Teddy

Tika is feeling much better!

Daisy and Indy

It was a long, hot walk.

Without the car this weekend, and Tika only needing very short walks, I knew Sam needed a longer walk (see July 7 photo, he turns into crazy dog). Not a great idea, but we walked to the Glebe hardware store and back. Even tho' I tried to walk him on grass as much as I could, the pavement was still hard on his paws. His paws are OK but best to walk him early in the morning....like, now. ;-) We're off.

 This is summer in Ottawa. Tourists enjoying our lovely canal.

Summer treat!

A great treat for Tika. And, freeze cubes of watermelon for a cool, refreshing dog treat. Yummmm.

Fun in the park!

It was a beautiful evening for getting together to stretch, run, and then SHOP! Delilah and Lole teamed up for a great get-together last night at Delilah {in the parc}.

Ok. Maybe she's not quite ready for my sense of humour.

Us old girls.

We have to stick together! No clue how I did this but while carrying Tika's bed downstairs, I managed to slip, bop, whop, roll and land smack dab on my knee. The rug burn is quite painful, to my surprise. Hit my back, bruised my arm, stubbed my toe and my knee is swollen. Crazy right? I'm bummed since I can't bend the knee which means no photo sessions or workouts for a few days (I hope it's a few days!)

Safe

Hot air balloon season. He's found cover.

Canada Day Sightings.

With Tika not 100%, I took a quick tour around Major's Hill Park and the market to take a few photos. Not typical Canada Day photos, oh well. 

Tika {at the cottage}

Back to the clinic today.

She's doing better but yesterday she had a little reaction to one of the drugs we had given her. Bumps are gone this morning and she's much more alert. Phew!

Sweet Tika.

Today she's back at the clinic since she's still needing more fluids. Still drooling because she's nauseous and with diarrhea she's not a happy camper. Hoping she feels better later today. Perhaps I'm being sad for no reason but I love this dog more than you know so I really don't care if you think I'm worrying too much. It's hard to see an animal you love in discomfort and unable to figure out what the heck is wrong. It's a big guessing game and terribly upsetting. She's the sweetest, most gentlest dog ever. I'm doing my best to do what I can to help her. I love her.  It's what I do. In the meantime, I guess I'll clean the house.

Cottage Moments

Slight change in plans. Tika became quite ill so we came back home and she's getting lots of lovin' from her favorite doc. I'm sure she'll feel like a million bucks later today. ('cause you're costing me that much Tika girl!! But, you're worth it!!)

Magnum

New Headband.

Dew West!

Sam was limping on our way to the park yesterday. I look down to see his dew claw heading west. Back to the Vet clinic for the second time yesterday. Once removed, he felt great. 

And, even better news, he can still swim. Phew!