Just one Pirate pic

[Glacier]

Trotting across the yard this morning--head up, tail out behind her. I don't think she can get her tail much higher than that due to her spinal athritis, but it's not tucked between her legs anymore!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Dogs%2008/piratetrot.jpg
Not a blistering pace, but pretty darn good for a 12 year who was supposedly so crippled she needed to be put down less than two weeks ago!

[K9soul]

What a beautiful picture, it really captures her soft spirit. She is one blessed pup to be with you.

[chocolatepuppy]

Pirate is beautiful. Thank goodness she has you. :)

[caseysmom]

Thank god she has you she looks like she has a gleam of happiness in her eyes.

[Sparklecoon]

You can see the turn she's made. Beautiful picture.

[cassiesmom]

Hello, Pirate, pretty girl!

[Bengalz]

Pirate has the wise and serene look of an old soul :) She is so graceful and dignified. How wonderful that she is with you to live out her best days with the respect and care she so deserves.

[Cinder & Smoke]

"Just one Pirate pic"

Trotting across the yard this morning--head up, tail out behind her...


;)

I'll bet you can't take "Just One"!!

:D

[Cookiebaker]

The white of her coat against the ice-blue of the snow is just spectactular. A gorgeous picture of an even more beautiful dog! Thanks for sharing! :)

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

She is looking so good! Beautiful pic. :)

[Grace]

I look at this picture -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Dogs%2008/pirate.jpg

compared to this one -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Dogs%2008/piratetrot.jpg

She has turned from being cautious, hesitant, afraid - to being confident, smiling, proud.

What a difference a little love can make in a life http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/March16th/9.gif

[Catty1]

Beautiful girl! What a wonderful turn of events!

Have any of the pack picked her as a favourite pal? Tehya? ;)

[Giselle]

WOW. The difference is amazing. Her eyes literally gleam with life now. Amazing!

[Glacier]

Have any of the pack picked her as a favourite pal? Tehya? ;)

Tehya is a little much for a senior! They do get along and Pirate has trotted beside her a bit. She spends most of her time with Bandit. Bandit likes to hang out in the shop and Pirate spends some time in there every day. Bandit is my cranky old man dog, even when he was a young dog, he was a cranky old man! He needs a break from the pack regularly. He lets Pirate sleep on an old jacket he had claimed as his own. She's not allowed near his glove collection yet, but he's ok with sharing his jacket! Bandit is a glove thief. He has a vast collection of gloves. He's partial to leather work gloves!

[anna_66]

She looks absolutely wonderful, so much happier:D

[CountryWolf07]

She looks absolutely wonderful, so much happier:D

Agreed! :)

She is such a beauty!

[Queen of Poop]

Just goes to show what a little Glacier love and care can do. Thank you for making the rest of Pirate's life worthwhile.

[Christmas_Hamster]

One word...amazing. That picture is just stunning.

[Alysser]

She looks like a wolf, minus the collar. :) Great to see her healthy and happy!

[Freedom]

Pirate is a lovely lady. That first photo, in the snow, is so beautiful.

Now, don't you feel good, looking at the 'before' and 'now' views? You have made a difference in her life, touched her to the core. Now she knows what is it like to be loved. Such a wonderful thing!

[cyber-sibes]

She looks wonderful, you can tell by her posture that she feels alive again! Her husky heart must be happy to be part of a pack. Plus it sounds like she's got herself a new boyfriend - Bandit! Sounds like the ol' boy has taken a liking to this lovely huskette. ;)

[Jadapit]

Wow, she looks amazing! All she needed was you tender, loving care. :) The picture is so beautiful!

[jennielynn1970]

Awe... I just want to give her a big soft hug, and a kiss, and tell her I'm so happy she has a forever home now that will love her like no other will.

Bless you for taking her in. She looks wonderful!

[cassiesmom]

Glacier, how is Pirate's "tummy trouble"? I hope it's gone! [(hug)25]=hugs for everybody who will accept one!

[Glacier]

Glacier, how is Pirate's "tummy trouble"?

It's gone. The fast and then a slow reintroduction of her new kibble fixed things right up.

[K9karen]

Just goes to show what a little Glacier love and care can do. Thank you for making the rest of Pirate's life worthwhile.


Amen to that

[gini]

My heart just sings reading this thread. Pirate - you are such a lovely lady.

(glove collection:D :D !!!)

[Randi]

Pirate looks wonderful in that first picture - as Bengalz said: graceful and dignified. :)

I'm so glad she gets to spend her old age with you!

[4 Dog Mother]

Pirate, you are such a lucky girl have such a great mom come to your rescue! You look so much better when your new mom first got you and I bet you feel lots better too. Great job Glacier, in providing a senior a great home for her last days.

[lizbud]

The difference between the before & after pictures of Pirate are just
amazing. What a difference love & care can make. :)

[cassiesmom]

Glacier, how is Pirate doing? And Tehya, the cats, and the rest of the family too!

Thinking of you,
Elyse

[cassiesmom]

Glacier, how is pretty Pirate doing? I was thinking of her this morning.

[Grace]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/March16th/ditto.gif what cassiesmom said. We're long overdue for some Pirate time.

[Glacier]

She's doing quite well. The urine leakage is under control with meds every four days. She still has occasional bowel problems. If she lays in the wrong position, she doesn't have full control while she sleeps. Happens maybe once a week. Not a big deal.

She does have a very sensitive stomach. I've learned the hard way not to change her diet at all. She can't handle even a small treat. When the other dogs get treats, I give her a few pieces of her kibble. She thinks she's getting a treat like everyone else and I don't have to mop the whole house in the morning. Works out better for both of us.

She loves being in the house and spends more and more time inside lately. She has a favorite spot in the mud room with her own bed. Sometimes she hides in the laundry room and sleeps on the pile of dirty clothes. I think she's figured out the other dogs don't go in there so it's a bit of a sanctuary for her.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Dogs%2008/happypi.jpg
She's my white shadow. She follows me around the yard all the time. Her balance isn't great and she does get knocked over once in awhile. She does a little morning and evening zoomie, senior style. Pirate's zoomie isn't much faster than Tehya's walk! It's pretty funny to watch, but she is joyful about it. She's become very affectionate and gets a little pushy about getting her share of ear skritches.

Thanks for thinking of her. She's a special girl.

[gini]

Oh my gosh, she is so pretty! Please give her some lovin' from me.

[Husky_mom]

awww... what a lovely girl she is.... glad to hear she´s doing good.... sending cyber-treats hehe.... and many many ear scritches....

I would love to see her zoomies... awww....

[cassiesmom]

Dear Pirate,
skritch skritch skritch and cyber-treats ;) from me, too!

[Freedom]

Hi Pirate!

It's me, Ozzy. The vet thinks I am at least 14 and more like a late 15. Mum was reading to me about ya, and so much of it sounds JUST LIKE ME! I can't hold my tail up over my back any more, it just seems like a really heavy tail these days, ya know?

I don't leak, but I don't tell mum when I have to go, either. :rolleyes: Just today she put up another baby gate to keep me in the linoleum areas during the day. Like your mom said, for easier clean ups.

As for the tummy troubles, yup, that is me! I have to have the same thing in the same amount at the same time each and every day. We learned the hard way too, that even one little thing different get me nauseous and it all comes up. Tsk, tsk. So mum just gives me lots of luvin's when the others get treats.

I too have my favorite spots in pet beds and they are all off the beaten trail here, so I don't have to cope with 3 other fluffs, and those pesky kitties.

But the moment mum moves, I'm right there behind her! If she makes a quit stop I bump into her, as I don't see too well. And if she turns, I risk getting stepped on. Mum is really good and not stepping on me; but she mutters about her falling and breaking her neck on of these days, I don't know what that is all about. **shrugs**

My bichon blitz got posted on here as a video a while back. Phred said it looked like it was filmed in slo mo, te hee.

So I appreciate your situation, sweet Pirate. We senior pups need to stick together and let everyone know we gots plenty of lovin to give, even if it is in SLO MO!! Hope you get some more of those nice scritchies! I love those as well.
- Ozzy

[Casper]

What a beautiful change she has made in how she carries herself. :) She is simply gorgeous and has such wonderful, soulful eyes.
I'm glad she has such a dedicated caretaker that sees her potential and gives her the love and understanding she deserves.

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

:love::love:I am so delighted to hear how happy Pirate is and how well she has adjusted to life with you and all the pups. She looks like the sweetest old soul. Please give her some scritches from me too.

[finn's mom]

What a heartwarming tale of last minute love. She is doing everything she can to show how grateful she is, and it's written in her eyes. She seems to wear her heart on her sleeve with you. :) Pirate's a pretty girl. :love:

[chocolatepuppy]

Pirate is such a beauty.

[Ginger's Mom]

It's great to hear such a good update on her. Thanks, Glacier.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Glacier

"Just one Pirate pic"

Trotting across the yard this morning--head up, tail out behind her...




;)

I'll bet you can't take "Just One"!!

:D

Took a long time to win that "One Picture" bet ... but now that you've *snapped* #2 ...

Go a head and fill up the page with Pirate Shots!

:D

[Pawsitive Thinking]

She looks wonderful :love: