Good Morning Michelle, no apologies needed for not responding right away. You got your hands full with Piper, I remember how exhausting it can be with a puppy, they are so needy. It is good news to hear that Penny is slowly coming around. It will take time, but it will all work itself out. Just takes time. Sounds like Piper is learning a lot, about sleeping, using potty pads and all different kinds of weather. Hopefully she wont be too anxious with storms. Our weather here has been good for the most part. We need moisture so badly. I went to put some things on the graves, and the ground is so hard it is like concrete. I ended up snapping off one of the prongs so Ed will need to repair it, we are expecting rain later in the week, so maybe after some rain I can try again to put the things out at the cemetery. No real snow to speak of, a few flurries last weekend. That's it. Continued below...

Sadye is doing well. Yes the prednisone does help her, but the vet wants to be careful because it can increase her liver and kidney functions, so when necessary she can use. She was on a tapered off of it situation, she only has 2 more left so 2 more days. She is getting around better, but boy she sure does fight me, with her meds. I have to manually put down her, she won't take them even if I put them in something tasty. I think she has a superman nose, and can smell as soon as I come near her. I have still photos of the dog still being in the yard. I do believe this will be a continual problem. Just arent very responsible with much of anything. There yard is like a landfill, the toddler plays on the top landing of concrete stairs, and they constantly yell at the kids. Bad deal. I hope you have a great week ahead. Love up on those sweet girls when you get a chance. Sending love and hugs to you all. Please give my regards to Larry. Oh by the way ....enjoy that fresh honey. Looks yummy!

finally a break in the weather, last night I went to bed at 6:30 and woke up this morning at 6:30  slept 12 hours straight, didn't even wake up to run to the bathroom lol  I was tired,

we went out to dinner last night at China Pavilion and had the tea and we share a dinner cause its way too much food, anyway I was tired lol

Hi, Michelle!  What a drive to the doctor's office on N. Rainbow.  OMG...Don thought if he could find a location on Buffalo we could then get to Rainbow.  Not so...the navigator took us on the freeway to twisty turns and even though we went to Redrock Hotel/Casino to use their restroom, we ended up being early and waited 1/2 hour in the car...being 1/2 hour early once inside.  LOL  Everything is ok...blood work was great.  He thinks Don might have acquired an allergy with his swollen lip.  Says it's not cancer and to take Zertec for 2 weeks at bedtime.  Maybe keeping a food record might help, too.  I lost a little over 2 lbs., so that made me happy!  LOL.  They do the memory test now and again.  So I had to draw the clock and tell the time after he gave me three words to remember.  I had no trouble remember the words or the clock....so that's a good sign.  Don remembered his, also!  Whew!  ;)  We didn't get home until after dark.  OMG...when on the freeways in Las Vegas, they treat it like a road race.  It's very scary.  Don is worn out from the stress.  Good thing we don't go back until May and then it will be light when we return home.  I'm sure Piper keeps you super busy.  A day

Hello Michelle, We have been dealing  with the neighbor who has 2 larger dogs, one a pit bull and another I think is a boxer mix since April, which was the first incident I started documenting. I have called animal control several times and Ed has spoken to them, but every time there is an incident and he goes to have a conversation with them, they hide. They won't answer the door. So this time he come and we had a discussion about what my rights are with a dog running at large and in my yard. So I feel better that I have a better understanding, but that really doesn't give me any protection for Sadye. I guess every one has to deal with people who don't feel like the law applies to them. I'm sorry to hear that you have to experience some of the same. So I took her this morning and they did some x rays, she has compression more just below her shoulders, than her hip area that was injured before. She come home with prednisone, a muscle relaxer, and gabapentin for pain. She doesn't need to see her back unless she isn't any better after 2 weeks of treatment. I also inquired about the amount of time and how often I can laser therapy on her.

She was pleased I had one and agreed doing treatment at home will help. So I am glad I took it with me, so she could see the one I had, and the instructions. I am pleased to hear the girls are getting along better with each new day. I know that brings relief and joy to your heart. I know what it is like having a puppy, they do take a lot of time. We have a lovely day on tap here, but things are going to change drastically very soon. Very cold temperatures along with possibility of snow early next week. I hope you have a great weekend. Thank you for the extra prayers for Sadye. Sending love and hugs your way!

Quick message...will be taking Sadye to vet in the morning. I will post update after we return. Thank you for the kind words. sending love and hugs!

Hello Michelle, I hope you are having a good week. We are struggling again with Sadye's back. We had a situation the other night, with a large big dog in our yard....again. I scooped her up and evidentally I must have injured her back again. She was just getting back to a more normal but now she is down again, this time I think worse than a few weeks ago. I feel terrible knowing I was the one who did it to her, but I was trying to keep her safe. I have contacted animal control again as we have been dealing with this one neighbor letting their 2 large dogs run at large, I have a better understanding of my rights and I sent photographic evidence of one of the dogs in our yard. So we back to keeping her as quiet as possible. Please a say a quick prayer for her. It looks like things are progressing with Piper. Warmed my heart to see Penny standing outside the pen wagging her tail. Take care friend. Sending love and hugs your way!

Having a new puppy must keep you busy!  Our two kitties are doing likewise here - they have grown so much since we got them, and are in to everything - lol!  One of them wants to cuddle with the dog, who really wants no part of it, but he is slowly being worn down.  No serious snow yet here, which has been a nice bonus, but it is cooling off more each day, and I'm sure it will find us soon enough!  Hope it's not too soon here or where you are!

Tonight while on FL....I had pop up ads come up?  Have you?  That's not right!  :(