Last Updated on: 3rd January 2025, 09:37 am
I just wanted to give a quick update on old Shmans. I got to see her in November, which was awesome. The friend who had taken Tansy for those few months before she moved to the home where she is now offered to go with me on a road trip so we could both see her. That did me a lot of good, and I think it helped her out too.
Since Tansy moved in with our family friends, I’ve only seen her twice. I got to see her once back around Thanksgiving of 2023 for a few precious minutes, but those were fun. This time, we got to spend an hour or two.
Both times, she seemed to recognize me and want to snuggle, although Domino was doing his best to prevent her from getting those snuggles. Seeing her again makes me realize how much smaller she is compared to him. She’s 13.5 now, but she still wants to run and bounce like she’s a young thing. Her arthritis has gotten pretty bad and they’re doing their best to keep it at bay. But when she’s just had her arthritis treatment, she still wants to move move move! Plus, her poor mouth has gotten sore, so she can’t chew on those bones like before. Now they soften them up for her.
I’m so happy that she’s had a retirement as good as she has. I can tell that they love her to bits and would do anything for her. We all shed a few tears talking about how much she means to us. I don’t know how long she’s got, especially since she gave us a wee scare in December when she was having trouble standing, but I know she’s happy and well-cared-for.