I need to find a Gold tag that reads ROCK STAR for Petey, anyone find cool ones, please put links up. I like custom ones.
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Petey saw the new Cardiologist. The man is amazing, so worth the four hour round trip. Petey's heart has gotten worse over the last four months, but he isn't in heart failure. He is now moderate/severe occult stage. The Cardiology said with out meds he is about six months to a year away from heart failure. With meds we may be able to shrink his enlarging heart and buy him more time. He put Petey on a coctail of four different meds. We will see him again for another Echo-cardiogram and Holter Monitor, to see if the meds are working, if not he will add a stronger med, the big gun of DCM. I feel good now to have a competent doctor on our side, the other two were waiting for heart failure to treat Petey with meds, this guy does it while there is still quality time left. Petey and I were in the examining room for two hours, the doctor spent at least an hour talking to me about the disease and expectations. He didn't think the stem cells were right for us for now, but will revisit that option three months from now. He told me about the people doing it, they are out of options, dogs are in the latter stages. I still feel very sad, trying so hard to get back to the happy place I was on December 9th, right before I opened the Email containing his test results. My world has been turned upside down since. Continued prayers, good vibes, positive energy that these meds kick in and his heart stops enlarging. He could get a couple of years of quality life if that happens. I would be grateful for every month we get together.
Here is my beautiful boy at the Cardiologists examination room. Petey was AWESOME, he laid on the table and didn't move at all. I love this boy, he makes me so proud. He is my best buddy.
So glad you found a specialist you're happy with. Petey is just gorgeous. That's some set of ears he's got going on! Just take it one day at a time with him. I think that's what the dogs do. They don't look back or ahead, just in the moment. Lots of good wishes to you for success with the medication regimen.
the neice (2 yo) and nephew (4 yo) were in town. Gracie just loves them...and vice versa.
BEEEEEEEEEEEAUTIFUL PICTURE!!!!!!!!!!! Gracie is just FABULOUS!!! I wish Surf would have been able to hang out with Spydee (my nephew) like that!!! Well done Rob, well done!!!
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I need to find a Gold tag that reads ROCK STAR for Petey, anyone find cool ones, please put links up. I like custom ones.
Hi Carol!!!!!! I ordered a tag from here last week for lil matan during free pet i.d week! I do recall seeing a "Rock Star" one somewhere in there! I hope this helps and give big pete some hugs for me!!! http://www.dogids.com/
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They do lose baby teeth!!!! I don't have a dog (am I still allowed on this thread :? ) but my friend was really surprised and worried when she found a tooth in her puppy's bed! She called the vet (who probably rolled his eyes!) who explained what happened.
They do lose baby teeth!!!! I don't have a dog (am I still allowed on this thread :? ) but my friend was really surprised and worried when she found a tooth in her puppy's bed! She called the vet (who probably rolled his eyes!) who explained what happened.
i figured just like human babies they have milk teeth. just wanted to be sure before i tell his human..
but you know what im not understanding??? the teats on the little guys belly. why are they there??
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Here is my beautiful boy at the Cardiologists examination room. Petey was AWESOME, he laid on the table and didn't move at all. I love this boy, he makes me so proud. He is my best buddy.
What a stud!!! hugs going to you and Petey.
yes!
petey looks awesome carol - all the best to you both!
Petey is always in our thoughts. We know all about how the uncertainty sucks.
If I had known then what I know now...
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our puppy has lost his two front teeth. please tell me this is normal.
Yep... we'd find teeth everywhere once he started losing them. It was fun when he lost the crazy sharp ones because they hurt like a mofo when he'd bite me when playing.
Here is my beautiful boy at the Cardiologists examination room. Petey was AWESOME, he laid on the table and didn't move at all. I love this boy, he makes me so proud. He is my best buddy.
Petey looks like he's wondering why he's in a room and not being served steak...
That's good news that you have a doctor you can trust. As cliche as it sounds, it makes all the difference when you feel comfortable with a doctor and the plan they set for everything.
Always positive vibes for Petey -- I hope things start turning around with the new medications!
Just got home from Vegas............ where of course I had not seen a dog in 4 days.
Needless to say, a waggin' tail maniac dog greeting me at the door tonight put a big smile on my face!!!!!!!!
People who've never had dogs will never understand how great those moments are!!
Just got home from Vegas............ where of course I had not seen a dog in 4 days.
to that, Gracie says "I'm a dog! you coulda come to see me!!! now, i'm gonna mope."
If I had known then what I know now...
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This is a dog that clearly does not know I'm going to PJ shows the next few weeks and that he's going to be boarded for the first, second and third time ever in the next month. :(
We're boarding him at a place where a mom&daughter run it out of a house so they have free roam all day and are not crated at night. I hope he likes it - we used to use our parents but they moved so that's out now. Luckily the first two are just overnighters so we don't leave him alone for 12 hours for STL and Indy, but the third is for the MSG shows. Poor Chops!
This is a dog that clearly does not know I'm going to PJ shows the next few weeks and that he's going to be boarded for the first, second and third time ever in the next month. :(
We're boarding him at a place where a mom&daughter run it out of a house so they have free roam all day and are not crated at night. I hope he likes it - we used to use our parents but they moved so that's out now. Luckily the first two are just overnighters so we don't leave him alone for 12 hours for STL and Indy, but the third is for the MSG shows. Poor Chops!
Gracie is going over to our friend's house while we're in Columbus. She loves it over there. I doubt she'll even notice we're gone.
If I had known then what I know now...
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
This is a dog that clearly does not know I'm going to PJ shows the next few weeks and that he's going to be boarded for the first, second and third time ever in the next month. :(
We're boarding him at a place where a mom&daughter run it out of a house so they have free roam all day and are not crated at night. I hope he likes it - we used to use our parents but they moved so that's out now. Luckily the first two are just overnighters so we don't leave him alone for 12 hours for STL and Indy, but the third is for the MSG shows. Poor Chops!
awwww....i hear that!
i'm sure he'll be fine, but yea, such a tough decision, you always feel guilty. but, don't. sounds like a good place. my current doggies have never been boarded, but someday, it'll happen. right now if mr. dream and i both go away, thankfully my mom just stays over at our house with the doggies. they love it, she loves it. however, mom is 82, so don't know how much longer we can use her dog-sitting services.
i'm sure your baby will be just fine, and hey...pj @ MSg is sooooooooo worth it! and your pup will be so HAPPY to see you when you go home!
i'm sure he'll be fine, but yea, such a tough decision, you always feel guilty. but, don't. sounds like a good place. my current doggies have never been boarded, but someday, it'll happen. right now if mr. dream and i both go away, thankfully my mom just stays over at our house with the doggies. they love it, she loves it. however, mom is 82, so don't know how much longer we can use her dog-sitting services.
Yes that was our old plan - either my mom or dad would come out and stay with us while we were gone and then stay for a while after we got back to visit (and while we were gone they'd visit my sister who is out here too).
Unfortunately medical issues are going to prevent that this time...
The sad thing is that I wouldnt even worry about it except he has one 'bum' leg from a knee injury about 4.5 years ago. He's been fine ever since except for one small weird thing, but of course I watch every step/jump/run like a hawk! So its weird knowing he'll be running around and playing when I'm not there to keep him in line and make sure he doesnt do anything stupid!!!
So its weird knowing he'll be running around and playing when I'm not there to keep him in line and make sure he doesnt do anything stupid!!!
tell the boarders to run off any bunnies, prior to chops' arrival! :shock:
If I had known then what I know now...
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
So its weird knowing he'll be running around and playing when I'm not there to keep him in line and make sure he doesnt do anything stupid!!!
tell the boarders to run off any bunnies, prior to chops' arrival! :shock:
Don't get me started on them! Another nest popped up this weekend- and we keep the grass short to try to deter them from going there.
One funny thing is that last year when we had a nest in the yard I would let him out front sometimes to avoid having to run around with him... one time it was like 1AM and I let him out and he was face to face with a skunk. Luckily he knew better and went his own way... I just saw this little white stripe streak through the yard and Chops' white paws/chest... stomach dropped/heart stopped. No harm though - I bet they would be best friends if they could combine their powers together.
Gracie and I found a dead bunny at the park yesterday. I didn't really want to, but I put a poop bag on each hand and carried the rabbit to a trash can. I gotta get ahold of my emotions.....I was bummed all morning. :roll:
If I had known then what I know now...
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Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Gracie and I found a dead bunny at the park yesterday. I didn't really want to, but I put a poop bag on each hand and carried the rabbit to a trash can. I gotta get ahold of my emotions.....I was bummed all morning. :roll:
It's always sadder than I'd think it would be. It happens a LOT here because there are like 4 homes that have dogs that will go after them pls the obvious other reasons that happen anywhere. I always feel horrible when I have to move one out. I guess its only 2-3 times a year, but it sucks every time.
Gracie and I found a dead bunny at the park yesterday. I didn't really want to, but I put a poop bag on each hand and carried the rabbit to a trash can. I gotta get ahold of my emotions.....I was bummed all morning. :roll:
on our walk yesterday morning norm caught a scent and he was off! before i knew it, he drove headfirst into a bush and came out with a dead bunny :shock: i think norm found a coyote's breakfast
Gracie and I found a dead bunny at the park yesterday. I didn't really want to, but I put a poop bag on each hand and carried the rabbit to a trash can. I gotta get ahold of my emotions.....I was bummed all morning. :roll:
I saw a bunny get hit by a car once and my mom and i were so shocked she actually stopped the car on the middle of the road and we just sat there like this :shock:
Good thing it was late at night there wasn't much traffic out but it was really said i actually was yelling "stop!!!" in the car, but obviously that other driver couldn't hear me...
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*May the Peace of the Wilderness be with YOU*
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
— Unknown
So glad you found a specialist you're happy with. Petey is just gorgeous. That's some set of ears he's got going on! Just take it one day at a time with him. I think that's what the dogs do. They don't look back or ahead, just in the moment. Lots of good wishes to you for success with the medication regimen.
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! DAISY!!!!!!!!!! :wave:
Thanks for posting this redeyes! She looks like the perfect size doggie to snuggle with!
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It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
BEEEEEEEEEEEAUTIFUL PICTURE!!!!!!!!!!!
Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
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It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
http://www.dogids.com/
Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
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It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
i figured just like human babies they have milk teeth. just wanted to be sure before i tell his human..
but you know what im not understanding??? the teats on the little guys belly. why are they there??
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
For the same reason men have nipples? Biological reason, not sexual stimulation!!! Then again, what do I know about things that turn a dog on.....
y ou know zoe(aged 11) said that too... but hes got at least 6.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
yes!
petey looks awesome carol - all the best to you both!
*big hugs*
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
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St. Paul 14, Denver 14
That's good news that you have a doctor you can trust. As cliche as it sounds, it makes all the difference when you feel comfortable with a doctor and the plan they set for everything.
Always positive vibes for Petey -- I hope things start turning around with the new medications!
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Needless to say, a waggin' tail maniac dog greeting me at the door tonight put a big smile on my face!!!!!!!!
People who've never had dogs will never understand how great those moments are!!
to that, Gracie says "I'm a dog! you coulda come to see me!!! now, i'm gonna mope."
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
She is telling you, she wants to go to the park...
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San Jose
San Diego 2 shows
2003 Missoula
2005 Missoula
2006 Denver 2 shows with Tom Petty
Gorge 2 shows
2009 Utah
LA1
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2012 Missoula : Meet and Greet : "Instant Classic show"
2013 Portland
Spokane
2018 Missoula
i never even paid attention to your location.
awww, i would have liked to meet gracie in person!
This is a dog that clearly does not know I'm going to PJ shows the next few weeks and that he's going to be boarded for the first, second and third time ever in the next month. :(
We're boarding him at a place where a mom&daughter run it out of a house so they have free roam all day and are not crated at night. I hope he likes it - we used to use our parents but they moved so that's out now. Luckily the first two are just overnighters so we don't leave him alone for 12 hours for STL and Indy, but the third is for the MSG shows. Poor Chops!
Gracie is going over to our friend's house while we're in Columbus. She loves it over there. I doubt she'll even notice we're gone.
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VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
awwww....i hear that!
i'm sure he'll be fine, but yea, such a tough decision, you always feel guilty. but, don't. sounds like a good place. my current doggies have never been boarded, but someday, it'll happen. right now if mr. dream and i both go away, thankfully my mom just stays over at our house with the doggies. they love it, she loves it. however, mom is 82, so don't know how much longer we can use her dog-sitting services.
i'm sure your baby will be just fine, and hey...pj @ MSg is sooooooooo worth it!
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Unfortunately medical issues are going to prevent that this time...
The sad thing is that I wouldnt even worry about it except he has one 'bum' leg from a knee injury about 4.5 years ago. He's been fine ever since except for one small weird thing, but of course I watch every step/jump/run like a hawk! So its weird knowing he'll be running around and playing when I'm not there to keep him in line and make sure he doesnt do anything stupid!!!
tell the boarders to run off any bunnies, prior to chops' arrival! :shock:
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
One funny thing is that last year when we had a nest in the yard I would let him out front sometimes to avoid having to run around with him... one time it was like 1AM and I let him out and he was face to face with a skunk. Luckily he knew better and went his own way... I just saw this little white stripe streak through the yard and Chops' white paws/chest... stomach dropped/heart stopped. No harm though - I bet they would be best friends if they could combine their powers together.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
on our walk yesterday morning norm caught a scent and he was off! before i knew it, he drove headfirst into a bush and came out with a dead bunny :shock: i think norm found a coyote's breakfast
Good thing it was late at night there wasn't much traffic out but it was really said i actually was yelling "stop!!!" in the car, but obviously that other driver couldn't hear me...