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07/19/2016 10:48AM |
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08/24/2016 06:21PM |
Sad, I still miss my Daisy who passed away about 16 years ago just about every day. You just have to treasure the time that you have. That's just the deal you have to accept, that dogs aren't forever, and neither are we.
But, speaking of Aussies, a busy year and not as much canoeing as I had hoped (yet). Because, first we got our BC mix rescue puppy in February, who then got Parvo ($$$). Then a couple weeks ago, I spotted this sad looking double Merle at an adoption event. He really perked up when I got him out of the cage. I just knew he had to come home with me. So I rushed home and got our other dog, did a short intro to make sure things would work out - and now I have 2 best buddies! (and kennel cough... :()
Somewhere out there, is another dog that needs you. You'll find each other eventually.
Help me, he says!!!
OK, where's the car?
Brothers!!!
Now I need another dog PFD though.
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08/25/2016 06:56AM |
Our Aussie was incredibly dominant and had territory aggression to the point we had to give him up for rescue at 5 years old. (My vet wanted to put him down but I wouldn't do it) He's living on a farm now with another Aussie and very happy.
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08/25/2016 07:07AM |
quote TomT: "Notlight, that's an awesome story. I used to have an Aussie and was wondering if your double merle has any issues? I've heard they can be blind or deaf. Beautiful looking dogs and very happy they get along.
Our Aussie was incredibly dominant and had territory aggression to the point we had to give him up for rescue at 5 years old. (My vet wanted to put him down but I wouldn't do it) He's living on a farm now with another Aussie and very happy.
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Hearing seems as good as a humans. Eyes are good (he can see the sunnies underwater at the beach and my other dog can't). His pupils are both a bit misformed so he will be somewhat light sensitive his whole life.
Behavior-wise he is very very good. Playful, doesn't pull on leash, knows basic commands, no food agression. He has some dominance issues where he uses his mouth too much during free play with other dogs. This is supposedly why he was surrendered (small children in house). But it's not really biting, and even in just a few days of free play we've been able to shut that bad habit down for the most part. But yes, you can see that dominance/herding instinct in him for sure.
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08/27/2016 03:21PM |
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07/12/2016 06:07PM |
That's a beauty that you have.
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07/12/2016 06:42AM |
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07/12/2016 11:58AM |
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07/16/2016 09:28AM |
Very sorry to hear this, Mooseplums. This is always so tough. It's great that you will be able to take her out this fall, and hope you have a great trip together.
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07/11/2016 02:33PM |
The vet discovered a tennis ball sized tumor in the vicinity of her lady parts. Because of the way the tumor is attached to those tissues it is inoperable without doing extensive damage. In time the tumor will strangle her urethra, making it impossible for her to pee.
the vet said there was no way of telling how long it will be before that happens...6 months? a year or two?...but it will happen.
This September she is joining me on what very possibly is her final canoe trip. She has been a wonderful companion, and is superb on a canoe trip. I will miss her to say the least.
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07/11/2016 02:57PM |
The last two dogs I've lost have been similar situations of knowing in advance that it's coming but not knowing when. I found losing those dogs much easier than the ones where they're taken suddenly and unexpectedly.
Enjoy your remaining time together; it can be pretty special.
Alan
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07/11/2016 04:16PM |
The vets gave her 6 months, with drugs,we got 1.5 years out of her and took her on her last BW trip to Insula Lake in 2011.
Enjoy the time you and Katie have left together, and remember you/she will know when it is time to part.
When that time comes, don't keep her around any longer for yourself.
That may only be prolonging her pain.
And sorry for the pain you are feeling right now.
Mocha in the BW
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07/23/2016 11:21PM |