human animal bond

I Was Reminded Today…

Posted by Barbara Techel
I Was Reminded Today...
Sweet Kylie

I was reminded today that I don’t need to check a calendar to know that a new season is on the cusp of blossoming into full view soon.

All I have to do is be aware of the signs from my animal friends.

Kylie was such reminder today.

Rarely, all summer, does she ever lie on our bed during the day.

But once fall is here, I find her there often.

I love coming in from my writing cottage to see her snuggled on top of our bedspread. I can never walk by without petting or hugging her, or as I most often do, give the side of her snout a smooch.

I had her in for her annual wellness exam yesterday. I noticed on Sunday, later in the day, she was limping on her front right leg. My vet took her outside to watch her walk and came back in to tell me Kylie has osteoarthritis in both her front knees.

She will be ten next month and in human years based on her breed and size, that is about 66.

Last night I watched a Youtube video on how to massage a dog who has arthritis and it was a sweet time between her and I as I took some time to do that for her.

Between Gidget and Kylie, I’ll have my hands full with massage appointments, but I don’t mind. I love to help them in this way.

And just as Kylie reminded me that fall is on its way, she also reminded me of precious time with our dear animal friends. I hug her just a little more tighter and closer as she moves through her senior years.

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A Visit from Miss Marie. Gidget Approved

Posted by Barbara Techel
A Visit from Miss Marie - Gidget Approved.
Miss Gidget adores her Miss Marie

I sometimes still shake my head in wonder that Miss Marie is now my friend.

I’ve written about her before on my blog. The woman who I always thought of as the “mysterious, eccentric, lady” who lived in the big, white 2-story house on the corner one block from the post office in our small town.

She lives only five minutes from me and and our friendship continues to blossom. It’s hard to believe we’ve only been friends, really, for about a year now.

But just as one friendship ended which was hard for me a little over a year ago, and we went our separate ways, it opened the door for Miss Marie and I to connect.

I don’t really have many friends, but the ones I do have are precious to me. I prefer to not have too many as I need a lot of time to myself, too.

But Miss Marie is quite special and I love to hear her chatter away about her artwork. She makes the most exquisite one-of-a-kind pillows. Hopefully she will have them on Esty soon and I’m also trying to talk her into starting a Facebook page. Stay tuned… she is a work in progress. Grin.

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Book Trailer: “Faithfully Yours: The Amazing Bond Between Us and the Animals We Love

Posted by Barbara Techel

Animals and humans go together. It’s as simple as that.

Faithfully Yours is a new book by the gifted writer and author, Peggy Frezon. I’m thrilled that my dog, Frankie’s legacy continues with her story being shared in this new book which is available for pre-order now.

Book Trailer: Faithfully Yours - The Amazing Bond Between Us and the Animals We Love

I don’t get paid to have my story in this book nor am I an affiliate. I feel it is important to say that. I love the writing of Peggy and share deeply in her love of animals. They change is for the better. No doubt about that.

And I have no doubt you will enjoy this preview book trailer of Peggy’s book.

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