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In memory of all the fur loves that passed in 2021.
So much happened last year in the grooming room from booking appts. to meeting new dogs, finding ways and means to work within the existing supply chain and what I refer to as end of life grooming.
Some of the dogs I saw right up to the end of their dog life, while others were too sick to make their last appt.
It isn't easy for me to say good bye to your fur love, so I can only imagine how difficult it is when your fur friend passes.
They are our companions, best friends, and always there when we need them. Piper is the first sign of a new day beginning, as she stretches or digs around the blankets nudging me to begin her day or end it. It's what she does.
She likes to cuddle when we first get into bed and within a few minutes she will settle in and that's enough as she drifts off to sleep with a snore here and there.
I have shortened my days to spend more time with her and reopened my dog walking/hiking service 3x per week to share that bit of extra time with her and the 4 & 5 packs we are working on building in 2021/22.
I changed my whole life to be with my dog and yours-because to me, this is the secret to a happy life. :)
So to be apart of so many other humans lives and their fur packs I saw lots of dogs come and go in 2021. SO much so, my heart broke with the pet parents soon after hearing of their loss or sudden passing.
While others, I worked with for as long as I could and they were comfortable.
Sadness came over me off and on as the days turned into months and looking back I grieved a loss or two every month.
Then-right before Christmas I got a visit from a former client who shared she was going to look at a puppy. Suddenly, my sadness began to pass and joy returned.
I have had a few calls recently, everyone is looking into finding a new pup. While others decided to add to their fur pack. I am so happy for those who found their new fur friend(s) and those still looking and understand those who decided against another fur baby.
For those of who didn't, I have one question for you. How could you not want to wake up to this? ah hahahahaha
Meet Big. The start of a relationship with my new little fur pal-was the best meet & greet ever!
See you next time,
Cheers,
Lori
It isn't easy for me to say good bye to your fur love, so I can only imagine how difficult it is when your fur friend passes.
They are our companions, best friends, and always there when we need them. Piper is the first sign of a new day beginning, as she stretches or digs around the blankets nudging me to begin her day or end it. It's what she does.
She likes to cuddle when we first get into bed and within a few minutes she will settle in and that's enough as she drifts off to sleep with a snore here and there.
I have shortened my days to spend more time with her and reopened my dog walking/hiking service 3x per week to share that bit of extra time with her and the 4 & 5 packs we are working on building in 2021/22.
I changed my whole life to be with my dog and yours-because to me, this is the secret to a happy life. :)
So to be apart of so many other humans lives and their fur packs I saw lots of dogs come and go in 2021. SO much so, my heart broke with the pet parents soon after hearing of their loss or sudden passing.
While others, I worked with for as long as I could and they were comfortable.
Sadness came over me off and on as the days turned into months and looking back I grieved a loss or two every month.
Then-right before Christmas I got a visit from a former client who shared she was going to look at a puppy. Suddenly, my sadness began to pass and joy returned.
I have had a few calls recently, everyone is looking into finding a new pup. While others decided to add to their fur pack. I am so happy for those who found their new fur friend(s) and those still looking and understand those who decided against another fur baby.
For those of who didn't, I have one question for you. How could you not want to wake up to this? ah hahahahaha
Meet Big. The start of a relationship with my new little fur pal-was the best meet & greet ever!
See you next time,
Cheers,
Lori
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We were almost there. haha The trail had begun to thaw and icy snow began to melt. I was excited on this hike because it meant I could begin to expand the hikes. However the next day, old man winter showed up again. See the next post.
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We had a great time loading up the Cruella Daville mobile, for an early morning pack hike. Building on a 5-pack today. Welcoming all dogs and the two new pooches are Bomber & Luna.
It was a good hike; conditions are getting worse, while improving at the same time. The snow is still present, making hikes more challenging having to use more muscles. However, the ground is peaking through as well. Signs of spring. A big HOORAY!
The terrain will be much better in the coming days and weeks-which goes without saying. It doesn't matter to the hounds, either way. They are racing back and forth in and out of tree-lines & puddles, while playing fetch with the ball.
It's a good time to socialize and use up all their pent up energy together on this hiking trail. We even saw another human with a pooch, while on our adventure.
I have a few pics to share, from today's pack walk. Then going forward I might just turn the blog into a photo gallery unless I find something new to blog about.
Thanks so much for stopping by to view the post and have a look at the gallery. Goals are set to build on the gallery with new equipment this year-to capture the fun we have on all our adventures.
I am really looking forward to spring when I can include a splash or two creek-side. There's so much to look forward to now that the worst of winter is behind us.
Until then-here's to many pawsome adventures in 2022!!
It was a good hike; conditions are getting worse, while improving at the same time. The snow is still present, making hikes more challenging having to use more muscles. However, the ground is peaking through as well. Signs of spring. A big HOORAY!
The terrain will be much better in the coming days and weeks-which goes without saying. It doesn't matter to the hounds, either way. They are racing back and forth in and out of tree-lines & puddles, while playing fetch with the ball.
It's a good time to socialize and use up all their pent up energy together on this hiking trail. We even saw another human with a pooch, while on our adventure.
I have a few pics to share, from today's pack walk. Then going forward I might just turn the blog into a photo gallery unless I find something new to blog about.
Thanks so much for stopping by to view the post and have a look at the gallery. Goals are set to build on the gallery with new equipment this year-to capture the fun we have on all our adventures.
I am really looking forward to spring when I can include a splash or two creek-side. There's so much to look forward to now that the worst of winter is behind us.
Until then-here's to many pawsome adventures in 2022!!
Introducing Luna, the newest pack member.
Bomber who joined the pack at Christmastime-is ready for fun & games.
Bomber & Rocket best fur pals ever.
Bomber & Rocket took a moment before their next adventure down the path before it loops back around to take us back to the Cruella Mobile.
Rocket's turn-both hounds love playing fetch.
Gracie-my fur friend.
Piper & Gracie been hiking together since last summer.
I can see the ground, HOORAY! Snow is fun for a day or 2. Not much after that.
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It was great to get back out in nature after such a prolonged cold snap that really pushed me to my limits to say the very least. At the most, as it passed my gratitude returned for the milder temperatures meant RAIN, not another dumping of the white stuff! I was seasonally affected for sure. haha
The hounds were happy to be exploring, sniffing and running around on this soggie doggie adventure.
There was a lot of snow still on the trails and slippery terrain as the rains set in, I could follow the trail made by others before me. I was happy to see the dogs engage socially and playfully.
A true sign my life is making its way back to happiness. I always say a tired dog is a happy dog. Only, it applies to me too-Exerting all that pent up energy was the best release and I am in my happy place with your dog and mine.
A true sign my life is making its way back to happiness. I always say a tired dog is a happy dog. Only, it applies to me too-Exerting all that pent up energy was the best release and I am in my happy place with your dog and mine.
I am looking forward to longer outdoor adventures as the weather improves and returning to full time hiking with your fur pal and mine. There were only a couple pics taken on this hike as my cel lagged in such cold temperatures.
A goal this year will be to upgrade it or purchase a camera to bring some true glimpses into our time spent together among the treelines.
A goal this year will be to upgrade it or purchase a camera to bring some true glimpses into our time spent together among the treelines.
Rocket-lives up to his name shooting off in a quick sprint to return to the pack. Always engaging in playful behavior. Loves to fetch. Ball throwing is preferred over sticks to prevent chewing, swallowing and possibly lodging in the throat. Sticks can be left to be thrown by their humans on their watch.
Its not a groom, Gracie- :) Gracie loved the outdoor adventure.
The other pics are too blurry. So I will work on this on our next hike when Rocket meets Bomber and Luna meets Gracie-Piper might sit this one out. Stay tuned as our pack hikes grow from here.
