CAMP CANINE

God provides. Dogs provide. Family provides.
The roughness of last week has started to smooth as I accept the experience of being fired, and as I think and pray about what I'll say if I do receive a phone call to clarify what the heck went on.
Within days of that heck, my family rose and became creative with opportunities to help me recoup money & some of the self-confidence lost.

#1 Allie has come to Camp Canine at Casa Curtin-Hess!

Allie is my sister's dog who enjoys the company of humans. As my sister says, "She doesn't necessarily need me, she just needs someone!" and for now, that someone is Me! And Satchel & Luna. Allie will be coming to Camp Canine, instead of her regular doggy daycare site, Monday through Friday to spend her days with us while my sister is at work. Allie's days will include lots of outside time, visits from people getting massages, and field trips to socialize with the dogs we walk. She will also get a lot of experience with getting out of the way of Satchel's stumbly walking. I'll direct Allie to a safe place whenever Satchel is on the move, but I expect Luna to really show her The Way.

#2 My mom is coming for massage!


Allie found a cozy place to be while I worked: Under the desk in the Massage Room!

My mom used to come all the time, but hasn't for a long long time. Now she wants to come back.
It goes against every rule of The Universe to have your Mom pay, so we're going to work on that, but how sweet of my family to find ways to reduce my stress.

I'm working on a progress note so that I can report Allie's daily experiences to my sister.
Satchel is adjusting just fine so far. I was worried the increased activity and energy might stress him, but he seems relaxed...it's a beautiful day so he's spent a lot of time lying in the grass in the yard!
And Luna, our Perfect Luna, is adjusting well. She welcomes anyone we welcome into our home, and she and Allie have already had a dog walking adventure and 3 run-arounds in the yard...you know the crazy chasing game dogs can play around trees and in the straight-aways of your yard.
Allie seems comfortable with us - she lived with us for 5 months when she and my sister moved to Michigan a few years ago - and she's napped and had snuggles and adventures. That's a full and hopefully fun day for a dog!
I hope everyone sleeps well from the changes and pleasures of the day.
We're going to do it all again tomorrow!