I’m sort of obsessed with Kempire. I have the attention span of a gnat these days. While he does do some of those two hour Youtubes. I can only deal with the short ones right now. So I thought I’d share the lastest with you.
My source seems to have gone radio silent. The word on the street is that NBCu is unhappy with all the leaks. I’m not sure if my source is just busy or if they have been shut down? Anyway. It was lovely to wake up to so many kind words in comments today. Banjo is having a “better” day today. It’s so hard to decide what to do. I keep thinking of when one of my colleagues was out for like a week after her dog died. This was well before Banjo rescued me 13 or 14 years ago. My dumb ass was like, what’s the big deal? Just go get another dog. Oddly others are suggesting I get another dog. I can’t go through this again. I was so ignorant and unaware of how all of this works. I never thought about out living him.
ANYWAY. Watch Kempire and have five minutes away for the many problems in this world.
It took me exactly 2 years between losing my Yorkie to being ready to rescue another dog. One of my friends has a 17 year old Chihuahua that isn’t doing well at all, but she’s letting him live a comfortable life for however long he has left. She worries about him every day, but I don’t think she’ll immediately get a new one when he does pass away.
At your suggestion I’m following Sharell’s World, guess I’ll check out Kempire now.
I have an 18 year old Chihuahua and she has good and bad days. She has recently started not walking very well and I don’t want her to be in pain. I also have two other Chihuahuas who complete my old lady gang. My vet told me my dog would tell me when shes ready to go. So hard
I hate everyone saying he will let me know. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO! I DO NOT KNOW HOW THIS WORKS. I DO NOT WANT THIS TO BE HAPPENING. I DO NOT KNOW HOW ANYONE EVER GETS A SECOND PET. 🙁
It’s weird but last year when my daughter found out her dog ( Blondie)was sick, during the weekend she went from one person to another laying in bed with them and then on Monday morning she cried to come across street to see me, later that afternoon she crawled into my grandson lap, her best friend and closed her eyes 😢so in away she said goodbye to us all, my daughter cried like a baby, they buried him in their yard and she planted a small tree and flowers. So I guess they do know when it’s time😕.
One of the numbers I sent you has people who will help you determine his quality of life. We did that for both of our dogs. And everyone, including our vet, was right. THEY DID TELL ME. But, if I EVER get another dog, I will be worried about that again.
Mine a Jackapoo passed in October. I knew it was his time when he stopped eating. His last few weeks he was having constant accidents overnight. Even with lining the hallway with puppy pads. His kidneys were failing. I miss him everyday. I had him for 13 too short years. He was there for the birth if my children. He learned how to mimic them when they were babies to get my attention. I loved every single minute of it. Can’t do it ever again.
hi.
i don’t know if this will help, but i remember exactly how this desperate “how will i know” feels. i lost my 2 babies in the last 3 years, about 9 mos apart. (i personally don’t think i could ever go thru it again).
their wonderful vet said to me, as i was well on the path of lots of meds and treating all sorts of heart, cognitive issues. a day would come, when i could no longer bring them comfort, relief. and for her, that was when she always knew it was time.
maybe a year passed, and then one day, that was exactly what happened. there was nothing i could do to fix it, or make them feel better, and i knew. hours before, i could.
that does not mean they had perfect days prior to, but they were still comforted, and happy, and i could help them and make them feel better and happy.
those words were the only thing that ever helped me, and all i can say from my experience is when it is time, all the back and forth angst will stop. there will be no debate in your mind. none whatsoever. so if you are debating, likely not time.
it is one of the most terrible heart breaks. i wish you lots more time together.
Thank you Lindsay. Never again. I remember asking my sister why she didn’t get another dog when hers died. She said the same thing.
I am so sorry about Banjo. I never had pets but have known people who have and were close to them. When the time comes I pray you find the strength and peace needed.
Kempire is the best. He is smart and has a very kind heart, he always cites his sources he is a good person. And he is adorable. By far my favorite YouTuber and y’all know I hate to stream or watch things online. He makes me happy.
@TT, love how he mentions you. Smart man. Not sure about Kandis new show tho. But we’ll see.
I don’t even what to look at what that has to do with my current Sunday line up. I DVR everything because recapping makes me have to pause a lot. It’s a whole shit show over here. I THINK Top Chef is back tonight.
I feel you on the potential loss of your pup and not wanting another. When my husband and I moved to our current house 15 years ago we only had two cats, 12 year old Jackson and 3 year old Romeo. Our new yard was home to a feral and fertile female who had me up to my shins in kittens before our first summer was out. Old man Jack moved to a an older couple down the streets home so we ended up with Romy and 32 cats. We gradually rehomed all but 12 who we fixed and kept. We are down to six.
My husband responded to friends joking remarks about why he “lets” me have so many cats – he said that I could have as many cats as I wanted since cats die and when my older cats passed, my younger ones would still need care and attention and that would keep me from falling apart. He was right. I miss my lost babies, but I can’t wallow in self pity – too many other cats need love and adopting.
I don’t know how to deal with this AT ALL no matter how many people I drunk dial to help me.
It’s impossible. That’s why your at a loss. No matter what you decide, it always feels like the wrong choice. It’s a horrible decision to have to make and a horrible thing to have to make it. I feel for you. I’ve been dreading it with my dog since we got him about ten years ago. Putting my cat down after having him for almost 18 years broke me. I know I’m not providing much comfort here but, just know that we all recognize how hard and incredibly sad it is. Lots of love.
Thanks Fizz. I called Cindy, Nanette’s roommate kind of in a drunken hysteria. I was thinking about taking him to the evil vet. She talked me out of it. He would hate that. There is a thing called Laps of Love or something that comes out. IT IS LIKE $400! But I guess it is what it is.
Whenever the time comes….
It definitely is. It’s so much better than the trauma of having to take him to the vet, which will only cause him more stress. I hate that you’re going through this. That all of us pet parents eventually have to. There’s a vet group that I’m part of on Facebook where vets will answer questions about different issues, regular non approved vet people are not permitted to comment. It could be a good place to ask for additional, educated advice if you’re interested. It’s called vet per corner sm. Again I’m so sorry, my heart is absolutely breaking for you.
My pug got sick on xmas day, and died that night
it took me weeks to be OK
I dont think I’ll be normal for years
He had 9 perfect years, then in the summer of 2021 he was diagnosed with diabeties and he was son insulin twice a day
I didnt know diabeties could kill even with insulin
MAYBE one day I could get another dog
TT .. I’ve had to put four incredibly special four legged kids down and I’ve helped many others when I worked at an emergency vet center. I can’t explain it but something changes in their behavior and you know it’s time to let him go. If by done chance, he doesn’t let you know, treat him like the best friend he is. If he’s suffering, you have to be strong and let him go. I’m sure he doesn’t want to leave you devastated.
Is he still on the prednisone? If he is and he’s not drinking as much water (or having to go out as often), it’s not a good sign for his kidneys and that can be very hard for him. I respectfully suggest you take a deep breath, shut off everything around you and just sit with him. Tell him he needs to help you out with this. I think you’ll know the answer for today. That’s all you can do right now. I’m sorry. I wish he would let a vet examine him but that’s not your fault and you can’t even attempt to stress him out with that. You’re doing your best. Sending hugs and praying you’ll get the sign you need.
Thanks so much for your advice, Pauline. He is still on prednisone. He was on it before as a puppy when he randomly lost used of his back legs. I took him to several vets and even drove to Athens to have him seen by UGA vets. It was very doomsday. No one could really see him, they said he needed surgery that would cost tens of thousands. And then one day the fucktard vet here said Maybe prednisone could help. He was on it briefly and was fine ever after. I know that long term prednisose can be bad. But, in his situation, if he is dying anyway… It gets him up and down the back steps all day. He drinks plenty of water and eats well. He still comes if I open a bag of snacks. All I have to say is Peanut Butter (which is how he takes his prednisone) and he comes running. Or if I am eating anything, he wants to share.
That said, lies around in the weirdest places. He’s been doing that for months. But, and I may be reading too much into it, but he seems content. We went through an incontinent stage for a bit but he is currently going outside with no accidents.
Yaaassss! I love Kempire! So glad you are shouting him out, TT! One thing that’s great about his channel that you didn’t mention is the audience engagement. When he goes live, the chat is popping. Also, he drops a call in link so that viewers can speak live and show their faces if the choose. Kempire keeps up with all the messy reality TV shows like 90 day Fiance, Real Housewives and Married At First Sight, so if you are a reality TV junkie like me, you’ll always find something to watch on his channel!
I like the short ones. I don’t have the attention span for the hours long ones these days. I loved the ones in December with his Christmas hat as I once again didn’t do anything for Christmas this year.
I’m so so sorry <3 We just had to put my dog down and it was the hardest thing ever (his sign for us was obvious, became paralyzed in the hind end and was in excruciating pain from rheumatoid arthrtis). He was my parents dog, I took him in after losing them unexpectedly 6 months apart. He was my saviour getting me through those long months/years trying to deal with the grief (still dealing). We lost Smokey on the same day that my Mom died (well, same day that is on her death certificate, actual day is not known) 5 years later – and I am re-living everything right now. I still have my 2nd dog (who is also aging – deaf, confused and becoming lame). I can't go through this a 2nd time so close together, so he better buck up (please!). Sending you and Banjo so much love and supportive thoughts and vibes.
My prayers are with you and Banjo… I just had to go through it last year with my beloved boxer… a few days after we had to put her down, a little girl in the neighborhood showed up at my door with a puppy and told me that they were going to have to take her to a shelter because her parents were getting a divorce.. I took the puppy in and she has been amazing.. though she doesn’t replace my boxer, she continues to give the love that my boxer gave me.. she’s like an angel puppy!!