Not The Final Chapter? We said goodbye to our beloved Goofy Girly-Girl, Violet yesterday. She was at a point where the lump in her throat was cutting off her breathing and making her choke on food, water, air (I understand that one for different reasons). She was definitely in pain and had difficulty standing up, …
The Park As Good Medicine – Part 3
The Human Factor "Where's Your Walker?" "How's Violet's Ear?" "Here, have a seat, I insist." "We missed you yesterday." "What does chronic pain mean?" These are a few of the things I hear almost every day - no make that every TIME I go to the dog park because it is two to three times …
The Park As Good Medicine – Part 2
Hi, Violet! Hi, Violet's Mom! One thing about dogs, after seeing them only once or twice, you remember their names. It is almost park etiquette to ask a pet-parent the following questions: What's his/her name? What breed is he/she? How old is he/she? Can he/she have a treat (optional LOL!) Whether you are at an off …
