PSA

At the risk of sounding like a commercial…

This is a video from one of the security cameras last night. I was on the phone with Dear Daughter (using AirPods) when I let Harper and Pozy in — watch with sound to follow the action.

Harper has not been able to get up from uncovered floors for a while. She whines to let me know when she needs help to get up, and I also have area rugs upstairs to give her traction so she can get up on her own.

But that video was downstairs where we do not spend time — all she has to do is walk on the floor to go in and out if I am using the downstairs yard. (Note new floor, new door, and new paint!). To see her get up from that floor?!

Wow.

#librela

I am a believer.

She also gets Rimadyl twice a day since the drugs work differently, and she is 12.5+ so any long-term effects (Librela is new) are not a significant concern. For Harper, this drug is a game changer.

Now, I also want to mention my clothes as a way to save you money and help the planet.

One of my wonderful sisters started this Sontag fashion trend by sending us all Land’s End Serious Sweats. They are lined with sherpa fleece and so, yes — they have a Michelin Man effect.

But it means I keep my house very cool — in the 50’s usually — because I am plenty warm. Cooler house means less use of heaters — I save money and feel virtuous (and cozy). Perfect!

The Serious Sweats are spendy but we watch for sales and just buy whatever wild colors or patterns are available. The goal is to be warm — not to attend the Met Gala, after all!

I hope you have a cozy day!

Weekend Fun & Librela Update

Wildflower Chase has had two great weekends in a row. This past weekend he first finished his Scent Work Container Excellent title, and then he earned a novice title from AKC’s new Fetch program.

The previous weekend saw Team Chase in Colorado where Chase finished his Master Draft Dog title!

Congratulations to Lawrence and Chase on two excellent weekends.

Sparkler Kiri also had an amazing weekend.

She qualified in both Utility and Open B on Saturday and Sunday, earning two High Combined awards and two UDX legs!

That is a REALLY Big Deal. Congratulations to Alison and her lovely partner, Kiri 💖

I have an update on Harper’s Librela injection, which she received on Thursday.

I observed a positive impact on Day Three. She actually ran when we headed out for our walk, and her movement that was much more free and easy. Harper B for Bestie is also getting up easier.

I am impressed.

I hope your week is shaping up to be amazing.

Girls 💖

Claire continues to do very well 🍀

Claire

I am currently in a state of paranoia about my dogs — totally understandable. This happens every time something big happens with one of them. It will pass but in the meantime, I took Harper to the vet just because I am paranoid and she is an older lady.

All good. SO good.

Although Harper B for Be Happy is doing so well, she does struggle to get up from the floor without the area rugs because — well — she is 12.5 years old. And so we started her on Librela, which is a new option for dogs with osteoarthritis. It is a monthly injection and works differently than something like Rimadyl, which Harper will also continue to take.

Sparkle — just because she is so darn cute.

And just to round things out and make sure every girl is included today, here is Pozy in the middle with Sparkle and Capella on either side of her.

And to be really inclusive, here is a photo of cats — exercising 🙄

Happy Saturday to you — I hope you have a terrific weekend.