Elkie turned 10 months on Thursday. She is my walking buddy and returns tonight for the next week. Pretty warm in San Diego right now, so I will need to walk early in the AM (not my usual thing) and after dark (which I have been doing already). 

Her sister in Ohio, Evey just came into heat...oh boy. That can really but a cramp in the walking & socializing routine.


Evey is not a 'happy camper'. So will Elkie soon follow? I hope not, but when it happens, it happens.

Our little girl is growing up...here she is today at church with Vickie, her other Mom.
Remembering when....


Me, in 10 months...how much have I changed? Easily 10 pounds heavier. 




 

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  1. BarbJuly 11, 2021 at 2:31 PM

    Awwww, happy birthday to little Elkie! HUGS

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  2. OneKidsMomJuly 11, 2021 at 4:58 PM

    Growing up so fast! Sending some slow-down vibes for the hormones, but as you say, it happens when it happens. As a potential service dog, is Elkie also a candidate as possible breeding stock? I saw a film once that followed a litter of potential seeing eye dogs, and where each of them landed after puppy raising...

    Must feel good to be part of such a valuable program!

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    1. Deb HoneycuttJuly 21, 2021 at 12:35 PM

      Yes, the potential is there to breed, but there is a lot of cancer-related research in dogs about spaying & neutering too early in their lives. One or 2 heats is advised, not sure about males. Is Carl neutered?

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  3. 4A-HEALTHY-BMIJuly 11, 2021 at 6:45 PM

    ...trying to see if I can comment using Chrome (Safari isn’t letting me tonight)

    Hang in there, when the heat comes! 😬

    Has she been through any assessments yet to help determine what kind of service she will eventually be trained for? 🙂

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    1. Deb HoneycuttJuly 11, 2021 at 8:59 PM

      Eureka...no asssessments for Elkie until turn in time which is February.

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  4. ALICIA363July 19, 2021 at 2:32 PM

    Happy 10 months Elkie & great work Deb and Vickie!

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  5. WATERMELLEN SPARKJuly 21, 2021 at 4:03 AM

    Elkie is beautiful. YOU are beautiful!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 23, 2021 at 8:59 AM

    Belated 10 month birthday wishes to Elkie! Love that photo of you in the hat. Hat's off to you and Vickie for the loving attention given to Elkie in supporting her in being the best she can be!! ~ JEANKNEE

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