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I'm Touched
on Friday April 27th, 2012 at 12:26 AM
People have been so incredibly generous. I've been touched by the acts of kindness that many of you have shown. I always "knew" Bosley was loved; now I know this even more. A collection was taken up at work and almost $300 was raised and sent to me, along with some tasty home-made treats for the recuperating boy. A lovely couple sent a $100 gift certificate for groceries! Still another person (a cousin I haven't seen in years, but who, thanks to Facebook, we've gotten back in touch) sent me a...Bosley's Operation
on Thursday April 5th, 2012 at 10:34 PM
Bosley is recuperating. His paw was operated on yesterday, and I was then given one very groggy boy at the end of the day. Think 80 lbs of dead weight. He could hardly walk and his eyes were hanging down to there. The vet tech hoisted him into the back seat of the car, and my pockets were filled with pills and my brain with instructions. Once home, my brother wasn't answering the phone, so that meant I had to haul an 80 lb dog out of the back seat, and s-l-i-d-e him down to the ground without...Sick Dog Update
on Sunday April 1st, 2012 at 09:25 AM
Bosley has gone through more blood work, an x-ray and Lord knows what else. His operation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Because his "thumb" is being amputated, his balance will not be affected. Dew claws and dew claw digits don't do a whole heck of a lot. Bosley's dew claws are high enough on his leg to not affect his ability to run. He does use them to hold stuff, but his gait will not be affected. Whew. If it were affected, I'm sure the Dog School would have immediately...Sick Dog
on Tuesday March 20th, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Bosley has a growth on his thumb. It takes up his right dew claw. The vet is pretty sure it is squamous cell carcinoma. If it is just in that area, the vet can easily perform surgery to remove the lump, and all will be well. But there is more to the story. Bosley's lymph glands are swollen. He has a bit of a cough occasionally, and I've noticed he is just plain lethargic. It could be nothing. It could be everything. A biopsy was performed yesterday on the lump and on his neck lymph nodes....Bosley is an Honourary Toastmaster!
on Saturday February 25th, 2012 at 02:54 AM
I am sure this is a first. Bosley has beeninducted as an honourary member ofthe Sunshine Speakers Club of Orillia, of Toastmasters International. I have scanned a copy of the certificate. I can't wait for his Icebreaker Speech!Welcome to Bart!
on Wednesday February 8th, 2012 at 12:34 PM
A big welcome goes out to Bart, Deb's new hearing ear dog. He's an adorable little white poodle who looks a lot like Lambchop and has the sweetest personality. Deb is currently at Dog Guides of Canada bonding with Bart, and Bart with Deb. They are there for the two week long training period where the dog and his new handler get used to each other, as well as learn how to work together. Deb and Bart attend classes, then go through sound work practice sessions. Sound work, by the way, is when...Let the Countdown Begin!
on Tuesday December 27th, 2011 at 07:31 PM
My friend Deb recently lost her hearing dog to cancer. It was a shock and a great loss.A loss forDeb who depended on Merril to alert her to everything from timers for baking her famous cookies, to letting her know one of her neighbours was at the door. Merril's loss was also felt in the neighbourhood by people who came to know and love her. Still, Deb needs a new dog, and she just got "The News". A new dog is in the wings! Congratulations, Deb! We all miss Merril, but we're all so happy that...
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