Catching Up to Easter

We all know spring has sprung, and April is already confirming what we already know, and that's that it's an unusually busy month at our house.

~Life is good....For Eva!~

Max (below) was released from the care of the orthopedic surgeon a few weeks ago.  With the all clear, he'll finally be able to get that much needed visit to the groomer.

He really needs it!

Charlie had his spring hair-cut this past Thursday.

 
Bo has been enrolled in a "nose class" that began last week.  It's a very basic beginner class. He is the first blind dog that the instructor has had in any of her classes. The dogs attended the 2nd class.  We practiced their finding food-treats in boxes scattered in the ring.  Bo did better on his second try after I changed what he was looking to cheese-popcorn. I'm hoping the class will build his confidence and get him out of his shell.

We have also said good-bye, for the third time to our foster-kitty, Mo.  I know, I know, I should have (and was going to) adopt him.  But for several reasons that I'll tell you about in another post, we didn't. I have left the door open for him to return to us if it doesn't work out.

Carl has been out of town, and will be back on Monday. So Easter weekend will be a quiet one at our house.  I wonder what kind of trouble we will Todd can get into?

Our Rocky Creek Scottie Turns Six!

This week Todd was taken to the groomer for his spring-do,

and birthday haircut.  Because today, Todd turns 6 years old!

In his six years the guarding skill of this Rocky Creek Scottie is second to none!  Todd has watched over and kept us safe from the bill-bringing-mailman, countless-would-be robbing UPS and Fed Ex Drivers.

He has has protected us from the gangs of deer, packs of wild rabbits and some sketchy Canadian Geese that have flown overhead.

And for that we are grateful, which is why it was okay that he had my shoe...For a minute...

Happy 6th Birthday to Todd!!

Good-Bye to a Trusted Friend

On Friday I said good-bye to a trusted friend -- My 2007 Dodge Caravan that I've had for about 9 years, that took me, Carl and the dogs safely more than 235,000 miles (around 361,000 kilometers) She had about 6,000 miles on her when we met.

~Our beloved Sheba on a roadtrip~

 I never named HER.  But I talked to HER, patted HER on the dashboard like a faithful friend, doted on HER, and fought with HER on some days, especially after the heat and air-conditioning stopped working last year.  In November when she was replaced by a newer version of HER that is sparkly and clean, at least for now, with satellite radio and 2nd row windows that roll down, she sat proudly and alone in the driveway all winter but still started up every.single.time without any hesitation.

~Coming home from Tennessee in 2015~

Except for that last time when I went to clean HER out, leaving all the dog-hair behind so she can be picked up by the group I donated her to. Maybe it was HER way of telling me good-bye.

The dogs of course didn't care about HER leaving.  But they did care about the man that came to pick HER up. When he arrived, he asked if Todd had ever bitten anyone - He said the only dog that had ever bitten him was a Scottie.

I told him that wouldn't change if he came into the yard.

**I donated my "old van" to the SPCA of Northern Virginia.  There are so many good charities and causes, and donating a car, truck, boat or even a plane is a great way to support them.    

Time Flies Past

I don't know about you, but for me, time seems to be passing all to quickly.  We have really gotten caught up in a whirlwind and time has just flown past us.  Each day there has been something I’ve wanted to post about.  I've even gone as far as to organize those little thoughts so I can tell you about them.

But then Eva needed to be taken to the vet to recheck her kidneys.

...And then Todd had to go back on another day to have his ears rechecked,

...And Ms. Yellow needed a rabies vaccine. And lets not forget that I have to work. I was pretty sure I was supposed to tend to all those things first.

So as of now, I am going to put those ideas on hold and I'll just tell you about the start of our week; which at the moment is not that exciting.  But I've a feeling Todd will find something to change all of that!

As I was writing this, I heard from the vet about Eva's test results.  While some "values" and her blood-pressure seem to be stable, unfortunately,  the kidney damage is advancing.  We're going to change the dose of one of her medications, and recheck her blood work in another week.  Fortunately she seems to feel pretty well, has a really good appetite. So, we'll hang onto that and consider it a positive.  

I hope the week for all of you is off to a positive and good start!

~Church steeple from our trip to Greeneville Tennessee~