First, I offer my sincere thanks for all the thoughts and prayers that have been tagged with Ray’s name this past week. He’s not in the clear yet … but it is looking good for him. Continue reading
Just Ray!
This Category is simply for Posts about Ray which have little to do with his book “Who Said I was up for Adoption?” Of course you might be interested in getting his book when you understand what a sweetheart he has become … since his life as a stray, and all the health issues that came with him as a result of those earlier times.
These past few weeks – Part 4 (Final)
Parts 1 to 3 of these writings hopefully explain my roller-coaster analogy with my feelings. Part 1 was a high, followed by part 2 (low), followed by part 3 (high) … so what comes next? Continue reading
The Heartworm Dilemma.
As many of you already know, Ray’s first medical checkup after moving in with us tested positive for heartworm. Further testing produced an assessment of Stage 2 (Stage 4 is considered terminal) which could possibly be treated. The cost was high and the process could kill him; the treatment period was long at 6 months, and he would have to be kept as calm as possible throughout the treatment period to give him the best chance of surviving it. Euthanization was also an option.
Ray – Decision Maker?
Our home is in need of some roof work and so, as is my practise, I invited quotes/estimates from three companies who had high BBB ratings.
Whenever a stranger comes to our home, we have to advise them in advance of possible reactions from Ray because, while he is Mr. Congeniality when out on walks, he is very protective when on “his territory”. Continue reading
Heartworm!
Ray recently had his annual medical, and all the testing proved very good as he was declared to be in “excellent health”! It will be very difficult (probably impossible) to erase the experience of working with Ray during his heartworm treatment program (full story is in his book “Who Said I was up for Adoption?” – click book cover over in right side column for more information). Continue reading
Memories of heartworm!
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. Continue reading
Just dreaming?
The photograph below was taken last week! All that white stuff behind us is snow on top of ice, and flat pieces of ice are flowing down and into the lake.
This was an opportunity to be amused at the sight of a small group of gulls being totally motionless … but gracefully heading “down stream”. They were standing on an ice flow which was barely visible to us, and moving with the current. Continue reading
A trauma of dog ownership!
The following is copied from my book about Ray – “Who Said I was up for Adoption?” (Click book cover image in right column for more information).
To set the context: We had recently adopted Ray, and his first medical examination produced a positive test result for heartworm. Heartworm is terminal if not treated and, for a number of reasons, the treatment itself can be fatal. He had to be kept as calm as possible throughout the complete treatment period of six months. Continue reading
Snow Dog!
Ray does, in general, appear to like the snow. He runs through it … jumps in it … and quite happily does whatever he has to do in it! Continue reading
Oh Ray!
Ray has expressed his interest in his walks from a long time ago. To be more precise, he has expressed his interest in where we walk! Typically, if our choice of route was not to his liking, he would just stop and stare at us and, if nothing resulted from that move, he would sit! Continue reading
A New Direction Perhaps? 