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Well getting a new dog for me is a very big event because I had to do a lot of research realizing this is lifetime commitment. 

Our naming process is complete HOBO WILLIAM.  All is well but at 5 am last night I was freezing.  I looked over and on the floor next to me were my two blankets under Hobo.  He did not even bother to jump in bed with me, just took my blankets.  HaHa, at least he is not dumb, just figures things out. 

I think all will be well.

Peggy

This Really happened to me yesterday.  My dad (93 years old)
was visiting for the weekend and I drove yesterday to the train station for his trip home.  Dad says "Peggy, I can't walk well so jump on the train and get me a good seat and save it".  So I jump on the train and can't find a good seat.  Then I try another car and found a so-so one.  Now I always take Niki with her cape on so she mingles with people and loud noises like train engines.  By the time Dad reaches us, he is complaining that the seat is facing the wrong direction and wasn't a window seat,  but I knew I had to leave.  I have to back off for a guy on a walker and then I realize that train is moving.  Oh no 45 minutes till the next stop which is Hanford.  I had no money on me so Dad is shoving 20's at me.  The conductor thought it was funny.  2 and a half more hours before the northbound train leaves Hanford so I can get back. We wander around Hanford shopping and checking out the sites.  It is strange how some people are afraid of big dogs even with a Therapy Dog vest on.  Oh yeh, hang on to your hot dog.  Finally got on the train back after Niki was entertaining everybody in the station with her tricks.  On the train I decided to go in the upper level.  We sat in a four seat section  with a table in between us.  Niki got on the seat facing me sitting up.  I said "wanna play cards?'  By the time we got to Fresno she had the whole car laughing.  She went up and down the aisles picking up papers and things for the passengers. 

Turned out a fun day.  I did not tell my husband and don't think I will.  I came out ahead too because Amtrak did not charge me for either way so now I have extra 20's. hahaha 

Peggy

I need a little clarification from those who might be more knowlegable in this area.  Here is how it worked: You find an animal on Petfinders that you really want to know more about.  It says that the animal is from a certain town animal shelter and it is presently in foster care.  If you visit the animal and decide you would like to adopt it, then you are referred to a  rescue group and not the animal shelter. The person from this rescue group tells you that it is great you are interested in this animal and requires a fee to adopt it if you are approved.  The person from the rescue organization even tells you that he/she has never even seen the animal but has seen the photo.  The fee is reasonable and even is supposed to include the spay/neuter fees so you think that is ok.  In other words, $200 fee, half of that includes the neuter fee.  I am a little lost here, should not this be done by the local pound where the animal originally came from or are there brokers out there putting money in their pockets?  Not mad about fees, just am curious. 

Well, I finally got Niki's patches sewn on her new vest.  She even has pouches in it for her paperwork which is the last thing I am waiting for.
She is trained to pick up helium balloons by their weights and take them to whoever I tell her to. (kids and patients).  I have a tank and will get balloons that say "get well" and "love ya".  I think they will like it.

When the rest of the crew is ready, then we will have a Fresno group and I can't wait.

I think she looks pretty good and I am so proud of her.

thanks, wish us well

Peggy

no more reading posts, I promise, no more.  I gotta wash the dishes.  gotta stay off line.  ugghhh

http://www.fresnobee.com/lifestyle/story/11213288p-11964695c.html

Here is a link for an article that just appeared in the Fresno Bee praising our "masters" for the BPO site. Great photo of all three.  GREAT JOB applause, applause, applause

(if you need a password for the Bee, then go ahead and register, its free)

Now I have heard that chicken bones are not good for dogs, but plenty of people feed raw chicken with bones in and have had great success.  I have also heard that when cooked, the bones get brittle and can get caught in their throats.  Is that true?  Do any of you know anybody or if even their own dogs  have gotten chicken bones caught in their throats? I haven't.  I have been cheating the rule for years and have never had a problem.  Wonder if I have been doing wrong?  Sometimes it is hard to admit what a terrible mommy you are. 

Peggy

Niki has cataracks.  The vet says they are not bad now but she can get laser surgery at about $500 per eye and I would do that.  I ran across this and it looks like a cream or something.  Anybody know about it?

http://www.bionational.com/