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I've been making comparisons between the new puppy, Nai'a and my beloved Eden Anne who lived to be almost 14 years old. As Eden aged and it was getting more difficult for her to get up but when I needed her to move, I would assist her by hoisting up her backend. I find I'm doing the same with...

Nai'a is doing well! I adopted her early yesterday morning. The breeder is about 3 hours away. After picking her up at 6:00 AM, we went back to my brother's home. After a couple of hours and lots of pets from nieces, we left and visited my brother's office for love and pets. Then I stopped...

I pick up the new pup this Thursday. Yesterday I got the crate set up. Washed walls. I have the same food the breeder feeds. I purchased one new squeaky toy...so far. Other toys I have are in the dog toy bin. I've been telling Fiona she is going to be a big sister. New fence is getting...

Many positive changes here. I am finally ready for a new puppy in my life. Nai'a will be coming home on June 9. The pups are 9 weeks old today. Another positive...a new laptop. I hope to be here a lot more sharing and learning. It's good to be back.

I let sweet Eden Anne go late this afternoon. She would have been 14 years old in December. But, she lost the strength in her legs to get up on her own and when I finally got her up, it was difficult for her to stand even with my help. Early this week I was hopeful that with laser treatments...

I went to just the low end Internet service, Roku and watching Netflix. Downfall, I can only do one thing at a time...watch TV or pull the Roku out and use the computer. Upside...I'm actually looking forward to my next cable bill. Should be around $17.00.

Apparently it was back in mid-September when I unplugged my laptop and put it away...until yesterday...when I had to catch up on personal "paperwork" and get ready to file taxes. It was hard to come on here...I still grieve a lot for Anya whom I lost to bone cancer November 2013. And, it was...

This was Fiona's first trip to the cottage. She did so well. The property is not fenced in but she stuck close and didn't wander off at all. When we arrived, I showed Fiona the lake. Now, Eden is 12 1/2 years old. We are on a hill so I did not expect Eden to join us...but, the spirit is willing...

Once again the small town of New London, WI turned itself into New Dublin, WI. And, our informal group, the Newfie Brigade, participated in the big parade. This year Eden was in charge of guarding the van at the end of the parade; but, this was Fiona's first big event. Here is Fiona just...

Fiona is the first dog I have had who goes bonkers when left in the van while I run errands. Any advice to help her overcome this? When I leave the dogs home, I do put Fiona in a crate. I gave her freedom a couple of times and both times was not good. So, it is just safest to crate her...

It has been one month since I brought Fiona home. What a good dog! She knows her basic commands and more. After about two week we found our routine. Fiona does have some separation anxiety so I do crate her when I leave the house; but, she has her bed in there so she doesn't mind it. We are...

Today Anya would have been 8 years old (her golden birthday). I miss her so much and was so hoping she would have lived to see this day. Here she is with brother, Rogan, who went to the bridge a few years before her. My favorite memories are of Anya walking beside Rogan and how she loved him.

On New Years Day, I drove to Dubuque, IA to meet a young woman who rescued Fiona. I had read about her on one of the FB newfie groups. I was missing Anya and questioned if I was ready for another dog in my life. For all of the road blocks I put up, they were easily dismissed and knocked down...

Eden's birthday was Wednesday (12/11). Yesterday she had a spa day and was anxiously awaiting the special cookie I have in my hand. (BTW, my cousin thought the red sweater made a better backdrop than the navy sweater I had on).