Animal Crackers

A place for my daily adventures into the dog world with my companion. Pictures, poems, and ramblings about the canines that have touched my life and made me who I am today with an occasional side trip for no particular reason. PLEASE USE REFRESH TO UPDATE POSTS IF NECESSARY

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Location: Midwest, United States

I am a senior citizen who enjoys writing and other forms of communication. I enjoy designing cards for all occasions. Dogs have always been a major part of my life. I have published my own dog magazine, written dog columns for a local newspaper's web site and major TV station web site, and conducted informational classes about dogs through the library system for over 25 years. I write poems about each one of my dogs. My biggest achievement was becoming a member of Mensa. Music makes me happy. I love to dance. Skating was my life when I was young. Adopting a rescue dog has given me a new start in life. He has taught me so much.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

UPDATE



I doubt that anyone is checking my blog as it has been a long time since I've been here. Just to update, I am writing a book about Dakota. Perhaps I'll put a bit of it on here while I'm writing that I feel you might enjoy.

Dakota has made a lot of progress since last fall. He really runs the house now and considers it his property to watch over. He's still very healthy at 12 years. His profile tests have been excellent with the exception of his thyroid.....something that's not unusual for Goldens. He's been put on medication and it raised his test back to normal range. He's also had to have some pain medication to help with the arthritis. It has worked well. He is moving around a lot more but really needs some additional activity. More on that later.

I'm back but not on a daily basis. Please come back. I miss you all.