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• Da Queen of Everything -- Tim, Potter, Radar & Miss Cleo, 20:36:52 10/25/07 Thu (c-67-161-188-21.hsd1.ca.comcast.net/67.161.188.21)
  Hi everyone. I know it's been a long time since I've been here, but life has held a lot for me these past couple of years. I won't moan about it all, but I did want you to know that yesterday I did find out that my girl's recent bumping into things is the result of a brain tumor. There are all kinds of fancy names for it I guess, but in the end I know it will take her away from me and the boys soon.
  
  As most of you know, from the beginning of her life with us, she has had a loving home, lots of attention, luv, fun, companionship and the best healthcare I could give her. Boxer heaven , actually. She has always been in charge...human and her brothers a like, and I don't know what we'll do without her. Actually, I know I'll make it...as I always have when I've lost one of my kids...but it will be hard as it is for all of us when this time draws near.
  
  I have many wonderful pics of my girl...some of the best I shared here with you. Her silly wig, her crown...always a show off in her reverse brindle robe.
  
  Right now I'm just terribly sad about it all..and am not up to going into detail...but basically I'm not sure I want to put her through all the standard treatments available or a new one I was told about ..just so she can stay a bit longer with me..
  
  When the time is here, I'll do best by my Queen and send her off peacefully where I'm sure she'll hold court and bully the rest of our kids.
  
  I'll try and get back and I can.
  
  Holding many warm memories of you and your babies...
  
  Thanks to all I've heard from and to my Marleenee for helping me get out the word to you.
  Luvs ya,
  
  Uncle Tim, Potter, Radar and Cleo
  
  
  ps. the boys are doing great....potter just showing a tinge of gray ..but still the cutie pahtootie....Radar, well..he pretty grey for his 7 1/2 years. You'd think that would make him smarter......NOPE....luv my boys.
  

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  • Hi Tim -- Kristen, 22:26:54 10/25/07 Thu
    • Tim..... -- Cheryl, 11:42:07 10/26/07 Fri
  • Re: So glad to find you here, but so sad over the circumstances -- Jacke, 12:59:57 10/26/07 Fri
    • Re: So glad to find you here, but so sad over the circumstances -- Gary, 14:29:20 10/26/07 Fri
      • So very sorry for you and Miss Cleo -- BJ, 18:41:24 10/26/07 Fri
        • Gentle hugs -- Meri, 19:00:36 10/26/07 Fri

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• Update -- Margaret, 19:11:44 10/05/07 Fri (webcacheb03a.cache.pol.co.uk/195.92.168.165)
  It is nearly a year since Bill passed away and I still miss him, life just isn't the same now but life still goes on. I am up and down quite a bit but getting there slowly.
  
  A friend has been trying to talk me into doing dog training and behaviour work for several years now so I am going to take the plunge and do it. I have my first dog tomorrow morning, it is a rescue Staffordshire Bull Terrier and is bitting his new owners when they are stroking him.
  
  I am also helping out at at a rescue, taking the phone calls for people wanting to adopt a dog.
  
  Joe is 11.5 now and is slowing down, his orange ears and eyes are now nearly white. He gets a bit grumpy with the youngsters at times, especially when they run into him.:)
  
  Merlin is now a very trusting boy, gone is the terrified dog that came here and he is boss dog.
  
  My little Gracie has arthritis in all 4 legs, both her crutial ligaments have gone and now has trouble with her spine. She is on metacam for her arthritis and as she is small she can get away with her ligaments not being operated on. She must be about 15 and is too old to go through 2 operations. She had an MRI scan last Wednesday which showed up a problem in her spine but again, no operation. She goes to hyrotherapy to build her muscles up and hopefully that will help her. Quality of life is more important than length of life and as she is free of pain and still enjoying her life, I will keep her like this and when the day comes and she is in pain, then she will go to the Bridge with love.
  
  My little hooligan Bonnie is a hooligan no longer, she has really settled down and is a lovely little girl. She is very obedient and very easy to teach.
  
  Tilly, the pup who came for Christmas last year had grown into a lovely dog, but she did forget to stop growing at one time:) Being part Greyhound means she wasn't as active as Bonnie thank goodness.
  
  My new little girl Ellie, a rescue Staffordshire Bull Terrier came as a foster dog but the wrong people were coming for her so I adopted her instead. She is the perfect dog, is good with people and other dogs and I don't know I have her.
  
  I am also helping with lost dogs. This may seem very strange but since last January I have been able to communicate with dogs and have managed to give information to get some of them home. I was told when I done Reiki 2 that this may happen and not to be surprised if it did. I am now also a Reiki Master and Reiki is quite a big part of my life.
  
  I hope everyone is fit and well and all your partners and fur babies are fine as well.
  
  Hugs, from across the pond.
  

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  • Re: Margaret so wonderful to hear from you -- Jacke, 11:18:58 10/06/07 Sat
    • Re: Margaret so wonderful to hear from you -- Marlene, 13:14:28 10/06/07 Sat
      • Re: Margaret so wonderful to hear from you -- Margaret, 13:55:09 10/06/07 Sat
        • Hey there, Margaret. -- Cheryl, 01:55:34 10/08/07 Mon
  • Hi Margaret -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 12:14:06 10/10/07 Wed

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• This is nice. -- Cheryl, 16:04:37 10/09/07 Tue (94.sub-75-200-213.myvzw.com/75.200.213.94)
  I received this today from Petplace.com. Hope you enjoy it.
  
  
  A Dogs Soul
  by Author Unknown
  
  Every dog must have a soul
  Somewhere deep inside
  Where all his hurts and grievances
  Are buried with his pride.
  Where he decides the good and bad,
  The wrong way from the right,
  And where his judgement carefully
  Is hidden from our sight.
  A dog must have a secret place
  Where every thought abides,
  A sort of close acquaintance that
  He trusts in and confides.
  And when accused unjustly for
  Himself, He cannot speak,
  Rebuked, He finds within his soul
  The comfort he must seek.
  He'll love, tho'he is unloved,
  And he'll serve tho'badly used,
  And one kind word will wipe away
  The times when he's abused.
  Altho' his heart may break in two
  His love will still be whole,
  Because God gave to every dog
  An understanding Soul!
  
  Let us know if you like it!
  
  Until next time...
  
  Dr. Jon
  

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  • Re: I do like it -- Jacke, 19:20:45 10/09/07 Tue
  • Re: This is nice. -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 12:11:50 10/10/07 Wed

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• My beautiful boy relaxing in GA....... -- Cheryl, 18:13:58 10/05/07 Fri (139.sub-75-200-16.myvzw.com/75.200.16.139)
  http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/cmauney/IMG_0179.jpg
  

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  • Re: Hey Cheryl...not hot down there in GA? -- Jacke, 11:20:13 10/06/07 Sat
    • Actually.....it was cooler in GA than in SC.....or in NC on Saturday. -- Cheryl, 01:58:09 10/08/07 Mon

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• Puddin' completed her first 25 mile ride (actually 30) -- Jacke, 20:16:41 09/23/07 Sun (208.103.0.192.etczone.com/208.103.1.192)
  It was a tough RUGGED!!! course along the Ohio River, hills, hills, more hills, rock, gravel, and more rock, very little water available on trail, above 90 degrees dry and dusty. We finished the first loop of fifteen miles but had problems with our equipment. My water bottle holders came unzipped and I had no water, I usually drink a bottle and give Puddin' one on the dry stretches, then we lost a boot. Another rider gave me her easy boot from her saddle pack, it came off four times. Then we had a bad trip and nearly crashed as the front boot came off. I usually run her barefoot but had opted to boot because of the bad terrain. The boots just were so awkward for her. We placed eleventh out of twelve, but in Endurance, to finish is to win. Not many people can go out do 25 miles at speed, let alone the 50 and 100 mile endurance rides that the really athletic horses complete. Arabian horses are INCREDIBLE. My mare was the next to the oldest horse on the course, riding with a halter, no shoes over some of the most grueling terrain I've ever encountered. She's a winner in my book. Not sure, may be her last race. I have to get started with Phebes, time is a wasting! The sooner I get her broke to trail, the sooner she can compete. I'm not sure if I'll do endurance limited distance with her or competitive trail.
  
  Happy to see folks on the board, felt really good to hear from you all.
  
  Hugs!
  
  Jacke
  

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  • Congratulations on the finish..... -- Cheryl, 10:36:54 09/24/07 Mon
    • Re: Sugar Cubes are BAD.... (NT) -- but we do give carrots and apples : ), 17:44:39 09/25/07 Tue
      • Re: Sugar Cubes are BAD.........OH, SORRY.......so..... -- Cheryl, 10:48:00 09/26/07 Wed
        • Re: Sugar Cubes are BAD.........OH, SORRY.......so..... -- Jacke, 11:03:45 09/26/07 Wed
  • Re: Puddin' completed her first 25 mile ride (actually 30) -- Kristen, 22:49:45 09/24/07 Mon
    • Big congrats.................. -- Gary, 07:55:41 09/26/07 Wed

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• Did you guys miss me?!? -- Kristen (Cyrus and Missy), 22:33:39 09/20/07 Thu (216-161-123-217.desm.qwest.net/216.161.123.217)
  Well it's been three years can you believe that? We finally got a new computer. I see alot of familiar names, of course Jacke and Lisa, Marlene and Gary. Please update me on all of your babies. I think that the last time I was online Lisa's Mac had just passed away. I'm sure I have missed alot. I will fill you in a little about us these past three years.......
  
  Cyrus and Missy are now six. Missy hasn't had anymore problems with her knee, although she does get stiff sometimes. Cyrus is on thyroid medication, other then that, they have been very healthy! Ava (that's what I named my little girl) just turned three on the 17th and Kara was 12 on the 15th!!! Can't wait to hear from you guys again! Missed you and so glad to be back :-)
  

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  • Hey Kristen -- Cheryl, 01:21:41 09/21/07 Fri
    • Re: Hey Kristen -- bj, 02:28:05 09/21/07 Fri
      • As soon as I get use to using this darn thing again! (NT) -- Kristen, 13:28:25 09/21/07 Fri
    • CHERYL!! -- Kristen, 13:26:49 09/21/07 Fri
      • Re: CHERYL!! -- Cheryl, 16:21:05 09/21/07 Fri
        • Re: CHERYL!! -- Kristen, 08:54:45 09/22/07 Sat
  • Welcome back! -- Lynne, 08:28:44 09/21/07 Fri
  • Kristen? Kristen who....? -- Marlene, 14:16:57 09/21/07 Fri
    • try the pic again -- Marlene (better not ask ME for picture help! LOL, 14:19:51 09/21/07 Fri
      • what the heck! (NT) -- guess you'll have to copy and paste, 14:20:48 09/21/07 Fri
    • Marlene -- Kristen, 09:13:55 09/22/07 Sat
      • Kristen - I think I have the pic thing down -- Marlene (trying again w/pics of Mack Lulu and Erica, 11:11:29 09/22/07 Sat
        • OMG!! How funny -- Kristen, 11:56:36 09/22/07 Sat
          • My boyfriend will be 9 Dec 2 (and I can't stand it that he's aging) (NT) -- Marlene, 12:15:17 09/22/07 Sat
  • Re: Kristen I was wondering about you just a few days ago! -- Jacke, 20:04:41 09/23/07 Sun

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• OMG....I wouldn't, I couldn't, I won't -- but man oh man was he cute! Marlene, 17:30:18 09/21/07 Fri (NoHost/208.51.52.174)
  Just came back from the grocery store where I met Mini-Mack (or Mini Bunker).
  I have seen Puggles in **&^$$^&*(#@** petstores but never been up close and personal with one.
  'Zander was his name (short for Alexander) and he had an inky black mask, heavy black ears just like Mack as a pup and a long elegant tail just like Bunker had.
  He was 6 months old - about 20 lbs and looked like a miniature Boxer - sorta.
  I'm telling you.....if he had been in a box of "puppies, free to a good home" in front of the grocery store......I might have come home with him.
  My puppy hormones are still vibrating...........
  
  
  

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  • Just look at that expression. OMG.......how sweet. -- Cheryl, 17:39:20 09/21/07 Fri
  • Re: OMG....I wouldn't, I couldn't, I won't -- Kristen, 09:14:49 09/22/07 Sat
  • Re: That is the answer to small space, love boxer face! -- Jacke, 20:01:53 09/23/07 Sun

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• A dog and his "new" boy......*vbg*....... -- Cheryl, 00:01:33 09/19/07 Wed (69.sub-70-223-56.myvzw.com/70.223.56.69)
  Not sure if the pics will show or you'll have to copy/paste - so I'm putting them in the next post.
  

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  • Cameron and Butler -- Cheryl, 00:03:41 09/19/07 Wed
    • Re: Cameron and Butler -- Jacke, 05:32:30 09/20/07 Thu
      • Jacke.......I started training Butler with Titus when Titus was barely walking. -- Cheryl, 12:19:38 09/20/07 Thu
        • Re: Jacke.......I started training Butler with Titus when Titus was barely walking. -- BJ, 02:32:01 09/21/07 Fri
    • AWWWW, True Love :=) (NT) -- Kristen, 13:30:28 09/21/07 Fri

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• NBR: But I'm totally excited....and want to share -- Jacke, 12:10:21 09/16/07 Sun (208.103.0.192.etczone.com/208.103.1.192)
  Today Puddin' hit the 500+ training miles mark. We went out for a short fast training ride this morning. The woods was alive with the smell of Fall, leaves crunching under hoof. This eighteen year "old" (don't tell her) horse, lean and trim, wanting to gallop down the trail, my helmet catching the wind. No shoes on her feet, no bit in her mouth, galloping up hills that would give mere mortals a heart attack (really).
  
  We have one more week until we do our 25 mile limited distance ride at Corydon, O'Bannon Woods Cave Country Canter. Have spent this weekend trying to get my gear organized, deciding on what equipment to take, and trying to decide on my ride strategy as this one is double the mileage of last time. So far the plan is to ride conservatively the first half, and let her set a pace to her comfort level on the second half. I'm not riding novice this time, so my chances of placement aren't too good. Riding against experienced open riders. So the goal is to finish the ride within the time allowed, with a healthy sound horse. I will have five hours of total ride time to cover the cross country course, pulse down to 60 (her's not mine) and then pass a veterinary check to complete successfully.
  

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  • Re: NBR: But I'm totally excited....and want to share -- Cheryl, 15:37:23 09/16/07 Sun
    • Yes, Phebes is her baby -- Jacke, 18:48:35 09/18/07 Tue
      • Sending healing vibes to Spood.....poor guy. -- Cheryl, 00:07:59 09/19/07 Wed
        • Cool stuff on Puddin' .................. -- Gary, 09:00:52 09/19/07 Wed
          • Re: Cool stuff on Puddin' .................. -- BJ, 02:36:35 09/21/07 Fri

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• What do you guys think? -- Cheryl, 16:58:17 09/13/07 Thu (NoHost/38.101.220.164)
  As most of you know, Butler has always been THE MOST gentle boxer I've ever know. Until this week. He and I have been visiting Scott in GA, staying in a motel. He has never been in a motel before, and has been a little unsettled since we got here; especially after we were awakened at 3:00 am to yelling in the courtyard.
  
  From that point on, when we would go for a walk, etc., he would growl, snarl, and sometimes even lunge toward passersby. Although I think he thinks he's protecting us, I know this is unacceptable behavior. He has NEVER demonstated this type of behavior before. Naturally, when this started, he would be reprimanded, but Scott and I have both been scratching our heads as to what to do. So.......we decided each time a stranger approached, we would say "No bark", and put Butler in a sit, stay position, and have him remain there until we released him. He was doing better, but still showed some negative reactions. This morning, I decided to take matters into my own hands, so to speak. This is what I did....
  
  I took Butler to the courtyard bright and early when people were coming and going in all directions. The University of GA is just up the street, so there are people everywhere. The area where I took him is enclosed, so I knew that people could see Butler, he could see them, but there was no danger in anyone being hurt. Each time I saw someone approaching, I would put him in a sit, stay position even before he would show any negative reaction. Without saying, he was on leash. We practiced this for about an hour, and he seemed much calmer. Anytime I saw him starting to get antsy, I would draw his attention back to me, and by the time we had left, there was no loud growling, growling under his breath, barking, nothing. He would just observe the passersby. I'm hoping he just needed some de-sensitizing.
  
  I know that he has been quite bored staying in the motel room with me, so I've taken him twice for 1/2 day of daycare to a great veterinary facility I found about 9 miles from here. This is afterall, bulldog country, and several of the vets at the clinic have boxers of their own. We toured the facility and he acted as if he'd been there all his life. His world, for the time being, has been turned upside down. This is no excuse for aggressive behavior, so I need advice as to whether you think I handled things right with the correction.
  
  Any, and all suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks....
  

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  • Re: What do you guys think? -- Lisa, 09:20:53 09/15/07 Sat
    • Hhhhmmmmnnnnn..........Lisa....... -- Cheryl, 11:24:21 09/15/07 Sat
      • Re: Hhhhmmmmnnnnn..........Lisa....... -- Lisa, 07:25:39 09/16/07 Sun
        • Lisa......... -- Cheryl, 09:42:53 09/16/07 Sun
          • My apologies to the board.........and a story of how dominant Butler "ISN'T"... -- Cheryl, 10:00:26 09/16/07 Sun
          • Cheryl and Butler -- Jacke, 11:59:35 09/16/07 Sun

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• Stopping in to share a slice of my world -- Jacke, 12:48:18 09/09/07 Sun (208.103.0.192.etczone.com/208.103.1.192)
  Miss Molly Brown is slowing down...she spends most of her time sleeping, and has a definite "gimp" in her gait. All of her energy (what there is) is spent following me from room to room, or door to door, and snuggling close for bedtime.
  
  Spoody too has taken on the behavior of a more mature boxer. He is graying around his muzzle and wondering what in God's Green Earth possessed us to become cat owners....I have to wonder that myself as Spood would like nothing better than to eat both of 'em.
  
  Catfeil and Socks were dumped here a month apart. Both are kittens. Catfeil is about fourteen weeks old and I found him thin, weak, and crying in my iris beds about eight weeks ago. Socks was dumped here about two weeks ago, bloated with worm, sneezing, and so weak he could hardly walk. Both are curled up together asleep on the back porch. Playing musical cats and dogs is interesting to say the least. I hope Spoody doesn't hurt either of them, but at least their little bellies are full today, and they are a purring lump of fur for the moment. Have had no luck rehoming and Doug has since grown attached to the yellow cat.
  
  I saddled Phebes up this spring and started her under saddle. The rest of the summer has been spent conditioning Puddin' who has carried me over 800 miles since I started logging her mileage last season. We will enter our second competition the third weekend of this month Sept 22-24th. I will be hauling her to Corydon to compete our first 25 mile Limited Distance. Will be riding along side a woman who has won two National Championships. She volunteered to mentor us for our first 25 mile to ensure that Puddin' is not pushed harder than need be. We can do 20 miles in three hours now, so I expect she will finish fine. We don't expect to get a ribbon this time, just want a good completion. Then Puddin' will be retired from her distance work and I will have to concentrate on getting Phebes trained and conditioned. I'm setting my sights high for her. Hope to join the American Endurance Riding Conference, our local distance riding club, and Arabian Horse Association. I'd like to take her to a National Championship by age 7....if you are going to dream, may as well dream BIG!
  
  Pretty much sold out my commercial iris garden. No longer have time for it. I will continue to dabble with my own hybrids, sell those, and just have a bed of plants to use for pollen / crossing. My garden produced 3 outstanding crosses last year which I have not registered yet. Want to wait and see how they winter over and if they have a good increase. If so, I'll register those next year, and introduce them for sale in 2009.
  
  Doug's Mom passed away in the spring. That has been a difficult transition for him. He spent the past fourteen years taking care of her needs. Only the last few months were spent in nursing home care. I admire Doug for what he did. It is one thing to care for someone over a short period of time, but to care for them daily for that many years takes a good heart and dedication.
  
  Doug is currently working for a company that makes those fancy halographic images on CD and DVD covers. I'm working in a medical office in community mental health.
  
  Hoping that all is well in your world...it finally rained here today after almost 90 days of drought. If your grass is green, count yourself blessed!
  

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  • Re: Stopping in to share a slice of my world -- Cheryl, 10:14:55 09/10/07 Mon
    • Good to hear from you....... -- Gary, 07:56:34 09/12/07 Wed

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• "put your dog food to the test" -- me again Blabbermouth (aka Marlene), 18:16:50 08/07/07 Tue (NoHost/208.51.52.141)
  I received this today and found it interesting. I especially loved that the 'scoring' has been done on so many foods already. I could just see myself with a bag of kibble trying to score all the ingredients (or lack thereof) on one of those tiny print ingredirent labels.
  
  Off to get my hair cut and pick up some more "Merrick Wilderness" (which looks suspiciously like a dehydrated version of the kind of food I make for them).
  
  
  Forwarding this interesting "put your dog food to the test" info:
  
  With all the problems associated with the massive pet food recall, it
  may be the time to stop and rate your choice of a diet for your best
  friend. I always ask people , "Would you eat your dog's food?"
  I usually get disgusting remarks!! Then I ask them why they are feeding
  
  it to their "Best Friend". Take the time to rate your choice of food. .
  
  .you may be surprised, pleasantly or not.
  
  
  How to grade your dog's food:
  Start with a grade of 100:
  1) For every listing of "by-product"
  
  , subtract 10 points
  2) For every non-specific animal source ("meat" or "poultry", meat,
  meal
  or fat) reference, subtract 10 points
  3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethox yquin, subtract 10 points
  4) For every grain "mill run" or non-specific grain source, subtract 5
  points
  5) If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first
  five ingredients (i.e. "ground brown rice", "brewerâs rice", "rice
  flour" are all the same grain), subtract 5 points
  6) If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2
  meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points
  7) If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points
  8 ) If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points
  9) If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points
  10) If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2
  
  points
  11) If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is
  allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points
  12) If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points
  13) If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog isnât allergic
  
  to wheat), subtract 2 points
  14) If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isnât allergic
  to
  beef), subtract 1 point
  15) If it contains salt, subtract 1 point
  Extra Credit:
  1) If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points
  2) If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist,
  add
  5 points
  3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points
  4) If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points
  5) If the food contains fruit, add 3 points
  6) If t! he food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3
  points
  7) If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2
  points
  8 ) If the food contains barley, add 2 points
  9) If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2
  points
  10) If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point
  11) If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point
  12) For every different specific animal protein source (other than the
  first one; count "chicken" and "chicken meal" as only one protein
  source, but "chicken" and "" as 2 different sources), add 1 point
  13) If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point
  14) If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are
  pesticide-free, add 1 point
  94-100+ = A 86-93 = B 78-85 = C 70-77 = D <70 = F
  
  Dog Food scores:
  Alpo Prime Cuts / Score 81 C
  Artemis Large/Medium Breed Puppy / Score 114 A+
  Authority Harvest Baked / Score 116 A+
  Authority Harvest Baked Less Active / Score 93 B
  Beowulf Back to Basics / Score 101 A+
  Bil-Jac Select / Score 68 F
  Blackwood 3000 Lamb and Rice / Score 83 C
  Blue Buffalo Chicken and Rice / Score 106 A+
  Burns Chicken and Brown Rice / Score 107 A+
  Canidae / Score 112 A+
  Chicken Soup Senior / Score 115 A+
  Diamond Maintenance / Score 64 F
  Diamond Lamb Meal & Rice / Score 92 B
  Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula / Score 99 A
  Diamond Performance / Score 85 C
  Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium / Score 122 A+
  Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Venison and Brown Rice / Score 106 A+
  Dick Van Patten's Duck and Potato / Score 106 A+
  EaglePack Holistic / Score 102 A+
  Eukanuba Adult / Score 81 C
  Eukanuba Puppy / Score 79 C
  Flint River Senior / Score 101 A+
  Foundations / Score 106 A+
  Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold / Score 93 B
  Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium / Score 73 D
  Innova Dog / Score 114 A+
  Innova Evo / Score 114 A+
  Innova Large Breed Puppy / Score 122 A+
  Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables / Score 110 A+
  Member's Mark Chicken and Rice / Score 84 C
  Merrick Wilderness Blend / Score 127 A+
  Nature's Recipe / Score 100 A
  Nature's Recipe Healthy Skin Venison and Rice / Score 116 A+
  Nature's Variety Raw Instinct / Score 122 A+
  Nutra Nuggets Super Premium Lamb Meal and Rice / Score 81 C
  Nutrience Junior Medium Breed Puppy / Score 101 A+
  Nutrisource Lamb and Rice / Score 87 B
  Nutro Max Adult / Score 93 B
  Nutro Natural Choice Lamb and Rice / Score 98 A
  Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy / Score 87 B
  Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Wheat Free / Score 86 B
  Nutro Natural Choice Senior / Score 95 A
  Nutro Ultra Adult / Score 104 A+
  Pet Gold Adult with Lamb & Rice / Score 23 F
  Premium Edge Chicken, Rice and Vegetables Adult Dry / Score 109 A+
  Pro Nature Puppy / Score 80 C
  Pro Plan Sensitive Stomach / Score 94 A
  Purina Benful / Score 17 F
  Purina Dog / Score 62 F
  Purina Come-n-Get It / Score 16 F
  Purina One Large Breed Puppy / Score 62 F
  Royal Canin Boxer / Score 103 A+
  Royal Canin Bulldog / Score 100 A+
  Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult / Score 106 A+
  Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ / Score 63 F
  Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies / Score 69 F
  Sensible Choice Chicken and Rice / Score 97 A
  Solid Gold / Score 99 A
  Summit / Score 99 A
  Timberwolf Organics Wild & Natural Dry / Score 120 A+
  Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken / Score 110 A+
  Wolfking Adult Dog (bison) by Solid Gold / Score 97 A
  

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  • Re: "put your dog food to the test" -- Lisa, 12:06:30 08/08/07 Wed
    • yes I am using Merrick at the moment -- Marlene, 13:39:58 08/08/07 Wed
      • Re: yes I am using Merrick at the moment -- Lisa, 14:07:23 08/08/07 Wed
  • Re: "put your dog food to the test" -- Jacke, 14:53:00 09/09/07 Sun

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• Update on Angie -- Marlene, 00:33:12 09/07/07 Fri (NoHost/208.51.52.162)
  Ten months ago I came to all of you to ask for help with large vet bills for NoCalBoxer Rescue.
  You were all wonderful and shared your concern as well as donations.
  Angie, especially touched a lot of hearts and folks asked a lot of questions about her.
  Wonderful News! Angie (now known as Fanny Mae because it took a bank's worth of money to heal her) HAS BEEN ADOPTED!
  Yay! Doing the happy dance. She's been adopted by a wonderful retired lady and Angie/Fanny will be her 6th Boxer.
  You can read about her on page 2 of the AAB archives.
  

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  • a bit of a "look back" from the archives -- Marlene, 00:34:25 09/07/07 Fri
    • I remember Angie.....and I'm so happy for her. -- Cheryl, 08:31:56 09/07/07 Fri
    • Re: Great news Marlene! (NT) -- Thank Goodness for the Boxer Rescues...Jacke, 12:53:01 09/09/07 Sun

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• This makes my heart a little sad.... -- Cheryl, 12:14:27 09/06/07 Thu (62.sub-75-202-92.myvzw.com/75.202.92.62)
  I remember when I first came here, looking for answers when Scarlett was so sick. There was so much activity and so much togetherness. I know we all have our own lives, and things change. But I come here several times a day, looking for crumbs of life......and rarely find any. It appears there has not been a new post in 2 or more weeks.
  
  So, here goes.....Butler went in yesterday to have an epidermal cyst removed. He has a 2" square shaved area on the back of his neck. Everything is fine; it was just filled with gunk. He's had several before, but this one was bigger, so I wanted it GONE.
  
  I'm hoping that things are OK with you guys. I miss you.
  
  Cheryl
  

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  • Hmmmm....... -- Gary, 14:06:04 09/06/07 Thu
  • Re: This makes my heart a little sad.... -- BJ, 20:25:05 09/06/07 Thu
    • Gary, the incision isn't 2 inches...... -- Cheryl, 21:36:42 09/06/07 Thu
  • Hope Butler is healing well! -- Boxer slurps and kisses!, 12:52:06 09/09/07 Sun

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• Mooch -- BJ, 21:24:40 08/22/07 Wed (dialup-4.91.134.139.Dial1.Philadelphia1.Level3.net/4.91.134.139)
  Can we please have a collective "Awwwwwwwwww, Poor Moochie Baby" The 85 pound wuss is being terrorized by a 4.7 pound descented baby skunk. It steals his food and toys and pushes him off his soft bed. Poor Poor boy.
  

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  • Awwwwwwwwww, Poor Moochie Baby.......... -- Cheryl, 21:28:23 08/22/07 Wed
  • Re: Mooch -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 12:01:26 08/23/07 Thu
  • Re: Awwwwwwwww Poor Moocher! -- Jacke, 06:28:37 08/27/07 Mon
    • I was coming in to check on you... -- Meri, 20:02:34 08/27/07 Mon

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• How to photograph a puppy -- BJ, 13:28:37 08/14/07 Tue (dialup-4.91.133.4.Dial1.Philadelphia1.Level3.net/4.91.133.4)
  1. Remove film from box and load camera
  2 Remove film box from puppy's mouth and throw in trash.
  3. Remove puppy from trash and brush coffee grounds from muzzle.
  4. Choose a suitable background for photo.
  5. Mount camera on tripod and focus.
  6. Find puppy and take dirty sock from mouth.
  7. Place puppy in prefocused spot and return to camera
  8. Forget about sock and crawl after puppy on knees
  9. Focus with one hand and fend off puppy with other hand
  10 Get tissue and remove nose print from lens
  11 Take the flash cube from puppy's mouth and throw in trash
  12. Put cat outside and put peroxide on the scratch on puppy's nose
  13 Put magazines back on coffee table.
  14. Try to get puppy's attention by squeaking toy over your head
  15. Rescue your glasses and check camera for damage.
  16. Jump up in time to grab puppy by scruff of neck and say "No, outside! No, outside!"
  17. Clean up mess
  18. Fix a drink
  19 Sit back in Lazy booy with drink and resolve to teach puppy "sit" and "stay" first thing in the morning.
  

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  • Re: *LOL* Ain't that the truth! -- Jacke, 05:41:17 08/16/07 Thu
    • Re: *LOL* Ain't that the truth!........not just puppies.......LOL (NT) -- Cheryl, 12:22:44 08/16/07 Thu

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• belly bands? -- L;isa, 12:12:12 08/08/07 Wed (adsl-074-167-176-107.sip.ard.bellsouth.net/74.167.176.107)
  This weekend we are doing an adopathon with a lot of boxers that we have not been able to place for over 6 months. I am bringing down a nice boxer boy who is not house trained and he is a big time marker. this guy marks EVERYTHING. he will lift his leg on you, on your purse, on everything and anything. last time I had him at petsmart he pissed right on a gorgeouss 100.00 dog bed within the pet store so this time I am going to put a belly band or diapers on him. do you think this will work. will the belly band help him? he is not in a great situation as his foster home keeps him at her shop as he is really cat aggressive and she has like 6 so he does not come home with her. so he is not trained yet, and we think that is why he has not been adopted yet. he is so cute. you can see him here. wwww.blueridgeboxerrescue.com and his name is GABRIAL. We need to get him into a foster home but of coarse we have no one to take him so we have to keep him at the shop. he is the worst leg lifter I have ever seen and he has no mercy for your legs, feet and purse.....
  
  wish me luck this weekend as I am responsible for him and picking him up to bring him to petsmart.
  
  Lisa
  

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  • Re: Seems to me Meri was a big fan of the belly bands? -- Jacke, 05:36:34 08/12/07 Sun
    • thanks Jacke. -- Lisa, 11:23:04 08/12/07 Sun
      • Lisa, I can't speak for anyone else -- Meri, 14:18:21 08/12/07 Sun
        • Lisa, I have responded to several of your posts -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 12:24:04 08/13/07 Mon
          • Re: Lisa, I have responded to several of your posts -- Lisa, 13:13:34 08/13/07 Mon
      • Lisa we would miss you...and I don't think people don't care -- Jacke, 21:22:48 08/12/07 Sun
    • Natures Miracle. ;) -- Meri, 14:26:06 08/12/07 Sun
      • Lisa................ -- Gary, 08:25:23 08/14/07 Tue
        • I've been out of town..... -- Cheryl, 16:15:44 08/15/07 Wed

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• Animal Clinic gets Cat Scanner -- BJ, 09:10:31 07/15/07 Sun (dialup-4.90.192.64.Dial1.Philadelphia1.Level3.net/4.90.192.64)
  Front page of paper. We now have a CAT-scanner for pets that is much more effective for diagnosis, It can find tumors that are missed by X-rays. It can find hard to diagnose brain and sinus tumors, infections, bowel obstructions etc. It replaces exploratory surgery and is better than ultrasound. They are planning on getting an MRI unit soon. Kind of pricey but could save owner a lot in multiple vet visits that don't solve problem
  I think it is great.
  

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  • Me too. -- Meri, 15:30:06 07/29/07 Sun
    • I know this shouldn't be my first thought......... -- Marlene, 20:54:37 07/30/07 Mon
      • Sounds like a good piece of equipment. -- Cheryl, 00:05:42 07/31/07 Tue
        • Marlene....... -- Cheryl, 00:06:41 07/31/07 Tue
      • Holy C**P I just saw this.... -- Meri, 21:50:28 08/13/07 Mon

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• Using a Flexi - it's a "too" -- Marlene, 13:22:50 08/07/07 Tue (NoHost/208.51.52.241)
  I thought this was a great article on when and when not to use a Flexi. Also *how* to use them. Like the author, I'm of the mind "you can have my Flexi when you can pry it out of my dead, cold hand". Common sense is required though.....and I don't use them in vet situations or when walking in crowds or close situations.
  Wish I had that 'WAV file' that went around showing the granny pulled off her feet by the Great Dane - anyone have it saved?
  
  http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2007/08/07/petscol.DTL
  

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  • DUH - subject is s'posed to say "it's a TOOL (not too) (NT) -- spell ck, spell ck, spell ck, 13:24:51 08/07/07 Tue
    • Re: DUH - subject is s'posed to say "it's a TOOL (not too) -- Lisa, 16:50:19 08/07/07 Tue
      • Love them, too. -- Cheryl, 20:49:56 08/07/07 Tue
        • Gary, thanks for the granny/great dane/flexi wav file (NT) -- Marlene, 14:38:18 08/08/07 Wed
          • I'm not a big fan of flexis -- Meri, 14:33:27 08/12/07 Sun
  • Flexi, not for me thanks, but that is with two young dogs -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 12:31:45 08/13/07 Mon

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• Totally NBR, but I gotta tell ya! -- Jacke, 19:06:08 07/29/07 Sun (208.103.0.192.etczone.com/208.103.1.192)
  Me and Puddin' entered our first LD CTR ride this weekend at Andrews Indiana. We placed second in the novice division of thirteen horses of various age and breed, carry rides of all weight category. This is an eighteen year old "washed up" broodmare that I put under saddle and conditioned and trained myself. We were beaten only because I made an error at the very end. A young girl on a young horse got first place fairly as I erred in my strategy in the last ten minutes of the fifteen mile ride. I clocked in right behind her. Puddin' scored 96 1/2 points out of a possible hundred, and had a pulse recovery of 46 bpm after a 15 mile cross country run.
  
  The horse is fine....I feel like I've been through boot camp! This old horse of mine is AWESOME.
  
  You can see the ride picture on my blog at:
  
  www.endurancegranny.blogspot.com
  

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  • wonderful Jacke. -- Lisa, 07:24:55 07/30/07 Mon
    • Good for you, and Puddin' -- Cheryl, 08:20:40 07/30/07 Mon
      • Now that is something to really smile about............. :) (NT) -- Gary, 08:40:52 07/30/07 Mon
        • Good job Granny! -- Marlene, 10:48:55 07/30/07 Mon
          • Marlene, we've trained 700 miles in the past year (NT) -- jackedoodlesoreallday, 12:10:46 07/30/07 Mon
            • makes my butt hurt just to think about it -- Marlene (aka "Aspirin Butt"), 01:23:40 07/31/07 Tue
              • Re: if you're sitting right and have a good saddle -- Jacke, 06:06:21 07/31/07 Tue
              • Congratulations, Well Done! -- BJ, 22:55:46 07/31/07 Tue
            • Awesome on all!!! -- Meri, 14:28:09 08/12/07 Sun

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• I need some advice. -- Lisa, 08:42:40 07/15/07 Sun (adsl-074-167-176-107.sip.ard.bellsouth.net/74.167.176.107)
  Last night Bean was on the bed with me and she was in my spot and I went to slide her over. I was gently pushing on her back and hip area to move her over. She REALLY snarled and growled aggressively at me. This is SO out of character for her. she has never shown any dominance EVER with us or with a person for that matter. she did this to me like 5 times as I kept moving and her telling her NO. I was just in shock and wasn't sure if she was doing this at Tony as he immediately jumped off the bed and frightened and she was staring at him, so I thought maybe she was growling towards him. so I moved Tony out of the room and slid bean again. well again she did this horrible snarl growl at me. I called Rob into the room to see it and he was also shocked. we immediately told her to get off the bed and we made her lay on her own bed. I am thinking maybe she has a problem with her hips or back and is injured, however she shows no signs of limping, or acting like she is hurt.. I am going to take her to the vet as soon as I have some money, I need to wait about 2 weeks...
  
  I am just wondering if when a dog is in pain if they can actually growl at there owner like this. it is so unlike her and she is VERY submissive and respectful in the house with me. I can take her bones from her, I roll her on her back a lot for tummy kisses and I am always sliding her around the bed, she has NEVER acted anything but submissive with me. she has perfect manners in the house.
  
  I have told you all that she can be a nightmare on leash and has aggression issues with other dogs on lead but I have been able to manage this by making her sit and giving her treats for good behavior, but she can be really dominant out on leash so she has it in her I suppose.
  
  my thinking is she has become dominant over me and I need to work on this right away, or she has some injury that is causing her pain. Even if she had pain, wouldn't it be more normal for her to yelp in pain and get off the bed. she wouldn't budge and just kept growling at me every time I went to move her. this has me really freaked out as its so not my Bean... what do you guys think? Please I need some advice on this right away!!!!
  
  Thanks, Lisa
  

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  • Re: I need some advice. -- Lisa, 10:30:50 07/15/07 Sun
    • Re: I need some advice. -- Cheryl, 15:36:15 07/15/07 Sun
  • Re: I need some advice. -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 12:06:30 07/16/07 Mon
  • Try this -- Jacke, 20:43:28 07/23/07 Mon
    • Bean -- Lisa, 14:11:56 07/25/07 Wed
      • Glad you posted about Bean..... -- Cheryl, 17:04:48 07/25/07 Wed
      • Re: I figured it was something medical -- Jacke, 16:02:57 08/04/07 Sat
        • jacke -- Lisa, 11:27:43 08/12/07 Sun

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• U.S. issues new botulism warning for green beans -- Marlene, 10:40:18 08/05/07 Sun (NoHost/208.51.52.222)
  I know it is often suggested to feed dogs canned green beans as a diet aid - this article was on the internet today.
  
  http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070803/hl_nm/food_botulism_dc;_ylt=Ai4TvvgWhAtm.fnIaz.M9WSs0NUE
  

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  • Re: U.S. issues new botulism warning for green beans -- Lisa, 10:48:50 08/05/07 Sun
    • Thank you............ -- Gary, 08:52:39 08/07/07 Tue

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• Duke went to the bridge this morning........ -- Gary, 20:33:10 07/28/07 Sat (adsl-68-94-217-115.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net/68.94.217.115)
  You may remember Duke, the large white boxer we pulled from the humane society here about three years ago. He was emaciated, had sores, his coat was burnt from lying on hot concrete here in Texas, etc, etc. We had him for a month... and that kid turned my heart to putty. His footprints went very deep, and have remained well covered. Aim was able to take him after losing her Rambo, then her Theo to heart issues. She loved that guy. Brought him back to life. His health, coat, and issues cleared up. She loved him... he loved her right back a hundred fold. He learned to play with his new sister Chloe... and they were a pair.
  
  This morning, after he ate breakfast, he wouldn't take his meds (heart issue Aim found about about a few months ago when he aws having some MCT'removed. Hi sgums began to go pale... he just slumped and stopped breathing. Aim tried to resuscitate him, breathing for him... got him to the cariac vet.... He left her in tears (hysterical actually) Pat spoke with both daughters..... and everyone is a mess.
  
  If he had not become my grand-dog, he would have stayed here with us, somehow. I'm glad that he had the last three years of his previously horrible life in a home filled with love and caring. It hurts really bad and I gotta go. Hug your kids.
  

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  • Gary, I'm so very, very sorry...... -- Cheryl, 00:06:13 07/29/07 Sun
  • Awwww... -- Meri, 15:28:07 07/29/07 Sun
  • My heart is sad for you all, but so glad -- Jacke, 18:56:07 07/29/07 Sun
    • Re: My heart is sad for you all, but so glad -- bj, 19:30:49 07/29/07 Sun
  • Thank you Gary......and family -- Marlene, 10:54:20 07/30/07 Mon
    • Thanks, everyone....... -- Gary, 17:46:23 07/31/07 Tue

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• I miss Ophelia so much -- BJ, 11:16:47 07/12/07 Thu (dialup-4.90.196.220.Dial1.Philadelphia1.Level3.net/4.90.196.220)
  Fonzie is a lot of fun and a great snuggler and cute as a button. We are bonding but he is only 7 weeks old.
  Mooch has absolutely no loyalty. He will go with anyone anywhere and not look back. He doesn't bark except when he wants attention.
  Miss O was "my"dog. She loved me and protected me and was just my girl. I miss her so much. Run Free and know how much you were loved sweetie
  

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  • Re: I miss Ophelia so much -- Lisa, 21:30:31 07/12/07 Thu
    • Gentle hugs, BJ. -- Cheryl, 00:58:51 07/13/07 Fri
      • I know BJ -- Marlene, 19:09:52 07/14/07 Sat
  • BJ, she is with you...and always will be -- Jacke, 18:58:50 07/29/07 Sun

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• Some good news in the Michael Vick case..... -- Cheryl, 00:29:14 07/29/07 Sun (221.sub-75-200-187.myvzw.com/75.200.187.221)
  https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=13225570
  

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• Calling all Recipes - Human and Canine -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 14:35:41 07/24/07 Tue (nlaslvhnp03-ext.pub-eu.asml.com/194.105.120.80)
  A friend of mine that volunteers for the BoxAr Boxer Rescue in Arkansas is heading up a team that is putting together a cookbook with all proceeds going to help the rescued boxers. If you have any really good recipes that could be included in the cookbook please send them to me and I will make sure that they get to Sandra [with proper credit going to the recipe submitter].
  
  The website of the rescue is below if you want to check them out before submitting any recipes. The cookbooks will be available on or about 1 Oct 2007 if anyone is interested in adding to their cookbook collection [you don't want to know how many 'compilation' cookbooks I have at home!!! =:o) ]
  
  Hugs, slobbers and boxer body slams, and hopefully everyone has at least one recipe they would like to have included in the cookbook.
  
  Kat
  
  Cookbook is for:
  BoxAR Rescue
  www.boxarrescue.rescuegroups.org
  Ward, AR
  

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  • Sent mine via email...... -- Cheryl, 15:39:38 07/24/07 Tue
    • Re: Sent mine via email...... -- Lisa, 14:06:18 07/25/07 Wed
      • Lisa -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 08:27:49 07/26/07 Thu

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• Natural Balance Recall -- BJ, 22:18:46 07/24/07 Tue (dialup-4.91.133.237.Dial1.Philadelphia1.Level3.net/4.91.133.237)
  Castleberry's Foods issued a recall of over 90 brands of people and dog food. Many people foods are store brands like Food Club, Food Lion, Goldstarm Kroger, Paramount, Piggly Wiggly, Southern Home, Thrifty Maid. etc. See complete list at Castleberry's.com/news_pressRelease.
  The Natural Brands are all Eatables,Irish Stew,Cheese Takeout,HOBO chili, Southern style Dumplings with Chicken and vegetables.
  Guess only thing safe is to grow our own food and cook for furkids.
  

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  • I was in Food Lion earlier..... -- Cheryl, 22:45:44 07/24/07 Tue
    • BJ -- Lisa, 14:03:07 07/25/07 Wed

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• Funny furkid and skin kid story....... -- Cheryl, 09:40:18 07/19/07 Thu (235.sub-75-201-3.myvzw.com/75.201.3.235)
  ......Not sure if some/all of you know or not, but Butler had clicker training when he was a puppy. I still keep clickers on hand just in case I really need them. They get his attention quickly.
  
  I have always had Titus give Butler commands from the day Titus could jabber. Well, Titus was here and wanted to take Butler outside to play - with me tagging along, of course. So out we go, and Titus picks up the clicker. I have always taught Titus that the clicker is not a toy and he is not to use it unless absolutely necessary, so he puts it in his pocket, and says, "OK, MeMe". They play awhile and somehow Butler gets his feet muddy. I leave Titus and Butler on the front porch while I go get wet towels.
  
  Guess what.....I start to hear this clicking sound. It's really clicking, louder and louder, and it doesn't stop. So, I go to the door with towels in hand all ready to scold Titus. I ask, "Titus Cobb, why are you clicking that clicker? You know I told you to keep it in your pocket and not use it. Butler won't pay it any attention if you click it when he's not doing anything". So sweetly, and innocently I might add, Titus looks up at me, and says, "MeMe, I wasn't clicking it for Butt Butt, I was clicking it so YOU would come". OMG, I thought I was going to die trying not to laugh.
  
  Has anyone ever explained to a child that clickers only work for dogs? LOL
  

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  • Re: Funny furkid and skin kid story....... -- BJ, 14:16:57 07/19/07 Thu
    • Re: LOL! He thinks its a remote! (NT) -- Jacke, 20:38:57 07/23/07 Mon

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• Bullies........soaked in bleach -- Marlene, 10:24:38 07/12/07 Thu (NoHost/208.51.52.159)
  I saw this on another list this morning and thought it worth posting.....
  http://itchmo.com/read/fda-warning-letter-to-company-that-makes-american-bullie-dog-chew-products_20070710
  

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  • Re: Bullies........soaked in bleach -- Lisa, 21:44:03 07/12/07 Thu
    • Thanks for the heads up, Marlene - although...... -- Cheryl, 01:00:46 07/13/07 Fri

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• Turn That Boxer's Photo into a Work of Wall Art -- Robert Bell (Now!!! That's Art), 01:11:44 07/12/07 Thu (spider-rtc-te101.proxy.aol.com/152.163.98.51)
  Canvas On Demand transforms your pictures, digital photo enlargements, traditional photo enlargements, family portraits, senior portraits and pet portraits into beautiful giclee style canvas prints. Choose from our Photorealistic or Light Brush Strokes techniques as well as various levels of retouching. With regular and express shipping, a photo on canvas makes for a unique birthday gift, anniversary gift, Christmas gift, Valentines Day gift, Mothers Day gift or Fathers Day gift.
  
  
  

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• Calif. pet-sterilization bill !!! Pls sign. -- Lisa, 18:02:36 07/05/07 Thu (adsl-074-167-176-107.sip.ard.bellsouth.net/74.167.176.107)
  this is an awesome things guys, Please take the time to read this law and go ahead and vote " yes" if you feel that spaying and neutering will help the over pet population.
  
  Hopefully if it passes other states will follow.
  
  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19466466/from/ET/
  

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  • Re: Calif. pet-sterilization bill !!! Pls sign. -- Lisa, 07:10:02 07/08/07 Sun
    • AB 1634 -- Meri, 12:18:04 07/08/07 Sun
      • Lisa......sorry......I'm finishing up my research paper.... -- Cheryl, 18:18:52 07/08/07 Sun
      • Meri -- Lisa, 17:28:27 07/09/07 Mon
      • oops -- Lisa, 17:33:41 07/09/07 Mon
        • Re: oops -- BJ, 19:19:10 07/09/07 Mon
        • Re: oops -- BJ, 19:19:59 07/09/07 Mon
        • Re: oops -- Meri, 20:21:04 07/09/07 Mon
          • Meri....as always, you give so much to consider -- Marlene, 23:54:07 07/09/07 Mon
            • Re: Meri....as always, you give so much to consider -- Meri, 06:57:46 07/10/07 Tue
              • All the above..... and... -- Gary, 07:53:22 07/10/07 Tue
                • Follow up... -- Meri, 20:03:56 07/11/07 Wed

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• Please respect my boyfriend - he would be mortified -- Mack's Mom, 18:16:19 07/09/07 Mon (NoHost/208.51.52.191)
  Incontinence seems to be our nemesis...........
  Our family dogs have been long-lived but with each one we seem to have to deal with this.
  Mack had his first night-time accidents post cruciate ligament surgery at 2......I put it down to pain. It has continued off and on, we've had several urine samples tested - always clean. He's been thoroughly probed and 'fiddled with' under anesthesia for other things and never found the cause.
  It seems to be getting worse and I'm looking for input on the latest and greatest method/supplement/medication to handle it.
  He is 8 1/2 and aging much faster than our previous Boxer, Katie, did.
  Are the vets still using phenylproponolamine? Not that it helped Katie or Daisy.
  

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  • Re: Please respect my boyfriend - he would be mortified -- Lisa, 18:53:02 07/09/07 Mon
    • He's not marking or piddling -- Marlene, 20:35:48 07/09/07 Mon
  • Re: Please respect my boyfriend - he would be mortified -- BJ, 19:07:37 07/09/07 Mon
  • Well, LOL!!! (not at Mack) -- Meri, 20:55:44 07/09/07 Mon
    • Re: Well, LOL!!! (not at Mack) -- BJ, 10:23:43 07/10/07 Tue

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• Such a sad story........ -- Marlene, 22:47:46 07/07/07 Sat (NoHost/208.51.52.225)
  Last night, after dinner Vern took Mack for his usual evening walk. While walking through one of the neighborhoods......a large dog charged Mack. I wasn't there but Vern said he came at a full charge, all of a sudden went down on one front leg and immediately flipped onto his back screaming in pain.
  Vern secured Mack so he could help the owner, they maneuvered the dog onto a rug so they could get him in the car. I'm sure the dog was 'out of his mind with pain' and bit the owner.
  Tonight, while walking the same way, the gentleman saw Vern and Mack and came out to tell him what happened. His dog had broken his neck and was quickly put down on arrival at the vet. Ole guy was 13......
  First you're mad because of getting charged by an off-leash dog then you're horrified how badly he's injured himself.
  RIP.
  

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  • Yikes!!! -- Meri, 20:53:16 07/08/07 Sun
    • Re: Yikes!!! -- Cheryl, 00:21:07 07/09/07 Mon
      • Re: Yikes!!! -- Gary, 13:44:42 07/09/07 Mon
  • Oh No! -- Lynne, 17:49:33 07/09/07 Mon

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• Positive in put needed re: surgery on Scarlett's knee -- Lynne, 20:11:15 07/04/07 Wed (cpe-071-076-149-044.triad.res.rr.com/71.76.149.44)
  Scarlett is limping and holding her right leg sometimes after she has decided to run like a rabbit. If she has not stressed it by running, she doesn't limp maybe 80% of the time. I will continue in my post.
  

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  • Re: Positive in put needed re: surgery on Scarlett's knee -- Lynne, 20:34:40 07/04/07 Wed
    • Lynne, Mack has had 2 of those surgeries -- Marlene, 22:54:30 07/04/07 Wed
      • Thinking of Scarlett everyday. -- Cheryl, 02:12:30 07/05/07 Thu
        • Re: Thinking of Scarlett everyday. -- Lisa, 10:24:41 07/05/07 Thu
          • She is a very healthy 7 year old (NT) -- Lynne, 21:08:01 07/05/07 Thu
      • Re: Lynne, Mack has had 2 of those surgeries -- Lynne, 20:44:06 07/05/07 Thu
        • Re: Lynne, Mack has had 2 of those surgeries -- Marlene, 00:09:26 07/06/07 Fri
  • Re: Positive in put needed re: surgery on Scarlett's knee -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 12:11:35 07/05/07 Thu
    • hope you'll consider Kat's response -- Marlene, 14:25:44 07/05/07 Thu
    • Re: Positive in put needed re: surgery on Scarlett's knee -- lynne, 21:04:35 07/05/07 Thu
      • Lynn - answer -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 06:35:02 07/06/07 Fri

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• Da Fonz has arrived -- BJ, 23:52:02 07/02/07 Mon (dialup-4.91.131.201.Dial1.Philadelphia1.Level3.net/4.91.131.201)
  We have a new baby. Black and white with quite an attitude.
  6 weeks old and snuggles. Sitting on my shoulder. Stomps his feet when annoyed and weighs about one pound. Think Flower in the movie Bambi. He is descented and cute as a button. He is perfectly willing to stand up to Mooch. Raises his tail and stands on his front feet. Likes canned carrots and blueberry. Gets puppy chow for meals.
  I have wanted a skunk for about 50 years and finally have one.
  

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  • Re: Da Fonz has arrived -- Cheryl, 01:18:20 07/03/07 Tue
  • Re: Da Fonz has arrived -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen's Mommy, 12:08:50 07/05/07 Thu

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• A few pics of the kids from Saturday's visit. -- Cheryl, 17:23:07 07/02/07 Mon (164.sub-75-200-131.myvzw.com/75.200.131.164)
  http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/cmauney/011.jpg
  
  http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/cmauney/006.jpg
  
  http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/cmauney/004.jpg
  
  
  I have several more pics, as does Lisa. I am trying to get the program I used to resize photos moved from one computer to the other, but I'm not having much luck. Photobucket will do it automatically, but it takes a looooong time to upload them not already resized.
  
  The boys had a great time, as did Miss Bean. She is the sweetest girl, and was really eager to give me kisses. I was thrilled that she wasn't afraid of me. Butler is still tired, but is better than he was yesterday. LOL I don't think he hurt anything, just sore from all the romping and boxing. He's not used to having that much activity. Heck, if I had done the things he and Tony did,
  Scott would of had to roll me out of bed.
  
  Will get more pics later - I hope.
  
  Lisa, I'll send you the ones of Butler opening his birthday presents soon.
  

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  • Re: A few pics of the kids from Saturday's visit. -- Lisa, 18:28:34 07/02/07 Mon
    • MORE PICS OF OUR VISIT....... -- Cheryl, 01:54:44 07/03/07 Tue
      • Re: MORE PICS OF OUR VISIT....... -- Lisa, 07:46:11 07/03/07 Tue
        • I'm calling the authorities..................... -- Gary, 09:12:00 07/03/07 Tue
          • Re: I'm calling the authorities..................... -- BJ, 22:34:45 07/03/07 Tue
  • Looks like everyone was having fun.... -- Lynne, 20:03:48 07/04/07 Wed
    • Answers....... -- Cheryl, 00:48:06 07/05/07 Thu

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• Little boxer bash. -- Lisa, 11:33:33 06/27/07 Wed (adsl-074-167-176-107.sip.ard.bellsouth.net/74.167.176.107)
  I am excited to have Cheryl, Scott and Butler over for a swim party this saturday. our boys have never met and they are after all related!!
  
  we are going to try and get Butler in the pool and see if he and Tony will swim together. I have a nice lunch planned for us and we will just hang out with the kids. I promise to take lots of pictures and some video's of the boxers playing and maybe a few shots of us to:):)
  
  wish us luck that all the kids get along great and that we all have fun.
  
  Cheryl, I forgot to tell you that I am goign to have doggie ice cream sanwhiches for the dogs out by the pool. there made by pedigree and specifically made for dogs and there a HUGE hit!!!!
  
  Lisa
  

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  • Re: Little boxer bash. -- Cheryl, 14:57:27 06/27/07 Wed
    • Re: Little boxer bash. -- Lisa, 15:06:31 06/27/07 Wed
      • Nope....never had a slim a bear....... -- Cheryl, 16:27:28 06/27/07 Wed
        • Well.......? -- Marlene, 23:07:39 06/30/07 Sat
          • Re: Well.......? -- Lisa, 09:54:30 07/01/07 Sun
            • Hey..... -- Cheryl, 16:02:17 07/01/07 Sun
              • Poor Butler. -- Lisa, 19:26:37 07/01/07 Sun
                • I got some of them ready; will post later -- Cheryl, 11:17:11 07/02/07 Mon
                  • Re: I got some of them ready; will post later -- Lisa, 13:50:23 07/02/07 Mon

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• Even Pro Golfers enjoy their furkids. Way to go, Tiger.... -- Cheryl, 14:59:42 06/27/07 Wed (59.sub-70-220-36.myvzw.com/70.220.36.59)
  http://sports. yahoo.com/ golf/pga/ photo?slug= 8ba7907ac3a745a9 8f7172ef243f6f8a .tigers_baby_ golf_ny152& prov=AP
  

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  • Re: Even Pro Golfers enjoy their furkids. Way to go, Tiger.... -- Lisa, 17:03:15 06/27/07 Wed
    • I know, it won't work. -- Cheryl, 09:39:55 06/28/07 Thu
      • *******Try this one******* - it worked for me just now. -- Cheryl, 09:56:10 06/28/07 Thu
        • Re: *******Try this one******* - it worked for me just now. -- BJ, 15:50:01 06/29/07 Fri

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• rest in peace my baby girl. -- Lisa, 09:20:09 06/11/07 Mon (adsl-074-167-176-107.sip.ard.bellsouth.net/74.167.176.107)
  My sweet girl Tigra left me this morning. It was not like I had imagined her passing would be. It was very awful and my sweet angel suffered terribly. we had to rush her to the vets this morning where she was sent to the bridge. Her heart gave out but she would not give up and there for we had to help her. she had been declining REALLY badly in the past 2 days and I am just so glad yesterday we cuddled and she went to bed with me last night and was the first one up this morning for treats... I loved that girl like no other and she will NEVER be forgotten.
  
  Hugs my sweet ol gal,
  Mom
  

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  • Re: rest in peace my baby girl. -- Lynne, 10:57:38 06/11/07 Mon
    • Lisa, I am so very, very sorry! I just got in from school and signed on. -- Cheryl, 13:14:48 06/11/07 Mon
      • Hugs......................... -- Gary, 13:40:52 06/11/07 Mon
  • Lisa I'm so sorry -- Jacke, 20:22:11 06/11/07 Mon
  • Lisa, I am so very sorry -- Kat - EllieBellieButton/Munsen Mommy, 06:29:31 06/12/07 Tue
    • Re: Lisa, I am so very sorry -- BJ, 13:19:47 06/12/07 Tue
      • Oh........Weesey. So sad for you and Rob -- Marlene, 14:25:47 06/12/07 Tue
        • Thank you all. -- Lisa, 13:26:10 06/13/07 Wed
          • Lisa -- Jacke, 21:03:07 06/14/07 Thu
            • My sweetie is home. -- Lisa, 08:17:51 06/17/07 Sun
              • Re: My sweetie is home. -- Cheryl, 17:21:42 06/17/07 Sun
                • Lisa I'm late as usual -- Jacke, 19:58:13 06/26/07 Tue
  • Re: rest in peace my baby girl. -- Lori, 00:18:17 06/21/07 Thu

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• Hi there! -- martha, 22:37:36 06/25/07 Mon (adsl-76-203-73-110.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net/76.203.73.110)
  Hey all! Long time no see! I just wanted to drop in and say hello. Things are good - I got a new job... I work at a card club/casino - Marlene may know of it, Garden City Casino? Anyway, I've been there a few months now and though I love it, I'm dead tired when I get home.
  
  Dogs are good - Sugar had surgery (again, on the other knee) about 2 months ago. But they are both happy and doing well.
  
  I need to catch up on everyone's posts!
  

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  • Hey.... -- Cheryl, 17:35:30 06/26/07 Tue

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• Pics.....long overdue....I've been waaay too busy. -- Cheryl, 11:03:35 06/21/07 Thu (67-72-98-102.propel.com/67.72.98.102)
  The one of Butler is too funny. He is completely worn out after a day with a house full of kids. He thinks being responsible is VERY hard work.
  
  Pics to come.....
  

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  • Here they are..... -- Cheryl, 11:04:25 06/21/07 Thu
    • Re: Here they are..... -- BJ, 12:11:57 06/22/07 Fri
  • Re: Pics.....long overdue....I've been waaay too busy. -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 12:10:42 06/22/07 Fri

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• Good Bye Tigra Marie / she has made it to the Rainbow Bridge -- Lori (:(), 00:00:01 06/21/07 Thu (adsl-70-231-234-88.dsl.snfc21.sbcglobal.net/70.231.234.88)
  Oh Lisa Marie, Robbie, Daphne, Tony, all the birds, the white squirrel and the Frogs.
  
  I am so sorry for your loss. The only thing I can say is Our beautiful old crotchity girl is with her brothers Catcher and Mac. I wish I was there and regret not saying good bye.
  
  Lots of love to all the two legg-eds and four legg-eds!
  
  We miss you!
  
  Lori, Dino, Bonnie Blue, Clyde, Seamus, Toodles, Julia and Lisa
  

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  • Re: Good Bye Tigra Marie / she has made it to the Rainbow Bridge -- Lisa, 09:40:56 06/21/07 Thu

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• Hello. -- Lisa, 08:13:08 06/17/07 Sun (adsl-074-167-176-107.sip.ard.bellsouth.net/74.167.176.107)
  Yesterday we had a big ol boxer bash with a couple of the girls from the rescue goup I have joined. It was an absolute hoot. I have to get the photo's for you all as you will not beleive all the boxer babes we had. A total of 11, and they ALL got along famously. it was tooooo cute. they all played in the yard while the adults drank and ate and chatted. the pics we got are to die for cute so look for those later today. Pedigree makes a doggie ice cream sandwhich now, and all the kids got one, it was to funny. there were so many fawns it was hard to tell who is who. Tony was a total doll as usual and loved it but was done by 11pm. he is one filthy boy today. Bean stayed home with her dad and they had a nice time but she howeled and cryed for her brother, I feel so bad for her now that I am always taking tony places, but she is to fearful to go anywhere...
  but dad took her for a walk and spoiled her rotten. There s one boxer owned by my friend who who will actually smile on comman. I kid you not. what she does is she shows her bottom K-9'S and does this for a treat. wait until you see this photo, you will crack up......
  
  Lisa
  

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  • I'm glad you had a good time, as well as Tony. -- Cheryl, 17:15:34 06/17/07 Sun

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• Introducing [I Hope] Mr. Munsen Bennette -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 12:33:53 06/13/07 Wed (nlaslvhnp03-ext.asml.com/194.105.120.80)
  I hope this works. I picked him up on Sunday and he already acts like he has been home for years. He is a total love bug, loves attention, loves food, loves EBBie and doesn't know any strangers, just friends he hasn't met yet.
  
  
  

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  • Re: Introducing [I Hope] Mr. Munsen Bennette -- BJ, 12:57:02 06/13/07 Wed
    • I see what you mean. He is VERY dark.; I love reverse brindles. -- Cheryl, 13:03:28 06/13/07 Wed
      • so cute. -- Lisa, 13:32:24 06/13/07 Wed
        • Kat? -- Lisa, 13:36:29 06/13/07 Wed
          • Mr. Munsen History -- Kat - EBBie/Munsen Mommy, 11:39:55 06/14/07 Thu
            • Re: Mr. Munsen History -- Lisa, 12:21:58 06/14/07 Thu
        • Lisa, -- Kat - EBBie/MonkeyMan's Mom, 11:24:47 06/14/07 Thu
          • Re: Lisa, -- BJ, 19:54:39 06/14/07 Thu
  • What a handsome guy! (NT) -- Happy for you! Jacke, 20:54:53 06/14/07 Thu

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• My new therapy work I want to do!! -- Lisa, 15:29:16 06/01/07 Fri (adsl-074-167-176-107.sip.ard.bellsouth.net/74.167.176.107)
  So how does this sound? I can bring Tony once he is certified, to the Hospital here in my area to the cancer pediatric ward where there are terminal children and some not terminal but going through treatments and are living temporarily at the facility... I am so thrilled about this as he adores kids and we want to make a difference in the lives of these children whom some are dying. I am still doing my weekly therapy visits at the old fogies home but I would like to work with kids and the program my group offers is where your dog lies down on a bed and the kids read to him. there is no way Tony will lay still on a bed for 30 minutes around autistic children who poke, praud and yank on him, so I thought this would be a nice change of pace for him. ( I can't believe how rough these kids are on dogs, I would NEVER put Tony in that situation but many people do! Apparently this hospital has there own pet therapy clog group with there own set of rules etc. so that is why He will need to be certified on there terms... he is sooooo good that I am not in the least bit worried he won't pass He can handle anything and I mean anything... one time we were at a nursing home for REALLY sick and dying people and this women was screaming and moaning and flapping her arms and kicking, he walked right by here and paid her no attention... except to sniff her crotch where she had just peed on herself. LOL!!! that is my boy, he is so push button and mellow. its like Tony, Turn up the drip boy!!! I always say that to him:):). He is an amazing, SWEET loving guy and loves going to work to see everyone and bring smiles to there faces!!!! I will keep you posted on how he does and if I can get him visiting the kids at the cancer center. I love doing this work and I swear, it makes you feel so good to help others and bring joy to them with your special friend. its not a lot of work at all and its only a twice a month commitment for 45 minutes...But I choose to go weekly. is anyone interested in doing this work? I would love to help you if your interested. I have posted my e mail for those that may need it. I know Mack Gardner would be an incredible therapy dog. regardless of his arthritis, licking or jumping, you control him with a 4ft leash and he learns how not to jump on people I am sure at his age he is passed that jumping stage right and he is trained pretty good to know Off right:):):) , and if you go to an assisted living place, there not frail people like at a hospice center or a nursing home, some people where I go want him in there laps so these people are not little itty bitty breakable people cuz they really live on there own they just have meals prepared for them and watch over them, they have there own mini studios... I know Mack and Lulu would be such good therapy dogs... one at a time though... you would be surprised, they learn how to not jump or be rough on these people, and you are RIGHT there all the time to make sure your dog is behaving the way you want him to be. Plus they have an insurance policy so if anything were to happen, you ARE covered 100%! I would love to see other boxers doing this work with me... its so rewarding and wonderful.. I know I am sounding preachy but its just so cool and wanted to share my enthusiasm with others.
  
  Lisa and Tony:):)
  

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  • That's sounds wonderful, Lisa. -- Cheryl, 16:52:50 06/01/07 Fri
    • Heck Lisa! Mack and Lulu *do* live in the old folks home! LOL -- Marlene, 17:39:23 06/01/07 Fri
    • Re: That's sounds wonderful, Lisa. -- Lisa, 06:13:21 06/02/07 Sat
      • Lisa....yeah, I know....but they think boxers are too wild around kids. Go figure..... -- Cheryl, 23:51:40 06/02/07 Sat
  • Preaching to the choir here -- BJ, 07:38:36 06/03/07 Sun
    • Re: Preaching to the choir here -- Lisa, 12:59:01 06/04/07 Mon
      • Re: Preaching to the choir here -- BJ, 23:19:54 06/04/07 Mon
        • Hi BJ, THIS IS LONG. so be prepared.... -- Lisa, 14:42:43 06/05/07 Tue
          • Miss Ophelia -- BJ, 20:27:12 06/06/07 Wed

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• How much will you give me for pictures of Bunker? -- President of Bunker's fan club, 19:32:39 06/02/07 Sat (1Cust221.tnt21.sfo8.da.uu.net/63.42.148.221)
  He's been hanging out on a houseboat with his family.
  Wanna see?
  

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  • Here you go -- Marlene, 19:37:58 06/02/07 Sat
    • Oh.....my......gosh........ -- Cheryl, 23:55:10 06/02/07 Sat
    • Re: Here you go -- Lisa, 05:56:06 06/03/07 Sun
      • Re: Here you go -- BJ, 07:26:09 06/03/07 Sun
        • Re: Here you go -- Claudia, 19:02:39 06/05/07 Tue
    • Lucky, lucky boy (NT) -- ****smiles****Jacke, 20:31:22 06/03/07 Sun
  • Re: How much will you give me for pictures of Bunker? -- Lynne, 18:23:09 06/03/07 Sun
    • Nothing but BIG SMILES............................... Thank you.... : ) (NT) -- Gary, 09:17:31 06/05/07 Tue

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• Gentle Hugs to our Betty Jean. -- Lisa, 17:17:45 05/29/07 Tue (adsl-074-167-176-107.sip.ard.bellsouth.net/74.167.176.107)
  Today BJ'S Ophelia was sent to the rainbow bridge in her home surrounded by lots of love from her mother... she was sent to join all our wonderful never forgotten fur kids. I am so sorry BJ, you gave that girl your all and she had a wonderful home and life with you. May she smile down on you and always remember the love and friendship you shared. I am so sorry for your loss, she was a love, and we will all miss her.. and we will miss hearing about what a great ol gal she was, tears for you.
  
  Lots of Love, Lisa
  

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  • Re: Gentle Hugs to our Betty Jean. -- Cheryl, 21:02:23 05/29/07 Tue
  • Re: Gentle Hugs to our Betty Jean. -- Jacke, 22:01:34 05/29/07 Tue
    • There must be quite a convention happening at the Rainbow Bridge -- Marlene, 10:55:53 05/30/07 Wed
      • A gentle hug coming your way........................ -- Gary, 11:07:23 05/30/07 Wed
  • Re: Gentle Hugs to our Betty Jean. -- Lynne, 14:07:39 05/30/07 Wed
  • Thank you all -- BJ, 07:41:15 06/03/07 Sun

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• My new boxer friend! -- Lisa, 13:51:19 05/25/07 Fri (adsl-074-167-176-107.sip.ard.bellsouth.net/74.167.176.107)
  I Just thought I would post about my new boyfriend named Taz!
  
  I met Taz at the past couple of boxer pet fairs I have done through boxer rescue. I really fell head over heals for this guy the first time I met him.
  
  He has a personality similar to my Tony, mellow, laid back, sweet and a big kissy face laid back guy.
  
  unfortunately he was dumped off at a high kill shelter on Valentines day last year and that is why his new name is Valentino but his real name is Taz, according to the owner surrender paper work.
  
  He was hours away from being killed as no one claimed him at the shelter and no one wanted to adopt him. He has a VERY BAD under bite which causes his tongue to hang out of his mouth most of the time but it does not stop him from playing and eating and being a normal happy boxer. You can only imagine what its like to see him drink water though. Oh man, its a HUGE MESS.
  
  Well I have become friendly with his foster mom and she has been bringing him over for play dates and letting him get a bit of doggie and people socialization as he has separation anxiety since he was dumped at a shelter and is a little shy of new people but really loves coming to my house. he is fearful of things and being left alone as you can tell he has been abused. He has come a LONG way and my crew all like him and he hangs out here and just loves it. he is so wonderful and his favorite spot to lay is under my desk. I sent pics out to a few of you and everyone agrees, he is as cute as can be. There is something about him that I love AND ITS making me crazy. I HAVE begged and begged for my hubby to let me adopt him but he is saying a big FAT NO..NO, NO.... I am really, really in love with him and its so hard, but for now he is spending time with us and I will have him this weekend..... you can see him here, under Valentino. he is beyond a gentleman and I am in love. He has not had many people interested in adopting him, and everyone that has shown interest commits to adopting him and than for some reason or another each home falls through, so he is still waiting for HIS forever home. I sooooo wish it could be my home but its not looking good. BOO-HOO. you can see him here and read his story. He was Heart worm positive but now is clear and is healthy and ready to go to his forever home He loves Tony and they play and play and chop chew like mad. I wish it was my home but I know my hubby won't allow it. maybe some hard praying and some good vibes from you all couldn't help me???????????
  
  Meet Val! tell me his is not precious and cute as can be???
  
  http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7878802
  

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  • Lisa, maybe think about "pup-sitting" -- Marlene, 22:02:06 05/25/07 Fri
    • Re: Lisa, maybe think about "pup-sitting" -- Lisa, 14:09:59 05/26/07 Sat
      • A week........who could say "NO!" to just a week....(or so) -- Marlene, 14:28:37 05/26/07 Sat
      • UGH. -- Lisa, 07:01:04 05/27/07 Sun
        • Lisa....sometimes you just gotta do it if you want it -- Jacke, 09:36:21 05/27/07 Sun
          • I have put this to rest. -- Lisa, 12:31:46 05/29/07 Tue
            • Hey, Lisa.... -- Cheryl, 14:23:20 05/30/07 Wed
              • Re: Hey, Lisa.... -- Lisa, 18:17:26 05/30/07 Wed
  • He's a doll alright! -- Lynne, 14:07:23 06/01/07 Fri
    • Re: He's a doll alright! -- Lisa, 06:00:20 06/03/07 Sun

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• This came through on one of my lists. Hope it helps others as much as it did me. -- Kat - EBBie's Mommy, 12:41:57 05/30/07 Wed (nlaslvhnp03-ext.asml.com/194.105.120.80)
  NOTE FROM THE BRIDGE
  author unknown
  
  To my dearest family,
  some things I'd like to say.
  But first of all, to let you know,
  that I arrived okay.
  
  I'm writing this from the Bridge.
  Here I dwell with God above.
  Here there's no more tears of sadness.
  Here is just eternal love.
  
  Please do not be unhappy
  just because I'm out of sight.
  Remember that I am with you
  every morning, noon and night.
  
  That day I had to leave you
  when my life on earth was through,
  God picked me up and hugged me
  and He said, "I welcome you.
  
  It's good to have you back again,
  you were missed while you were gone.
  As for your dearest family,
  They'll be here later on."
  
  God gave me a list of things,
  that he wished for me to do.
  And foremost on the list,
  was to watch and care for you.
  
  And when you lie in bed at night
  the day's chores put to flight,
  God and I are closest to you...
  in the middle of the night.
  
  When you think of my life on earth,
  and all those loving years,
  because you are only human,
  they are bound to bring you tears.
  
  But do not be afraid to cry,
  it does relieve the pain.
  Remember there would be no flowers,
  unless there was some rain.
  
  I wish that I could tell you
  all that God has planned.
  If I were to tell you,
  you wouldn't understand.
  
  But one thing is for certain,
  though my life on earth is o'er.
  I'm closer to you now,
  than I ever was before.
  
  There are rocky roads ahead of you
  and many hills to climb;
  But together we can do it
  by taking one day at a time.
  
  It was always my philosophy
  and I'd like it for you too;
  That as you give unto the world,
  the world will give to you.
  
  If you can help somebody
  who's in sorrow and pain;
  Then you can say to God at night...
  "My day was not in vain."
  
  And now I am contented...
  that my life was worthwhile.
  Knowing as I passed along
  I made somebody smile.
  
  So if you meet somebody
  who is sad and feeling low;
  Just lend a hand to pick him up,
  as on your way you go.
  
  When you're walking down the street
  with me on your mind;
  I'm walking in your footsteps
  only half a step behind.
  
  And when it's time for you to go...
  from that body to be free.
  Remember you're not going...
  you're coming here to me.
  
  -- author unknown
  

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  • That is beautiful Kat -- Marlene, 13:11:13 05/30/07 Wed
  • thank you for sharing..... -- Lynne, 14:03:07 05/30/07 Wed
    • Re: thank you for sharing.....ditto.... -- Cheryl, 14:29:22 05/30/07 Wed
      • Thanks, Kat...... and hugs back atcha........ (NT) -- Gary, 10:22:32 05/31/07 Thu
        • Re: Thanks, Kat..... -- BJ, 11:06:00 06/01/07 Fri

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• Golden slumbers to the girl of my heart -- Kris, 13:23:22 05/14/07 Mon (adsl-68-252-231-217.dsl.chcgil.ameritech.net/68.252.231.217)
  Greta crossed the bridge at 11:35 today. She fought, boy did she fight. I requested a sedative first and still she fought. Made it harder for me. I have her collar hanging in my car and she should be home again in about a week. Rest well my sweet girl. I will love you forever.
  

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  • Re: Golden slumbers to the girl of my heart (NT) -- L, 16:39:40 05/14/07 Mon
    • I'm so sorry, Kris.... -- Cheryl, 17:49:58 05/14/07 Mon
      • Re: I'm so sorry, Kris.... -- Lisa, 18:18:07 05/14/07 Mon
        • Re: I'm so sorry, Kris.... -- BJ, 23:37:57 05/14/07 Mon
  • I'm sorry Kris, I know it is hard. -- Jacke, 19:11:46 05/14/07 Mon
  • Re: Golden slumbers to the girl of my heart -- Lynne, 09:20:57 05/15/07 Tue
    • She will be such a pretty angel -- Marlene, 10:52:41 05/15/07 Tue
      • Just tears... and hugs..... -- Gary, 16:26:10 05/15/07 Tue
  • Thank you all -- Kris, 08:25:13 05/21/07 Mon
  • Re: Golden slumbers to the girl of my heart -- Phillip T LaPalermo (sad), 21:33:54 05/24/07 Thu
    • Phillip??? -- Lisa, 13:34:30 05/25/07 Fri
  • Re: Golden slumbers to the girl of my heart - Kris -- Kat - EBBie Mommy, 09:03:14 05/28/07 Mon

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• Tiger went to the bridge on his 10th Birthday leaving two broken hearts behind -- Kat - EBBie Mommy (=:), 18:58:30 05/19/07 Sat (ool-4356841e.dyn.optonline.net/67.86.132.30)
  Tiger woke up in a great mood, snuggled with his mommy in bed, ate a great breakfast, played with a couple of his birthday surprises and gave Ellie a run for her money when she kept trying to snatch the toys. I had to go out for a couple of hours this afternoon and when I got home, Tiger had taken a nap and not gotten up. Ellie met me at the door and led me straight to him. He went to the vet’s office to be cremated [the vet is making a special trip – I want to clone him].
  
  Ellie is currently sticking to me like glue. This is the first time she has ever been the only boxer [somehow the C.A.T.S. just aren’t the same]. I have spoken to a friend of mine in rescue and she assures me that the perfect boxer son will be found quickly.
  
  Tiger introduced me to boxers, and has left a Mack truck sized hole in my heart. I can’t believe he is gone. I have to go for now – I am having trouble typing through the tears.
  
  A broken hearted Kat and EBBie
  

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  • Oh, NO.....Kat, I am so sorry. -- Cheryl, 22:41:07 05/19/07 Sat
    • Re: Oh, NO.....Kat, I am so sorry. -- Lisa, 06:26:07 05/20/07 Sun
      • Run free Tiger -- Marlene, 11:02:44 05/20/07 Sun
        • Awwww, Kat................ -- Gary, 08:08:08 05/21/07 Mon
          • Re: Awwww, Kat................ -- Kris, 08:14:26 05/21/07 Mon
  • Kat I'm so sorry -- Jacke, 20:32:23 05/21/07 Mon
  • Thank you Everyone -- Kat - EBBie Mommy, 09:01:37 05/28/07 Mon

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• Gee Whiz.........Do I look like the dogcatcher?! -- Marlene (at large), 13:50:55 05/24/07 Thu (1Cust146.tnt21.sfo8.da.uu.net/63.42.148.146)
  I took Lulu for a walk this morning and took the car (so we could drive to a cooler place - it's HOT here).
  We do our thing, we're about a block from home and I see the Big Guy walking Mack. Hot on Mack's heels are 3 white dustmops. I stopped the car, yelled at Vern to stop (as they were close to a very busy street) and approached the flying dustmops. They came right to me and I gathered up an armful and put them in the van (Lulu thought that was wayyyy cool) where they thought they should terrorize Lulabelle. After I gave the Big Guy a piece of my mind for not doing anything....I found the tags on the 3 little guys and found their home. Nobody home - back gate open. I put them in their yard, made sure the gate was closed securely and told the neighbors on each side what happened. Boy were they cute!!
  That's not the end of my saga.......
  I drive a couple of blocks and see a young GSD very close to the same busy street looking confused. My first thought was he had been dumped, my immediate second thought was "that's Ace!" He's a young male we often see when walking Mack and Lulu. He's as cute as can be, very playful but is getting bolder and bolder at following us home. He's not quite a year old.
  This capture wasn't as easy as he was close to me but in a place I couldn't quickly drive to (a dead end with this very busy street on the other side of the dead-end fence). I had to get on the busy street, make a U-Turn, park and chase him down as he was going under an underpass........I used Lulu for bait. Managed to get two very excited, strong dogs in the van and drove the mile or so to return Ace to his home.
  His home backs up to a long stretch of wild area and though his large yard is fenced...but there is NO gate, just an opening. To make it worse I was told "yeah, his brother got hit on the other road in front of the house" (another very busy street).
  The family wasn't home but I talked with someone working in the yard and told him "TELL THEM TO GATE THAT BACK YARD!!!"
  Harumphh and grrrrrrr.
  

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  • Re: Gee Whiz.........Do I look like the dogcatcher?! -- Jacke, 06:06:30 05/25/07 Fri

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• GRRRRR - Just have to vent -- Mack and Lulu's mean, mean Mom, 12:54:09 05/14/07 Mon (1Cust218.tnt21.sfo8.da.uu.net/63.42.148.218)
  We have several nice places to walk dogs adjacent to the place we live. However you have to go through a gate (manned by a guard from 9 - 6). There are 3 of these fellows, all very nice, friendly and good to our dogs.
  One fellow..........is making me crazy!! I can't get through the gate (coming and going) without him giving the dogs a treat. He just keeps escalating it, from 1 small one to 5-6 small ones to bigger ones. This morning he had one of those breakfast pancake-sandwich-thingies from McDonalds. He wanted to give Mack 1/2 and Lulu 1/2. I tried to be nice and said "well, OK, but just a small bite...." He gave each of them 1/2!! This is right after they had a breakfast of kibble, oatmeal with dried blueberries and a dollop of yogurt.
  I walked away trying to laugh about it but was fuming on my walk. The whole way I was practicing my "lecture". As we came through the gate again, being offered more treats I asked Joe if I could help him understand why I'm so paranoid about the dogs, what they eat and their weight....Lulu 101.
  I explained how Lulu has no 'elbow' joints - it's bone on bone, supported by a heavy build up of arthritic changes. Her wrists turn out like a duck and take the brunt of supporting her front weight - they are also fused with arthritis. If I lift her foot to remove a sticker - I can hear the joint grinding in there. Her entired spine is full of more arthritic bridging (spondylosis). Not to mention the hip displaysia.......
  I told him how I prepare homemade food for them, measure everything and spend a fortune on supplements as well as daily pain med for Lulu and Mack when he needs it. Stressed that the pain they have is FROM arthritis and we work hard to keep their weight down as well as give moderate exercise to build muscle to support their aching joints.
  He was sympathetic and when I explained "one would not put a hiking pack on this dog, fill it with weights and take her for a walk...........would one?" I also tried to make him see it's not the "food" they love so much as the attention, the pets they get along with and schmoozing with hooman beans.
  He listened and said he understood (the man is wracked w/arthritis and probably 100 lbs overweight). He told me how he loved them.....and I know he does - let's just try to not show it with food but rather affection and attention.
  Ok.......guess I feel better after my rant.
  

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  • Re: GRRRRR - Just have to vent -- Cheryl, 17:54:43 05/14/07 Mon
    • Re: GRRRRR - Just have to vent -- Lisa, 18:25:19 05/14/07 Mon

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• Bumps on the tail. -- The Finnman, 23:34:19 05/13/07 Sun (68-187-184-222.dhcp.mant.nc.charter.com/68.187.184.222)
  The Finnman (5 year old male), has two little bumps on the underside of his nub (tail). One of these bumps has suddenly swollen way up to the size of the end of my pinkie. What are these nubs? These aren't the anal glands are they? Is this serious, should he go to the vet?
  

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  • Re: Bumps on the tail. -- Cheryl, 08:41:47 05/14/07 Mon
    • Re: Bumps on the tail. -- Lisa, 12:39:19 05/14/07 Mon
    • cheryl? -- Lisa, 12:45:05 05/14/07 Mon
      • Lisa......LOL.....you crack me up! -- Cheryl, 17:48:17 05/14/07 Mon

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• I have a question - I'm trying to be practical -- Kris, 02:24:14 05/11/07 Fri (adsl-68-252-241-224.dsl.chcgil.ameritech.net/68.252.241.224)
  First I'd like to thank everyone for their kind words and thoughts for my Greta girl. She is, to my eyes, going down hill very quickly. I need to start making plans but can't very well call the vet at 1 a.m. to ask questions - and I'm not sure I'm ready to ask them anyway. Can someone give me an idea of the cost of private cremation? My husband's family doesn't believe in cremation of pets and I refuse, when the time comes, to leave my girl. I'm looking for an idea of how much I need to put away of my own $ to cover the expenses when the time comes. Greta is a little girl and doesn't weigh over 50 pounds.
  
  Thanks everyone and hugs to all your furkids.
  

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  • Re: I have a question - I'm trying to be practical -- Kat - Tiger/EBBie Mommy, 06:42:23 05/11/07 Fri
    • Re: I have a question - I'm trying to be practical -- Lisa, 09:25:06 05/11/07 Fri
      • Re: I have a question - I'm trying to be practical -- BJ, 10:36:10 05/11/07 Fri
        • Re: I have a question - I'm trying to be practical -- Cheryl, 16:32:36 05/11/07 Fri
          • My experience with Sassy... -- Meri, 07:10:34 05/12/07 Sat
            • Kris...stopping by (NT) -- Just HUGS...Jacke, 17:10:26 05/13/07 Sun
  • My experience with Babe, Molly and Gizmo. and Andy -- Lynne, 08:03:40 05/12/07 Sat
    • Somewhere around............... -- Gary, 07:17:26 05/14/07 Mon
  • Re: I have a question - I'm trying to be practical -- BJ, 11:04:01 05/14/07 Mon

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• Miss Ophelia -- BJ, 22:58:49 05/09/07 Wed (dialup-4.90.199.238.Dial1.Philadelphia1.Level3.net/4.90.199.238)
  The news is not good. She was to the vet who says that since last week she has gone downhill and is getting very tired. Her back legs just do not hold her up. She is getting pain medicine and is still interested in what is going on in the neighborhood. She loves the acupuncture. Really likes to go for it and is so relaxed by it. She is such a grand lady it is hard to see her get so old and tired.
  Good news is I am now a great grandmother of a little girl.
  

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  • Re: Miss Ophelia -- Lisa, 10:11:10 05/10/07 Thu
    • Re: Miss Ophelia -- Cheryl, 21:40:26 05/10/07 Thu
      • Re: Miss Ophelia -- Kris, 01:54:29 05/11/07 Fri
        • Hugs........................... (NT) -- Gary, 07:51:54 05/11/07 Fri
  • Re: Miss Ophelia -- Lynne, 08:09:38 05/12/07 Sat
  • Re: Hugs for you too BJ, so much sad stuff going on. (NT) -- Jacke, 17:11:17 05/13/07 Sun

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• Awwww, you missed me! -- Marlene, 23:21:23 05/02/07 Wed (1Cust70.tnt21.sfo8.da.uu.net/63.42.148.70)
  It's nice to be worried about.
  As you know I had Bunker for most of the month of March - transported him to his second foster home (feeling he was well on his way to health) and took off for Oregon.
  We were there for 3 days when we got the message the Big Guy's father had a stroke. We left immediately, trying to make plans to bring his parents to our area (which we have been trying to get them to do for YEARS). On arrival it was apparent it was 'his time'.
  We arranged for hospice care ...........and he passed quickly (at 92). Arrangements were made for a funeral and burial.
  As often happens in these situations, it soon became very apparent Vern's Mom was much farther into 'not remembering' than we knew. She has dementia and doesn't know who most of us are at any time.
  We brought her to our city and made arrangements for her to live a block away in the 'memory care center' of this senior park. We tried as hard as we could to make her comfortable but after a few days had to go back to San Diego (their home) to sell their home and go through and pack-up 68 years of their married life together. That took us a little less than a week and we were able to sell their mobile home and dispose of or pack up their 'treasures'.
  We are home now, working on getting Mom settled in more comfortably, making doctor's appointments for her and making sure she is being well taken care of.
  Bunker was adopted (through internet networking) by a family in Oregon. He's fat and sassy, playing with the resident girlie, Sasha and sleeping in his new parent's bed (they said they had never let a dog sleep with them before - what is it about Boxers?)
  I'll put some pictures of him in a reply.
  

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  • fingers crossed I can make these pics work -- Bunker's Mom for a lil while, 23:23:44 05/02/07 Wed
    • Ok - it worked. Couple more -- Bunker's Mom - missing him, 23:33:48 05/02/07 Wed
      • OK - I'm out of practice. Trying again -- Marlene (who never was a computer genius, 23:40:40 05/02/07 Wed
        • Re: OK - I'm out of practice. Trying again -- Lisa, 07:41:55 05/03/07 Thu
  • Re: Awwww, you missed me! -- Yes we did! Jacke, 06:11:09 05/04/07 Fri
    • Yeppers............ -- Gary, 08:16:43 05/04/07 Fri

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