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Contemplative Genie

March 29th, 2010 Averill No comments
Genie contemplating whatever she contemplates when it isn't food

A rare moment of peace for Genie (or refueling for the next assault)

Luna on the road

January 27th, 2010 Averill 2 comments

I sent Luna on her way today. She rallied on the prednisone for a few days and then returned to her enfeebled condition, struggling to breathe, acting out of it, uninterested in food. We will miss her.

Luna was very enthusiastic about her new job herding sheep.

Luna learning about sheep

Luna was a powerful agility dog, but very sensitive to changes. I was a very novice handler and had no understanding of her issues - and no idea what to do with her. So she retired.

Lovely Luna. She was an honest working dog and gave me all she could.

Farewell, sweet girl. Enjoy your sheep and groundhogs and freedom over there.

Luna

January 17th, 2010 Averill No comments

Luna on a mild January day

Luna, 15 years old, has been diagnosed with metastatic (from where?) lung cancer and given a very glum prognosis. She was also given prednisone and it's working its magic, improving her appetite and attitude so we can enjoy some more days together.

And while we’re on the subject of old dogs…

December 5th, 2009 Averill No comments

Here’s our Luna, who turned 15 in November, enjoying the first snow of the season.

Snow day December 2009 - Luna

Snow day December 2009 - Luna