had her parts taken out is an unpleasant phrase.
i always heard the best advice was straight back on the horse/dog?
( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Mon 20 Jun 2011, 16:14, archived)

don't need to be getting her all excited!
perhaps after she's gotten her stitches out I'll let her have a go
( Lisette von Falcon, Mon 20 Jun 2011, 16:15, archived)

you're a good daughter
I'm going to write and nominate you for one of those local hero awards.
( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Mon 20 Jun 2011, 16:20, archived)

I thought she was talking about the dog

( Grrrmachine the indifference engine, Mon 20 Jun 2011, 16:24, archived)