https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/rescue-dogs-of-the-oso-landslide/https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/screen-shot-2014-04-03-at-5-57-40-pm.pngFEMA search dog onsite to help find victims of the Oso, WA Landslide.FEMA search dog onsite to help find victims of the Oso, WA Landslide.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/screen-shot-2014-03-29-at-12-58-20-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-03-29 at 12.58.20 PMhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/screen-shot-2014-03-29-at-1-07-11-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-03-29 at 1.07.11 PMhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/screen-shot-2014-04-09-at-7-30-11-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-04-09 at 7.30.11 PMhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/screen-shot-2014-03-29-at-1-03-13-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-03-29 at 1.03.13 PMhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/screen-shot-2014-03-29-at-12-59-24-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-03-29 at 12.59.24 PMDoing the work. Rescuers at the Oso landslide.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/screen-shot-2014-04-03-at-5-52-27-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-04-03 at 5.52.27 PMA rescuer doing the work. Sincere. Determined. 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Then, resigned, drifts away into the forest.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/screen-shot-2014-02-16-at-7-27-12-pm.pngLucy, wherever you are now, know that your story broke my heart. May you be at peace now and held in the heart of grace. 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11.36.28https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2215.jpgIMG_2215https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cropped-luna-photo-for-speciesspeak1.jpgcropped-luna-photo-for-speciesspeak1.jpg2013-01-04T08:58:14+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/happy-new-year-welcome-2013/https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jtb8w.gifjtB8w2013-01-02T04:01:20+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/how-much-would-you-spend-on-a-sick-pet/https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2187.jpgI found that getting more information does help reduce uncertainty about next steps.How does a dog's knee work? What happens when the cruciate ligament ruptures? What will the surgery do? How much function do dogs typically regain after the surgery?https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2184.jpgLuna's breath fogged the cameraI was in a fog about how to decide whether to get expensive orthopedic surgery for Luna. As I worked through the questions, my choice became clear. Others may have come to a different conclusion.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_21861.jpgVisual aids help when discussing orthopedic surgery.One of the difficult things about making decisions about medical treatment for our pets is knowing so little about the animal's anatomy. Visual aids help.2012-11-24T09:01:39+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/friday-photo-2-do-you-see-the-doggie-in-the-latte/https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo.jpgDoggie in the LatteA friend saw a doggie peering up at her from her latte today. Do you see it? 2012-11-24T04:59:06+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/what-would-you-do/https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luna-in-grass1.jpgA fabulous friend in her element."Here I am. In my element. What could be better than the scent of a field mouse in tall grass?2012-11-24T03:55:09+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/moving-toward-the-tplo/https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luna-light-collar1.jpgLuna light collarhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luna-beach-bow-2.jpgluna beach bow (2)Luna in her younger days, when soft sand was a joy.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2202.jpgLuna restingLuna takes it easy, resting. Her right rear knee is painful. "Things are good if no walking is required!"https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2198.jpgRelaxing on the couchMG_2198Luna relaxing on the couch, taking it easy.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luna-light-collar.jpgLuna light collarLuna's collar catches the light in one of my first photo's of her. She seems regal.2012-11-19T21:37:18+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/four-swimming-deer-seek-refuge-on-a-fishing-boat-and-find-it/https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image-34.jpgWalking with a deer on a dockWhat a memorable day for all. As John Wooden said, "You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image-33.jpgWalking with deerLucky deer to have found a crew of kind people.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image-32.jpgimage-3https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image-22.jpgRiding in a wheelbarrowToo tired to walk and perhaps too cold, this deer gets a ride in a wheel barrow to safety.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image-21.jpgimage-2https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image-31.jpgimage-3https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image-3.jpgimage-3https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image-2.jpgimage-2https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image.jpgWe need help!Away from what are the four deer swimming? Do they believe they can get on the 62 foot fishing boat?https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/image-1.jpgFour young bucks on the boat, exhaustedHow fortunate that these deer had the moxie to request to come aboard!2012-11-18T09:47:09+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/its-friday-ok-go-and-dogs-having-fun-in-a-music-video/2012-11-16T08:42:35+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/13/from-the-beginning-my-travels-with-luna/https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luna-pointing.jpgLuna pointingLuna poised to pounce: She smells something particularly wonderful, most likely a field mouse.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luna-running-2.jpgLuna running!Luna as I often saw her--running ahead in a leash-free, dog-friendly area.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luna-in-grass.jpgLuna in the grassLuna roams the acreage of dog-friendly Greenbank Farm on Whidbey Island, WA. A favorite place!https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luna-head-2.jpgLuna head! (2)2012-11-14T02:49:29+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/01/hello-world/2012-11-16T08:49:32+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/03/clean-bill-of-health-tplo-repair-completed/https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2190.jpgPhoto of lovely dog on the wall.A yellow lab observes all from a photo on the wall of the exam room: A reassuring presence.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_21931.jpgIn the exam room now. Pleasant anticipation.In the exam room now. Waiting with pleasant anticipation for the vet to arrive.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2171.jpgLuna sitting in front of veterinary clinic sign.A place we have grown to know and love: A super-great clinic with wonderful providers.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_21731.jpgLuna is comfortable here: Friends are waiting inside!Luna rests in a familiar place. Her friends are waiting inside to see her!https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2186.jpgimg_21862012-11-11T10:51:14+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/does-the-mother-sea-otter-determine-that-the-boat-and-the-men-on-it-are-a-safe-haven-or-is-she-simply-seeking-refuge-no-matter-the-risk/2012-11-11T10:49:58+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/11/attention-is-the-rarest-and-purest-form-of-generosity-simone-weil/https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_21851.jpgIMG_2185https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/img_2185.jpgIMG_2185Luna is a canny dog who seems to "read" people and other animals well.2012-11-11T10:20:19+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/2012/11/06/looking-for-information-about-tplos-and-talking-to-animals/https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luna-on-beach.jpgLuna on the beachIn her younger days, Luna loved to run on the beaches of the Olympic Peninsula and Vancouver Island.https://speciesspeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/luna-and-ducky-walking.jpgLuna walking with her stuffed duck-on-a-rope in the sunshine"Life is better if your knees work well. Even squeaky toys are more satisfying."2012-11-06T10:16:24+00:00monthlyhttps://speciesspeak.wordpress.comdaily1.02020-07-31T02:50:11+00:00