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    Thanks, everyone. Archie's surgery went well. The...

    Thanks, everyone. Archie's surgery went well. The vet said the tumor was "enclosed" and not very big, and she was able to get large margins. They did a chest x-ray while he was under and didn't see...
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    Thank you all for your kind words and stories! I...

    Thank you all for your kind words and stories! I am feeling pretty optimistic, and will report back after the surgery next week.
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    Thanks. Yes, it was definitely an emotional day...

    Thanks. Yes, it was definitely an emotional day when we turned him in for training! But, we knew from the day we picked him up that he wasn't ours. And to have started him on this amazing journey is...
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    Ferris is graduating!!

    I'm not much on the board these days, but wanted to pop in to tell you that Ferris completed his training at Guide Dogs of America and has been matched! We turned him in for formal training on...
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    Thanks! Yes, I cry at the graduation ceremonies...

    Thanks! Yes, I cry at the graduation ceremonies even when it's NOT my dog up there, so I can't imagine how I'll get through being on stage with him. I really hope I find out, though!
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    Ferris is going to Guide Dog College!

    And I have so many conflicting feelings! We've had him since September 2016, when he was 8 weeks old. He's a black lab from Guide Dogs of America here in Southern California. He's made it through all...
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    When Ferris got stung by a bee and had a swollen...

    When Ferris got stung by a bee and had a swollen face, the vet told me it's one m/g per pound of body weight. He was around 55 lbs at the time so I gave him two human capsules (25 mg apiece). Your...
  8. Welcome! I haven't posted a lot recently, but I...

    Welcome! I haven't posted a lot recently, but I have been raising Ferris for GDA since September 2017. He's actually going in for training at the end of January. Yes, GDA has wonderful trainers and...
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    I am so, so sorry. Absolutely devastating. I know...

    I am so, so sorry. Absolutely devastating. I know you gave Archie an incredible life. Peace to you.
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    Ugh. Not thrilled with this news. Chewy has...

    Ugh. Not thrilled with this news. Chewy has always had excellent customer service. They seem a different caliber than PetSmart.
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    Wow! That is a large bird. How much does a goose...

    Wow! That is a large bird. How much does a goose like that typically weigh? My dogs will never be gundogs, but I love reading (and seeing photos) about others' adventures. Thanks!
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    How devastating! I'm so very sorry. Condolences...

    How devastating! I'm so very sorry. Condolences to you and your family.
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    Aw, she looks so happy and proud in the second...

    Aw, she looks so happy and proud in the second photo! Congratulations to all of you!
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    Sticky: Wow, Ferris is tiny by comparison. He was four...

    Wow, Ferris is tiny by comparison. He was four months old on Wednesday, and he weighed in at 27 pounds. One of his littermates was 28 pounds. I don't have stats on his parents, but I have to think...
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    Ferris at 13 weeks

    Ferris is starting to get out into the world. Very small outings every day. We've gone to Hobby Lobby, the local hardware store, and today, my daughter's elementary school. Our big focus now is loose...
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    Ferris at 11 weeks

    Thought I'd post a little update on Ferris. For those of you who don't know, I am raising him for Guide Dogs of America, which, yes, means that when he's around 16 months old I will hand him back...
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    Yes! I have two kiddos (ages 10 and 13) and we...

    Yes! I have two kiddos (ages 10 and 13) and we listened to Hamilton every time we were in the car this summer. We are rabid fans (and yes, they have also read the Hamiltome). My son's choir is going...
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    What a relief that it wasn't more serious. And...

    What a relief that it wasn't more serious. And here's hoping you are able to avoid it!
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    Well, I'm happy to report that twice in the last two days, Ferris has only cried for five minutes or so before settling in the crate. We are still having some sessions where he yells the whole time,...
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    Yay, Latte! Ferris did not do quite that well,...

    Yay, Latte! Ferris did not do quite that well, but not awful. He was in his crate at 10, almost no crying (he was exhausted, we really had to work to keep him awake that long). He whined at 12:30,...
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    Ferris is here!

    What a day -- I am exhausted, LOL! Ferris and his siblings (Fia, Frankie, Fletcher and Foxy) went home today at 8 weeks old. I asked -- they don't give out the name of the dam and sire because they...
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    Barry, yes! Of course, at the moment you *are* a...

    Barry, yes! Of course, at the moment you *are* a real-life puppy watcher (although probably not professional!).
  23. Just got approved to be a Guide Dog puppy raiser!

    Although it'll be at least a month before I get a puppy! They send the puppies home at 8 weeks old and you bring them back at around 16 months so they can go through intensive training on site. In...
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    Fran, I am so, so sorry. Mardi was such a lucky...

    Fran, I am so, so sorry. Mardi was such a lucky girl, and I know she had the best possible life with you. RIP, sweet Mardi.
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    I posted a similar question a few days ago and...

    I posted a similar question a few days ago and got loads of good advice: Biting at legs/paws
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