In a message dated 12/6/98 10:50:41 AM Central Standard Time,
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 Does anyone else find it harder to face things,
 or am I just becoming too soft for my own good ,in my dotage?
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Dear Librarian friend Margorie,
We know that PD "enhances" emotions.  Jerry Finch and I, neither of whom used
to weep openly have found it impossible to hold back -In my case for at least
19 years now.  Dogs is nice critters and I think your feelings in loosing your
wiener dog are  not exceptional.  We raise miniature poodles and recently sold
one to a little girl.  Lucky was the middle individual of a five puppy litter.
He was born feet first and got his head stuck  in the birth canal  I had to
both maneuver him and pull him out.
His Apgar scores at 1 and 5 minutes were both zero , but he came around.  Not
only did he survive, he thrived.  While his extended birth hypoxia doubtless
lowered his  IQ some,  one couldn't call him a dumb puppy.  Well due to
veterinary malpractice , he died right after he and his new owner had bonded
.Virginia and everyone else was heart broken.  I really felt lousy for some
time.  I don't feel over it yet and it has  been five months.  I know whereof
I speak when I say.  You are not unusual or alone in hurting over your pup.

Regards,
WHH 55/38/37