T Still Doing Fine - Page 1

The old dog is doing dang well over a year since the spinal embolism that paralyzed him for a time last year. He is thriving at our new place in he country, as are Bijou and my little Chee monster Xena. Rabbit and squirrel chasing are a daily joy, and swimming in the freshwater canals that surround the 45 acre orchard we live in the middle of keeps Bij fit and trim. 

My employer now allows me to work from home, no more commuting to the office every morning before going out on sales calls anymore, which is great. I can work in shorts a couple days a week. 

T can jump on and off the bed again. Xena's toys are no longer safe!

Always makes my day to hear another senior dog is still doing well, even more so when they've had an obstacle to get past like T's FCE episode.  Old dogs rock!

And yes, there is much to be said for teleworking from home...not hooking up the webcam, though, since there's times when I end the day in the sweats I put on when I got up that morning!

The views are gorgeous out of every window. T can jump on and off the bed, into the backs of my 2 Volvos, and navigate the wood laminate floors of the whole 1200 sq. ft house. Farm life is suiting us all very well.Having a nice home where I can have all the animals I want, do anything Ilike whenever I want, living alone and 100% independent, has been a long time in he making, a dream come true at last. The little picture in the upper right corner is the view from my kitchen anining room (read office) windows

Awesome Shelley!   

I have never been happier in my life. T will be 12 in August.  Been a long, bumpy road, but we made it... together.

Glad to hear you've gotten the bugs out of life now, Shelley, and are embracing being the only person responsible for yourself and your happiness. It generally does take a long trail that's full of potholes and washouts to get there, but it's certainly worth it when you get there, isnt it?  I just wish I had figured that all out about ten-fifteen years sooner than I did!

T's being able to handle jumping on and off the bed again, combined with keeping his footing on wood flooring is an accomplishment for any dog of his age, and a near-miracle for one who a year ago was couldn't even stand up so he could urinate away from his sleeping area...you did a terrific job of nursing care and rehabilitation for him!  

This is T's son Beckett vom Frauengarten.....saying "Hi!" Sorry I couldn't get a more recent photo to load, but he's doing great! He got a wonderful compliment from Charlotte Williams of Char-Will Kennels, who said Beckett is one of the nicest GSDs she's ever seen, with the best temperment & conformation- "He's that old German type, nice & sturdy." I had to kennel him with Charlotte for 4 days while we visited my ailing mother, & she had nothing but praise for Beckett, calling him the nicest dog she's seen that was bred locally.
Just thought you'd like to know, & I'm glad you're happy & that T is doing well.
jackie harris

He looks great Jackie. Thanks for the update. Tell Charlotte I said hey. I believe Beckett's lil sis Diva got her SchH 2 recently, and his half bro Epic is training with Willie Ortner for all his titles. Take care and God bless, and if you ever get out this way, I have a guest room & I'd love to have you visit.
Shell