Tag: dogs

Playing Accessible Chase

One of Ufi’s favorite things to do is to have me chase him while has his ring. Eventually, he drops the ring and I throw it. We played chase for a few minutes. I didn’t think we would play again.

More about Ufi

Here are the posts where I have mentioned Ufi. Sadly, too many of them have been about his lifelong battle with allergies. How I wish I dedicated more words to his friendship, work, and the smiles he brought to all of us. Here’s one post highlighting some of Ufi doing amazing work.

A Decade Without Ivor

Tomorrow, Ivor, my first dog guide, will have been gone for 10 years. It’s amazing how that happens. In the moment, when the loss is fresh, you can’t imagine how you will continue. The pain is so raw. The hurt is so intense. But time keeps going. Eventually, you start remembering the good times more… Continue reading A Decade Without Ivor

Personal Updates for June 28, 2019

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the National ADA Symposium. The annual conference brings people working in the disability field together to learn from and network with each other. I really enjoyed the conference. I hope I get to go again next year. I came back from the conference energized and excited to… Continue reading Personal Updates for June 28, 2019

Emma Has Arthritis

I have written several times about the problems Emma has been having walking. Last week, we found out she has arthritis in her spine and hips.

Ufi’s Liver is Fine

As I wrote last week, Ufi has been having problems urinating more frequently. Thinking the problem could be caused by the steroids he is taking for his allergies attacking his liver, we greatly reduced the dosage of steroids he’s taking and made an ultrasound appointment. Today, he went for his ultrasound. As the title indicates,… Continue reading Ufi’s Liver is Fine