Happy New Year! I've just been for a long walk, enlivened by the many dogs I met on the way. Clean jeans are now ruined, but a small price to pay for the lift in my spirits patting lovely dogs. At the risk of being presumptious John, have you ever considered setting up a go fund me page to help with the vet bills? I can no longer have a dog in my retirement flat but I have derived such pleasure from the photos of your pets and the stories of what they get up to. As pets age, they of course cost us more at the vet and I am sure there are many readers like myself who would be happy to contribute a few pounds now and then as I feel that your lovely animal family, that you are kind enough to share with us, provide lots of people with surrogate pets. Sorry if I'm sticking my oar in.
Yes, I have also been thinking a Go Fund Me page would be entirely appropriate for this special man and his pets at this point in their lives. I don't know how it all works - does anyone out there know how to go about it? Jocelyn
John, which veterinary establishment do you take your pets to? We could send money there on your account and there would be no fees taken out. Or...we could send it through Paypal and you could use it to pay your vet bills.
A lovely thought but no.... its my job to sort them out . Its just been a hard few weeks as every one but albert has had to be seen by the vet....mary's op was covered 70% by insurance Winnie has more or less recovered from her stroke and ive paid for williams bills already. Just George's to go xxxxx
May 2019 be a better year, John. No way to go around the bad, best is to just go through it. Rely on your friends, those who love you. We aren't meant to go it alone. Whether you wanted to or not, you've been an inspiration to others. We don't regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it, if it can be helpful to someone else. Much love to you, from Illinois.
Happy New Year ! It is snowing at my home in the Catalina Mountains ! I am taking this as a good sign for better time ahead ! Snow on the cactus in Tucson
Adding my New Year's good wishes, for you, your multitude, and pretty much everybody else in the world and indeed on other worlds (apart from the nasty people/creatures/things).
Happy New Year! I know your doggies get more than an annual bath but it looks a bit like she's getting a rare treat. It just needs to be in a tin tub in front of the fire!
You must sometimes wonder if it would have been a wiser move to have studied vet nursing...
Snap. Our Jack Russell Missy, was bathed last night Happy New Year John hope its better for everyone xx
ReplyDeleteWell, it’s back to the grind, no? And that doggie is cute! 😊
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Just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you John c
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year⭐️⭐️
ReplyDeleteHappy 2018 John. I hope that the shifts go smoothly without drama! x
ReplyDeleteYou've got to do what you've gotta do ... unfortunately . But at least you've got a nice clean doggie 😃
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I've just been for a long walk, enlivened by the many dogs I met on the way. Clean jeans are now ruined, but a small price to pay for the lift in my spirits patting lovely dogs. At the risk of being presumptious John, have you ever considered setting up a go fund me page to help with the vet bills? I can no longer have a dog in my retirement flat but I have derived such pleasure from the photos of your pets and the stories of what they get up to. As pets age, they of course cost us more at the vet and I am sure there are many readers like myself who would be happy to contribute a few pounds now and then as I feel that your lovely animal family, that you are kind enough to share with us, provide lots of people with surrogate pets. Sorry if I'm sticking my oar in.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have also been thinking a Go Fund Me page would be entirely appropriate for this special man and his pets at this point in their lives. I don't know how it all works - does anyone out there know how to go about it? Jocelyn
DeleteJohn, which veterinary establishment do you take your pets to? We could send money there on your account and there would be no fees taken out.
DeleteOr...we could send it through Paypal and you could use it to pay your vet bills.
A lovely thought but no.... its my job to sort them out . Its just been a hard few weeks as every one but albert has had to be seen by the vet....mary's op was covered 70% by insurance
DeleteWinnie has more or less recovered from her stroke and ive paid for williams bills already. Just George's to go xxxxx
I see you have firmly closed this idea John but can I just say, go fund mes take about ten percent in fees. Direct payments are always better.
DeleteWe've just bathed one of our dogs after she had a New Year Day roll in smelly stuff!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a healthy and peaceful year ahead xx
May 2019 be a better year, John. No way to go around the bad, best is to just go through it. Rely on your friends, those who love you. We aren't meant to go it alone. Whether you wanted to or not, you've been an inspiration to others. We don't regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it, if it can be helpful to someone else. Much love to you, from Illinois.
ReplyDeleteSophie is due for one as well.....maybe today as we aren't going anywhere in the snow storm.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, John.
Here's to a happier 2019 John. Hope all your residents behave themselves for you tonight.
ReplyDeletea clean mary is a happy mary. how is her ear doing, john?
ReplyDeleteStill playing her up at times shesgoing back to the vets after the holidays
DeleteJust discovered your blog. Here's to a happier 2019, and hoping it will be kinder to you. Take care, John.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year !
ReplyDeleteIt is snowing at my home in the Catalina Mountains ! I am taking this as a good sign for better time ahead ! Snow on the cactus in Tucson
cheers, parsnip
Maybe The John Gray Fan Club could crowd fund your vet bills? I wouldn't volunteer to set it up but I would donate a fiver.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea!
DeleteSee my comment above, yorkie
DeleteHappy New Year dear one. Just how long will she stay clean in this muddy weather!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is soapy Mary? Hope she had a nice dry by the fire.
ReplyDeleteWishing you well with those shifts since needs must.
May the new year bring you tranquility and joy.
Hugs!
New year, new beginnings, and a clean page - may it be a really happy one for you John.
ReplyDeleteYou could always try getting a red light, pimping yourself out and then there would be no need for night shifts.
ReplyDeleteTake it as easy on yourself as you can dear man. X
You'll make it, John. We all will. xxoo
ReplyDeleteWishing you a more hopeful and peaceful 2019 with fewer vets bills in your life !
ReplyDeleteIsn't she good in the bath! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteBless that little soapy face! Happy New Year, John!
ReplyDeleteSomeone had a good scrub! Happy New Year to you and all the animals!
ReplyDeleteGood wishes to you and your fur family. Yours has been a challenging year. Onward into 2019!!!
ReplyDeleteAdding my New Year's good wishes, for you, your multitude, and pretty much everybody else in the world and indeed on other worlds (apart from the nasty people/creatures/things).
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI have a car needs washing if you are free!
ReplyDeleteIt's a metaphor. Wash away the old year. The new one will smell better :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year John! Bathing Murphy is a totally and complete adventure. 1. he hates it. 2. he is 100 lbs.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I like Jenny-O's metaphorical interpretation. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I know your doggies get more than an annual bath but it looks a bit like she's getting a rare treat. It just needs to be in a tin tub in front of the fire!
ReplyDeleteYou must sometimes wonder if it would have been a wiser move to have studied vet nursing...
Make hay while the sunshine’s.
ReplyDeleteSweet photo of Mary she doesn't seem to mind a bath.
ReplyDeleteYou have my sympathy, John, over the vet bills. We never anticipate them and can't avoid them if we love our pets. xx
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