Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom's Blog – January 2010 Archive (5)

We went to a new facility for a therapy visit today and we encountered one gentleman that just loved Sophie. He wanted to give her his potato chips and when I said no that she had some treats, she better not have any, he said well I have a can of Alpo! Anyway, someone else in the area asked me how old she was and I said she would be 2 in a couple months ..... the man immediately said "We have to have a birthday party for her". I thought that was so cute. Then a little while later we ran into… Continue

In the last 48 hours there have been 3 posts regarding fencing .... resulting in 2 tragedies and one averted tragedy! I think that we need to declare this National DoodleKisses Double Check Your Fence Day! Whether you have vinyl, aluminum, wood, wire, or even invisible fencing, take a moment and walk your fence line. Check all your boards and posts and make sure they are sturdy and strong. If you have invisible fencing, check your batteries, double check your boundaries, test your dog and make… Continue

Last night I was sitting on the Sofa. Sophie was sitting on the Love Seat. Lucy came and jumped up and put her head in my lap. I was just sitting there rubbing her head for probably 10 mins when I hear Sophie "Woof". Lucy's head popped up, but immediately settled right back down. A few mins later Sophie "Woofed" again a little louder, and hopped off the Love Seat and is looking around like what was that. Of course Lucy hopps up as well and runs to the door, and as soon as she did Sophie came… Continue

Sophie went for her 1st Paw Pal Visit today with Vitas Hospice. She is assigned to visit Mary, a hospice patient 2 - 3 times per month. She did really well for her first visit to this facility. Our biggest challenge in doing Therapy Work is that all of the facilities have birds, and Sophie loves birds! She spots them as soon as we get in the door ..... even before I do! It is like she has bird radar! I've included a picture of her in her Purple Paw Pal Heart. It has her name on the front, and… Continue

I've noticed that the residents at the Veteran's Home where Lucy and Sophie go have a terrible time with Sophie's Name. They will ask me her name and I'll say "Sophie" and they will say "Oh Soapie", and I'll say "No, Sophie", trying to be really careful. Finally I'll just give up and say yes Sophie! It happens every time we go. Today this led to one man getting into a conversation with me about "soaping" her up when I give her a bath. And what fun that must be. He just kept talking about… Continue