There was a little girl

There was a little girl,

Who had a little curl,

Right in the middle of her forehead.

When she was good,

She was very good indeed,

But when she was bad she was horrid.

 

Poetry

by Longfellow

Keep young and beautiful

A little health update on our small foster friend. 

Mercy paid a visit to her personal physician last month

only to discover that she had a bladder infection

and was passing crystals.

Nana Ellie (on the floor in the hoodie)

was there in a show of support. 

After a cycle of antibiotics, a follow up urinalysis came back clean

and she was returned to wellness in full.

That's not to say that her foster home can let go the supervision

needed for Mercy and her "condition".

Here's a super cute and spot on reminder...

Mercy made fast friends with a neighbourhood dog called Scuba.

Look at our girl go! 

While she would have loved to spend the entire afternoon

racetrack driving with her new pal

(Mercy is much much speedier than you think), 

foster mom was the party pooper whereby

Mercy/mummy were first to depart the stupendous playdate
in order to avoid over doing it.

Indeed, later that evening, Mercy-bear's little limbs were tender.

Pain medicine is always at the ready should it be necessary.

It's not often that it is since her people know her

well enough by now to recognize how much she can and cannot do.   

A balancing act, to be sure...  Mercy loves taking on any

and all activity included in that of a dog's life. 

It's up to her foster family to keep track that she doesn't

unintentionally hurt herself.

Foster siblings are a big help too...

Count big brother, Colby, in for creating a dog pile
and sleeping one off.

Take care of all those charms
And you'll always be in someone's arms.

 

Happy New Year!

No doubt about it;  Mercy has had a good year.  Many thanks to the little alligator's friends, family, fans, and followers.  You have made her happiness possible.  All dogs are good dogs and should be so lucky.  Canine Rescue gave Mercy a chance and did she ever run with it!  May the good times continue. 

Though she wasn't awake as the clock struck midnight,

Mercy kept busy for most of the evening on January 31.

Welcome 2012!

Each & All

Merry, Merry Christmas!

'Tis the season

Looking for a last minute gift idea?

Consider a charity donation in someone"s name.  

And which would Mercy recommend, you ask?

Why, Boxer Rescue Ontario, of course.

Contributions are greatly appreciated.

 It makes a difference.  Just ask Mercy.

Or her foster brother and fellow BRO dog, Colby.

  For the friend or family member who has everything...

Give the gift of a charity donation.

 Keep Boxer Rescue Ontario at the ready for helping  needy boxers.

Think it over.

Thanks!

Ring-ting-tingling too

December is here and before you know it Santa will mount his sleigh.  Of course, Mercy is a member of the welcoming committee.    The cuteness of this wee elf remains obvious despite being made to hold steady with such a ridiculous red hat. (People have some nerve!?)

Thanks to Alisa at ali-oop photography for capturing a silly moment. 

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,
Let's go, Let's look at the show!

Thanks be to dog

Well, another Thanksgiving Day has come and gone.  Let us give thanks to little Mercy-bear, the happy boxer who finds joy in every minute of each day that goes by.  For example:

Amazing feast.

Good company.

Friendly fueding.

The snuggle festival.

She is a wonderful reminder of the phrase, take time to smell the roses.
What a light, what a life, what a dog.

Her foster family gives many thank yous for Mercy!