Time for a promotion

On this day two years ago, a little dog called Mercy

arrived to her foster home for hospice care. 

That date was made her birthday.

And here we are celebrating her promotion to 3-year-old. 

 

From good friends and true,
From old friends and new,
May good luck go with you,
And happiness too.

 

 

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Mercy!
Happy Birthday to You.

 

In other news

All is swell in the wonderful world of Mercy, to be sure.  Her foster parents have been keeping watch as is their job, to make certain that their wee houseguest is tip-top on all fronts. 

Over the last many months Mercy has been experiencing a recurrent bladder infection. In addition, her personal physician has discovered crystals in her urine on at least one occasion.  After making a few adjustments, the most recent urine test came back clean.  Going forward and over time, we will re-test in order to ensure the issue' is licked. 
Of course, the little creature lovingly nicknamed the alligator hasn't a clue and shows no indication that she is feeling anything other than her crazy, merry self. 

Always in the middle of things and often up to no good, Mercy very nicely rounds out the doggity group at her foster home to three.

Summer in the City

Mercy is a very lucky dog.  She has been keeping up her swim therapy schedule at her foster dad's brother's beautiful outdoor pool.  Wowie!

Before going completely overboard...  full disclosure: 
After nearly 2 years of weekly swimming lessons, Mercy is still not keen.

The little alligator puts in the time, exits the water,

is removed from her gear, lets loose with a good old shake festival

and then...

Done!

We. Are. Outta here.

In the summer, in the city.
In the summer, in the city.

Who's the Boss

As was previously posted here, an additional foster dog arrived not long ago to join Mercy at her foster home.  Also mentioned was the fact that a certain boxer (it was Mercy!) was not too sure about the new houseguest.  We are happy to report that that same little snarkypants (still Mercy) has changed her tune.  You will see below and without a doubt, our girl has taken to taking very seriously her participation in the fostering of Brownie. 

Who's the boss?

Once again, the answer is Mercy.

O brother?

After a few days of getting her snoot bent out of shape due to our new houseguest, Mercy has decided that she will help look after her foster brother, Brownie.  Here's another sunbathing boxers shot:

Mercy, resident dog Colby and foster boxer Brownie.

Don't worry, alligator, you're still the baby!

K9 Rescue Me

The largest outdoor festival for dogs in all of North America, Woofstock, goes on in Toronto today and tomorrow.  Sunday's events include the 9th Annual K9 Rescue Me Walk-a-thon. 

Mercy and her new pal, Brownie, are collecting pledges for the big walk.  These two share the same foster home.  Here they are enjoying some sunshine along with resident boxer, Colby.

Mercy and Brownie are raising money for the very charity that has given them their second chance, Boxer Rescue Ontario.  This is the biggest fundraiser of the year.
Please visit our Giving Page to make a donation.  Your support means one more dog can be saved.  Many thanks for your kindness!

It's a girl!

In an effort to make it known that Mercy is in fact a girl, we put her in a new collar.  
Here she is, all "Hello Kitty Sunshine".

With big thanks to Niki at Peachy Keen Pets, Mercy looks adorable.

Now.

We'll see if this remedies the oft mistaken identity.