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Day 7 (Sunday):
I’ve enjoyed this Feat, although it’s been sad realizing that Ripley can’t handle much physical activity anymore. I reconnected with my mutts, the two family members that have gotten pushed to the bottom of the dog pile in the last few years. They got nice smells, some petting, extra treats. I think they were happy.
Last night, I felt an uncommon burst of energy and decided not to just walk, but to run. (I never run; I hate it. But yesterday I met a woman with cystic fibrosis that runs. If someone with low lung function can do it, so can I!) So I ran, probably more than I have since I was in elementary school.
By the end, I was almost dragging poor Indy! Even though he is our “youthful” dog, I guess he’s starting to feel his age. (We’re pretty sure he’s deaf now, too – either that, or he’s decided to start ignoring us.)
I’ve still been taking Ripley out into the front yard to smell around after I walk Indy. It seems like a pitiful gesture, but I think she appreciates it. She gets really excited, and a change of scenery must be nice for someone who never gets out of the house except to
My neighbors just got a new puppy – only 10 weeks old. She’s adorable! Cute, floppy, nipping, yapping…she’s great. She reminds me of both of my pups when they were little. Indy was a scared little dog that ate his way out of any room we locked him in…just so he could sleep on the couch. Ripley, who tops out at a whopping 70 pounds today, was a tiny, 15 or so pound pup.
My sweet dogs have been with me through so many life changes – my marriage, my kids, 4 rentals and two houses. I hope they’re happy with where they are – they deserve it.
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