Who Rescued Who?
October 6, 2008 3:28 pm Crafts
Don't let that sad face fool you, Mr. Bee is a happy camper!
Pets Make Life Grand! It’s amazing how much our pets enhance our lives! I’ve been a pet lover since I was a kid and currently have 4 sassy dogs (2 basset hounds and 2 dachshunds). Two of our dogs are rescues, but I’m not sure who rescued who! Recently one of our dogs lost a battle with glaucoma. This disease is hereditary in many basset hounds. So our Mr. Bee is now completely without sight. My first reaction was deep sadness for Mr. Bee, but he adapted so well that I couldn’t stay upset for too long.
I immediately turned to the web for help. I wasn’t disappointed. A quick Google search lead to two great websites that help owners and pets learn more about how to adapt to the change in routine.
Blind Dogs, Where Dogs See With Their Hearts!
Living With A Blind Dog For Dummies
One tip that helped lighten my heart was that a dog owner should wear a bell or other noisy object so the dog can hear where the owner is. I found that Mr. Bee did get a little panicky if I left the room and he wasn’t sure where I was. No problem at all! I got out my beads, Stretch Magic elastic, and jingle bells.
In minutes I made a bracelets for my wrists and ankles! Mr. Bee can hear me coming and going! It’s amazing how crafting can be such an intrical part of our lives. In so many ways crafting can bring some uplifting light to the dark situation. I felt better after making that noisy jewelry. I felt like I’d done something very positive to help Mr. Bee’s adjustment to blindness a little easier. Has crafting helped you cope? Please leave a comment and tell us how.
Allegra :
Date: October 9, 2008 @ 12:22 pm
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have a 6 month Boston Terrier and eye issues are common in the breed as well. This is a fabulous idea. Looking forward to more Pet crafting!