Comfort dogs

Bobo - I've been worried that we hadn't heard from you.  I am so sorry that you've had a rough time. Please do not feel that you'd bring down the thread with any news - we animal people have to stick together through thick and thin!  And yikes - a fall on top of everything else.  I can't imagine falling so soon after surgery - that had to be brutal.  Sorry you can't walk Bobo for now, but hooray for the non-snuggly Miguel for making an exception and snuggling on your legs.  They really do know when we need some extra love. 

Here are my sweeties. Anyone ever have their animals certified as comfort animals? These two mean the world to me and helped me get through treatment.

I've been staying away from this thread because of my own complications, and the first thing I read are there troubles you guys are having. Bobo I hope you are feeling better. I had my nipple reconstruction done on December 4th and the doctor ended up doing a full reconstruction on the left which is good, but I'm dealing with some necrosis. At the moment they're hoping it's going to heal on its own but it hasn't yet and I have not been allowed to shower since the beginning of December. Speaking of showers, I hope you are feeling better from falling. I hope everyone has a good holiday. I am able to participate a little so that makes me happy. That, and possibly taking in a fourth rescue........

Hi fellow animal lovers,

I did get a letter from my MO saying my animals are comfort animals. I did go through the therapy dog training with Delta Society for a previous dog. You can take a class or buy their book and train the animal yourself. Just before she took her test she died in a spay surgery. So Il'll never know for sure if she would have passed but I think she would have. I trained everyday with her. I'm off topic! Comfort animals apparently do not need to be trained like therapy animals or service animals but there is some different case law on each side. So it is confusing. 

Anyway the doctor's office told me that if an issue came up they would have to fill out a form. I'm single and frankly cancer has thinned friendships for me. My animals help me stay connected and sane with issues of anxiety and depression. 

I am afraid I may need to move after living here for 20 years as our building is being sold. And am worried I won't find another rental as my dog is huge. He is giant and not destructive but so many places only allow small pets! So having animals as comfort animals will allow me to keep them with me. I really need them and am so stressed about finding another place to live. 

My cat actually helped find my cancer as he was kneading my breast and while most cancer isn't supposed to hurt, mine did. I reached down to feel the sore spot and there it was, a lump which was ILC. After my surgeries, I was alone for much of the time after the first few days. My animals really got me and are getting me throught his cancer journey. So will see what happens. 

Love to you all. 

Happy New Years to all,

The night before New Years Eve I had a friend coming over and he almost hit something crossing the street so he stopped to see and it was a dog. It jumped in his truck and he brought it over.  It is a boy maybe 3 months no collar and cute as can be pit bull baby. He is all white with a brown spot on one eye. smart little guy too.  I think someone dumped him at the apartments on the corner and it was VERY cold out. My friends dog is going to be OK with him, she is another Pit bull and she does not like girl dogs at all,  so far I have not had the call that he is now my dog so that is good. I will get to visit him , he is now in the family. We looked for signs and lost dog register and craigs list but no one is looking for him.  Bad People to do that to such a cute and good baby.  He now has a good home Lucky dog.  I think he was going to name him  Bullseye  or Patch.  He also told me that 3 years to the day he had to put his dog down  old age  She was the mother of my oldest dog. So maybe the puppy found him and not the other way around.........  Flatsy

sweet!!! Enjoy the puppy breath:)))

Well, I have the flu since my 3rd round of chemo. My doggies are making sure I rest.  Here is a picture of 5 out of 8 of them.  Love the fact they curl up on my back when I can't breathe.  The human remains dog is hidden. All our smaller doggies are by the fireplace.  I hope all are staying warm. 

fairydogmother, 

Sending best wishes that you feel better soon! What a great family you have:)

Fever broke Friday night.  We are now having 70F degree weather. If I feel up to might put some odor our for my labardor and do some scent work today. 

Awe, Mikey is adorable!  Hope he's feeling better soon.

Great pic, Fairy dogmother! Hope you're feeling better!

Awwwww Natsfan hope Mikey is doing well and that the lump is benign.

We are in the thick of training here, new puppy doing amazing, I continue to be surprised at how smart he is! we just finally started walking all together as a pack. To do that, two of them have to go in a stroller because they are unable to walk the distance that the other two need. We are quite a sight in the neighborhood because usually I am intentionally wearing some crazy outfit that I chose at 6 a.m. That does not even come near to a coordinating our matching.