Early Birthday Party

Mom decided to move the clocks up to March 7th so Lady could celebrate her 14th Birthday.  Mom has been worried about Lady this week.  She has stopped eating and has even been throwing up what she does eat. 

Mom says she hopes Lady can cross the Rainbow Bridge on her own where she will be greeted with face licks from Lady II, Deacon and essex (all who I never met).  Mom told me that if Lady's health continues to decline she may have to help her over to the other side by the week's end.  I will keep you all posted. 

Happy 14th Birthday Lady, I hope I am as beautiful as you when I turn 14.  I will always love you!

Picture Fun

Playing with mom's fun - enjoy

My pawfriend, Essex, was called to Heaven

It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my pawfriend Essex from Key West.  She was my first collie friend in Key West and she always made me and my human laugh.  You see, she would run back and forth at the dog park as if on patrol.  She made sure no scooters, golf carts, skate boards, bikes, and loud trucks came into the park.  Base regulars knew her and those who rode/drove one of the mentioned would get her reved up.  I am glad mom took me to Key West a couple of years ago.  With my age and failing health, I will see Essex, Deacon (Essex brother) and my sister Lady II soon.  With the way Essex guarded the dog park, I know she is guarding the the gates of heaven and I am glad she liked me :)

Group pictures of Me, Deacon, Essex and Lady II.  Maybe God can take a group picture of us after I cross over and I can send it to my mom and Joe (Deacon and Essex dad)

Our First Group Picture at Angel Paws Dog Park in Key West (before we had to move away)

Our Last Group Picture at our house in Valdosta GA

RIP Deacon, Lady II and Essex.  Save me a soft cloud near a big bowl of ice cubes!
Love you always,
Lady (I)

Lady Update

Very proud of Lady.  Yesterday was the first day in months that she attempted to run and play with our human and me.  Today she went on a long walk with me and mom (long for her, short for us).  Mom got bad news last Friday when taking Lady to get weighed.  Lady had lost a pound instead of gaining.  She is down to 58 lbs now, but with this new energy and another new diet, we are hopeful that this Friday's weigh in will be good news.  Paws crossed!

Happy Collieween

Lady and I wanted to wish you all a safe and howling good time but stay away from the candy, it will make you ill and then you will have to go see the doctors.  Love Gracie

Panama City with mom

Mom and I came down to Panama City Friday afternoon to have a mini vacation as a celebration for mom retiring from the Air Force.  I went to the bay today and was a little freaked out.  It was my first time walking on a a path of boards and seeing huge floating things in the water.  Mom kept assuring me it was safe to walk on the boards which she called a board walk and that the huge floating things were called fishing boats.  She said I had better get use to seeing those things because I am going to Key west with her on her next trip down.

Mom and Grandma are worried about Lady too.  The vet told mom that lady has lost to much weight and muscle mass in her hind legs.  I have to stop eating her food now.  Lady is on a rice, ground beef and gravy diet now and I am still stuck eating dog food.  That's ok because they can't keep me from her food all the time :0

Anyway, here is a picture for you Deacon, hope you like it.

Lady Update II

Hey all, sorry no pictures but my human paw is coming tomorrow to fix my computer so I can attach pictures.  Until then, I wanted to let everyone know I am doing good.  I sleep a lot and I am in a lot of pain but I make sure mom knows I am not ready to meet up with Lady II.

A few weeks ago my human mom noticed I was walking funny, funnier than I do with stiff legs.  She noticed my claws needed trimming and she can't do it - the big wuss - so she took me to the vet for them to do it.  Anyway, that is when the smart vet noticed one of my claws had grown to the side and inward and...ding ding ding...we had a winner!  I have to go back this week so they can trim more.  They couldn't get it all in one shot.

Before I sign off, Gracie and I wanted to wish our dear friend Essex (who is lucky to live in the Keys still) a belated Happy Barkday.  I remember my 10th barkday, I felt so young.

Today is our Human Mom's barkday and Gracie was nice enough to leave her gift on the carpet this morning.  Gracie is such a butt sniffer, she is always leaving mom gifts.  Mom says she is 29 years old for the 12th time.  To me, that adds up to OLD!

Good night all, can't wait to see everyone dressed up for Collieween!