“She’s lucky to have you.”

People often tell me that Lilly is lucky to have me. They believe that the average dog owner would have given up on her after just a few

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Week Four: Anti-depressant update

I’m trying to keep my hopes up that the meds will help. I’m testing Lilly in different settings to see if she seems any different. Here’s what happened

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Week Three: Anti-depressant update

This was not a particularly good week. I’m sorry to say. Then, again, maybe it’s a focus thing. Just like in the I need three hands entry earlier

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Where, oh where, did daddy go?

Lilly likes to play hide-and-seek. But, she’s a total cheater. She often breaks her stay before she’s released, or she sneaks a peek when we slink off to

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Week Two: Anti-depressant update

It’s probably still too early to tell if the meds are making a difference. But, other than Lilly showing some disinterest in playing this week, here’s a report

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Potential trade-offs

I’m trying not to worry too much, but as Lilly heads into her second full week on medication, I may be seeing some unexpected shifts in her behavior.

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Week One: Anti-depressant update

Just now (about 10 am), Lilly came and pressed her narrow chin into my thigh. I’m madly typing away on a note for an editor, but Lilly persisted.

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And, the pharmacists laughed

Last Thursday, I drove to my local big-name pharmacy to pick up Lilly’s anti-depressants. I had a long list of errands, so I swung through the drive-through. One

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Flood

It’s been a wet summer here, which is somewhat unusual in the high, often dry Rocky Mountains. Other places in the country easily get 2, even 4 inches

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Dog Huggers Anonymous

My name is Roxanne, and I hug my dogs … a lot. After learning how much dogs hate hugs, I’ve tried to stop, but it’s very hard. Maybe

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