Sober

Achilles, also known as Chili dog, looking very thoughtful.

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Warmth eases a seniors’ discomfort

A fine breeze and 33C heat can feel good when you are an elder statesdog.

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Miss Stella

A good way to spend a warm afternoon

Lazing on a shady deck, enjoying the breeze.

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A good way to spend a warm afternoon

Lazing on a shady deck, enjoying tbe breeze.

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Blessed

I have lost track of the exact date I adopted Achilles. It is enough to say that right about ten years ago today, I brought him home.

He helped me get through: letting go of beloved Corndog; keeping sensitive Stella busy and at work; my frequent travelling to see Faye; selling my house then moving to Canada; travelling on two long road trips.And a great deal more.

Chili dog has always been steady and reliable. Perhaps not always the best ambassador from his kind to his kind, yet always a most excellent ambassador from his kind to our kind.

I’ve been blessed to own Achilles.

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Achilles, stay. Or not.

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Good boy, now I will get down on the ground.

 

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Nono, stay.

 

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OK, we will work on this another time.

Travelling companion

Several times each travel day, Achilles came up to look around for a few minutes.

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Gifts

Achilles, dozing on a sunny late winter (effectively spring) day. I adopted Achilles nearly nine years ago and did not expect to still have this good boy. We are still graced with his presence and each day he is here is a gift. I’m deeply grateful.

EDITED TO ADD:  I adopted Achilles almost ten years ago. That’s how the years have flown by!

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