Ray was at the vet clinic yesterday for his annual checkup, and some preventive meds to keep him healthy. From his perspective, he went to see Natalia, who gives him really good treats. He was not too impressed when we all rolled him over so that blood could be taken, but he is very forgiving … especially as Natalia gives him even more treats afterwards. He even tolerated her checking his heart, teeth, ears etc! North Oakville Animal Hospital was an excellence choice of vets for our beloved Ray.
While we were there, they asked if they could take a pic for their seasonal promotion of flea, tick, and heartworm awareness, with the result appearing on their FB page with the following caption:
“Say HEY to our friend Ray (and his person Colin)! This handsome boy was in to see Dr. Natalia for his Annual Health Exam and flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. This is especially important for Ray as he had heartworm disease when he was younger – he was fortunate that his treatment in 2013 was successful, and he now enjoys good health! Welcome to the #NOAHProtectionPatrol, Ray, you could be our poster boy! Good luck in the contest, you could be our lucky winner and receive your 2019 parasite protection medications for FREE!”
Ray introduces us to the nicest of people! Anyway … I took advantage of their promotion and introduced Ray’s book, which covered his heartworm treatment in great detail, with the Friesen Press Bookstore link below (it is also available from all the usual on-line book stores).
You guys are media stars!
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He’s the star Monika. I am just the manager. 🙂
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Good for Ray for helping spread such an important message!
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He is a great ambassador for heartworm prevention programs! 🙂
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Fab picture you both look great 💜
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Thx Willow! 🙂
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What a great picture! I’m glad you had a chance there to promote the book. I really glad Ray made it okay through that time.
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Hi Ron. We were “on edge” throughout the 6 month treatment program, and keeping him calm (maintaining a slow blood circulation) was a challenge due to his earlier life. Obviously he survived and, probably equally obviously, we are very happy with that outcome! 🙂
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That’s awesome, Colin. Crossing my fingers that you and Ray win. I think you have both already won, just by finding each other. 🙂
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I think that we both won a long time ago as well. 🙂
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I hope you win the contest. You both look very excited about it. Although Ray probably just wants more treats.
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You got it!
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Everybody loves Ray 😍
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You should see all the smiles he gets when we are out. We get ignored, but Ray gets loads of attention. 🙂
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Haha, I am not surprised. He is very charismatic 😊
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Sorry when there is royalty in your midst like King Ray, you just can’t compete. 🙂
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That has become quite obvious! 🙂
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He is lucky to have such loyal subjects. 🙂
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You mean servants! 🙂
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LOL! Yes, that fits better.
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Our rescue whippet behaved totally submissively for her first two weeks with us, and then when she realised her stay was permanent she started setting the agenda. We now accept we are her servants…
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They are so good at training us aren’t they! 🙂
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You bet!
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A noble looking hound and clearly a beautiful soul, too.
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Yes, now he is noble and beautiful. He used to be fear aggressive, anti-social, would lunge and bark at anything that moved (which included me)! Now he is just a wonderful friend, but stubborn and a control freak. 🙂
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He makes such a great model. So glad that he survived, he doesn’t need to “sob” anymore! And I know my joy doesn’t compare to yours! 🙂
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He never takes a bad picture!
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Ah what a lovely picture and beautiful backstory! Happy to hear Ray is doing great 🙂🙂
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Hi D. Given that the heartworm treatment program can, in itself, be fatal, it was a very stressful time. It was that …. that was a driving force for writing “Who Said I was up for Adoption?”
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I can imagine, Colin. It feels tremendous when things work out, no? Much love to the two of you.
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