In Memory - Moby

Another sad day for the nubbins, the candles will be lit tonight.

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It is with a heavy heart and an appreciation for all that is loyal, beautiful, and loving, that I tell you that Moby is at the Rainbow Bridge. It was a 24 hour whirlwind involving an out-of-control brain tumor.  He had been on steroids to take care of a colitis attack, and when he came off them, the inflammation from the cancer (that nobody knew about) caused seizures. He was 10 and a half, but still a puppy to the core.  He greeted me in the early morning with a toy in his mouth and a kidney bean wiggle, and always slept on the bed.  Needless to say, he will be missed every single day.  I know you understand that he was family.

In Memory - Minnie

Saying farewell today to a friend's compassionate care foster.

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07/23/14  Yesterday I made the tough decision to release Minnie from her DM. They are never with us long enough. I adopted her April 2013 at the age of 10. No-one wanted her because of her many tumors. I looked beyond the tumors and her personality really was wonderful. I was her foster home.

These pictures were taken about the same time that I adopted Minnie. She loved that little dinosaur, but some foster chewed it up! I was never able to find her another toy that would keep her attention the way that one did.

I have been having a lot of difficulty with my back of late, and having to lift her was the main cause. Today my life is a bit easier and I have no regrets. She was an amazing old girl!  The rest of the pack has looked around for her, but seem to realize that she is gone. She was beautiful.

Playdate

I brought Ms Keela over to meet Daisy, the Great Dane I've been dogsitting this week. Unfortunately the size difference was a bit overwhelming for both of them. Given time, which they just might get, I think they could learn to enjoy each other's company though.

You have a nice yard here Daisy.

Thanks Keela, this shrub here is particularly nice.

Yeah, I think I'll hang here in the shade a bit.

That's fine, I'll be over here if you need me.

Calling the Mothership

MISSION REPORT: My assimilation with the local population continues. I attempted to join in a family activity but it's nearly impossible without sleeves and they kept telling me I was a sore loser.

 

MISSION REPORT: I participated in a special event, something called a birthday party, a more detailed report will be forthcoming on my return. It was exhausting trying to keep up with everyone and everything that was going on but I think I got it all.

MISSION REPORT: Every evening the mother figure here prepares what she calls supper. I'm working on applying my telepathic abilities so she will share with me more generously.

MISSION REPORT: The location vegetation is quite pleasant, I get a bit distracted just thinking about it.

MISSION REPORT: All is well and this is looking to be a successful integration. Quite a pleasant mission really.

Mercy out...

Yarn Fest

The other night I came home to discover that I had made a bit of an error. I had forgotten to put the gate across my bedroom door giving my fur-niece, Keela, free access for a few hours. We have joked in the past about her fascination with my yarn, turns out it's not so much of a joke after all.

Please note that this is NOT dog shaming as you see elsewhere on the web. I do not believe in embarrassing a dog for my mistakes. Keela also was not punished for this, although we did have a chat about taking things that don't belong to us.

Somedog was busy...

Aunt, do you think the greens would look good on me?

A mound of evidence.

The morning after, tired Keela.

Looking For Love

I finally have some new photos today. Just a couple of one of my favourite service Boxers.

Sieg Adam gets attention any way he can and he is rather inventive in ways too...

My friend stopped by for a little while earlier today.  Of course she HAD petted all three kids when she first came in.  Then she'd sat in my wheelchair while I was sitting at my desk.  She then got up to get ready to leave and was standing behind the wheelchair talking a little more when Sieg decided he just had to get some more petting from her before she left.