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27 February 2020 - 3:05 pm
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Yay Czar!

I am truly SO happy for you! I know you can breathe a little easier now smiley_clap

CELEBRATIONS ARE IN ORDER!!

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Sending huge hugs and lots of love... and a picture would be nice *hint hint* smiley10

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Thanks everyone. He's definitely sore today. I think it's less the chemo, and more how long he has to wait for everything. His next appointment will be easier, as I'm taking that week off for the puppies, and can wait for him there. No drop off. He wouldn't take his pain pill, so I hope he will tonight. I'll try for some pictures once he's feeling better. He looks pretty down right now. He wouldn't eat dinner last night, but I wasn't surprised. 

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28 February 2020 - 11:05 am
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Yeah, Vet trips are so stressful on songs, most anyway.  And then to have sedation on top of everything  else.  Ugh.  I'm  sure all the wiggly  motions, plus however they "posed" hi. for the xrays did make him sore.  Lots of  massages  for Czar!!

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!

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2 March 2020 - 7:59 am
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Czar seems back to normal, minus the refusal to eat any sort of dog food. He'll eat anything else human, but no kibble. I'll try grounding some up tonight, as he's not getting enough of what he needs with stew and lunch meat. No pictures. I'd forgotten how much work it takes to puppy proof, so that's taken all my limited free time. I over did it yesterday, packing away all my craft supplies.

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2 March 2020 - 10:36 am
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Oh that's good news mostly!

A lot of dogs stop wanting to eat kibble once they get a good taste of "real" food. And who can blame them right? Have you tried adding some FreshPet or dehydrated pre-mixes into his food, like those by The Honest Kitchen or all of the others that are out there now?

Sounds like puppy proofing is a great way to keep your mind busy and in a good place. I'm so happy for you!

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Oh good!  Glad to hear he bounced back!

Okay...what are we...a week and a half away???    When can we see the puppy baby shower? After all, Jackoe said she was making a quilt for a baby shower, right?  I'm  sure she meant PUPPY baby shower!  😎😉

I bet Czar eats when those puppies try to get his food!  TWO PUPPIES!!!  TWO!!!  WOW!!

No overdoing , okay?  You're gonna need a burst of "puppy energy"!

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!

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Yes, we've done Freshpet. He likes it, but his stomach doesn't. He ended up eating last night. I had to put stew into the kibble, but he ate! So, maybe we can get back to normal on that front.

Haha. Czar has earned peaceful eating. They'll be fed in their crates until they've learned some manners. I'm trying not to over do anything. I didn't do much yesterday.

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3 March 2020 - 10:33 am
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Well yay for eating! Czar says you done good with the kibble stew 😉 I hope it continues.

Yes, take it easy and keep being kind to yourself. You've earned that!

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3 March 2020 - 2:58 pm
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Czar has warned eating... sweet 😊

Now, if I could just teach my dogs to allow me peaceful earting😉 

 Yes, I'm one of those who sits with plate on my lap (recycled paper plate) and fork in hand (recycled  plant based), as Myrlte sits in front of me and drools and drool and drools.  For a dog who can't  see, she sure knows how to stare straight thr me  until I give her a tid bit! 😊  And then there's Feankie.  He lays at my feet and, quicker than you can say Fraaaankie, he's snatched a bite right  off my plate and just wags as proud as can be!    😎Yep, this is their funhouse world and they let me share it with them😂🤣

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!

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He ate again last night. He was obviously hungry, but he clearly held out for the stew to be mixed in. I'm fine with it. I'm trying to keep from pushing too much. I don't want to burn out with new puppies.

We had a blind Lab mix, who also seemed to be looking at any available food. She was a drooler too. Czar knows that if he leaves me alone, he'll get some of what I have.

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Another win! Yesssss! Well guess you have a new job as Czar's personal chef. He says "I deserve it mom!"

Awww when did you have the Lab pup? What's her story?

Looks like you were meant to care for some very special dogs.

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He does deserve it. Lucy was her name. She was a Lab/Springer spaniel mix. We got her when I was about six. She ended up at the shelter for being too much energy for her elderly owner. She was a sweetheart. Not very bright, but a really good family dog. She lost her eyes to glaucoma, one at a time. She was also diabetic, and had Cushing's disease. She was always happy though. She was 13 or 14 when she died, the summer before my high school senior year. She was the last dog my parents' had, before helping me with my boys.

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8 March 2020 - 11:33 am
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One more week! Czar has been doing well.

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8 March 2020 - 4:30 pm
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YES CZAR, YOU ARE A BIG BROTHER!!!   A very handsome, good looking, smart big brother!!!  All your Aunties and Uncles here are soooooo excited!!!   Xannot believe Riot picked TWO puppies for uo6u though!!!   Clearly he wants those two to experience rhe love and joy and fun the two of you have woth uour Mum.😎

What day is the homecoming?

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Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!

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Thank you, Sally. We leave Saturday morning, and pick them up Sunday!

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