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We took all of the dogs to our vet, Wallaceburg Animal Hospital to get their vaccinations and exams. As we waited for the vet to come into the room, Achilles and Stella investigated the room. That’s Achilles in the foreground. Stella demonstrated her superb memory. Look just to the right of centre. She is standing on her hind feet. Just above the countertop you see her ears, nose, and the top of her head. She’s looking at the jars of treats.

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All three are in pretty good shape for seniors. Achilles is who knows how old, our guess is 10 or 11, Kendal is 13, and Stella 11. All have a little degradation in their vision. It’s challenging for Kendal to get around, what with his arthritic left front. We manage his pain with Tramadol. We’re are supplementing with glucosamine/chondroitin and have started Catrophen injections to see of that will help. We are undecided. His appetite’s robust, he wants to walk, is still interested in life. He’s doing pretty good for an old boy.

We’re very blessed to have these three good dogs.

Liver!

The dogs were zoomed in on Faye because she was simmering beef liver prior to dehydrating it for dog treats. As you may imagine, Faye had their attention for some time.

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Rapt

Kendal, Achilles, and Stella barely registered my presence taking photos. Almost every particle of their beings were zoomed in on Faye, who was (you will have to read the next post to learn why)

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Trio

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Kendal

I bark, therefore I am.

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Andrew’s home!

A little blurry because both camera and Achilles were in motion.

On getting home, I let myself in leaving the door open. I drop my bag and let the dogs out of the living room, then follow them outside. Achilles romped this afternoon. Kendal tended to business first, then galloped up, his greeting no less enthusiastic.

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Grand old boy

Our Kendal.

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Evening with Kendal and Stella

Giving thanks for all of my blessings.

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