Hello September!

Well, we round the corner flying past Labor Day weekend. What a whirlwind summer it has been. I am looking forward to things slowing down, and hope it happens soon. 

But here are a few things we've been up to. 

Our boy Max was groomed a couple of weeks ago. Our last groomer retired and Max was way past due because I was having trouble finding someone I trusted. At 15+ years old, of course I want Max treated as gently as possible. As luck would have it, Maryal, who worked for and was our dog walker (she was let go when business slowed) and knows our dogs, returned being a part time groomer.

So, Maryal came, and she set up a mini portable grooming salon in my kitchen. I gave Max a bath early that morning so he'd be dry and rested before he had to stand on a grooming table. And when she was done, there was practically another Max on the floor of my kitchen. WoW! 

But Max feels so much better, and even has a bit more of a spring in his step - That of course makes me happy too! 

~Max was cold after he was groomed - Understandable after losing all that hair!~

On another day, the spotlight was put onto Keira when she was a demo dog for a *Trust Building Massage* seminar. The class allowed the participants to learn and practice different massage techniques, while building trust with a particular dog. Several were included and Keira was asked to participate because she's a bit shy and nervous. She did really well allowing everyone to practice on her -- She was a bit unsure of the massages, but loved that lots of treats were involved. Her tail never stopped wagging. I was really proud of her. It was also a good experience for Keira, and I'm glad that the therapist who does Noodle's massages and cold laser therapy asked us to be part of the seminar.

~Keira enjoyed being a demo-dog!~

Then it was Jack-Jack's turn to go to the vet this past Saturday. Why I made an appointment at 8 AM is beyond me. But the most perfect family is very interested in adopting him. They have already met him, and fell in love with him right away. Unfortunately we've found a lump that needed to be aspirated, so we're waiting on the results for that. I'm hoping for a good report. To not jinx anything, when everything for Jack Jack is diagnosed and decided, I'll tell you about the family that hopes to add him to their home. 

~Jack-Jack happy to be going home after the vet!~

For me, September is going to be a busy at the start of the month. I'm off to Kentucky next week for a few days to attend my oldest brother's memorial service. We've waited until the weather was cooler and family and friends could be there. Although a sad occasion, it'll be good to see everyone. `

--Thank you for stopping by to see us!! 

~White Boy~