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Canine Meadow 10-21-17

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A beautiful morning at Canine Meadow. 

Lacey at Holden Arboretum

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We've been going to the dog park where Lacey likes to run, play and splash. My back is feeling better so today we took a walk at Holden Arboretum. 

A Day at the Dog Park

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Lacey had fun running, splashing and making new friends at the dog park today. Canine Meadow is a fantastic park run by the Lake Metroparks. There is a small dog section, a large dog section, and a communal pond. The park also has drinking fountains, and hoses to clean the dogs. 

Dog Park

Today I took my new dog, Lacey, to the dog park to meet my parents' dogs on neutral ground. The park was a little muddy. Lacey was really good about not getting dirty, but Roman decided he didn't want to be blonde anymore. Lacey is a social butterfly, and likes meeting and playing with other dogs. Gabby and Roman, not so much. They would rather stick with each other. 

The Worst Part of Having a Dog...

is saying goodbye.

Today I said goodbye to Chloe, my 12 year old Boxer. She's been with me for the last 7 years, after being rescued from the Lake County Humane Society. 

Chloe was a wonderful dog from the start. She was always happy and well behaved. She stayed in the yard, never chewed furniture or other stuff. She was protective of her yard, but was very friendly to people who were invited in. 

For the past 6 years Chloe has been taking medication to treat a heart condition common to Boxers. The meds worked well keeping her heart in check. About 6 months ago she started showing symptoms of Cushings Disease which was treated fairly successfully with meds. About 3 weeks ago she got a severe bacterial infection under her skin. Sadly it is highly resistant to drugs, and the meds were not working. I think her immune system was too compromised to fight. 

The infection got so bad, and was so uncomfortable, I felt it was time to let her go. Now she's more comfortable and in a better place resting peacefully.