-old cocker spaniel) died in July 2018 from
>> haemolytic anaemia. She was the last in an overlapping chain of
>> four-footers that extended back to 1987. Owing to health issues I
>> didn't really want to acquire a new dog. But whaever plans one may
>> make, it's the Universe that makes the calls. I posted the story of
>> Chicco's arrival in rec.pets.dogs.behavior at the time; I posted an
>> update a few minutes ago.
>
> I saw. I have added Balim to the rainbow list. We know each other in
> the dog group. Chicco is perfect! Seeing him finally accept 'I am
> home' and playing the sock pull with you is perfect.
>
> Meantime, I apologize. My post was meant for another group.
>
> ===
>
> I never knew there was a dog group:

Neither did I ... just subbed , maybe it can be revitalized by some
new blood .

Snag

===

Will you join? I will too What is the name of it?

"Terry Coombs" wrote in message ...

On 8/19/2019 4:12 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> Opinicus wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:45:00 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:
>>
>> > Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
>> > Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before.
>> > Now, it's just me.
>> > What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.
>>
>> Balim (twelve-year-old cocker spaniel) died in July 2018 from
>> haemolytic anaemia. She was the last in an overlapping chain of
>> four-footers that extended back to 1987. Owing to health issues I
>> didn't really want to acquire a new dog. But whaever plans one may
>> make, it's the Universe that makes the calls. I posted the story of
>> Chicco's arrival in rec.pets.dogs.behavior at the time; I posted an
>> update a few minutes ago.
>
> I saw. I have added Balim to the rainbow list. We know each other in
> the dog group. Chicco is perfect! Seeing him finally accept 'I am
> home' and playing the sock pull with you is perfect.
>
> Meantime, I apologize. My post was meant for another group.
>
> ===
>
> I never knew there was a dog group:

Neither did I ... just subbed , maybe it can be revitalized by some
new blood .

Snag

===

Hopefully

Terry Coombs wrote:

> On 8/19/2019 4:12 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> > "cshenk" wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > Opinicus wrote:
> >
> >>On Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:45:00 -0500, "cshenk" >
> wrote:
> > >
> >>> Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
> >>> Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before.
> >>> Now, it's just me.
> >>> What is needed to do this?Â* Only 1 thing.Â* Heart.
> > >
> > > Balim (twelve-year-old cocker spaniel) died in July 2018 from
> > > haemolytic anaemia. She was the last in an overlapping chain of
> > > four-footers that extended back to 1987. Owing to health issues I
> > > didn't really want to acquire a new dog. But whaever plans one may
> > > make, it's the Universe that makes the calls. I posted the story
> > > of Chicco's arrival inÂ* rec.pets.dogs.behavior at the time; I
> > > posted an update a few minutes ago.
> >
> > I saw.Â* I have added Balim to the rainbow list.Â* We know each other
> > in the dog group.Â* Chicco is perfect!Â* Seeing him finally accept 'I
> > am home' and playing the sock pull with you is perfect.
> >
> > Meantime, I apologize.Â* My post was meant for another group.
> >
> > ===
> >
> > Â*Â* I never knew there was a dog group:
>
> Â* Neither did I ... just subbed , maybe it can be revitalized by some
> new blood .

Yup! I'll add some comments.

Ophelia wrote:

> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> Opinicus wrote:
>
> >On Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:45:00 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:
> >
> >> Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
> >> Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before.
> >> Now, it's just me.
> >> What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.
> >
> > Balim (twelve-year-old cocker spaniel) died in July 2018 from
> > haemolytic anaemia. She was the last in an overlapping chain of
> > four-footers that extended back to 1987. Owing to health issues I
> > didn't really want to acquire a new dog. But whaever plans one may
> > make, it's the Universe that makes the calls. I posted the story of
> > Chicco's arrival in rec.pets.dogs.behavior at the time; I posted an
> > update a few minutes ago.
>
> I saw. I have added Balim to the rainbow list. We know each other in
> the dog group. Chicco is perfect! Seeing him finally accept 'I am
> home' and playing the sock pull with you is perfect.
>
> Meantime, I apologize. My post was meant for another group.
>
> ===
>
> I never knew there was a dog group

There are several lively pet groups. REC.PET.CATS.COMMUNITY is my
personal favorite. There you get to play act as your pet, have dances,
balls, cookouts and all sorts of crazy stuff.

REC.PETS.CATS.Anecdotes - chat about your cat sort of place. Not a
story board sort but some regulars here are there.

REC.PETS.DOGS.BEHAVIOR (Opinicus and I are there and at least one other
from here). Chat about dog issues.

REC.PETS.DOGS.Health - sporadically active, often same posts as in
RPDB.

"cshenk" wrote in message
...

Ophelia wrote:

> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> Opinicus wrote:
>
> >On Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:45:00 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:
> >
> >> Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
> >> Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before.
> >> Now, it's just me.
> >> What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.
> >
> > Balim (twelve-year-old cocker spaniel) died in July 2018 from
> > haemolytic anaemia. She was the last in an overlapping chain of
> > four-footers that extended back to 1987. Owing to health issues I
> > didn't really want to acquire a new dog. But whaever plans one may
> > make, it's the Universe that makes the calls. I posted the story of
> > Chicco's arrival in rec.pets.dogs.behavior at the time; I posted an
> > update a few minutes ago.
>
> I saw. I have added Balim to the rainbow list. We know each other in
> the dog group. Chicco is perfect! Seeing him finally accept 'I am
> home' and playing the sock pull with you is perfect.
>
> Meantime, I apologize. My post was meant for another group.
>
> ===
>
> I never knew there was a dog group

There are several lively pet groups. REC.PET.CATS.COMMUNITY is my
personal favorite. There you get to play act as your pet, have dances,
balls, cookouts and all sorts of crazy stuff.

REC.PETS.CATS.Anecdotes - chat about your cat sort of place. Not a
story board sort but some regulars here are there.

REC.PETS.DOGS.BEHAVIOR (Opinicus and I are there and at least one other
from here). Chat about dog issues.

REC.PETS.DOGS.Health - sporadically active, often same posts as in
RPDB.


====

Thank you

"cshenk" > wrote in message
...
> Being the only 4foot left in Chez Shenks, and the reader of names,
>
> sniff
>
> I must tell you I need an alcolyte who is able to take over. My health
> is failing. I am at least 20 and may be older. No one knows how old I
> am.
>
> I look about though, and I am pretty sure I am the eldest here, much
> like my loved Aunti Mabel was for the doggies (might have been 20.5!)
> and Iowna at 17 and (sob) Cash at probably 15.
>
> Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
> Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before. Now,
> it's just me.
>
> What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.

Umawhat?

"cshenk" wrote in message
...

Being the only 4foot left in Chez Shenks, and the reader of names,

sniff

I must tell you I need an alcolyte who is able to take over. My health
is failing. I am at least 20 and may be older. No one knows how old I
am.

I look about though, and I am pretty sure I am the eldest here, much
like my loved Aunti Mabel was for the doggies (might have been 20.5!)
and Iowna at 17 and (sob) Cash at probably 15.

Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before. Now,
it's just me.

What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.

====

Oh, Carol I am so sorry. I know exactly how that feels(( It is very
hard to cope but I find that I can get over it a bit faster by getting
another rescue to love.

On 8/17/2019 6:16 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> Being the only 4foot left in Chez Shenks, and the reader of names,
>
> sniff
>
> I must tell you I need an alcolyte who is able to take over. My health
> is failing. I am at least 20 and may be older.Â* No one knows how old I
> am.
>
> I look about though, and I am pretty sure I am the eldest here, much
> like my loved Aunti Mabel was for the doggies (might have been 20.5!)
> and Iowna at 17 and (sob) Cash at probably 15.
>
> Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
> Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before. Now,
> it's just me.
>
> What is needed to do this?Â* Only 1 thing.Â* Heart.
>
> ====
>
> Â*Â* Oh, Carol I am so sorry.Â* I know exactly how that feels((Â* It is
> very hard to cope but I find that I can get over it a bit faster by
> getting another rescue to love

Â* Max wasn't a rescue , but his mother was . We also have had a
succession of givers of unconditional love ... and while it hurts when
they leave us , their gift of love makes it worth the pain .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

"Terry Coombs" wrote in message ...

On 8/17/2019 6:16 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> Being the only 4foot left in Chez Shenks, and the reader of names,
>
> sniff
>
> I must tell you I need an alcolyte who is able to take over. My health
> is failing. I am at least 20 and may be older. No one knows how old I
> am.
>
> I look about though, and I am pretty sure I am the eldest here, much
> like my loved Aunti Mabel was for the doggies (might have been 20.5!)
> and Iowna at 17 and (sob) Cash at probably 15.
>
> Not suprising that it is time to call for another to be ready.
> Afterall, I had various Chez Shenks at the ready, in case before. Now,
> it's just me.
>
> What is needed to do this? Only 1 thing. Heart.
>
> ====
>
> Oh, Carol I am so sorry. I know exactly how that feels(( It is
> very hard to cope but I find that I can get over it a bit faster by
> getting another rescue to love

Max wasn't a rescue , but his mother was . We also have had a
succession of givers of unconditional love ... and while it hurts when
they leave us , their gift of love makes it worth the pain .

Snag

===

Oh Yes and they are worth every second of it!!!

We have pics of ours on the wall. I love to look at them and remember.

It is amazing just how different they were! They are all border collies
too

I lost my pup last week to pancreatitis. He was the only pet I had left, not sure if Ill get another. Woofi was 12, not old for a small breed.

Denise in NH

On Sat, 17 Aug 2019 12:41:57 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

>I lost my pup last week to pancreatitis. He was the only pet I had left, not sure if Ill get another. Woofi was 12, not old for a small breed.

That sucks.

wrote in message
...

I lost my pup last week to pancreatitis. He was the only pet I had left,
not sure if Ill get another. Woofi was 12, not old for a small breed.

Denise in NH

===

I am so sorry to hear that Only you will know if another one will
help.

On Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 2:42:01 PM UTC-5, wrote:
>
> I lost my pup last week to pancreatitis. He was the only pet I had left, not sure if Ill get another. Woofi was 12, not old for a small breed.
>
> Denise in NH
>
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your pet, it hurts. When you're ready for
another one you'll know so don't be in a hurry.

On 2019-08-17 3:41 p.m., wrote:
> I lost my pup last week to pancreatitis. He was the only pet I had
> left, not sure if Ill get another. Woofi was 12, not old for a
> small breed.
>

Sorry to hear that Denise. The little guys work their way into our lives
and they never seem to live long enough.

wrote:

> I lost my pup last week to pancreatitis. He was the only pet I had
> left, not sure if Ill get another. Woofi was 12, not old for a
> small breed.
>
> Denise in NH

So sorry to hear that. Added to our list and apologies for posting
something in the wrong group. I was understandably a bit upset.

"cshenk" wrote in message
...

wrote:

> I lost my pup last week to pancreatitis. He was the only pet I had
> left, not sure if Ill get another. Woofi was 12, not old for a
> small breed.
>
> Denise in NH

So sorry to hear that. Added to our list and apologies for posting
something in the wrong group. I was understandably a bit upset.

====

May I ask about 'the list'?

Ophelia wrote:

> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> wrote:
>
> > I lost my pup last week to pancreatitis. He was the only pet I had
> > left, not sure if Ill get another. Woofi was 12, not old for a
> > small breed.
> >
> > Denise in NH
>
> So sorry to hear that. Added to our list and apologies for posting
> something in the wrong group. I was understandably a bit upset.
>
> ====
>
> May I ask about 'the list'?

In the REC.PETS.CATS.COMMUNITY, we have a 25 year long tradition of an
annual Jellicle Ball. It's based on the phases of the moon as to when
it happens but roughly Oct/Nov is when it lands.

While we do other things (birthday parties and whatnot) during the
year, that's the big one. Shortly we will start chattering about
locations for the next one. We always (at least now) hold them in a
different place. 2-3 years ago, it was a hidden community of cats in
Antarctica with deep hot pools that heated the inside caves. We've
done ancient castles, Hawaii, Koh Kood and high mountains above
California fires. As you drop in, we weave a story about with all
adding bits and pieces. Doggies who are cat friendly are welcome. At
the height, we read a list of all the pets who have passed before us
(and humans who were part of the group or close to a group member).
There's even a web page with all the names back to about 1995 or so.

The list isn't secret.


Blinkers, House of Joan
Sammy, House of Joan
Millie Girl, House of Nancee
Cash, House of Chez Shenks
Penny (rebeccas's nieces dog), House of
Sundance, House of Stright
Tardar Sauce, House of Tabitha
Shawnee, House of Evetta
Iowna, House of Chez Shenks
Brandy, House of Arlene
Drake, House of Steele
Balim, House of Opinicous
Woofie, House of Denise

That's 2019 so far. Cash and Iowna were mine.

Carol

wrote:
>
> I lost my pup last week to pancreatitis. He was the only pet I had
> left, not sure if I’ll get another. Woofi was 12, not old for a
> small breed.
>
> Denise in NH

So sorry to hear of your loss, losing a pet is like losing a child.
I strongly suggest adopting another.

"cshenk" wrote in message
...

Ophelia wrote:

> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> wrote:
>
> > I lost my pup last week to pancreatitis. He was the only pet I had
> > left, not sure if Ill get another. Woofi was 12, not old for a
> > small breed.
> >
> > Denise in NH
>
> So sorry to hear that. Added to our list and apologies for posting
> something in the wrong group. I was understandably a bit upset.
>
> ====
>
> May I ask about 'the list'?

In the REC.PETS.CATS.COMMUNITY, we have a 25 year long tradition of an
annual Jellicle Ball. It's based on the phases of the moon as to when
it happens but roughly Oct/Nov is when it lands.

While we do other things (birthday parties and whatnot) during the
year, that's the big one. Shortly we will start chattering about
locations for the next one. We always (at least now) hold them in a
different place. 2-3 years ago, it was a hidden community of cats in
Antarctica with deep hot pools that heated the inside caves. We've
done ancient castles, Hawaii, Koh Kood and high mountains above
California fires. As you drop in, we weave a story about with all
adding bits and pieces. Doggies who are cat friendly are welcome. At
the height, we read a list of all the pets who have passed before us
(and humans who were part of the group or close to a group member).
There's even a web page with all the names back to about 1995 or so.

The list isn't secret.


Blinkers, House of Joan
Sammy, House of Joan
Millie Girl, House of Nancee
Cash, House of Chez Shenks
Penny (rebeccas's nieces dog), House of
Sundance, House of Stright
Tardar Sauce, House of Tabitha
Shawnee, House of Evetta
Iowna, House of Chez Shenks
Brandy, House of Arlene
Drake, House of Steele
Balim, House of Opinicous
Woofie, House of Denise

That's 2019 so far. Cash and Iowna were mine.

Carol

===

Thank you.

cshenk wrote:

> The list isn't secret.
>
> Blinkers, House of Joan
> Sammy, House of Joan
> Millie Girl, House of Nancee
> Cash, House of Chez Shenks
> Penny (rebeccas's nieces dog), House of
> Sundance, House of Stright
> Tardar Sauce, House of Tabitha
> Shawnee, House of Evetta
> Iowna, House of Chez Shenks
> Brandy, House of Arlene
> Drake, House of Steele
> Balim, House of Opinicous
> Woofie, House of Denise
>
> That's 2019 so far. Cash and Iowna were mine.
>
> Carol

A usenet list of dead pets. WTF? >:-o

My boxer Ginger died at 13 which is very old for a boxer.

wrote in message
...

My boxer Ginger died at 13 which is very old for a boxer.

====

I hope you and Ginger had a good life together. Did you get another
one?

no

wrote:

> no

I added Ginger. She will be remembered.