[quote user="outdoorschik"] She was a rescue found wandering down town Anchorage... she had broken her foot climbing out an 8 foot chain link fence to escape a place where many dogs died of malnutrition and disease. [/quote] She sounds like a tough girl, how old is she?Does she have trouble swallowing?My Jewel is 11 and has had a swollen lymph node for over a year.It was aspirated and no cancer or infection was found but the node is as big as it ever was.I hope Salem does well on her meds

Welcome to the forum [quote user="Dudleys Mama"]The vet didn't expect him to live past the age of four and hes nine now.[/quote] I just love it when this happens. Tena

[quote user="marlania"]I would have taken that opportunity to ask him something fake but embarrassing like, "Is it true that daily coffee drinking makes you impotent? Have you experienced that?" [/quote] Mkay...That's just priceless! I may have to try that one. Tena

[quote user="daisyprincess"]Anyone else wanting this contest to end???[/quote] Yes but for different reasons.I think all dogs are cute and if that dog belongs to a popular member of a forum that doesn't make a dog cutest in my opinion.Truthfully I despise anything that assigns value to an individual on the basis of thier looks.I would much rather see a most beautiful photo contest based on the skill of the photographer. Tena

I am going to assume you are kidding about getting rid of your dog for lack of a clicker People trained dogs for centuries before someone discovered clicker training.You do not need to buy a clicker,a ball point pen makes the same sound.Surely you have one of those lying around. Tena

Every time I think I should move to a warmer climate I'm going to remember that the spiders here are not much bigger than a dime. Tena

Oh for cryin' out loud now I have to get dolled up just to go to Walmart!?! I was just there two hours ago and had no make-up on top of a bad hair day I miss the days when the chances of someone getting a photo of you without your knowledge was slim. Tena

[quote user="Chuffy"] I saw "that" puppy pic... the one you had as your siggy for so long. [/quote] I remember when I first found this forum and saw that picture.I picked up my laptop and showed it to my husband and son.There were "awwww's" all around. Bye Kobi,run free. Tena

Wow that looks really sore!We don't get foxtails here so I wouldn't know what that looks like. I think the epsom salts are a good idea and I'd continue to do that off and on till the appointment.It would really tick me off if my vet would not make time for my injured dog Could Akyra have snaged it on the cage you had her in? Tena

[quote user="JackieG"] Sometimes you have to force yourself to get out of your daily routine and find a way to make yourself happy. [/quote] When you've lived your life for your family this can be hard but I will share my own experience.My son is an only child so his starting school left me feeling very lost.My husband does come home every night but he works 12 to 14 hour days so I am alone alot.I found the only thing that helped for me was to start a fitness program.This was big for