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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.

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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.

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Dempsey RIP

September 18th, 2009 Averill No comments

Dempsey was my niece Katy’s Aussie, who died suddenly in 2008. He was her constant companion, and his departure hit Katy hard. I’m happy to report that she now has another Aussie, Remy, who will never replace Dempsey but will share his energy and Katy’s and contribute to the whole. Long live Dempsey!

Dempsey, photographed in New Mexico. Photo credit Katy Moore. All rights reserved.

Dempsey, photographed in New Mexico. Photo credit Katy Moore. All rights reserved.

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Frenzy. RIP

September 9th, 2009 Averill No comments

My girl Frenzy, who was struck down by a car in October 2007. I miss her every day.

Our Aussie Frenzy, who was a Princess as well as a fantastic companion. Our lives were hugely enriched by her time with us.

Our Aussie Frenzy, who was a Princess as well as a fantastic companion. Our lives were hugely enriched by her time with us.

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