more of the same

This summer has been full of loss, even the oriole chicks in the neem tree came to a sad end. Too soon after losing Godzilla, her father George got sick and did not recover. He died in August. 
He had bounced back from heart worm, paralysis and ehrliciosis to enjoy years of morning runs. It was a shock. 
Flashback to George and young Godzilla with Gracie.

He was a huge part of our family for a long time. I learned a lot from George.
George and Godzilla. Loved and missed.

I'll spare you the photos of Monkey's eye cyst (I think she just likes to go to the vet) and Nico's swollen leg (poor thing can't catch a break). There aren't many fun pictures because we don't have a point & click camera at the moment and the Nikon is too cumbersome for most outings. Between the 10-12 bags of kibble a month and a never ending string of vet/medication costs, a new camera is not a priority.

A walk with Zasu is worth taking the Nikon! At 19 years old she doesn't go out as often or as far as she once did, but she is still lively. 
I tell her not to run but she doesn't listen.

Henry has been with us 10 years, Zasu nearly 20.

















Tito is now on medication for his congenital heart defect and is doing well.

Ruby and Perl have been spayed! 
Don't they look cute in their post-op jumpers?

Worked like a charm, no sand in the incisions. 
Perl showing off her couture threads.

All recovered, time to swim.
Ruby waits for her pool to fill.

Sadly Maldi hasn't been around for a few months, but Sugar's 4 kittens are all doing fine. 
Kevin hangs out on the cat bridge (covered to keep the clods from falling off). 

Godzilla has left the building

The post titled Crime Wave from a few years ago is regularly found by people searching for information on crime in Celestun. For that reason I'll mention that there have been a spate of house robberies- from what I gather the targets generally are unoccupied beach houses. A few nights ago the house nearest to us was robbed. Big TVs are a popular target. As we have no tv and MANY dogs I doubt we are of much interest to thieves, but this may be a concern for others.

Recently our sweet Godzilla, the biggest and furriest of Gracie's pups, died. It was a complete surprise, as she had been in good spirits and showing no symptoms of any of any health problems. Dra. Sandra suspects a heart attack. We'll never really know, but we were privileged to know her for the entirety of her life.Young Zilla running with her sister Eve.

 

She was a robust and happy girl with no love lost for cats, and we'll miss her.
Morning walk flanked by Bette and Tito.

On the topic of cats, Mama cat Sugar hasn't been seen for few weeks and I fear the worst. Her daughter Minya has made dog harassment her focus.

This time of year has many milestones for us. One year since the first clinic. Most of the street dogs that were neutered and released are still doing well and a couple have found themselves homes! The next one is scheduled for May 8th May 15th.

It has been 5 years since the arrival of Xmul, Twiggy, Luna and Mo, 6 since Monkey, and 7 for Maggie and April.  
We're combating an outbreak of kennel cough, exactly 4 years since the last (and 1st) time. With better luck and more knowledge, we seem to have limited it to only a few dogs.
My little muse Nico is still suffering from a fungal problem -despite daily rinses, medication and immune boosters.












Her spirits remain high. Playing with her sister Coco.

Leading the charge to me.

She makes me laugh!

Thanks for raking.

Girl group pose after dinner.

My big guy Reggie has a tumor that may need to be surgically removed. 
Hazel and Cookie give Reggie love.

















Beautiful Archie has been having hip problems, but he's still our #1 watchdog!

















Some sad milestones are fast approaching, but I try to focus on the happy faces in front of me...these for example.

March past and present

It has been a little over 2 years since Daisy found us.

Lounging with Mega.

With Frankie.

 

Many thanks to volunteers Zoe and Mike for all the help!  
You guys were great! Twiggy, Linda and Hazel 
(in front of the shelves Zoe painted).

Twiggy gives Zoe a goodbye kiss.

Stella, Frankie & Twiggy guard Mike.

Sisters Frijolita, Blue and Osita enjoy a jog.

Sisters Godzilla & Blue check the perimeter of the beta site.

Zasu leads the inspection team.

Four members of the good boys' club ...& Linda.
Jack, Reggie, Archie, Truman ...& Linda.

Twiggy in morning light w/friends.
She and her sisters have been with us 2 years this month.

October ends

Rainy season is coming to an end, the trails are reappearing
and the sky is full of dragonflies.














Clotheslines covered in dragonflies.














Sunny morning and calm waters,
Maggie takes a dip.


















Henry and the ducks enjoy the day.














Swim you say? You'll get no argument from Henry.














Since Lucy was sick for a few days and missed out on her run,
we let her swim with the wee fuzzy dogs.
Lucy and PuppyG.














Lucy supervises.














Zasu, PuppyG and Maggie audition for the remake of Neptune's Daughter.














Can the beauty of Greta be captured by a mere camera?
I doubt it, but I keep trying.














Relaxing with Rufus and Henry.


















She and Monkey are great pals.


















Speaking of Monkey...


















She's really good at standing on her hind legs! What a funny girl.


















aw...













I've been adjusting to using a different camera and I need to practice,
so I've been pestering the dogs more than usual.

Elewah and her boy Jack have a wrestle...she's very dramatic.














Shirley and Reggie looking fabulous.


















Posey from below.


















Godzilla chills.














Archie, Oscar and sweet Zasu.














Señorita Rita humors me.














Tito rules us all with an iron paw.