Comfort dogs

Today, finally, after months of chemo and not being able to risk being exposed to germs, my buddy Jack and I got to return to his job. He is a Furry Friends therapy dog, and made a lot of people smile at the Lifecare center today. I was so proud of him. Of course, he's been my personal therapydog all through this mess, but it was wonderful to share him with others..

One brave but unfortunate woman, just 20, was in a terrible accident. Appeared as if she has broken or severely injured her neck. She had the presence of mind to throw her dog out the window as her truck began to roll and it saved his life. She was really missing him and was tearful at having my cuddle bug, with permission, get on the bed with her and laid his head on her chest. For a minute, I got out of my own sorry head. That's why I do it, I realized, once again.

Katy .. that is so cool. What a wonderful thing you and Jack are doing. It feels good to get out of our head for a little bit and bring some joy to someone else.

hugs

Bren

Katy, I'm so glad you and Jack were able to bring some comfort to that woman.  Animals bring such comfort.

She may be shedding a bit more now because she's relaxing, getting better care and food. Shedding goes on year round, her hair is longer, so more noticeable. Don't clip her down, she will get sunburned, she will still shed. The long hair also acts as insulation.

My Aussie shed year round, it's hot here from March to Nov. not sure how much that had to do with anything. Twice a year, spring and fall he'd blow coat BIG time. Came out in hunks. I always told him it looked a lot better on him than the floor, but I loved him anyway.

I've never fed BB, expensive!!! Usually they get Science Diet.

Does Ava like it, poos ok?

anyone watching Dr Jeff, Rocky Mountain Vet on Animal Planet?  It's a nice feel-good show about a cool vet and his interesting patients,,, sometimes he makes house calls.  Or barn calls.  Last week, he needed to vaccinate some female buffalo!

check out Dog Foodadvisor. Rates all the dog foods. I don't know how to do links.

Bren-2007, Tractor Supply's own brand, 4-health is a good food. They have both kibble and canned.

Thanks for the tip Norita ... I'll check the Tractor website and check on their own food.

Spookiesmom ... I'll let you know what I find out and if it's made in the USA.

hugs

Bren

http://www.dogfoodinsider.com/4health-dog-food-review/

Looks like it's made in the US. I think I'll give it a try when we start to run out of the Beneful.

who is this cutie? Yours?

my dog, shelby