Harland's Biopsy

Two weeks ago, Harland developed a tumor on his chest. Our vet suspects he has cancer. Harland had his biopsy today. Now we wait for the results. Please keep Harland in prayer. If you would like to make a donation toward Harland's vet care, please send donation to Lake Country Animal Clinic Attn: Pound Pals Donation Account1124 FM 564 Mineola, Texas 75773.

Still Missing Ozzie

Something seemed amiss all day today. As I walked past Ozzie's yard which now sits empty, it hit me. As I reminisced about my big brindle friend, I realized that he has been gone for exactly two months now. Ozzie was always the first dog I fed. Very seldon did Ozzie go in his house. He would stretch out under the starts at night and he loved to nap in the bright sunlight. It had to be pouring down rain or extremely cold before Ozzy would retire indoors. I was chattering away one afernoon checking water bowls when I noticed Ozzy was missing. I called and called for him but he did not come. He always met me at the gate but not that day. I glanced at his vacant house and scoured his yard looking for any breeched area. Nothing was disturbed. Billy was walking the backside of Ozzy's yard when he noticed a big brindle head peeking out. Ozzy caught Billy's movement out of the corner of his eye and knew the jig was up. He had been crouching in the back of his house probably laughing at me the entire time. I said, "you are so busted, you might as well come on out here." So, he sheepishly met me at the gate for a quick pet and a fresh bowl of kibble. I still laugh when I think of the look on his face. I haven't forgotten you my big brindle buddy.

Remembering Lois

I often get asked why we "bother with those old seniors when there are so many young dogs in shelters". Many people feel like the old dogs have lived their lives - never mind that it is often a lifetime of neglect. Lois had lived a hard life. One of the things I noiced right away was that her elbows were severely calloused. It was apparent that she had spent her entire life laying on concrete. This photo is from Lois' first night in our care. This little lady had a nice bath and nail trim. Then she tried out the Kuranda bed in her suite,filled her tummy and retired to a nice comfy blanket. Lois' favorite joy in life became blankets. She absolutely loved blankets. She would frolick and play in a pile of blankets to her hearts content. Lois passed away in November 2009. It takes so little to make senior shelter dogs happy. Lois is just one of the reasons we are senior friendly!

Snow Dog

Texans don't see snow very often but when we do, we feel the need to play in it. Building a snowman just didn't seem to fit. So, my husband cleaverly built a snow dog!