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fenixsmom View Member Profile	Jan 19 2014, 01:34 AM Post #1
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305	A litter of cuteness! These are our Chessie pups. Attached image(s)

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russau View Member Profile	Jan 19 2014, 05:26 AM Post #2
russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43	Congrats on the addition!

fenixsmom View Member Profile	Jan 19 2014, 08:47 PM Post #3
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305	QUOTE (russau @ Jan 19 2014, 04:26 AM) Congrats on the addition! Thank you. We have 8 pups and I'm expecting. My home is apparently the freaking fertility center of they world it seems. Do you have animals?

Caveman View Member Profile	Jan 21 2014, 09:27 AM Post #4
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	Congrats on both! I love chessies almost as much as goldens. -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

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Jan 21 2014, 09:57 AM

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They try their best to behave. One was born was hydrocephalus and she's a difficult one to train. (Water on the brain) but she survived the worst of it and has seemed to have recovered aside from mental defects. I'm glad I didn't choose to put her down. :) Here's a picture of her and her dad. Don't let the pic fool ya, she's 45 lbs and her dad is 105# he's HUGE!

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Caveman View Member Profile	Jan 21 2014, 04:58 PM Post #6
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	Darn, just realized today that we are going to lose grand old golden sooner than we thought. We were hoping to make the springtime. Life sucks today. -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

swizz View Member Profile	Jan 21 2014, 05:50 PM Post #7
Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983	Very sorry to hear that Scott. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM *Referral Code CE213*

fenixsmom View Member Profile	Jan 21 2014, 06:02 PM Post #8
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305	I'm so sorry to hear that my pups are 6 weeks old today. If we can't sell em all you're welcome to have a free pup. r

Denise View Member Profile	Jan 21 2014, 07:39 PM Post #9
Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,189 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4	Very sad news Scott! She had a great life with the both of you though. Memories that will last forever. -------------------- Education is the key to the future, and participation opens the door to opportunity. Discover your prospecting independence & success! ColoradoProspector.com Owner/Webmaster Core team member ♥

Caveman View Member Profile	Jan 21 2014, 08:06 PM Post #10
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	Thanks, Mrs CP and fenixsmom, that helps a bit. Ginger has been with us for almost 14 years - VERY old for a large Golden. She has had a very full and good life, but now the kidneys are failing, and her hips are giving way. Thanks for the offer - but we have 6 now, so Ginger will not/can not be replaced, even though we would enjoy having another puppy in the house. Mira and Molly (a lab, and a labariener - or weimarlab) would not get the attention they need or deserve, so as much as I love Chessies, I have to say no. Great dogs! I think we have about 2 weeks to a month - she's still feeling good and eating well - but the incontinence started yesterday, a very bad sign. Good day in the sun on the porch, though. Vet visit after a bath tomorrow. I won't make a call until after that, and after Karen comes back down for the weekend. Thanks again! -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

RhodoRose View Member Profile	Jan 21 2014, 08:32 PM Post #11
Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 2-July 13 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 86,914	I'm sorry, Scott. Pets are our precious babies. Maybe they spend their time in heaven reminiscing about the good times while they wait for us to join them there. With all my heart, I hope that's how it works.

fenixsmom View Member Profile	Jan 21 2014, 08:32 PM Post #12
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305	I completely understand your position! My heart breaks for you. The hardest part of having wonderful fur-babies is watching them head over that bridge. If you change your mind the offer stands, but absolutely no pressure. Big hugs to you and your lady.

Caveman View Member Profile	Jan 22 2014, 09:29 AM Post #13
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	RhodoRose - that's what we hope too - thanks. Fenixsmom - again, thanks, much appreciated. Vet today at 2, then we will know more. Positive note - dry night. The day in the sun did her good, and I got up and made her go out twice during the night, and again this morning. Hips are definitely going, though; but still doesn't need help with the steps. On the humorous side - been spoon feeding her since August. She was having a little trouble with her stomach than and wasn't eating. Now she has a great appetite, but insists on being spoon fed! I'm a patsy, I let her con me into it. -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

swizz View Member Profile	Jan 22 2014, 06:40 PM Post #14
Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983	Scott, I own this dog assist lift harness (Lulubear was 148lbs) and you are more than welcome to it if you need it: Dog Assist Lift Harness It helped her a lot through the difficult times last year before it was time, especially with stairs and ice. Just let me know and I'll send it your way bud. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM *Referral Code CE213*

Caveman View Member Profile	Jan 22 2014, 07:55 PM Post #15
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	Chris, thanks! I will let you know. Right now, only minor difficulties with stairs, and the main thing is getting her up to go out. She's only 84#, and only requires a little bracing to get up, or - at most - a little assistance to get on her hind legs. Vet told me to get her down to around 75#, and she should be ok after that. The check up went well, by the way. I will get the results of the blood lab tomorrow. Need to collect a urine sample from her in the morning, too. Wheee! Know how to do it now, too. Not sure she approves. Later! -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

fenixsmom View Member Profile	Jan 22 2014, 08:00 PM Post #16
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305	Follow her around with a disposable pie pan and toss it between her legs as she squats or duct tape it to a broom handle or a stick :) (my idea came from mythbusters)

traddoerr View Member Profile	Jan 22 2014, 11:12 PM Post #17
Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 17-March 11 From: Thornton, Colorado Member No.: 13,932	QUOTE (Caveman @ Jan 21 2014, 03:58 PM) Darn, just realized today that we are going to lose grand old golden sooner than we thought. We were hoping to make the springtime. Life sucks today. Scott, really sorry to hear that, I know what its like. we do the best we can to make their last days comfortable with lots of love'n.

Caveman View Member Profile	Jan 23 2014, 07:54 AM Post #18
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	I use a big metal soup spoon from a flea market.... only need a tablespoon or so, and I get about an ounce.... -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

Caveman View Member Profile	Jan 29 2014, 07:35 PM Post #19
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	Good news so far for Ginger - no bladder stones or signs on the x-rays of cancer, but she does have arthritis in her back, from about 2 vertebras past the ribs on to her tail. This is probably the cause of her incontinence and is the cause of her difficulties getting up, with steps, etc., especially when it's cold. Her hips are clean - no sign of dysplasia. Hopefully, I was wrong about how soon it will be. Her kidneys are failing - they have been for years (diagnosed about 4 years ago) - and it's starting to get more advanced, but still progressing very slowly. All good news. We need to get her down to about 75 - 76 pounds or so (84.5 right now) to ease the pressure on her back when she gets up. Still a happy dog, too. Thanks for all the warm replies. Best to all of you! -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

Denise View Member Profile	Jan 30 2014, 08:53 AM Post #20
Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,189 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4	Very good news Scott! Sounds like she's in good hands there with you. -------------------- Education is the key to the future, and participation opens the door to opportunity. Discover your prospecting independence & success! ColoradoProspector.com Owner/Webmaster Core team member ♥

fenixsmom View Member Profile	Feb 19 2014, 08:05 PM Post #21
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305	They're growing up! Attached image(s)

fenixsmom View Member Profile	Feb 19 2014, 08:06 PM Post #22
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305	How's Ginger doing Scott?

Caveman View Member Profile	Feb 19 2014, 11:48 PM Post #23
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	She's doing very well, considering she had several strains of bacteria infecting her bladder - almost done with the last batch of antibiotics now. She also has arthritis in her back below her ribs - not uncommon in older dogs - and this is the main cause of the incontinence issue. That's still going on, but is MUCH reduced - mainly leakage now instead of full blown loss of control. She is fading, as older dogs do, but there is very little pain and she's very happy. Still wants to go on long walks and wants to romp - but tires quickly. I think she will make the summer, and I am keeping my fingers crossed. Low dose Rimadyl works wonders...... Your pups look great. Chris - again, these are great dogs! -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

fenixsmom View Member Profile	Feb 20 2014, 03:10 PM Post #24
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305	Gluclosamine chondrotin (?) Works wonders for joint pain in dogs. Have you talked to her vet about joint supplements?

Caveman View Member Profile	Feb 20 2014, 09:16 PM Post #25
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	We have been using that for years. It does work wonders! -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

Caveman View Member Profile	Feb 21 2014, 09:57 AM Post #26
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	I've got to take some pic's of my "kids", including the feathered ones and the hooved ones..... will try to get that done in the next few days, and then try to get them posted.... -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

fenixsmom View Member Profile	Feb 21 2014, 10:11 AM Post #27
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,282 Joined: 13-January 14 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 116,305	You should!

Caveman View Member Profile	Jul 8 2014, 05:57 PM Post #28
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	Sad day today, just got the news from the vet and it isn't good. Her left eye started up with a bloody discharge yesterday, and the vet says the eye orb is compromised and will need to be removed - and Ginger will be unable to survive any surgery at her age and kidney condition. The vet also suspects that it is cancer of the eye, and that it has metastasized. She will be spending one more night at the vet (where she is being well cared for) then I go to say good bye and bring her home. Argh, this is rough. -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

swizz View Member Profile	Jul 8 2014, 09:50 PM Post #29
Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983	So sorry Scott. My heart is out to you and Karen. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM *Referral Code CE213*

Caveman View Member Profile	Jul 8 2014, 11:07 PM Post #30
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	Thanks, Chris. Very much appreciated. -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

traddoerr View Member Profile	Jul 9 2014, 05:21 AM Post #31
Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 17-March 11 From: Thornton, Colorado Member No.: 13,932	Very sorry to hear this, never easy to loose ones best friend, our condolences go out to you Caveman.

CP View Member Profile	Jul 9 2014, 06:52 AM Post #32
Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3	Very sorry to hear that Scott, even though we can tell she's had a great life with you guys, (she's lived well and very happy) that doesn't make today any easier for you two to deal with. Our hearts are with you and Karen. -------------------- CP-Owner/Administrator www.ColoradoProspector.com IF YOU USE IT, THE GROUND PRODUCED IT! MINERS MAKE "IT" HAPPEN!!

Caveman View Member Profile	Jul 9 2014, 08:21 AM Post #33
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	Thank you, guys. Preparations are being made now, and I will be going into the vet around ten to say goodbye. It's harder because Karen is in Denver until Friday, but at least I have 5 other wet noses and wagging tails to help. Well, the mini Aussie thinks he has a tail... I really appreciate you guys, thanks! -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

russau View Member Profile	Jul 9 2014, 09:45 AM Post #34
russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43	Its always very hard to say goodbye to a family member!

Caveman View Member Profile	Jul 9 2014, 05:35 PM Post #35
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	Very true, Russ. Just finished with the burial. Very sore and sad. -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

Woody View Member Profile	Jul 9 2014, 08:00 PM Post #36
Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 637 Joined: 5-April 11 From: All of Colorado Member No.: 15,615	Sorry to hear about your loss Scott, That's always some tough cards to have to play. I'm sure she will be remembered well, Woody. -------------------- Proud CP Lifetime Member (currently working hard in the procurement department)

Caveman View Member Profile	Jul 9 2014, 08:07 PM Post #37
Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357	Thanks, Woody. Ginger really enjoyed our hike around the property when you came out. Tuckered her out, but she loved it. She had a few more of those before arthritis kept her close to the cabin. She will always be remembered. -------------------- Caveman Aulus Livius Maximus World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker LEVEL 3 LIFETIME MEMBER Referral Code: SE2104

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