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Just thought I would check in and also LisainAK's question about cockapoos. I did get the toxoplasmosis titer, but obviously did not find out the results. I have to admit I am very nervous, even though I know that the risk is very small of catching the illness.
I am also very curious as to why the cat attacked our dog, when the cat was not provoked whatsoever. The owner said their cat has never done that, so that makes me think what is wrong w/ him/her to freak out like that. The cat owner paid our vet bills, which we were very grateful for, since they added up to $240, and we will still have to pay out of our pocket for a return visit to get stitches and what not out. I had to make a return visit, b/c our dog opened up her stitches and literally got blood all over both couches and blood spatters everywhere from shaking her head. Willow, our dog, is now in doggy depression, b/c she had to wear a cone on her head and has a bandage wrapped completely around her head making it difficult to move and see :( My poor baby dog :( Not to mention we are in a heat wave right now in the northeast (PA). It has been hitting 88 to 95 degrees daily, not good for little Willow.
Lisa, We have had our cockapoo for almost 4 years. We got her after I had my first m/c. I thought she would take my mind off the m/c and ttc. She did do that but unfortunately it didn't really work and we still had to do infertility and still had yet another m/c ;) She became our baby stand in and was the perfect baby size! When we got her she was only 2 lbs, and now is only 8 llbs. That is not the average weight for cockapoos though, they usually are bigger. Willow is a snuggler and sleeps in our bed, doesn't really shed, barks probably more than she should, and is okay w/ the kids, can be needy at times, and she is afraid of other animals. She still can be very tentative around the kids. I attribute that fact to her being the baby for 3 years before they came along. She is better w/ our daughter than w/ our son. He tends to be a rough petter and what not. Willow pretty much stays out of their way, but oddly enough loves to play tug of war w/ them w/ socks, toys, etc. I think she is learning to like them more and more. They drop food to her at every meal, quite an endearing quality that Willow loves. She doesn't get bothered if they take her food or anything and has never tried to harm them intentionally by biting or going after them unprovoked. No matter what we still keep a close eye on all parties when together. I truly could not imagine our life w/o Willow. She truly is part of our family. I joke that I could have given birth to her, b/c she has so much of my personality!!!! She has been such a comfort to me in terrible times. I would definitely get another cockapoo if we were to ever get another dog. Best of luck to you in your decision to get a dog :) AND wishing you lots of Babydust too :)
Meg
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