In Memory of my Clive 5/4/98 - 1/26/08

Clive is his young days at the lake. One of his favorite places to be.

Clive went peacefully to the Rainbow Bridge this morning at his home. Everyone's kind words have been read and appreciated. I have no more words to express the loss I feel from my little baby. He was the best little furbaby ever. He always wanted to please me -- and he did. Clive is now playing with his brother, Buster, in heaven. I can only imagine what a wonderful reunion that was.







We will miss all our new friends. I'll start another blog and keep visiting you all often.

A quick glimpse of our life: http://www.angelfire.com/hi/BusterClive/index.html

Love, Kathy

Thank you all

Wow. I can't believe the outpouring of support for my beautiful Clive. Thank you all for your words of support and encouragement. You've no idea how much it helps at times like this.



Clive is not doing well. I'll save all the details because I'm sort of tired of talking about them. I'm exhausted physically (he's up all night) and mentally. I've decided against chemo for Clive, so we'll just make sure he is comfortable as he can be. Not the way I expected to spend my birthday today.

I wanted, and started, to write each person personally to thank them for their kind words, but it is too much at this time, so please know I've read all your notes to us. Extra hugs to your furbabies tonight.

Hugs & licks, Kathy & Clive

Been gone a while......

Clive's mom hijacking the post today. I haven't posted in a while because I have been very stressed out. Clive has had some health issues going on. At first we suspected urine crystals and maybe kidney stones. He had the crystals but nothing that should be causing his complications with urination and "the other". The frequency that he needs to do potties has gone up quite a bit and last night he had me up 5 times. He stands with his leg up forever and yet doesn't urinate a whole lot.



We had yet another visit to the vet today for another barrage of tests and was poked and prodded all over. I received the worst news I could get. Clive has a tumor on his urethra. It is inoperable. He could take chemo drugs to shrink the tumor but it won't get rid of it and may not necessarily relieve his condition. The drugs will likely make him sick/nauseous.

I am devestated, to say the least. It's been an emotional day and I just need a little emotional support I guess.

Here is Clive glad to be home from the vet and enjoying a chewie.





Extra hugs to your babies tonight.
Kathy

We Got an Award!

We were awarded a great award twice! A big thank you to Tasha and Eva's World and also Princess Isis for this award!




We have been enjoying getting to know all of our new friends and we're having a blast sharing our blog with everyone.

Walking on Water

The weather today was so nice that we took a walk to Parker's Lake.



Actually, we took a walk ON Parker's Lake.





They shovel off a small section of the lake for skaters.



This is Clive watching a little girl and her daddy skating.



When we look out the other way onto the lake you can see ice fishers. The ice is too thin for them to drive their cars out there, but usually you will see lots of ice houses and cars out on the ice.



Not only did I walk on water today, I layed on it too!!

Saturday Night Clive

Today started out tough with a trip to the vet where I got 3 shots PLUS an anal exam. Ouch! I cried really loud but it was over fast. After we got home I rested and then Mommy took me out for walkies. It was in the 30's today, so a much needed break from that cold that freezes my feet.



The closer we get to home the more I stall. I like to just stop and sit in the snowbank.



Then I dig my face in the snow. It feels so good!







Here I am on Christmas Day with my cousin Alyx. She used to be scared of me when she was little. Now she is so big!!!

Happy Saturday everyone!

Winter Wonderland

Merry Christmas everyone! Come for a walk with me in my winter wonderland. We got lots of snow on Sunday.



I like to "chill" in the snowbanks.



Check out the huge snowbank!



This is my cul de saq right in front of my house.



This is my nephew, Harrison's, first Christmas.



His twin brother,Christopher, is cuddling with Grandma!

Merry Christmas!!!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas!

Winter Solstice & Let Christmas Vacation Begin!

Hey! The days will be getting longer now so it's all uphill from here! Also, my Mom begins Christmas vacation so she is home with me until next Thursday. I'm so excited... can't you tell?!! LOL

Hibernation Mode

Reposting an old picture because it really feels like hibernation mode. December 21 is the shortest day of the year and we are almost there. I can feel it -- lack of sun, etc. Sometimes just going with the flow, digging in and hiberanting is okay.... for a week or so!

We wish all our friends who are traveling right now or about to, a safe trip. If you're hanging out at home like use, we wish you a fun and content weekend leading up to Christmas.

Monday Night Football!

Monday night football is a big thing this week because the Vikes are playing "da Bears"! Mom isn't a huge viking fan but her best friend since high school Deb,who now lives in Arkansas, is a huge fan, so this post is for her.



Here I am having pregame snacks!! I am wearing my purple color, but you can't see it. Maybe I should have had my face painted.



I'm watching pregame stuff. (Actually, mom was eating and this was the spot directly behind her).



-- some people have lost faith in the Vikes, but most are fairweather fans and tonight will determine if they stay on the band wagon.Good luck Vikes!! It's gonna be the battle of the Adrians!

The Beach

Welcome to one of my favorite places in the winter. I call it the beach. It is actually the floor in front of my mom's sliding glass door but I like to sun bath in front. I will do it in the summer (we have AC alot) but love it in the winter when I'm not in front of the cold marble entry.





Come on... admit it... you are ready for a nap yourself. Nothing like the bright sunshine to soak into your body.



Mom can't resist petting me. Just leave me or rub ma tummah!!!!!

Santa Saturday

Here are the many faces of Santa in our home this holiday season.



Felt and yarn Santa on a "Noel" sign on the front door.



Sitting Santa that sits on a ledge.



My co-worker, Harry Carlson, handcarved this santa for me.




A hand-carved and hand-painted Russian Santa that I received from a co-worker's husband who used to travel to Russia. She has since passed away from cancer. It is a cherished possession of my moms.



What would Christmas be without a Ty plushie Santa?!!!




This is a Santa Bear from Dayton's Department Store. One of my favorites that they sold during the holiday season. They had a different one very year.




A handblown glass Santa that did't photograph very well.



My Mom's favorite Santa. You can put a candle inside him and he glows from all his cracks and crevises. He is very shiny and happy!

Hope you are all getting in the holiday mood. My mom and her friend have decided that because we love Christmas so much we insist that everyone be be happy! Afterall, it's Christmas dammit!!

My mommy took pictures for our Christmas card today. I got to dress up in my pretty ribbons! We also went for a car ride, which I love!!

Happy Hanukkah

We wish all our friends who celebrate, a Happy Hanukkah!!!
We are expecting more snow tomorrow -- mom is getting cranky because the traffic has been very bad this week.




My mom made some truffles that look almost like those rabbitt poos that I like so much!