In June 2013, we were aware that our recently adopted Ray had heart-worm, as well as a list of lesser issues (heart-worm was the only fatal, if not treated, condition).
He was cleared of his heart-worm condition; an ear infection was successfully treated; fear aggression was identified and addressed; startle response was acknowledged and respected.
Now here we are, five years later. He has a personality that is quite endearing, and people smile at him wherever we go. Cars stop to let us cross roads, and we have discovered stores that are dog friendly together with restaurant patios that will allow dogs. Of course Ray knows every store in town that potentially has biscuits just for him and (bonus), he has been on his 10mg dosage of Fluoxetine for almost a week … and so far … so good!
How the world has changed for all three of us!
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Such terrific news that Ray continues to do well. Bravo!
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We are so pleased with how he is adjusting. Getting him off them completely is looking quite promising, but we’re not there yet! 🙂
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Paws crossed! With all your hard work in his training and socialization, it more likely than ever.
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Sometimes the world does change for the better, doesn’t it?
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Hi Ann. That probably depends on which part of the world you look at, and what you are expecting to see! In the context of us and Ray … absolutely. 🙂
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Yes, I meant in the context of Ray and your family! We need good stories like that.
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Do give Ray a hug from me.
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My pleasure. Consider it done! 🙂
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If you haven’t read the book, GET IT! I can’t keep it in my Little Free Library.
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Thanks Rae. 🙂
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Hmmmm…sitting in a box. Very catlike behavior but don’t tell him that.
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Ssssssssssh! 🙂
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Oh I would love to know what he is thinking sitting in that box. He probably thought it would make him look cute enough to get some treats out of you and Carol. Love the picture!
So glad he survived heart worm, I remember reading in your book about hearing him cry, when he was sick with it. That was a heart tugger!
Ray’s story kind of reminds me of a fairy tale. It didn’t have a very good beginning, he had been abandoned, was sick and had other issues to deal with. People from the shelter turned out to be his heroes, rescuing him, and then you and Carol came riding a “white horse” , and gave Ray a loving, forever home. Its the best kind of fairy tale, for this one is true!
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Never thought of it quite like that, but he was certainly rescued and now lives a very good life. Of course the bonus is what he has given us over the years. 🙂
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What a priceless bonus indeed! 🙂
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Indeed. 🙂
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So much change but for Ray today is today, there is no tomorrow and yesterday doesn’t exist. A blissfully lucky boy!
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They have such a simplistic, but very practical, perspective don’t they. We can learn so much from them if we set our mind to it! 🙂
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You’ve all come a long way. Love Ray in a Box! 🙂
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Thank you SciFi. He does look rather cute in the box doesn’t he. Almost 80lbs of thick, soft, furry cuteness! 🙂
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haha 😀
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He went to the right home with you,bless you for taking good care of him,xx Rachel
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Thank you Rachel but, as much as he has benefited from living with us, we have benefited so much by having him here. We all won! 🙂
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Ray is definitely one of a kind! The big doofus looks so cute stuffed in that box I just want to smush him with kisses! He has truly come a long way, as have you and Carol. Has medication helped? Sure. But the biggest factor in Ray’s improvement is loving you and Carol and feeling safe with you.
Ray found his people. Lucky for you guys. Everyone wins.
🔹 Ginger 🔹
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Agreed Ginger. We are all winners, and he is a big doofus in many ways. 🙂
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Thanks for keeping us updated.
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My pleasure. 🙂
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Everyone loves Ray!❤️
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🙂 You just gotta love him Colin.
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He is quite the personality, and is not afraid to show it! Can you believe that somebody abandoned him/let him go? Their loss was most certainly our gain. 🙂
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They were fools, but lucky for Ray (and you) they did.
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Cannot argue with that rationale! 🙂
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I love Ray 😀
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So do we. You can’t have him! 🙂
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Haha!! He looks far too happy and comfortable living with you and that box 😀
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I believe that was the only time that we have caught him in a box. Fortunately a camera was within reach to record the event :)!
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My eldest dog is box mad. As a puppy she’d cram herself into washing baskets, empty boxes from whatever we’d ordered off Amazon and then when she got too big for both she turfed out everything in the bedding box and squashed herself in there instead. Nuts.
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Got to love that Ray, and you and his wife for taking him on.💜
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Thank you Willow, but the sheer pleasure of having him around easily compensates for the more demanding moments! 🙂
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Yes I totally agree 💜
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