Sad News

Camping

I think my tears have subsided for a short while.  Just long enough for me to let you know that Miss Piper, the most wonderful and loyal puppy in the world went to sleep this afternoon forever.  I am so glad to know she is no longer in pain.  

 She was not just a giant in size, but in heart as well.  At 11 years old, she went well beyond the 8-9 year live expectancy of a Newfoundland.  She wanted to go on, but her poor joints simply could not keep up.  We spent most of this morning and early afternoon, just lounging together.  And my Wonderful Brother-In-law Dr Scott Nieves of Beaumont Vet Center came over this afternoon to help my girl end her pain.  Piper lay on the cool tile (her favorite spot) and closed her eyes in comfort with those she loved best standing guard and in her home.  Thank you Dr Scott for helping my girl.

I miss my girl so very much.  I miss how she would flip my arm up for loving if I did not respond soon enough.  I miss how she would flop on the grass and wiggle on her back with all 4 in the air until you went over to give her belly rubs.  I miss how she would look at me and woof, woof in her deep voice.  I miss her sweet puppy smell.  I miss her sad eyes.  I miss how she never knew a stranger yet always wanted just me.  I even miss how her drool would almost hit the ceiling when she shook he head!  Thank you God for sharing this wonderful creature with me even if it was for just a short little while.

Thirsty girl!

Supervising my knitting in Red River Gorge.

Hiking at the Gorge

Snow, Snow, Snow!

Fiber Fail

I love my fiber and I love Miss Piper, but there is a reason I use to take her to the groomer for a clipping.  Miss Piper is a 150 lb geriatric Newfoundland dog.  Most Newfies live to the age of 8 or 9, but Piper turned 11 years old December 31st!  She has arthritis and brushing her long coat is not very comfortable for my big girl.

Due to her advanced age and arthritis, Piper can not go for truck rides any more:(  Just yesterday, she knew I was leaving the house for a trip to town and she meandered out the door to stand next to my truck as if to say... 'UM, I'm going too!'  I know she would try to hop in the truck if I gave her a chance.  Unfortunately, she is having a hard time moving around these days and any attempt at a big jump would probably result in injury for our big girl, so I have to  do the 'fake out'.  This usually involves either walking around with the keys in my pocket all morning, or setting them on the front porch out of the fuzz ball's ear shot.

The really sad part of this story is my lack of clipping ability.  See there really is a reason why I like the groomer to clip Miss Piper and this is it:

Before

After

Poor Piper, we are only a little over half way through!  I"m just happy that she like the feel of her buzz cut, because it sure is not a very cute one.  Sorry girl!

Little Sugar on the side.....

We had an unfortunate series of events unfold yesterday morning. No details at this point about who, when, where or why. It was just a weird (for us) and unfortunate (not for us) day.

You're probably wondering what this post has to do with any shape or form of 'Sugar'. Well, I promise it does, because a sweet little dog, Sugar, has been camped out at my house since last night due to an unfortunate incident. I didn't know what her name was until after calling the Vet on her rabies tag this morning, but I kept telling my friend who is helping me place her in a new home that she truly is the sweetest little dog I have ever been around. I just keep thinking it's kind of funny how I kept going on about how she was the sweetest little dog w/ the sweetest little personality. Then find out her name actually is 'Sugar'.

Wish I could keep her, but Miss Piper just will not allow it. She's too old and set in her ways. Just a big ol' crotchety rug. OH, AND DON'T YOU PEEPS START SAYING YOU WANT HER..... We are pretty sure she will be going to her new home tomorrow:) Have to insert a big ol' THANK YOU here to my friend Christy with 'Friends of the Animals of Jessamine County'.

Head Shot... Believe it or not, I think this little gal is actually cuter than her pictures. Hard to believe is it not:)

Piper ate her bone and wants Sugar's bone. Hard to see in the big ol' bear carpets facial expression, but she's looking at me like what the heck Mom!?! Why are you fussing at me for? All chew toys are mine, all mine...lol.... Just the look on her big ol' bear face what like 'why am I being fussed at? I just want the bone. I just don't get it'

The bone was taken away a short while after this picture was taken. It just caused way too much drama in the house.

Really wish I could have kept this sugary little pixie, but it just isn't going to happen. Piper is a bit overly aggressive over food, toys, water, etc. Luckily though, she will be going to her forever home maybe tomorrow. Until then, I'll enjoy her sweet little personality:)

My Little helper and other recent pet pictures!

I realized today that I have not posted any updated pics of my roadside kitten, Ace. If you remember way back in Sept. Bill and I found Ace and his brother on the side of the road. Ace weighed about 6-7 ounces and was a lethargic little fluff ball. Here are a few of the back posts: 1st week, introducting, and Funny Ace Pics. Anyhow I haven't posted any recent pictures of Ace. Go check out the '1st week' and 'funny ace pics' after you see the recent pics. My oh my how my little guy has grown! Oh and he's far from being lethargic. Now, he's a little ball of energy!

Ace 2/14/09

As you can see all fiber is kept safe and sound from the little wild man otherwise, he likes to take a nap in it!

Piper right after the ice storm.

Miss Kitty, she is not too keen on the camera or Ace.

Not a good pic, but Piper running in the snow.

Ace and Miss Kitty.  Doesn't Miss Kitty look so enthusiastic!