Today I had to get the oil changed in our van. We got a coupon for a $10 oil change, and today is the last day it was valid so we had to keep the appointment. Brad stayed home with the girls, and I took Felix in my power wheelchair. […]
On Tuesday we met with my trainer Jill from Courteous Canine so that she could meet Felix and tell me what she thought of him. Jill is an excellent trainer and has helped many people train their own service dogs as well as being an excellent pet dog trainer. We […]
Today was a busy day! Every two weeks, we have a coffee and pastries time with our local NAMI chapter (I stay masked). Since our NAMI building is pet friendly, I was encouraged to bring Felix so everyone could meet him. I was unsure how he would do, so my […]
This evening I took Felix out for the first time on a leash with my wheelchair! So far all his walks have been with me on foot. He’s been around Brad’s wheelchair in the house, but not with the wheelchair user holding the leash. And he has never ridden in […]
My mom sent me several of her paintings and a really old picture of her and me when I was a baby. She used LOADS of bubble wrap of various kinds to protect it all. We weren’t really planning on exploring new surfaces with Felix today, but as bubble wrap […]
Today I took Hestia with me out to a NAMI board meeting and to the grocery store. She was fantastic! At the board meeting, several people were sad I didn’t have Felix with me! He will be going for his first time next week—but to an informal social event where […]
Today I took Felix to Pet Supplies Plus for the second time. This is only the second store he’s been to since I brought him home. It’s the same store we went to last time, as I thought that would boost his confidence more. This time I did not let […]
On Monday I had a follow-up appointment with my rheumatologist. Since we just got Felix, we didn’t want to leave him with anyone else. So all five of us piled into the van and headed down! On the ride down, I sat in the backseat with the pups with Felix […]
Feeding times have been the most challenging times of the day for us since bringing Felix home. Alice didn’t want anything to do with eating when Felix was nearby. For lunch and dinner it was OK because Brad could hold Felix while Hestia and Alice ate, and then I’d feed […]
We had a long day today (blog entry coming soon!). Hestia and Alice got new dresses from the Amazon Vine program! I had them wear them tonight. Alice’s dress has a pink top that says “I love you mom” on it and a white skirt with spring flowers. Hestia’s dress […]
