Jody's Blog (8)

Last night, July 27 2009, we went to Bear's first class and I was really surprised! I knew he had calmed down a lot since getting neutered but he still surprised me. He responded better to the instructor than he did me! I'm the one that needs the training, just like Cesar says. I can't believe the difference the prong collar makes in control. Funny how a dog will almost choke itself to death with a choke collar, but the prong is self correcting. No more tugging on the leash during a walk and… Continue

On Thursday June 4th. I took Bear to his first visit to the vet to get checked out. He's pretty well mannered for a 120 lbs. of muscle! The check up went well for the most part. The vet said that he was crypt orchid, and that it should be taken care of A.S.A.P., as it could develop into cancer. I planned on getting him neutered anyway, so I inquired as to the cost. Over $650.00!… Continue

Bear's Story June 1, 2009 It was about 1 o'clock in the afternoon on June 1st, 2009. I was at work where I control access at the main gate of a corporate business/distribution center in the Los Angeles area of Southern California. Just as I was about to be relieved for a break I notice this full grown rotty coming in the driveway like he owned the place! I stepped out to stop him and turn him around, but he walked right up to me and gave me a cursory sniff. I held out my hand, palm…

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I knew the day would come, but it's never easy when it does. I had to say goodbye today to my boy Max. He has been going slowly downhill for the past 4 or 5 months, and today when I got home I found him in the backyard with his hind legs sprawled out from underneath him. He was so weak he couldn't get up on his own. So about 5:10 pm I took him to the local VCA Vet office and had him put to sleep. It was the second hardest thing I've ever had to do. To sign the…

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T'was the night Christmas before and all through the town

St. Joseph was searching, walking up roads and down.

Our Lady was waiting, so meek and so mild.

While Joseph was seeking a place for the Child.

The children were nestled, each snug in his bed,

And the grownups wouldn't bother. There's no room, they…

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Well, we decieded not to have the surgery... he's just too old and we can't put him thru that again. He's doing well on the stool softener and pumpkin, so we're just praying for him and keeping him as comfortable as possible. Thank you all for your prayers.

Max, my rottie is the love of my life. He was born on January 26, 1996 and will soon be 12 years old. Last July he had to have a hernia operation and it really took alot out of him. Tonight I had to take him back to the vet again for another hernia! It's breaking my heart. This dog saved my life once and I can't stand the thought of anything happening to him. Whoever reads this, please keep Max in your thoughts and prayers.