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Nima

Nima: A Tribute

11 months agoJen Sotolongo7 min read11 comments

Some of you may already know, but I know that many don’t, that we have two cats, Nima and Ollie, that we left under the care of our neighbor Nick, before departing on this journey. A few months ago, we received an email from Nick. In the email, he mentioned a strong limp in Nima’s[...]

We sent Laila to our trainer for the week to work her magic. We figured, she can do so much more when she's with her full time than we can do together in a one-hour session, so we thought it would benefit us all. . So far, reports back have said that Laila has been a perfect little angel. Super well-behaved. Lies down at restaurants. Comes when called. I don't know who this dog is! . Soooo, I guess a lot of it comes down to us...Anyone know of a good human trainer? 💁
I try my best to practice Earth Day every day. 𐇲 Sometimes, I drive myself crazy by trying to figure out which option is best. 𐇲 I do hours of research and ask friends for their opinions, and what I've learned is that it's just about doing the best you can, not being perfect. 𐇲 #WHPPlanetEarth #EarthDay #loveyourplanet #esrthdayeveryday #pachamama #hikingwithdogs #dogsthathike #dogsonadventures
I kinda feel like maybe I should change this command from meerkat to kangaroo. And then teach her to hop. 🦘 (FINALLY! There's a kangaroo emoji!) What do you think? 🦘 Sponsored by @zukespets #LiveLifeOffLeash #ZukesPack #LetsGoZukes
The poppies in bloom here remind me vividly of this time last year. The wildflowers were just starting to blossom when we took Sora for her radiation therapy treatments. 𐇲 The clinic was about an hour away and we went daily for 14 days. I kept the map on my phone ready throughout the drive as I scouted good spots to stop on the last day to take a very specific photo (the second one here). 𐇲 So while the poppies make me sad to think of that time in Sora's life, they also remind me of her, and that, I can't be sad about.
I got your uphill e-assist right here, baby! . Now, to teach her turbo speed. 💨
Happy Gotcha Day to this little Loca hyena! Here are some floppy-eared puppy photos to brighten your Monday. . As much as I love to complain about her to all of you, she does bring a lot of joy to our lives. And when she's a "good dog" at age 15, she'll be irresistible.
I love playing hunting games with Laila. . We play them often in the apartment at dinner time, though she's starting to learn my secret hiding spots. . If we're away from home, camping or something, I play there, too. It's so much hard for her, and I can't always remember where I've put them! . My favorite game, though, is hide and seek. Either Dave or I will hide, or even sometimes a friend, and she has to lead the other person to the hider. The rule is that the person with Laila can't help, and usually we don't even know where the hider is. Laila tells us using her nose! . Do you play hunting games with your dogs? I'm always looking for new ones to play!
With most dogs, you can use their ears or fur as a windsock, but with Laila, it's all in the Elvis lips (zoom in to see the curl!). 🕺 . Sponsored by @zukespets #ZukesPack #LiveLifeOffLeash #LetsGoZukes
Only six months ago, I had this fluffy Merle beast curled up by my side every night. My hand was occupied during dog walks. I had company in my office when I worked. . I ache for her happy tail and the laughing noise she made when we came home. There is too much space in our van and our tent without her. My trail runs are lonely without my running buddy kicking up dirt in front of me. . Because of Sora, I found my voice, I conquered fears, I learned how to live and love. Along with all the memories, I carry those gifts with me, everywhere I go, in everything I do. So while her physical presence may be elsewhere, she is always with me.
You may never have thought about the importance of sun protection for dogs, but like humans, the sun can lead to damaging eye conditions and skin cancer. Read the article to see how you can prevent sun damage to your dog.

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