Saturday, September 19, 2015

Bday girl

Someone has a birthday this weekend.
So, we've been having some fun.
Snorkling at her Saturday swim session.
 Happy Birthday pupcake?
Or kooky cap?
Alligator stuffie...
A perfect prize.
Happy Birthday, Mercy!
Celebrating six years.
XXOO!!

Friday, August 28, 2015

Monday, August 3, 2015

Walking the dog


Just walking the dog
If you don't know how to do it
I can show you how to

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

The Hitching Post

Sharing some shade.  Waiting on a refill of cool, fresh water.
Summertime.
The hitching post.
Oh, yeah!
Mercy & friends.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Merci

Thanks to Boxer Rescue Ontario and Canine Wellness Centre, Mercy keeps a therapy schedule.
The same can be said for friend and fellow BRO foster dog, Brownie.
Some of what goes on can be seen below.
Here she is all wrapped up and showing off...
 Experimenting with the idea of something to assist Mercy's posture and gait.
Her skeleton is so very bow-legged.
At approximately 6 years old, our little girl is beginning to experience
some arthritic change.  In particular, at her right shoulder which is causing discomfort.
So, Radial Shock Wave Therapy  has been added to her routine.
 Shock wave is great for osteoarthritis (OA), muscle, tendon and ligament injuries.
Brownie takes a turn up on the magic table...
 Mercy stands by in a show of support.  
Brown Dog has all kind of OA.  His rehab. includes 
shock wave, low level laser, alpha-stim, osteopathy, massage,
and just like Mercy:  swimming!
Many dogs go right to total relaxation on the treatment table at CWC.
Brownie is no exception.
Pain management should not go overlooked for senior dogs or otherwise.
There are so many ways we, as guardians, can help our canine companions.
Canine Wellness and Boxer Rescue make it happen for Brownie & Mercy.
Merci!
Sunny days, sharing some shade and a spot on the cool, cool grass.  
Happy dogs.



Monday, June 22, 2015

Hot town


It's hot out there, people.
Help your dog cool down with a cool coat.
Mercy gave it a go today.  
Good news.  It worked!
Summer in the city.

Friday, June 19, 2015

Rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong

Brownie & Mercy.
Mercy & Brownie.
BRO foster dogs.
Friends.
Rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong
Shoobop sha wadda wadda yippity boom de boom
Chang chang changitty chang shoobop
Dip da dip da dip doowop da doobee doo
Boogedy boogedy boogedy boogedy shooby doowop shebop
Sha na na na na na na na yippity dip de doom
Wop baba lumop a wap bam boom!


Friday, June 5, 2015

Car ride

Are we there yet?  Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?

Friday, May 15, 2015

P-A-R-K

Mercy was at the park...
Also:  Her BRO buddy, Brown Dog.
Happy dogs!

Monday, April 20, 2015

Safety first

Mercy and big sis, Brook, keep a twice weekly gym schedule.
Specializing in the area of animal rehabilitation and fitness,
one of the first things the girls learned about is safety.
Here they are getting ready for a hydrotherapy session.
It's not just swimming that goes on for these two.
More later...



Sunday, April 12, 2015

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Aquatic therapy

I was in the pool!
The little alligator has been swimming for more than four years by now.
It cannot be said that she enjoys it, but she does get it done.
Hydrotherapy is so very good for you, Mercy.
Promise.
The good news is that every swim appointment is an adventure...
Car ride, seeing her friends at the rehab. centre, 
showing off her mad water skills and treats.
Treats are always worth celebrating.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Sisters

You and I are sisters.
Always remember that if you fall, 
I will pick you up
Just as soon as I finish laughing.
XXOO!