Angela Miller Facebook ad: “After years together, my partner asked me to choose”

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Robert has finally proposed. But he doesn't want to live with my senior dog Max, adopted with my ex-husband, who needs extra care. He says it's time to start a new chapter together. But first, let me back up. "Five years ago, my ex and I decided to go our separate ways and live our own lives. It was like decades of my life together, gone. At the time, I was home full-time taking care of our kids. We lived in Denver. We had a beautiful house with two kids, Rachel and Joe, and one golden retriever named Max. I lived a happy life. They were the most important part of my life. Every night, the three of us would gather to eat dinner. Rachel, my older kid, was already in college. Joe was just applying, and was going to leave us the next year. I couldn't have been more fulfilled to see them growing up. – One day I discovered he had been unfaithful with one of his colleagues. How, you might wonder? I received a message that wasn't meant for me. "Do you want to come over on Saturday night? She is going out w/ her friends." Meanwhile, I was just in the house. It was devastating. We proceeded to divorce that month. Now that our kids were pretty much independent, I didn't want the house. It would hurt me too much to stay in it. We just had to decide who would have one thing. Our dog. He was never a dog person from the start. It was me who convinced him to get a dog. So it was actually a very easy solution. I thought I would never find someone new in my life. But years after getting divorced, we met at a friend's party. Actually, I had seen him a couple of times, but we never talked. He was like a breath of fresh air. Kind. Not so serious. (Not like the other.) And we laughed a lot. Things started to get more serious. And he proposed to me last August. Saying he would love to spend the rest of his life with me. But on one condition: starting fresh without Max. Max was already 9 years old. And had started to limp and needed care. Which he found more like a dead weight than anything else. I told him how idiotic that sounds. Told him that Max was there for me through tough times. And gave me comfort. And even if I would accept, who would adopt a senior dog? It's the shelter's worst nightmare to get a senior dog adopted. They are old. Can't run like puppies. Need more care. They are at half a life. And you will have to say goodbye soon. He had actually planned this already. Talked about one of his cousins. He loves dogs and already has a bunch of them. And he said that he wouldn't mind taking care of one more. Promised me that Max struggled walking and wasn't getting a lot of stimulation. And he would be so happy to be with other dogs. Plus we could go see him as often as I liked, since he would live just 15 min from us. I couldn't imagine myself abandoning Max. Maybe he would be happier there. Maybe it's just an excuse. Maybe I'm a bad owner. One thing I wanted to do before any decision is make sure he is moving better. So his quality of life would be good even as he got older. I searched on the web for: "8 year old dog having trouble moving." And found a rehab vet near us that specializes in dog arthritis. I explained the whole story. And how Max was limping. It must be getting old. Explained how he struggled with stairs, slipping on tiles, and not wanting to walk anymore. He checked Max's hips and knees. Flexing them. And checking if it would hurt. It didn't seem like it was a surprise for him. I felt like he had heard this multiple times and my dog wasn't the only one. Because he had. He leaned forward and told me: "I know you love your dog deeply. And I want you to listen carefully to take care of him." I nodded my head. He said: "It's not just getting old." "It's really what's starting to happen inside the joint. Years of extra stress from constantly running, jumping." "What do you mean?" I asked. He said: "Just years and years of running, stopping, jumping as a dog. You will get one small spot that gets rubbed more than it should. That's usually where it begins." He drew multiple circles on a piece of paper. "It actually happens in 3 phases." Pointing to the first circle. "Phase 1. The soft cushion takes it first. Inside the joint there's a soft cushion. When that spot gets stressed over and over, that cushion gets tiny wear. You can't see it. It won't show in his body." Moving to the second circle. "Phase 2. Then inflammation kicks in. Those tiny pieces of cushion float. The lining of the joint sees them and gets irritated. You can see it as your dog gets stiffer over time." Pointing finally to the third circle. "Phase 3. Then the fluid that helps the joints glide gets less smooth. When there's inflammation, the fluid that helps the joint glide gets thin. Less smooth. Like water instead of oil. So the joint doesn't slide like it should." He drew 3 arrows linking the circles. -> Cushion gets weak -> Inflammation kicks in -> Fluid gets less smooth (Repeat) "And now it loops. Thin glide plus thinner cushion means more rubbing when he moves. More rubbing means more wear on the cushion. More wear means more puffiness. More puffiness means thinner glide. And it's been going on for years and years of daily movement. That's the vicious cycle." So the slow mornings, the stiffness especially after rest, the reduced range, the limp after a long day — that often shows up late. Well after the wear and the puffiness started. What you see now lagged behind when it began. I asked about hemp oil. He nodded. He said hemp oil is often used to help dogs feel more comfortable. "But…" "But pain relief is not your core problem. The problem is what happens as a result of too much grinding. Hemp oil is often used for comfort, but it doesn't focus on supporting cartilage and joint fluid together." I asked about red light therapy. "Red light therapy is believed to help with comfort and is studied for things like blood flow, inflammatory response, and general soreness." He paused. "And there are some reports showing positive results in small groups, but they are not proven yet in controlled groups. So it's too early to prove anything." "Sure, dog owners say that it helps. But even though that can be true, it's not enough alone for dog mobility and needs to be paired with other solutions." I asked about TPLO surgery. "It's a very good procedure, but it depends on the dog. And it's costly, and not every dog is a fit for it. You might need multiple TPLO surgeries as they get older." He looked at me. "That's why you would still need to find complementary solutions. Because every single one just addresses one part of the problem. You need a routine that helps support multiple aspects of joint health at once — not just one. Helping the 3 aspects simultaneously. Support cartilage, a normal inflammatory response, and joint lubrication. Finally I asked the question that I'd had in my head. "So what should I do?" He opened one of his drawers. And pulled out an orange bottle the size of a medium cookie jar. "In 19 years of practice, I've seen many joint products. What's different here is it brings together ingredients to help support all three aspects of joint health at once — cartilage, inflammatory response, and lubrication." He put it on the counter. "GLUCOSAMINE + VITAMIN C + MANGANESE — supporting the cartilage. - Glucosamine helps support cartilage. Made with glucosamine from marine sources, formulated for daily absorption and gentle digestion. - Manganese helps support the body's natural process for cartilage. - Vitamin C makes that cartilage strong and flexible." "NZ GREEN-LIPPED MUSSELS + MSM — supporting healthy inflammation. - NZ Green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) helps support a balanced inflammatory response from different angles with its blend of EPA, DHA and ETA, while many options have only a single compound. - MSM helps support a normal inflammatory response and helps support joint comfort." "CHONDROITIN SULFATE — helps support joint lubrication. - It supports the fluid inside the joint, helping it stay thicker and hold the joint fluid in place, so the joint moves more smoothly." He turned his eyes to me. "1.5 chews a day since he weighs 68 lbs. To take during meals. Give it 90 days before you draw any conclusion." It was called GoPaws. I had never heard of this brand. He printed the name and the instructions on how to take it on a piece of paper and gave it to me. "Order as soon as you get home. Start the day you receive it. And Angela..." He looked at me with a serious face. "…this isn't a magic pill. Some owners notice more comfortable movement after a few weeks of consistent use, with better results over time." I took the paper with me. I ordered it from my phone directly from my car before I started driving. It arrived Thursday. - - First week. Giving Max the dog joint supplement was a breeze — it was like giving him treats. Although I didn't notice much, maybe he was more comfortable? I saw him wagging his tail more. Week two. I seemed to notice him getting up more easily after a nap — normally he needed a few moments. Week four. I was on the couch on my phone, and Max came up and tried to get on the couch with me. He hadn't tried that in a very long time. Week six. He seemed more confident on the stairs and started going up slowly again. Week eight. Giving him these supplements had become a routine that Max looked forward to. Even my current partner was happy to see how much progress he had made. They had a routine of their own — they liked cuddling each night on the couch. Week twelve. Max is not as fast as when he was a puppy, but we started going back to the dog park. Seeing him want to play again brought me so much joy. In the end, spending more time with Max relaxing, hugging, playing with my partner decided that we should keep him. I mean, he was too emotionally attached at this point; it wasn't just a routine. Max was like family to him. - - I'm writing this because I need other dog owners to hear it. Seeing Max have a harder time getting around was sad. You start to think about how fast it's been. And therefore how fast it can end soon. I wish other owners could have more quality time too, which is why I wanted to share what helped us. – Growing up, I had a dog that lived to 13 years old. When he started getting old, he stopped being as happy. Pretty much not being able to walk. Not being able to play. Not being able to run. He would be stuck in the house. And we would see him getting really uncomfortable when he needed to go pee. Sometimes needing help even for this. And we made a difficult decision about his comfort. So I just hoped we could have done something to make his quality of life better. Maybe we could have had more time with him. – If this story sounds familiar — It's often related to joint stress — like cartilage, inflammatory response, and lubrication. Some find hemp oil or red light therapy alone isn't enough for joint support. It’s important to have something that can help your dog in these 3 areas simultaneously. – GoPaws has a 90-day money-back guarantee. That's 3 months to decide if it's worth it. If it doesn't work, you can return it and they will refund you, no questions asked. But if it works— If dogs get to move more comfortably and be a little more playful each day, then you will understand what I wanted to share with you in the first place. – I'm not paid to say this to you. I'm not receiving any commission. I don't have any incentive to tell you this. Many owners like to start supporting joint health early, before daily activities become more difficult. Start supporting him today. Click the link below. It can help support joints for older dogs who have more difficulty walking. Or be proactive with young dogs before issues arise. Because it's important to support dogs the same way. Because yes, it's important to support all your dogs the same way. Give them 0.5 to 2 chews a day depending on your dog's weight. During meals. And even seeing him active and by our side each day, it would be more than worth it, I promise you.

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After years together, my partner asked me to choose

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