Jasmine

The next few months, the Dog Farm will live through something it's never been through before. Dear Jasmine's cancer can't be fixed. The vet estimated Jasmine will live one to three months. We will be diligent monitoring her health and making certain Jasmine doesn't have pain. So far, she's given no indication of discomfort and the vet said some cancers don't cause pain until the very end. That is what we are hoping for.

In the meantime, Jasmine has developed quite a taste for sirloin and roasts for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A friend brought cans of tripe dog food (yuk!) that her dogs love and another friend is on the lookout for dog ice cream. Tomorrow we'll be strolling through Cody Park so Jasmine can see the geese, ducks and donkeys - they make her tremble and drool with excitement. From now to however long she has, Jasmine's life will be a big celebration! As Husband Bob and I were indulging Jasmine, we laughed to think if the diagnosis was wrong and Jas would survive, how would we ever get her back to being a normal dog after all this fun!

Last evening, we met a Boston Terrier and two German Shepherds who were first-time visitors to the dog park. There were 17 dogs at the park while we were. Keegan-the-heeler and Drake-the-border-collie are such fun to watch as they run and chase. It seems my pack has become more interested in the smells in the bushes than socializing with other dogs. As they searched, you can practically see them fantisizing finding a squirrel or rabbit!