Ruby in limbo:

Yesterday we reported that Ruby had a forever home to go to.   That was a correct statement, they are still wanting to adopt Ruby.   But last night, Ruby spent the night coughing.   She had coughed a little prior, but we thought that was because she had been spayed and the clinic used a tube down her throat.  When they use the tube it is normal for the dog to have a sore throat for a couple of days.    However, that gets less and less over time.   Ruby's cough was getting stronger and more frequent.

Today we took her to GRRR central, where she is being looked after by experts tonight.   She will get another going over tomorrow at the vet's office, then we will know what is wrong.   We suspect kennel cough, but there could be complications because she has a difficulty breathing from time to time.

Stay tuned.  Her family still wants her, but we have to know what is wrong with her before we send her off. 

Meanwhile there is big news on the playing front.   The bi-peds have been looking for a place in the high Rocky Mountains.   Their criteria is that is must have several acres and it must have water, either a stream or a pond.   Today they found a 14 acre place with almost 1/2 mile of stream and a large pond, the pond was judged suitable for the Golden Swim Team.  The water is a little cold, there was still ice on the pond and snow was still laying along the stream.  It will be cold, even in the heat of July.   It even has horse facilities which by some coincidence means a fenced area.   In the mountains where the mountain lions and bears lurk, even big, brave Goldens are not allowed to run lose on the mountainsides.   Elk and deer have horns and little patience for barking dogs, so a protected play area is a must.  We are waiting anxiously for a decision.    Do we have a new place to play or not?   They say it will take time to tell if it can be done within the budget.

Mogley G. Retriever