Monthly Archives: May 2011

Dachshund Gets Revenge, Part Two

Posted on May 31, 2011 by daysofourdogs

  Windy is too smart for her own good. A few days ago she upped the ante of her anger. Windy wanted to leave with me as I was headed out the door to run errands. She left a deposit for … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Furkids

Posted on May 27, 2011 by daysofourdogs

When you hit the road with your dog, you have to do some planning. Some folks insist on having a new dog tag engraved with the address of where you will be staying, just in case your dog gets lost. … Continue reading →

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Dachshund Gets Revenge

Posted on May 23, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Windy never ceases to amaze me. We have had her since September, but it feels like we have had her for years. She learns the house rules quickly. And just as quickly, figures out how to sneak around them. The … Continue reading →

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Cancer Battle Continues

Posted on May 19, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Cancer is as common in dogs as it is in people. One statistic many veterinarians toss around is 50 percent of all dogs past 10 years old will die of cancer. I have had my share of dogs with cancer. … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mill Girl Reaches Milestone

Posted on May 16, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope gave me a kiss! When she knows she will get a walk, Hope gets happy and excited. The video is from March 2011 before she was diagnosed with lymphoma. The other day Jake, Windy and Hope knew they were … Continue reading →

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Vets Should Give Frequent-Flier Miles

Posted on May 11, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The sick-call roster is improving. After an exam by a specialty veterinarian, Jake may not have a torn ACL. Monday, the day of his appointment, Jake started walking normally. It reminded me of when you take your car to the … Continue reading →

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Wiener Dog Knows How To Manipulate

Posted on May 9, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Jake is one sneaky furkid. One evening a few days ago, Jake was immediately to the left of my lap enjoying attention. Windy walks up and swats me on the leg. Jake sees her out of the corner of his … Continue reading →

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Please Vote For Schnauzer Rescue Cincinnati

Posted on May 4, 2011 by daysofourdogs

In Style Dog is sponsoring a contest, and the winning nonprofit will receive $500. Schnauzer Rescue Cincinnati helps all of Ohio, Kentucky, and parts of Indiana, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Florida. Hope was rescued in December 2009. We love her and … Continue reading →

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If Cancer Were Not Enough…

Posted on May 4, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope is doing well. Jake, on the other hand, has a problem. Marathon runner that he is, we think Jake has a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Well, the human equivalent anyway. On a dog, the ACL is called a … Continue reading →

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