Tag Archives: Dachshunds

Trying To Find A New Normal

Posted on September 21, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The air is cooler. Leaves are starting to fall. And we are working on finding what normal is. I picked up Hope’s ashes yesterday. When the assistant at the funeral home pulled out the cremation certificate, the card with the … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Caring

Posted on September 18, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Dog people are so special. The comments, emails, Tweets and cards of support have meant a great deal. Knowing people care helps helps us to deal with our grief. A friend sent to me the following observation. Its author is … Continue reading →

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Heaven Has No Fleas

Posted on September 13, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The calendar showed flea treatment was due. I had to treat only two dogs. It is times like these we feel Hope’s absence. Looking at the ottoman she liked to snooze on or feeling that empty spot on the bed … Continue reading →

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The Dachshund Diva

Posted on September 5, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Our little diva tried to wield her power the other day. Windy has the determination of a terrier. I needed to leave one morning, and she didn’t care. I called for her all over the house and backyard. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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My Treat Is MY Treat

Posted on August 25, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope is getting chemotherapy now. I am enjoying a chai and Starbucks Wi-Fi. Hope’s lymph nodes under her chin are slightly raised, but her nodes in her anal area are “really good” the veterinarian said.  Hope is not in complete … Continue reading →

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Destructive Dogs

Posted on August 23, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope is continuing to do well. Yesterday she walked up to me while I was sitting on the couch, looked me in the eye and told me she wanted a walk. NOW! Her “I want a walk” bark infected Jake … Continue reading →

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A New Definition Of Normal

Posted on August 18, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope is continuing to do well. Life seems almost normal, except for having to give her pills crushed in baby food. Yesterday, Hope went to one of her veterinarians for some Healing Touch therapy, which has helped her behavior. Her … Continue reading →

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Dog Days Of August

Posted on August 2, 2011 by daysofourdogs

My furkids have no idea that much of the nation bakes in the heat. Their routine goes on in their air-conditioned environment. Jake was the perfect traveler and houseguest last week. I’ve known adults who behave far worse than my … Continue reading →

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Busy Dogs

Posted on July 27, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Jake hit the road with me this week to help out some relatives. As usual he got excited at the site of a bag being packed. He didn’t need to be told to go to the car; however, Windy and … Continue reading →

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Hot Dogs

Posted on July 22, 2011 by daysofourdogs

With the furkids lounging in an air-conditioned living room, I think they forget how hot it is. Potty breaks are brief because of the heat and humidity, but their short-terms memories are toast when it comes to begging for a … Continue reading →

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