Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Story of Blue…

Posted on June 25, 2011 by mylongwayhome

*Notice to all those persons involved in this rescue project: I’ve changed all the names of persons and cities in this post because I have not received express permission to make them public. If you would like to be acknowledged, … Continue reading →

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Clementine

Posted on June 25, 2011 by mylongwayhome

We said goodbye to Clementine this week after the decision that her quality of life was taking a serious downturn. She had been hanging on and living rather comfortably as we watched her body become weaker and weaker and her … Continue reading →

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Joy Update 6/13/11

Posted on June 14, 2011 by mylongwayhome

Another scheduled surgery date for Joy’s hernia repair and mass removal is upon us and another postponement is imminent. In fact, this will be a permanent postponement, meaning Joy will not be going to surgery… Our immediate concern now is the Kennel … Continue reading →

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Joy Update 6/7/11

Posted on June 8, 2011 by mylongwayhome

Our little Joy had a rough day today. She became steadily worse last night in her sneezing and sniffling to the point of being completely stopped up. The doctor was worried about her breathing and the stuffiness, so she was … Continue reading →

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Joy Update 6/6/11

Posted on June 7, 2011 by mylongwayhome

As I listen to a summer thunderstorm drenching my thirsty lawn, I try to find a calmness and peace with the knowledge of the fact that Joy must have surgery. It is inevitable. Joy is worry free, but we are … Continue reading →

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Ugh–Anal glands!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by mylongwayhome

We are being plagued with anal gland issues here at LWH. Currently, Holly and Kulow are being checked and rechecked every two weeks for chronic infection. Holly’s anal glands are under such constant pressure and are filling up and getting … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Dear Toby…

Posted on June 1, 2011 by mylongwayhome

Today was a sad day. We gifted Tobias, our “Toby,” with the release from his pain and suffering. We said goodbye to a friend we have known for nine of his sixteen difficult years.   I won’t gloss over the … Continue reading →

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