Dogs, dogs, dogs!

Micmel

I wanna hug Finley!

PebblesV

@micmel he'd love that! He's a cuddler. :-)

Here's Finley as a pup - paws up, ready for hugs.

Rah2464

Oh my goodness that is cuteness overload

Micmel

the hug pic! Finley is precious. 🐾.

Mavericksmom

Finley pup just MADE MY DAY!!!!! Too cute!

I was once again thinking about getting a dog. Yes, there are downsides to dog ownership, but there are way more positives! Now that I was just diagnosed with breast cancer for the third time, dog ownership will be put on hold. BUT, it isn't going to stop me from looking at cute puppy photos, skimming the AKC marketplace, or scrolling the rescue websites!

Let's face it, some of our best medicine comes wrapped in fur!

PebblesV

Hello ladies! Finley just got groomed and turns 3 years young tonight so here’s a pic to celebrate. And mavericksmom hope this furry pup is great medicine for you today too! And that when the time is right you can adopt a furry companion of your own again. Rah and Micmel and spookiesmom and others hope you’re well!

MCBaker

I don't remember when I took this picture of Tippy, but it is the best one yet. It is very difficult to get a background of the same intensity as a black dog, so that his coat will be seen. And the partial sun catches every white hair on his head. He was seven years old in June, and we had our third gotcha day last week. I posted a thank you to the rescue.

He kept me awake last night scratching, despite a Benadryl. I gave him a bath today.

Micmel

omg pebbles!!! So precious to share the fresh grooming. Hugs and kisses for the precious pup.

mcbaker~ my dog used to itch too and lick his paws. Drove me crazy. Now I would welcome it. I miss my babes.

Mavericksmom

Finley, so handsome and adorable!!! Tippy, too cute in new hair cut! Dogs are the best!!!

Thank you Pebbles and others for support! I will be fine. I'm scheduled for an October mastectomy, with expander. Ugh. Could be worse. So far good Dx of high grade DCIS with microinvasion. Most troubling is the lymph node removal, hopefully limited to SN or nodes and no more. I have stage 2 lymphedema in opposite arm. My plastic surgeon also specializes in lymphedema, and I picked my breast surgeon prior to Dx when I transferred my records to a local hospital, so I am in good hands. Biggest hurdle with lymphedema is Medicare, who pays for very little and isn't supportive of patients with the condition!

It still makes me annoyed that my request of bilateral mastectomy in 2019, was refused by my surgeon at a well-known cancer center in Phila. I should have gone elsewhere for a second opinion, but I didn't. Hindsight is always 20/20. Can't go back so must look forward.

Crossing fingers I don't get Covid from work prior to surgery, but I can only do so much, in this case, wear a KN95 mask. I work in a school, aka, germ factory, So far, I am fully vaccinated, including two boosters, the last in early April, and I am careful. I am not losing sleep over it, as whether or not I get sick with Covid or anything else prior to surgery, is also out of my hands. It will work out eventually, although not necessarily as I want it to.

Loving the photo's, kept them coming! Have a great day everyone!

Mavericksmom

OMG, I couldn't help but check out a local rescue organization on line, and they had the most adorable pom mix named Abby! Reminded me of Finley but she is a buff color. If not for breast cancer, I would have immediately filled out an application. Instead, knowing now is definitely NOT the time to acquire a new furry family member, I closed the page and told myself that when the time is right, there will be a furry child that needs a home and will fit perfectly in our hearts. I don't know who needs one more, me or my DH?

Hope everyone is enjoying the day!

Micmel

I want a dog so bad. Deeohgee. And tag have left quite a void in my life. I miss the companionship they bring. Finley is precious. Makes me miss them all the more.

spookiesmom2

When I was doing a/c the first time around, I was too sick to give Spookie a bath. Took her to groomer, who asked if I'd met her foster. No, and 3 days later Kris was ours. He was daddy's boy, but I never regretted getting him.