It’s hard to believe that it’s been just over five months since we took dear sweet Holly for that final trip to the vet. We “No More – A Tribute to Holly”
Category: Pets
“Paw-blem” Solving
Holly is still with us, despite her diagnosis in December 2017. Unlike the boys, Harley and Murphy, Holly is more high maintenance, which is understandable, ““Paw-blem” Solving”
Boo-Boos, Helichrysum Essential Oil and Epsom Salts
Boo-boos – we all get them. Big ones and small ones. Nor are our four-legged friends immune from them! I first witnessed the miracle of “Boo-Boos, Helichrysum Essential Oil and Epsom Salts”
Driving Miss Holly
As so often happens, something I read winds its way into a current experience. This time it’s about living while dying and making those last “Driving Miss Holly”
#521- Scissors – Making Them Work
A while back, my thumb was “misbehaving”. I wanted to sew a new jacket for Holly, as she had manged to chew through her old “#521- Scissors – Making Them Work”
The Wrong End of the Stick
− “You b****!”, came the voice from behind me. I was encouraging Holly, who was happily and madly crashing through the bushes, with a round “The Wrong End of the Stick”
#489 – Have Dog, Will Travel
When we bought our current vehicle, our previous dog had the seat in the very back of the car to himself. It was the perfect “#489 – Have Dog, Will Travel”
#420 – Dogs Need Pedis, Too!
If you decide to get a four-legged personal trainer, aka a dog, you’ll need to regularly give your dog a pedicure. Keep in mind that “#420 – Dogs Need Pedis, Too!”
#407 – Easier-on-the-Joints Dog Activities
For humans! There are times when I’ve hurt myself or my joints aren’t cooperating and I’m too tired/sore to bring Holly here. So, we may “#407 – Easier-on-the-Joints Dog Activities”
#389 – Therapy Dog?
When we first adopted Holly, I called Pacific Assistance Dogs to see if there was some sort of training we could both undertake to guide “#389 – Therapy Dog?”
#353 – Leashed
Long ago, I learned that arthritic hands and retractable leashes are a bad combination. I’ve found the perfect way (for me) to hold on to “#353 – Leashed”
#322 – Pets and In Loco Parentis
You’re mobile. You enjoy looking after your dog, doing the things she needs to remain healthy, happy and secure. Then, a severe flare-up hits or “#322 – Pets and In Loco Parentis”