Camp Sontag

Things are going well here at Camp Sontag. We only have one Camper and quite a big staff so that helps…

The rock wall at the university was a big hit, and in spite of not being an official climber — up she went.

We have been to the river with Suzanne, Jay, and dogs — Sparkle was especially excited about that.

My Camper made Pride Cupcakes…

Rosebud is in Lap Heaven…

When it gets too hot, we binge watch Manifest on Netflix. O.M.G.

Today involves horses and making dog treats — separately, of course! No horses will be harmed in the making of said treats!!!

Claire: Life Modified and Still Amazing

Claire has started swimming again! No, it isn’t quite this…

Claire in Minnesota

…or this…

Claire at Harper’s Lake

…but the great thing about a dog (one of many great things) is that they don’t fret about what isn’t. Rather, they simply enjoy what is…

And for Claire, what is now involves veterinary-prescribed structured, careful swimming with Montana Water Dogs in Missoula.

It is so wonderful to see her doing something she loves so much. What a fantastic option for building Claire back towards NORMAL; she is swimming twice each week. In addition, formal work with the Canine Conditioning Coach starts today. Progress feels so good.

Stay cool!

Bright Stars and Summertime

Okay — I might be over summer. It was 100 here yesterday. Holy Hot.

Bright Star Suki Lyra lives in Anchorage.

I checked the weather up there and clearly we all need to go north where it is cool.

Thanks to Gary and Linda for the photos of Suki and for staying in touch :)

One place where it is definitely NOT cool: Boise. This is Atlas Sun protesting the Boise heat…

Sage Mirak says we all need to quit whining and head for Phoenix if we want to talk about heat…

McCovey Sirius demonstrates the best approach to hot summer days…

Xeena Zaniah thinks air conditioning is the best idea — and cookies. She trained her human to hand over treats if she sits in this spot — well done, Xeena!

We do love a smart puppy!

Stay cool, Friends.