Spending quality time with Kona outside… and in…. Kona is slowing down this week and we are spending every second with him to make him comfortable and happy. His spirits are still high but his body is not co-operating. He is still demanding belly rubs though…always a good thing:) Thanks again to all of you …
Category Archives: golden retriever
An Anniversary Of Sorts…
It was 2 years ago today Kona became our 17th foster dog. Here he is, right after we gave him a bath, giving me that big smile of his. The moment I saw Kona, I fell in love with him, so even though his adoption wasn’t official until a little while later, today is the …
Love & Support
A tender moment with my boys. Kona pushes into you with his head while wagging his tail…one of his many ways of showing affection. I am always amazed at the comfort our dogs give during their toughest times. Truly a gift.
Watching The World Go By
Kona has been feeling better than last week, so we celebrated with a trip to a park. He is not using his right front leg much and he was happy to lay in the shade to watch all the activities. Tennis is his favorite. He checked out the courts after a game but didn’t find …
Swirls Of Love
Swirls of Kona’s fur, which I love so much. They smell like lavender, rosemary, and grass. A few words of thanks for all the support and friendship we have received during this difficult time. The good moments still outweigh the bad and we are loving each and every one of them.
Big Red Kona
I don’t have much to say, but I am grateful today for this time, just sitting and being together. Life is short, live it to it’s fullest.
Dreaming Of Better Days
A day spent lounging in the sun and dreaming of better days. Thank your all for your kind support. We’re living each moment to it’s fullest.
insidious
It is with the heaviest of hearts and streaming tears that I post this. This is Kona’s bone scan. That bright white dot is a nerve sheath tumor, which means cancer is crushing the nerve sheaths in his armpit and along his spine. That little dot is insidious, as it grows all too quickly. Kona …
Attack!
iphone 4 Kona attacks this problem head on!
Kona 30/30 – Yeah, That Was A Good One!
Nikon D60 : 145mm : shutter 1/200 : aperture f /6.3 : ISO 800 BOL at a good one! We did it…30 consecutive posts, whew!
Kona 28/30 – Loved
Nikon D60 : 35mm : shutter 1/40 : aperture f /10 : ISO 400 loved adjective held in deep affection; cherished: loved companions; much-loved friends.
Kona 27/30 – Wonder
Nikon D60 : 90mm : shutter 1/125 : aperture f /5.6 : ISO 200 Kona wondering about what’s for dinner, how to catch squirrels and other important stuff.
Kona 26/30 – In The Arms Of An Angel
Nikon D60 : 90mm : shutter 1/30 : aperture f /10 : ISO 200 “You’re in the arms of an Angel; may you find some comfort here.”-Sarah McLachlan
Kona 23/30 – Chillin’
Iphone 4 Kona chillin post-bath, lo-fi style. His way of protesting the whole being clean thing.
Kona 22/30 – Big Brown Eyes
Nikon D60 : 50mm : shutter 1/60 : aperture f /5.6 : ISO 400 Kona patiently waited for his walk tonight while I was experimenting with an old lens (35 years old and still works like a charm!). This look sums up his thoughts about the whole deal:)
Kona 21/30 – Hello My Name Is…
Nikon D60 : 35mm : shutter 1/160 : aperture f /5.6 : ISO 400 Kona’s name tag for pet therapy helps start conversations:)
Kona 20/30 – Summertime
Nikon D60 : 35mm : shutter 1/80 : aperture f /6.3 : ISO 400 Summertime, and the livin’ is easy….
Kona 19/30 – Pint Size Friend
Nikon D60 : 90mm : shutter 1/50 : aperture f /8 : ISO 200 Kona with a little admirer.
Kona 18/30 – Base Camp
Nikon D60 : 18mm : shutter 1/25 : aperture f /3.5 : ISO 1600 Kona oversees the weekend base camp set up.
Kona 17/30 – Attack Of The Stuffies!
Nikon D60 : 35mm : shutter 1/60 : aperture f /4 : ISO 200 When stuffies go wild…