In Memory

Our Rottweiller, Sasha has been sick for some time now. Since August, we have tried different things to diagnose and treat her. After the holidays, we went to a specialist that thought she may have cancer. To do the test, it was a lot of money and would be very hard on her. If it were cancer, she probably would have three months.

This past weekend, Sasha started having problems holding food down. Yesterday she started showing problems walking. Today, it was decided to put her down. It was not fair to see her digress and suffer.

We will miss you Sasha. We had you a such a short time.

Sasha . . . Update

Well, we thought we were making great strides. We switched Sasha to a grount turkey and rice diet and she started taking an anti-inflamatory. However, yesterday we felt something on her side and today she does not seem like she is feeling well. I just we knew for sure what was wrong with her, but with dogs you are stuck dropping $1-2K for tests to find out. I'm so bummed.

Sasha

Over the last few months one of our dogs has been sick off an on. Nothing consistent, other than what seems to be some stomach discomfort. Last Friday she went back to the vet and it appeared on an x-ray that she has a mass or something in/around her colon. Today we took her to a specialist that did an ultrasound. The vet said that if she were much older, she would think that it is cancer for sure. But, since she's 3.5 years old, it does not make sense. We are trying a few medication options to rule out some other possibilities. If they don't work, then we have to consider her having a colonoscopy. Not only is it costly, but it sounds like a horrible stressful experience for a dog (think enema -- lots of them).

If it ends up being cancer, they said she would have maybe 6 months. Please pray it's not cancer. I don't know if I can handle losing another dog to cancer.

Robbie Update

Robbie had a growth removed and it needed to be biopsied. The good news is that the growth was benign. Although he wants to keep licking his foot, so I've had to put the "cone" on his head. He makes a great tulip! Sounds like after some tests and this biopsy that Robbie just may be getting a little senile. Poor old man! ;-)

Robbie

Robbie hasn't been himself lately, so I took him to the vet. His hearing is just about gone -- he doesn't hear much these days, and now it looks like he might have Cushings Disease. There's some testing involved, so we'll see how it goes. If he has it, I have some decisions to make that I'm not looking forward to. Please say a prayer for him.

Sorry for the Silence

I guess I haven't had much on my mind because I've been struggling over what to write lately. Looks like "Fishy" may not be with us much longer. I'm not sure how to let Elijah know. Sometimes he overthinks things, so I think I'll wait until it happens, otherwise he may keep visiting the fishbowl wondering when and worrying about it. Crazy how I'm worried about how he will take a fish dying.

The last week of Finance

Today starts the last week of finance. Classes run Tuesday through Monday. I was looking forward to it being over and starting a new class, but as you know, I tend to "freak out" when I review the syllabus for the new class. Today was not exception! It looks like it's going to be a lot of reading and a lot of work. I just keep telling myself three more classes and I move into the specialty of the MBA. I'm just under a year to finish!

Sasha is doing well and starting to get very comfortable in her new home. We've had a few hiccups, but I think in a week or two we will be fine.

On another note, I have some loved ones that are having a tough time. I can't get into any detail, but please say a prayer for them.

What's new

Let's see, I keep realizing things that were in my stolen wallet - membership to The Henry Ford, stamps, you know -- things that you don't think of until you go to use them!

I spoke with a detective in one of the cities -- in fact the one where the most fraudulent charges occurred. One of the stores has video surveillance. They are working on burning it on a disc to show me. I also discovered yesterday that there were more charges on one of my credit cards, than I was originally told. I hope they catch whoever did this.

On a fun note, it looks like we are getting another dog. Her name is Sasha and she comes from a Rottweiller Rescue group in the area. Elijah is very excited. She's a little over a year old and very sweet.

Elijah went to the dentist today and did very well. I was so proud. He also is doing well in karate and earned another stripe!

Have a great weekend!

Happy Birthday Marc!

Happy Birthday to my cousin Marc! I'm sure he celebrated last night!

Elijah started his religious education at church today. He was very apprehensive at first, but when I picked him up after mass he wanted to make sure that he comes back again! He made some nice artwork and started learning a new prayer.

After church we headed out to a metro park North of Auburn Hills so a Rottweiller Rescue Reunion. We went to see a rott puppy we are interested in adopting: Sasha. She was so sweet. Elijah wanted to take her home today, but when you adopt, it's a very formal process. Maybe soon we will have another doggie to fill the void that Porsche left behind almost two years ago.

Two weeks to go and I'm done with finance. One more week and I will be less than a year from graduation! Yahoo!

Now that's a fire

I forgot to mention that earlier this week we had a fire in our front yard! Robbie was acting funny and naturally you assume he just wants to outside time. Well, when the door to outside was opened, it smelled like burning wood. After a good search of the house - basement and furnace included, we couldn't find anything. While I was upstairs looking out the windows for something, I hear "come quick!" Next thing I know there's a small blaze in our front yard and it is close to the bush . . . yikes! I extinguished it with a bucket of water (and another to be safe). Note to self -- keep mulch off of outdoor lighting!

Happy Independence Day!

Saying "happy fourth of july" sounds too much like wishing you a great day on a date! Is anyone else sad that it's back to the old routine tomorrow? Where has the first half of the year gone? My dog hates this time of year -- fireworks are torture to him . . . I need to find the doggie downers so he can relax!

Nothing else new . . . so I guess I will sign off! Be safe and have a great week!