tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62854251590119850492024-03-03T12:25:22.487-05:00Sheltie TimesBailey and Katy came to us as rescues. We lost Bailey in June of 2016 and Katy in November of 2022. We were blessed to have Annie join us in August of 2016. They have brought great love and joy to our immediate family and to extended family and friends. This blog will share their stories and issues related to Shelties. Some told from their perspective and others told from those that share this journey with them.
Notice: This blog does have Amazon product links and Google AdsenseSheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.comBlogger789125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-12247608119935159792024-01-21T13:23:00.000-05:002024-01-21T13:23:20.791-05:00Happy Gotcha Day Teddy!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNqiam7NnSbdIiBJk157eW3K9LC7Vvod8f__S3fj0Rv9Rpd0AzXSd1Zhx17d6OLZu5xYqhh_YagDYAMZ-yIIpN-01IqWS_lhBEF6ygZX0NPX8D5JnYgdW-gfTc1VaO-4pZsjNpwyKGvWBHd3vFsmW8TWYhRiYkwa2wPo9jo9nPkcxemZO2F08tCGKhsg/s489/Teddy%20January%20Calendar%202024.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="489" data-original-width="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNqiam7NnSbdIiBJk157eW3K9LC7Vvod8f__S3fj0Rv9Rpd0AzXSd1Zhx17d6OLZu5xYqhh_YagDYAMZ-yIIpN-01IqWS_lhBEF6ygZX0NPX8D5JnYgdW-gfTc1VaO-4pZsjNpwyKGvWBHd3vFsmW8TWYhRiYkwa2wPo9jo9nPkcxemZO2F08tCGKhsg/s320/Teddy%20January%20Calendar%202024.jpg"/></a></div><br /><br />
We met Teddy and his sisters on a cold January day and while they were all adorable something said Teddy was going to be our new dog.<br /><br />
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This has been something of a crazy year and while I hoped to post so many puppy blog entries it didn't work out that way. Instead we were busy living the puppy life. He has been such an amazing blessing in our lives.<br /><br />
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He turned one in November and this week he will be getting nuetered. Our Vet wanted us to wait until he was one and it seemed a challenge to try doing it during the holidays so while not much of a gotcha gift it will be off the list of dreaded anticipations on our calendar. Since all our dogs were rescues or breeder placements we have never gone through this so like all things with Teddy we are breaking new ground.<br /><br />
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We do still check on the Blogger feed to see how our friends are doing although we don't always stop to leave comments. We hope all of your are fairing well this winter. It has been a bit cold lately, typical of New England. Teddy and Annie are both loving the snow.<br /><br />
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We wish all of you a safe, happy, and healthy Christmas with the ones you love. Best wishes for an amazing New Year.<br /><br />
We were very fortunate that Mom's favorite place to get Santa photos was back up and running for Teddy's first every picture with Santa. As an adult Sheltie I've met with a few Santa's and this guy is the real deal.<br /><br /> Mom said I created a bit of a scene when I didn't want to get off of Santa's lap but I haven't seen him since before COVID. Last year wasn't the real Santa. This guy is just amazing. I'm so glad Teddy's first trip was with the real dude. Even Teddy didn't act up. He clearly knew this was important.<br /><br />
Merry Christmas! Enjoy.
Annie and TeddySheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-13261195117258352072023-11-25T00:30:00.036-05:002023-11-25T00:30:00.153-05:00Happy 1st Birthday Teddy!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhWB4pfjDZgcujzOamNwPppzXFIoo3V-24oOMFjB2WyUHsgBCDSqY0nHBs4vpwfsIJ-3zg7rZsFXOoeiCOwu5rxXJZBjLLhtBlhrDNpuUzO8L0cI-s2N3iSOILry1wFrgFMIhpcuZJDJE5xg76whEbc_WobDijFp-9FHzTgmD0ccPl29aXPWanHDt4aY/s365/Teddy%20Soccer%202023.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhWB4pfjDZgcujzOamNwPppzXFIoo3V-24oOMFjB2WyUHsgBCDSqY0nHBs4vpwfsIJ-3zg7rZsFXOoeiCOwu5rxXJZBjLLhtBlhrDNpuUzO8L0cI-s2N3iSOILry1wFrgFMIhpcuZJDJE5xg76whEbc_WobDijFp-9FHzTgmD0ccPl29aXPWanHDt4aY/s320/Teddy%20Soccer%202023.jpg"/></a></div><br /><br />It is hard to believe this this large happy fellow was once this tiny little fellow. It has been an amazing year of growth.
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Since we don't post as often as we used to we are so excited to announce one of our favorite dog photographers is back doing a dog pictures with Santa fundraiser and we've already booked an appointment. Teddy's first experience with Santa will be with the best available.<br /><br />
I was pretty sure I couldn't repeat what we put Annie through last year where they took the dog(s) into a separate room to take the pictures and the dog owners weren't alloweed to be with the dogs. They eventually ended up asking us to come as Annie freaked out. She'd always done it with Katy and that was her first year on her own. I can only imagine what mischief Teddy would start unsupervised. I think they are also doing Frosty instead of Santa. Nothing against Frosty but I like the pics with Santa.<br /><br />
I am so grateful we will going to a different location but a familiar photographer. Not only do I love the yearly picks with Santa but if I don't get the cards out quickly enough I hear from people asking me if we got the pictures done, so I know others find the pics adorable as well.<br /><br />
Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-43448506267413142052023-11-08T00:30:00.038-05:002023-11-08T00:30:00.135-05:00Teddy's First Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXI1BloGYu-wRtTuYi264U17X5025YXyzhVAvnBTJBv_zmhw7_fgADoD3lp5z4ZMsFt0tUgpZw9PgTSeqSoFlEds_omBMIBFY3DxttQr0vQi7bDY8tuUeKHJGWJNaCAjGgoRwJoWfAQwHA4pDDJS161OW9SK1Y-fhrzIOQt6B7ZBvfik30b8POS18_VIo/s621/Halloween%202023.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXI1BloGYu-wRtTuYi264U17X5025YXyzhVAvnBTJBv_zmhw7_fgADoD3lp5z4ZMsFt0tUgpZw9PgTSeqSoFlEds_omBMIBFY3DxttQr0vQi7bDY8tuUeKHJGWJNaCAjGgoRwJoWfAQwHA4pDDJS161OW9SK1Y-fhrzIOQt6B7ZBvfik30b8POS18_VIo/s320/Halloween%202023.jpg"/></a></div><br /><br />
Since COVID started we've been giving candy out during Halloween outside. Since the dogs really hate the doorbell staying outside has proven a much easier method for all concerned. The dogs enjoy seeing the action and it provides less stress for all.<br /><br />
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DH devised a candy chute the first year and we've kept using it as a minimal contact way to deliver candy since. It keeps the kids amused and it makes for a little more fun during the evening. Our neighbors across from us do a haunted yard so it gets to be a busy neighborhood.<br /><br />
I was able to get a new Teddy Halloween Snoopy flag in time for the holiday. I have one on order for Thanksgiving. I'm still putiing out the ones with Katy and I even made one from my favorite Bailey photo that goes out every Spring as a memorial to him.<br /><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXF7wHfFH58ylS_2IMykxy3kx2Ke2_XtTEhPOTCPVmyxho0nH2cHdr1lQb4wD7n7a_7wtWjPxT4rC72Um-VVMxlJqJ_X4l7eSuXDyym-Efex8H36Ltq_hn9jzJSBOTR16JXEy6WJSUBnYbaVHTF4DnkL5VjhthHrveasOggEDrKu0uK7R9Fj9RbhmQac/s480/Halloween%202023b.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXF7wHfFH58ylS_2IMykxy3kx2Ke2_XtTEhPOTCPVmyxho0nH2cHdr1lQb4wD7n7a_7wtWjPxT4rC72Um-VVMxlJqJ_X4l7eSuXDyym-Efex8H36Ltq_hn9jzJSBOTR16JXEy6WJSUBnYbaVHTF4DnkL5VjhthHrveasOggEDrKu0uK7R9Fj9RbhmQac/s320/Halloween%202023b.jpg"/></a></div><br /><br />In years past, especially last year when Katy wasn't well, Annie and Katy would curl up together for warmth on the blanket. Annie would handle all the kids that wanted to pat the cute dogs and Katy would occasionaly grant an audience when it suited her, but with Annie there she always had a shield.<br /><br />
This year we set up the blanket separating Teddy who can be all hyper puppy when Annie wants to rest on one side and Annie on the other but Annie decided she wanted to be up close and personal with the kids and played stealth Sheltie for the evening. When she finally admitted to being cold DH brought her a blanket to use and she stayed there the rest of the night happy to finally be able to choose her own path.<br /><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uVYAb9keSLWBHCIWPDPTonDTWbEwKE2bS7p4y2IQmU6n4acARuJrjp0xpc5_bYVMfchOIzBgHrSDSmnYXmWgI-n0-vFFLrkXDRgh6R9AIlkbSeYbo6rsAKBGre3u2mX5J2om3UKUOOL97kJax9plQIWZ6uh4XGm42oeiN5DhL2GobY7DsLMqfMqfoQw/s640/Halloween%202023c.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uVYAb9keSLWBHCIWPDPTonDTWbEwKE2bS7p4y2IQmU6n4acARuJrjp0xpc5_bYVMfchOIzBgHrSDSmnYXmWgI-n0-vFFLrkXDRgh6R9AIlkbSeYbo6rsAKBGre3u2mX5J2om3UKUOOL97kJax9plQIWZ6uh4XGm42oeiN5DhL2GobY7DsLMqfMqfoQw/s320/Halloween%202023c.jpg"/></a></div><br /><br />Teddy did an amazing job as he's never seen that many people in his entire puppy life. We didn't let him get up close but he was fascinated watching people come and go<br /><br />
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Our last year with Katy was a hard one as she was so sick for much of it. I had thought I'd would have documented much more of Teddy's first year, but this year has had some challenges but far greater blessings. While I may later regret not documenting Teddy's first year with us, I am so much more grateful for the time we spent living this first year with him.<br /><br />
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However, today I come to remember Katy, one year after we lost her. I can't but think Katy would have loved Teddy. Something tells me he wouldn't get away with nearly as much with her as he does with Annie.<br /><br />
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Our beautiful girl came to us from rescue when she was two. She is why I believe the earlier people realize they have made a mistake in bringing a dog into the home and responsibly turn it over to a breed rescue or shelter the better it is for the dog. Dragging it out when people either can't or won't work on the challenges the dog has added to their lives is not fair to the dog, especially when the younger the dog is, the fewer the problems it has acquired in this first home, the more likely it is to find a forever home afterwards.<br /><br />
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Bailey and Katy were meant to find one another. We never got Katy's background story from the rescue but she was very isolated from the world. She was terrified of everything. Bailey acted as her guide to the world, encouraging her to try new things and sheltering her when things were too overwhelming for her. He celebrated when she succeeded at overcoming her fears while she pretended she'd never been afraid of it. She was capable of anything.<br /><br />
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When Bailey got sick, Katy was his companion to the end. She was devestated when he died. We had started looking for a companion before Bailey died. We had one failed rescue before finding a breed placement with Annie, who quickly become Katy's therapy dog. Annie had to be at Katy's beck and call at all times.<br /><br />
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Since Katy has passed Annie has been working on figuring out what her role is without Katy needing her support, especially with a demanding puppy in the house.<br /><br />
We were very blessed to have Katy with us for 14 years. I still miss her calm presence in the house. I am glad that she is no longer suffering. That last year was rough. I prefer remembering her stronger years playing with Bailey and Annie.<br /><br />Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-81891642322403109332023-02-07T11:23:00.000-05:002023-02-07T11:23:33.609-05:00Meet Teddy the Newest Member of Sheltie Times<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3RwM67RLi2QDrN0GWFFI2hud8SHY1nDeVFlvIdBdtXVAtcvejwDgR49UkTWm5bhk2ZcqvFeSdz_gTl2EWI42eam_mKb9RoD5byd1ZqXo4hptxB-Q5P7GMTxrLKgJAcIOe0ak8Y8Rb_MdwLOXdzK2bGylopxZNULd_4b_TXRdXevRyfvTHGtUi1ct/s346/Teddy%20Feb%20a%202023.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="342" data-original-width="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3RwM67RLi2QDrN0GWFFI2hud8SHY1nDeVFlvIdBdtXVAtcvejwDgR49UkTWm5bhk2ZcqvFeSdz_gTl2EWI42eam_mKb9RoD5byd1ZqXo4hptxB-Q5P7GMTxrLKgJAcIOe0ak8Y8Rb_MdwLOXdzK2bGylopxZNULd_4b_TXRdXevRyfvTHGtUi1ct/s320/Teddy%20Feb%20a%202023.jpg"/></a></div><br /><br />
We are used to long searches for our new Sheltie family members so we were quite surprised that we found Teddy just as we were gearing up for the prep to search.<br /><br /> A wonderful woman reached out to me at Sheltie Nation with the names of breeders in our area with puppies available right away.<br /><br /> One of the challenges of finding a new dog is finding good quality breeders. Often the most well advertised breeders are not the ones you want to do business with and the higher quality breeders just don't have the time for an online presence easily located by those hoping to find them. When you have people willing to help you make the match it is such a blessing.<br /><br />
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Teddy was born November 25, 2022 and were were very blessed to have him join our Sheltie pack on January 21, 2022 at 8 weeks old. He had 3 adorable sisters. It was hard to decide but Teddy seemed a good choice with Annie. I do wish we'd taken pictures while at the meet and greet but we were so focused on all the interactions and trying to choose that we didn't want the phones to be the focus. It would have been nice to have a family picture for his record.<br /><br />
Teddy loves toys, chasing balls, and is all energy. We are so grateful to Ann at Sheltie Nation and Acadia Shelties in CT for helping us find our new family member. It has been busy getting adjusted as we were really at the thinking about doing this not doing this righ now stage, but it has been worth all the craziness for this beautiful bundle of joy.<br /><br />
Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-34991078267414176322023-01-20T10:35:00.000-05:002023-01-20T10:35:40.853-05:00The search for a New Friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQkY_tI_dnbRShsB5VUFb6KMegCSYGTCkIvKDDvG9l7nJOtwat7DyJQtoEXF7DAabac5gMHNAc7TEwXFtpVt9wZdnS6VLpW3HtqOXcRZ63cN8cH5Z4VSaZt2cE5juSqP_BEjBV269ANgJl4vDjvQtfRPlTADNo3f-9lJYzgDaRQvMXnH0oxBDahDd/s368/Annie%20Snow.jpg.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="302" data-original-width="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQkY_tI_dnbRShsB5VUFb6KMegCSYGTCkIvKDDvG9l7nJOtwat7DyJQtoEXF7DAabac5gMHNAc7TEwXFtpVt9wZdnS6VLpW3HtqOXcRZ63cN8cH5Z4VSaZt2cE5juSqP_BEjBV269ANgJl4vDjvQtfRPlTADNo3f-9lJYzgDaRQvMXnH0oxBDahDd/s320/Annie%20Snow.jpg.png"/></a></div><br /><br />
Well friends Dog Dad and Mom have begun the search for a new friend for me. I miss Katy terribly and living alone is just not in the cards for me.<br /><br />
After having three Shelties Mom and Dad are entering new territory they are talking a puppy. While Bailey was a puppy when they got him he was Mom's miracle rescue a puppy that was fully housebroken when he came home. This means starting from scratch and they are both excited and a bit scared at the prospect so send them your best wishes.<br /><br />
They are currently in talks with a breeder and have high hopes. If that doesn't work they will continue looking because they want the right fit for our Sheltie pack. Hopefully we will have some news soon about my new brother or sister.<br /><br />
Mom is doing her research on puppy raising and is excited to get started. I think I'll be more excited once I meet this new creature who will be entering my Sheltie space.<br /><br />Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-10071504836972059632022-12-25T00:30:00.015-05:002022-12-25T00:30:00.200-05:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgLAQLIf4TsIFt9fU2mFkDjLCUEd68x3I8axRQLRfBhQlUMYTVd4eHh36td33CXSblAsGns5a6k9tGj6vHwoysij2GyPWHQCMpiP9gHiyyYchCAkw1YRQ-7EE69EHdDYTDLrG_GAMgITI-fM5P2O0CGGvE9uJ8ZumQcz8Cwc7pm80o541600baPpf/s5600/Annie%20Santa%202022.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="5600" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgLAQLIf4TsIFt9fU2mFkDjLCUEd68x3I8axRQLRfBhQlUMYTVd4eHh36td33CXSblAsGns5a6k9tGj6vHwoysij2GyPWHQCMpiP9gHiyyYchCAkw1YRQ-7EE69EHdDYTDLrG_GAMgITI-fM5P2O0CGGvE9uJ8ZumQcz8Cwc7pm80o541600baPpf/s320/Annie%20Santa%202022.jpg"/></a></div><br /><br />
We wish all of you a happy and healthy Christmas with the ones you love. Best wishes for a wonderful New Year.<br /><br />
This was my first solo visit with the big guy and it was scary. First, I'm used to going with Katy and second I had to go in a room with Santa and the picture guy all by myself. Normally Mom and Dad are in the room with Katy and I for the big picture. Dog Dad said I was very brave and was quite grateful I cooperated without anyone there to provide support.<br /><br />
Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy!<br /><br />Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-44255286669431702902022-11-14T00:30:00.017-05:002022-11-14T00:30:00.192-05:00Halloween Memories<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOy0eIW7NcFAJlXtfVJ9Csq3jmg1urvuSgotOUFcAT3dUkI4MqwwVpf2f-isUjmr45tSTyEQM870GOV-mcVkTBOFrZGSqPcDJLKsg-eex-xjK8sKXpQ8f1vjXHGKwIWP1wiYuB2LKCzKPsLCyGQ21hyT0YU_lizUhxyWAzMPLbWKwZIS0Bty6_BkS/s2951/Halloween%202022e.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="2951" data-original-width="2860" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOy0eIW7NcFAJlXtfVJ9Csq3jmg1urvuSgotOUFcAT3dUkI4MqwwVpf2f-isUjmr45tSTyEQM870GOV-mcVkTBOFrZGSqPcDJLKsg-eex-xjK8sKXpQ8f1vjXHGKwIWP1wiYuB2LKCzKPsLCyGQ21hyT0YU_lizUhxyWAzMPLbWKwZIS0Bty6_BkS/s320/Halloween%202022e.jpg"/></a></div><br /><br />
I had hoped to post these right after Halloween but Katy stopped eating and caring for her became more intense as we were spoon feeding her and sleep became something rather limited. Beautiful memories are a gift that help us let go of the hard stuff and cherish the beautiful times we have with those we love. Halloween was a great night for Katy and Annie both and I want to be able to look up this post next year and remember what a special night it was with the two of them.
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Our sweet beautiful Katy died Monday November 7, 2022 after a battle with Cushing disease. I couldn't write about it until now. It was a hard journey. We were spoon feeding her baby food at the end. Our Vet isn't open on Mondays and she was due to see the Vet on Tuesday and it wasn't looking great for that visit as she had even started being unable to keep down the baby food. Monday night she passed away allowing her to die at home on her terms. There are not enough wonderful words to say about how caring and supportive our Vet was through this journey. We are very blessed to have had her for this journey and to continue on with Annie.<br /><br />
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Katy was 14 years old and we were very blessed to have adopted her from New England Sheltie Rescue when she was 2 years old over Labor Day Weekend. So she lived to see her 14th birthday and her 12th gotcha day. I still don't have the words to write a tribute for her as the wound still feels so raw. I do plan on posting our Halloween pictures in a separate post as it was our last great holiday celebration and I know in years to come I will be grateful to be able to come back and see how happy she was that night.
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Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-11789159296371000682022-11-02T16:40:00.002-04:002022-11-02T16:40:56.875-04:00Katy Could Use Some Paw Prayers<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnbAKe1r3wuG4SJrBYahNFaOi_jkZup6DZY49j3xAOagqNy0DA376sUJe08vgIi5J64nzMeV-oz4uIPzlurUBvo0dLcdSNFzHRe6Al9883x8fshTv-rrNduVyQXRb_RjqvWX9seSEyEjOk5WN3L0dak8_ZelXRIjc041urmqE1WmC5_QS6K3JZLnkl/s604/Katy%20Oct%202022.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnbAKe1r3wuG4SJrBYahNFaOi_jkZup6DZY49j3xAOagqNy0DA376sUJe08vgIi5J64nzMeV-oz4uIPzlurUBvo0dLcdSNFzHRe6Al9883x8fshTv-rrNduVyQXRb_RjqvWX9seSEyEjOk5WN3L0dak8_ZelXRIjc041urmqE1WmC5_QS6K3JZLnkl/s320/Katy%20Oct%202022.jpg"/></a></div><br /><br />
What started out as problems getting up off the floor, which we got help from a dog PT for eventually morphed into Cushing Disease. The medication for Cushing actually helped with her balance and overall strength but we've had additional complications and her kidney's are starting to shut down resulting in pancretitis. If she goes there there is no coming back. She is getting morning IV treatments at the vet and her Dog Dad is hand feeding her baby food but we could use some help with prayers from the Paw that she can react to the treatments and get eating again or we could be looking at a very sad scenario.<br /><br />
I had wanted to write about this journey earlier but there is so much going on with caring for Katy and lots of non-Katy stuff that is great but time consuming that I avoided doing something that was going to be hard. It is hard to write about Katy not being strong, stubborn, and feisty.<br /><br />
I also wanted to record this for anyone else struggling with helping an aging dog with balance and stability issues because I didn't know what to do or where to start. First if you have the option consulting with a dog PT was worth it. The exercises and information on what we could do to help and what wasn't helpful was worth the consultation. We didn't end up going back for further visits because we started the Cushing treatments and then had food issues but I do plan on using the exercises to increase Annie's strength and flexibility as you don't have to wait until they lose strength to build it.<br /><br />
The harness Katy is wearing is the Help 'em Up Harness. I write this in case we do need to find another one down the road.<br /><br />
Reviews can be great or they can confuse you more if you don't know why someone purchased a product, what they were dealing with at the time. Katy has strength in her front legs and once stabilized can stand on her back legs. However, her back legs are weak, especially if she's been laying down. I had trouble helping her up off the floor and what became really scary at times were the stairs as without restraint she would fly down or barrel roll on the stairs even with the ramp a neighbor kindly loaned us to make going down the back stairs doable. The harness gives you the human a means of picking up and stabilizing the dog without hurting either you or the dog. We chose this one based on the suggestion of her PT and if needed I'd purchase another one because it has made a huge difference in being able to give her confidence in moving around.<br /><br />
The critisms I've read generally refer to dogs who no longer have the ability to stand once brought to their feet with the help of the harness. The dog is a dead weight in the harness if they can't support any of their weight on their legs. I've never reached this stage with a dog but the few people I know who have generally have had to move to more stabilizing equipment to allow the dog mobility as the harness isn't the right tool.<br /><br />
I meant to write all of this down in other posts earlier for my own records and to share with you. It has just been too hard to face. If I didn't write it maybe I could ignore it. However, having reread my Bailey posts I want to make my future posts balanced not as health updates but records of what an amazing dog she is today. Tomorrow I hope to get to talking about what an great night Annie and Katy had hanging outside for Halloween.<br /><br />Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-23899634865882455812022-06-23T00:30:00.023-04:002022-06-23T00:30:00.175-04:00Happy 14th Birthday Katy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXE8Yxp3moY3FQEJWI7_XMLFciIaAoh0daaIO1v1f17Sh0YTvFhdO-ZXAIRcD_6WnxH5k5XO8Gkbjex3C-E2DETLVOk00T6Blm5UChHMgPw9829XS_IZ_S2dQkofYiGz-imPD2eNXtdt7lqxg-FGuuXfHL-W7jlOJH7wnhJ3gHKJnIrG0NRfgVyrbF/s640/June%2018%202018hJPG.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXE8Yxp3moY3FQEJWI7_XMLFciIaAoh0daaIO1v1f17Sh0YTvFhdO-ZXAIRcD_6WnxH5k5XO8Gkbjex3C-E2DETLVOk00T6Blm5UChHMgPw9829XS_IZ_S2dQkofYiGz-imPD2eNXtdt7lqxg-FGuuXfHL-W7jlOJH7wnhJ3gHKJnIrG0NRfgVyrbF/s320/June%2018%202018hJPG.png"/></a></div><br /><br />Dog Mom has been terrible about posting but there was no way she was going to miss Katy's 14th birthday!!!<br /><br />
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Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-14444084369889652892021-12-25T00:30:00.001-05:002021-12-25T00:30:00.204-05:00Merry Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLsI0KBYZBkxvNrHYmt76WNF2mQp6AjeZBs0eaVkiKXPkUoVHrO0Oi4WtJazA8zv183gurNkySasCWX6rd960a8feE40zL8OnUA2zi5TcaHb80gBLy_TBg3AxgchkcGafU5W8nNckhTDA/s2048/Santa+Levy+2021.jpg.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLsI0KBYZBkxvNrHYmt76WNF2mQp6AjeZBs0eaVkiKXPkUoVHrO0Oi4WtJazA8zv183gurNkySasCWX6rd960a8feE40zL8OnUA2zi5TcaHb80gBLy_TBg3AxgchkcGafU5W8nNckhTDA/s320/Santa+Levy+2021.jpg.png"/></a></div><br /><br />
We wish all of you a happy, healthy, and loving New Year with your family and friends. We were very pleased to get back to see Santa this year. It's always best to be clear with the big guy that we've done all the right things. We like it when he fills our treat balls during his Christmas journey.Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-23378127863287315432021-11-25T00:30:00.014-05:002021-11-25T00:30:00.178-05:00Happy Thanksgiving<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0t0RuGnazEXvoDUwW1aFj6HuAiZTsrYkKoGl9ew-ZAq5-h-YLdw_gpWNpdyCgPnWffw4Exhm3kpEaFVG0Uj7aaBjuPUQrOgK0uPIBthGVCq-aEcgmrqCTVbMWKv1bGz14rq35fEfExBI/s640/November+Calendar+1+2021jpg.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0t0RuGnazEXvoDUwW1aFj6HuAiZTsrYkKoGl9ew-ZAq5-h-YLdw_gpWNpdyCgPnWffw4Exhm3kpEaFVG0Uj7aaBjuPUQrOgK0uPIBthGVCq-aEcgmrqCTVbMWKv1bGz14rq35fEfExBI/s320/November+Calendar+1+2021jpg.png"/></a></div><br /><br />Dog Mom decided she needed to update our November Calendar picture since she couldn't cheat and use last year's picture because they've replaced the deck and it would be obvious they'd not updated the picture. So here we our outside having our pictures taken.<br /><br />
She decided our November spa day would be the ideal day to have our pictures done as we'd be looking our best.<br /><br />
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This year we held out for massive cookie bribes as Dog Dad wanted a photo shoot with the new Thanksgiving decorations out front and Mom wanted to repeat the shot she'd done last year. So treats we got and Mom and Dad got their pictures for our annual Sheltie photo calendar.<br /><br />
Believe it or not Tyler the Turkey and his friend are still around. Mom takes them out of the box after Halloween and he and his friend mysteriously disappear as the Christmas decorations come out. This year since Katy has taken to napping with the Mummy, Mom has agreed that the Halloween and Thanksgiving toys will be allowed to stay out until the Christmas toys arrive, but mysteriously either she's gotten worse about finding toys or we've gotten better at hiding them because lately she's noticed she has toys from several holidays out and is not certain how they keep escaping being boxed since we don't actively play with them we just nap with them.<br /><br />
We hope all of you have a healthy and happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. We are looking forward to football and dog treats.<br /><br />
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Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-88334759542029884392021-09-03T01:00:00.001-04:002021-09-03T01:00:00.220-04:00Happy 11th Gotcha Day Katy!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspXvCVNdNJzNdF3HSu9l0qRSb2Hi4uxXhhiqU0dUIwDrCH4HSpShhSSGvusbaDeyIHEB4_0LoiV48Q_YiKZ30QyjjJ3X5BuMh2iTqG9cObW_pW-rMup6w2wc4wuredkk2anbET_Pv9dE/s1600/Thomas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspXvCVNdNJzNdF3HSu9l0qRSb2Hi4uxXhhiqU0dUIwDrCH4HSpShhSSGvusbaDeyIHEB4_0LoiV48Q_YiKZ30QyjjJ3X5BuMh2iTqG9cObW_pW-rMup6w2wc4wuredkk2anbET_Pv9dE/s320/Thomas.jpg" width="215" height="320" /></a></div><br /><br />
Happy Gotcha Day Katy. When we got that call that Labor Day weekend that Sheltie Rescue had a match for us we were thrilled and rushed to get ready to bring you home. We didn't understand at the time Bailey's hesitation. We knew this wasn't the same foster home he'd been brought too we only realized later this was the clearing house for all the Shelties coming through rescue. Bailey while only a baby at the time remembered the place and he did not want to be left again. He had no way of knowing an amazing Sheltie Princess was about to become a permanant attachment in his life. Once you got into the car with him there was no going back until he left us that final day.<br /><br />
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Happy Gotcha Day my warrior princess. It has been a magical journey.<br /><br />
Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-27066713062688163562021-08-27T01:00:00.010-04:002021-08-27T01:00:00.220-04:00Happy 5th Gotcha Day Annie!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjto6vcSj2j7exc7606DXm8YEPwRmoT_nxuIC0ZdVkA4lsJ_D7_VIUbfjcfhaemGIGCSWU74cELAoGtZD-POwm55AB1P8O7gWV2eYQYaV1oF_mC-RGM3JynKsP-UVbdDuKGJ0TBujlrDJU/s640/Annie-2.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjto6vcSj2j7exc7606DXm8YEPwRmoT_nxuIC0ZdVkA4lsJ_D7_VIUbfjcfhaemGIGCSWU74cELAoGtZD-POwm55AB1P8O7gWV2eYQYaV1oF_mC-RGM3JynKsP-UVbdDuKGJ0TBujlrDJU/s320/Annie-2.JPG"/></a></div><br /><br />
It has been a some what noisy summer as Mom and Dad have been getting repairs done on the house. Katy and I are sharing a new deck as this year's gotcha present. I must say we weren't thrilled with the idea of a new deck. The old deck was special. It was here even before Bailey. Dog Dad said that was the point. It had been here a very long time and it needed to be replaced. We had our doubts. A whole week of having no freedom to come and go on our own was rather stressful.<br /><br />
Also with all these crazy tropical storms and then threats of tornadoes we haven't really had the chance to experience being out on the deck. It has merely been a means of exiting and entering the house. We are hoping as the fall weather comes we will come to appreciate the new deck as much as the old.<br /><br />
Mom says it is hard to believe it is 5 years since she and Dog Dad returned from their Maine vacation with Katy and then went to CT to go and bring me home. I'm not sure how they got along without me. I take very good care of all of them. After all who would have been Dog Dad's office Dog during COVID? Katy is certainly not office dog material.<br /><br />
We aren't around as much anymore. We have kept reading and following our friend's blogs. It is good to know others are still out there blogging. Mom has focused more on her craft stuff but she is still interested in the pet world.<br /><br />Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-43862397368152376302021-06-23T00:00:00.000-04:002021-06-23T00:00:00.289-04:00Happy 13th Birthday Katy!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha1OkHoIxoVhso_wVi-JmHRBzqawuhaQVHRt-HhbqBe3G2zlukHI14vv-G76vPRB1F9dcUm8xBvwmfPmFVU4y752M-LU_s4TYvXpZC26NDZdD-kJ0wthDtGpNVVxfgqrLQ5dlfk_zrVjM/s320/Katy+July+11.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha1OkHoIxoVhso_wVi-JmHRBzqawuhaQVHRt-HhbqBe3G2zlukHI14vv-G76vPRB1F9dcUm8xBvwmfPmFVU4y752M-LU_s4TYvXpZC26NDZdD-kJ0wthDtGpNVVxfgqrLQ5dlfk_zrVjM/s320/Katy+July+11.jpg"/></a></div><br /><br />
Katy becomes a teenager. It is hard to believe my baby girl has turned the corner to becoming a teenager. It seems only a moment ago that we put Bailey into the car on a Labor Day weekend to go pick up a beautiful shy Sheltie girl to bring her home.<br /><br />
Happy Birthday my beautiful girl. We are so glad you came to be with us.<br /><br />
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I find it hard writing about Bailey because it reminds me of what is to come rather than focusing on what I have today with my other two. However, Katy is coming to that milestone birthday Bailey reached and rather than facing it with fear today I want to celebrate the great joy that both dogs have brought into our lives. It was brutal watching Bailey go in that last year but I can't forget his gentleness, his kindness, and his love of play.
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Mom got some pansies for our deck flower boxes. These purple ones were dead headed when Dog Dad bought them so Mom was thrilled to see the actual colors.<br /><br />
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Case in point here I am on the floor sleeping peacefully while Mom works on her crochet Barbie doll outfits and wham crochet thread hits the floor. Do I attack it, harm it? Clearly no. I leave it alone.<br /><br />
Is that enough for this aggressive thread? No it clearly attacks me. When I attempt to peacefully calm it by sniffing and licking Mom tells me to leave it alone and removes it.<br /><br />
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Happy Birthday my beautiful girl. Enjoy your birthday cookie and your treatball party!!<br /><br />Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-39443746835917801062021-03-10T01:00:00.006-05:002021-03-10T01:00:10.962-05:00Remembering Bailey on his Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7JM1HCq0bgG57f2Dgv8YS9u7_vOWHFXFLZhbSoSDl2j4W_y9_HccWFv5vDmL8uaIKI9EJ0nd7KTw6aT1g2O6zYx7qme64770UQkWGIGf7eoQMIdQBtRnl3UwQWfQodrrzQejJw1ov80/s150/Bailey+with+soda.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="112" data-original-width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7JM1HCq0bgG57f2Dgv8YS9u7_vOWHFXFLZhbSoSDl2j4W_y9_HccWFv5vDmL8uaIKI9EJ0nd7KTw6aT1g2O6zYx7qme64770UQkWGIGf7eoQMIdQBtRnl3UwQWfQodrrzQejJw1ov80/s320/Bailey+with+soda.JPG"/></a></div><br /><br />
As Katy approaches 13 this June Bailey has been on my mind more lately. He would have loved having us both home like we've been since COVID. He was a people dog and loved nothing more than spending time with us and Katy.<br /><br />
It will be 5 years this June since we lost him but he will always be a part of our hearts.<br /><br />
We hope all of our friends are well. I've been reading your blogs, I just haven't had much to post for the girls lately. Hopefully I will get to posting more soon. I wish all of you well.Sheltie Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285425159011985049.post-16236243845332574262021-01-01T01:00:00.001-05:002021-01-01T01:00:03.052-05:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJM4kABdulzT48CZCuvnF8bmn8LAi1EGo47G9fSun-M7StREBKMk1vw0j7GaQGyy1J286sLVQL4Yqyb5zoTm9W_NDoZBzcfYOp8OFE-PH_tE677n2T3jmPq0PGhTYIC6CgfRCo8OBijs/s640/Happy+New+Year+2018e.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJM4kABdulzT48CZCuvnF8bmn8LAi1EGo47G9fSun-M7StREBKMk1vw0j7GaQGyy1J286sLVQL4Yqyb5zoTm9W_NDoZBzcfYOp8OFE-PH_tE677n2T3jmPq0PGhTYIC6CgfRCo8OBijs/s320/Happy+New+Year+2018e.jpg"/></a></div><br /><br />
May 2021 be happier and healthier for all of us.
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