My Ghillie is 5 1/2 year old fawn Bearded Collie that was rescued from a puppy mill auction. We took him home at 4 months. He was half the size of his littermates and terrified of the world. He has not been healthy as his poor mother was malnourished and kept in a cage. But we got things under control really well this year and he was so happy. Everyone who has ever met Ghillie, loves him. People who don't like dogs love Ghillie. 2 weeks ago he started acting ill. My Ghillie was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus last evening. My heart hurts. 😞
When my Vet called with the diagnosis I just fell apart. And I wanted a cigarette. In fact I wanted a whole PACK of cigarettes and I wanted to stand in my garage and smoke them while I sobbed. But I don't smoke anymore. So I remembered Thomas' blog and thought "What can I do instead?" I decided I could sob, I could even go in my garage and sob since it was upsetting the dogs and I could have a lemon drop.
So even after 200 days I still have triggers. But I do not smoke anymore.
Ghillie and I are going back to our Vet in the morning for more tests and to see what care options are available for my boy as there is no cure. And Ghillie likes the way I smell since I quit. 🙂
