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Falkor Went Swimming!?!?!

Steph View Member Profile	Jul 23 2004, 09:47 AM Post #1
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 654 Joined: 8-June 04 Member No.: 363	I can't believe this news! Falkor is currently up in northern Ontario with my mother. The heat and humidity of the city really seem to worsen his chronic health problems. Yesterday my mother called me mid-day to tell me that Falkor had gone swimming. This really is something. If any of you had seen Falkor's previous reaction to water you would be as stunned about this as I am. It was always Luba who went swimming. Falkor HATED the water. He didn't even put his feet in. If we went to the beach it was always Luba and I in the water, and Falkor would sit patiently on the sand, giving the occaisional tail wag. If anyone even suggested that he go in he would back off and wander away. Apparently yesterday he just swam right in alongside my mother . This is great news because a little bit of swimming is really good for his arthritis. It's so strange. He's doing more and more of the things that Luba used to do. He now goes to the door and barks when the mail arrives, he comes up to greet everyone first thing in the morning. He never used to do these things. Looks like my "Big Guy" is full of surprises! -------------------- "My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today." - Watership Down, Richard Adams

LS Support View Member Profile	Jul 23 2004, 12:26 PM Post #2
Forum Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1,073 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Midwest USA Member No.: 1	wow, that is pretty cool actually. i wonder why the change of heart? it is great exercise for arthritis for sure. -------------------- While all people here help each other, there are times where an advanced degree of help may be needed. If at any time you feel overwhelmed or consumed by grief, it is always best to seek professional help.

LittleGirl's... LittleGirl'sMommy View Member Profile	Jul 25 2004, 09:03 AM Post #3
Group: Moderators Posts: 845 Joined: 24-March 04 From: Maine Member No.: 274	I am happy to hear this news! Keep us posted! -------------------- Compassion for all animals. www.earthlings.com

Muffins View Member Profile	Jul 26 2004, 04:21 PM Post #4
Group: Moderators Posts: 776 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Massachusetts, USA Member No.: 245	Hi Steph: I was thrilled to hear the news of Falkor taking a swim, just like Luba always did.... It is true, sometimes "the ones that are left behind, *sometimes* do the things that our babies that have gone to Rainbow's Bridge, *have done"..... It is a very happy thing for sure!!! I know that you are having a tough time right now..... My thoughts and prayers are with you, Steph. God Bless! Love, Denise -------------------- Our Beloved Girl, Ernestine (AKA) "Ernie-Bird" April, 1984 - February 7, 2004 AFFA* *Forever, you will ALWAYS live on in our hearts!* DEPARTED FROM EARTH, NEVER FORGOTTEN.... Love, Mom & Dad xoxoxoxoxo ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."* Immanuel Kant "Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight" Albert Schweitzer

Ann H View Member Profile	Nov 6 2004, 01:18 PM Post #5
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,165 Joined: 31-October 04 Member No.: 538	Wow my sister always told me that a lot of times the dog that is left behind or a new dog you might get takes on the personality of the one you have loved and lost. It almost leaves me with the chills when I hear stories like this. Could it be, or does the other one know they bring comfort somehow by doing what you loved from your baby so much. Ann -------------------- My girls went to the Rainbow Bridge 6 weeks and 3 days apart. Snookie had cushing's disease, and later developed diabetes. Both had cancer, Snookie had cancer of the liver, and Chili Bean had cancer of the pallet. Chili Bean was our son's chihuahua but we kept her often throughout her life and she stayed with us for the last 9 months of her life. Chili Bean also had asthma and heart failure. We will see you in Heaven my precious darlings. Snookie Lynn Howard 2-04-94 - 12-26-04 Senorita Chili Bean Bubbles Howard 11-05-94 - 11-11-04

BabyHannahsMom View Member Profile	Nov 7 2004, 11:13 AM Post #6
Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 641 Joined: 24-April 04 From: Mississippi Gulf Coast Member No.: 308	I am going through that now Ann with Maggie. It is so strange! She sounds like Hannah when she barks. She "sings" like Hannah did when she gets excited. She does lots of things that remind me of Hannah. It gives me the feeling that somehow Hannah sent her here to me!?!?

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