Christmas
Christmas 2021 was fantastic! Despite knowing it was likely Karlie's last one, it was one of our happiest celebrations. We had returned to our condo in San Diego in early…
Oh The Weather Outside is Frightful
It's easy to think of canine enrichment for your dog when it's nice outside, but what do you do when the temperature is close to or below zero? Figuring out…
Canine Adventures
Karlie and I took an adventure at least once a week for the last three years of her life. Sometimes my husband, Art, joined us, but often it was just…
Keep Moving
I am a firm believer that a dog with mobility issues needs to keep moving. That doesn't mean pushing your dog beyond what she can. It means adapting and coming…
In Memoriam
Joining the Family Karlie joined our family at 4 months old. We adopted her to help our Border Collie, Anna, get over the loss of her sister, Jasmine. Although Anna…
Don’t Bubblewrap Your Dog
The Best of Intentions Warning, this may be a controversial post. It's not meant to judge or upset anyone, just food for thought about quality of life. Of course before…
Addressing Mobility Issues
Does your best friend have mobility issues? Are you noticing that she can no longer climb up on the bed or couch? Does she struggle to get up from laying…
Resources for Mobility Issues and GOLPP
We found the following things useful in helping Karlie with her mobility issues and GOLPP. We tried a variety of sneakers on her back feet to help with traction. The…