I knew I was forgetting some things about Trixie that I wanted to say. So here are the things I forgot. I have now discovered she likes squirrels. They tempt her whenever we walk through the university campus. Always something new. When we’re playing, sometimes she pins my head down and sniffs my ear. I …
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More Trixie goodness!
I think it’s time for an update on the Trixter, along with some things I’ve noticed because of her. Because of her, I end up spending considerably more time loitering around the outside of the apartment building. I’m not really loitering, I’m waiting for her to do her duty. But anyway, it means more time …
Dear Little Children in Our Building:
I used to like listening to you laugh and shriek and scream. I used to think it was pretty cool that you all had a place to play right outside your door. Now, the sound of your voices fills me with dread. Why? Because when I take Trixie to do her business, you won’t leave …
Trixie’s Brain
So this is home now? Ok. I miss my yellow lab friend, but since there are no dogs around, I guess this guy will have to do. He’s interesting. Sometimes, I sit near his chair and watch wrestling with him. He sure doesn’t like it when I try to get up close and personal. Why …
So How’s Trixie Doing Anyway?
I know there are some people who come to the blog for Trixie updates. I’ve been emailed by a few of them asking for updates on how Trixie is doing. So here’s the first of a few Trixie-related posts. I think my knee is finally completely healed. I think Trixie is thrilled to be able …
White Cane for a Black Dog
Um, wow. Trixie is making me famous. One thing that the school in San Rafael does is send press releases to local media about people coming home with their new woofs. I guess it caught the attention of the Guelph Tribune, so they asked me if they could get a photo and do a little …
Ooo! Look at the Doggy!
God it’s nice to be home, and settling back in with the pooch. She’s so fast, and people are always startled at how fast we can motor. Somebody asked me if she had a slow button. That made me laugh, because at the time she asked, I didn’t even think we were zooming that quickly. …
What’s This? A Normal Life?
Finally! I’m home and starting to feel like a normal human being again! For the first few days, I was so overwhelmed. I was trying to figure out where the dog fit into my day, plus trying to read the fifty odd emails I had set aside to read when I got home, plus decompressing …
Carin’s Guide Dog Diary: Day 29
Oh my god. I’m on the plane. My beautiful beast is at my feet. I’m…done! She’s mine and I made it! This morning I couldn’t sleep past 3. I ran around my room and tried to make sure everything was packed. I pray I’m not heading for an adrenal crash. My body is trying to …
Carin’s Guide Dog Diary: Day 26
Notes from Steve: Here’s day 26. Turns out Carin messed up my email address when she sent it out. Guess I know how important I am now, hahaha. I mean of all the people to not remember…Gees. Ridiculous. Also, Carin made it home without incident yesterday and her and Trixie are both settling in nicely. …