Once there was 3, now there are 2...

Minnie the turtle has found a new home today at the Outdoor Learning Center. She began to hibernate and we just couldn't adequately accomodate her lifestyle so she is better off in her own habitat. The boys took it really well. It was a little heartbreaking today when Camden was reading a book and came across a picture of a turtle and labeled it "his pet, Minnie". They will take excellent care of her and nurse her broken shell back until she can be released to the wild. We didn't have Minnie very long and that is probably for the best, because we learned she is actually a HE! Wow, think of all the therapy he would of required when he found out he really wasn't a girl!

Gracie, our Lab, spent some time today in the vet's office. She was in the middle of a down and dirty game of wrestle with the boys when she got popped in the mouth. I discovered what appeared to be her tooth shoved up into her gums. Turns out, she has a common tumor on her gum that will go away on it's own. She is scheduled to have her teeth cleaned and we are all looking forward to that! She also has a fatty tumor on her belly that is common as well and nothing to worry about.

While at the vet's office, Brian got reassuring news that we are still doing the humane thing for Whittie. She is senile and finds herself in a corner quite often and can't get out. She is also having a hard time walking on the tile and falls over very easily. She is still eating and wanting to got outside and those are all good quality of life factors that the vet is happy to hear about. It is a struggle to see her go through this and lots of tears have been shed. She is just the sweetest dog and I don't want her to suffer for one minute!