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Make sure there's parking there.

Congratulations! You could hang out for the next three weeks until you start there.

There's plenty of parking - the site is out in the boonies by the highway. Mix of residential and industrial. The bus ride is 30 minutes.

You go, grrrl!

Like I said before, if you are getting stressed at this job, let us know, we may have some tips for you. Feel free to PM.

I hope everyone who reads this is reassured that sometimes, good outcomes do happen.

Thanks, I'm sure I'll be posting about my experience in the future. This will be a totally new experience.

A 30-minute bus ride is nothing LOL

Unless you really want a car, and can really afford it (or if someone buys you one!), I wouldn't bother getting the car.

I have a 1 1/4-hour commute EACH WAY (if all goes right), even allowing for the fact that I drive to a parking space about 10 minutes from a subway station.

My concern for the time is more regarding Henry than me. I find bus trips relaxing for the most part. But Henry will be alone for 10 hours a day, 5 days a week. That won't work.
I have considered many options and think that for the following three reasons:

1) Henry's teeth are bad. He keeps getting infections and I can't afford the dental work he needs.
2) My mobility has deteriorated with my degenerative disc disease and I am finding it harder to control him. Henry is an aggressive dog and wears a prong choke collar and muzzle. He has attacked dogs in the past.
3) Rehoming him has proven impossible in the past because of his aggression, age and health.

... I may euthanize him. To me this path seems both easy and incredibly hard. I love Henry and wish I could give him the home he deserves. It seems that I can't.

I see what you mean.

You really thought this through.

I do hope you don't have to euthanize Henry.

To put Henry in perspective ...

I'm just waking up, and didn't read your latest post thoroughly, Androbot.... but I thought Henry was your husband or partner, so I was pretty shocked to see you were going to euthanize him! All because of bad teeth! lol

You need a job, and you have one. But you can't be both places. Do what you have to do in this life. You might call around for a rescue organization but if he's as aggressive as you describe, that might not help - but it might help you feel you did all you could.

You have my blessing.

Haha ... I should have been clearer about that.


Thanks. I have tried re-homing, including rescues, to no success.

I put Henry down this morning. The vet agreed with my decision. He had a good death. I petted his ears as he lost consciousness. It took a while for his heart to stop beating. He was always strong.

Will you get another dog?

I'm sorry that this happened to you...and to Henry.

But it was the right thing to do.

At least there was no pain.

Thank you.

I will not be getting another dog until my circumstances change. My new job is 40 hours/week - no time to acclimatize a new dog. However I am considering getting another kitty.

I feel so far away from myself. All the pain meds and the psych meds and my ever-changing environment. I can't even cry. I feel like a robot.

Give yourself time.

I wish there was a way for you to get closer to yourself and not be numb, Ann--without so much of what makes you sad.

I think you're doing quite well right now.

In my opinion, no matter how much appeal a car has, I don't think obtaining one would make much sense at this point.

Sorry to hear about your dog, sometimes the best decisions are the hardest ones.

Good news on the job though.

Have you tried back supports or braces at all?

Time helps.


I know. Just dreaming.


I bought a cane the other day. I use it around the house. It helps.

Thanks

My problems are with my lower back and undiagnosed. If I feel sore or am doing any heavy lifting I wear a back brace. It's a neoprene belt with some flexible plastic stiffeners sewn into it. It makes a massive difference for me, just a thought that you might want to consider.