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10:11 pm
21 February 2012
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So I thought I would share with everyone Roxy's first swim lessons. She did so well!!! I apologize for the first one being so long...I decided later on in the appointment to do shorter video's instead 
Enjoy!!!
Roxy…Border Collie cross born on approximately October 27th, 2011;
Rescued in January 2012 by Oops a Dazy Rescue & Sanctuary;
Right hind leg amputated on January 20th, 2012 due to a severe spiral fracture;
Adopted on February 21st, 2012 by Teena, a devoted human & Charlee, a purebred BC.
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How fun!
How long does each lesson last?
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11:11 am
21 February 2012
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It was so fun...each session is a half hour long. The name of the place is Pawsitively Pooched in Calgary, AB...it's a great place 
http://www.paws.....oched.com/
Roxy…Border Collie cross born on approximately October 27th, 2011;
Rescued in January 2012 by Oops a Dazy Rescue & Sanctuary;
Right hind leg amputated on January 20th, 2012 due to a severe spiral fracture;
Adopted on February 21st, 2012 by Teena, a devoted human & Charlee, a purebred BC.
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22 February 2013
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Move over Ryan Lochte there's anew Olympian in town! I have to say though, ever time she headed for the side of the pool I was cheerin for her quick escape!! She really was having fun though and I loved how Michael (so? ) was encouraging her own....so sweet! It was one of those "warm-fuzzy" videos. Thanks
Sending Ms. Roxy our love, Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
6:17 pm
18 October 2012
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Love..Love..Love the videos. Roxy looked like she was having so much fun after the initial shock of getting into the pool wore off. After a few minutes she was swimming like a pro. I loved watching Myka cheering Roxy on, that was very sweet. There was one point in the video that looked like Roxy was swimming over to Myka to give him a kiss. Thanks for sharing the videos, they put a smile on my face.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
7:37 pm
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22 January 2013
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That was really interesting. I hope you update us and her lessons continue. I want to do something like that for Cora at somepoint.
Topher
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1.5 years Oncology department, moved to rehab & sportsmed December 2024
Tripawd Angel, Cora the Determined <3
8:49 pm
21 February 2012
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Thanks everyone. It was so interesting to watch her as she progressed...it took about 10 mins and then it was like a switch turned on and she relaxed and seem to really enjoy it.
It was important for Micah (my grandson) to come because he and Roxy are best buds!!! Micah and his mom live with us so he and Roxy have grown up together for the last year...he actually chose her name. She is so tolerant of his craziness 
We are going for another session next Monday so I will definitely take some more video...it will either be this visit or the next where they will try without the life jacket
Roxy…Border Collie cross born on approximately October 27th, 2011;
Rescued in January 2012 by Oops a Dazy Rescue & Sanctuary;
Right hind leg amputated on January 20th, 2012 due to a severe spiral fracture;
Adopted on February 21st, 2012 by Teena, a devoted human & Charlee, a purebred BC.
Hugs, tail wags & sloppy kisses
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