Good Sam Community

Best dog ramp getting out of CLASS A RV?

Just wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a good dog ramp to use for getting in/out of a Class A RV. Our big 14 year old Corgi has gotten spooked about coming down the steps or maybe it's just getting too hard for him. We thought we'd build our o...

For Maryland Folks

For those who get MPT (Maryland Public Television) check out Maryland Farm and Harvest tonight (7pm local time).previewSome clips were filmed at our sheepdog trial.and the dairy/creamery is right down the road from us.

Life goes on

We miss Andy. We miss his gentle presence in our home and in our lives. But life goes on, and with it the never ending need for homes for dogs in shelters and rescue organizations. So yesterday my husband and I drove downstate and adopted another ...

Old dog leaving calling cards

Our 12 1/2 year old spayed, female Bichon mix, Pogo, has started occasionally leaving one little piece of poo around the house. They are about the size of a grape. This is new behavior that has been going on for about 4 months. It is becoming more fr...

Sweet Abby

Our sweet Abby had 2 collapses recently. After tests from a cardiologist, she has fluid around her heart (not enough to drain) and a small mass. The vet said if she makes it a month to bring her back for a checkup. Most likely what will happen is ...

Dang Kid, and His Pills

Reading about the difficulties folks have, in regards to giving their pet/s their medication / pills. I'm extremely glad, I don't have that problem with the Kid. Fur Pete's sake, he takes 8 to 9 pills a day!Side note: I have no idea who Pete is, B...

Andy

I'm taking Andy to the vet. He has stopped eating and will only drink water, and lots of it. He's still able to get around, up and down stairs, but is clearly not comfortable. Last night he had diarrhea. At this point, I don't know what, if anyth...

Spaying

I took my kitten in for her booster shot and rabies vaccine and scheduled her being spayed.They gave me two prices, one includes "Preanesthetic Profile with Clotting Profile" and another without. It's a 95 dollar option and the way the tech was expla...

Dogs rideing in RV

Our dog is drools the hole time we are in RV or Car. We have trying almost every normal way. What have some of you other dog lovers try..We save him from a pound no what has happened to him, He is half border collie & half Pyrenees and 71 pounds

Dang Kid ...

So, we got to the bird's feeding spot a bit late. Peaked over the guard rail, and saw about a dozen doves, may be six, or eight quail hanging around waiting.Once I approach the spot, all the birds scatter, cept for three quails standing on the other...

Any of you guys with dogs take the ferry to Alaska?

Considering a trip to Alaska, which would involve taking the ferry from Washington to Alaska, and am just wondering if any of you guys have taken it with your dogs.Main concern is we can't stay in the RV, and there are only a few times daily when you...

Andy has a mass in his liver-Update pg 3

Andy has a mass in his liver. He is not eating and is very lethargic, with pale gums and an overall depressed demeanor. My vet could feel the enlarged liver when she palpitated his abdomen. He also has a heart murmur. He was given a B12 shot toda...

Teaching Hand Command Signs ....

First off, we're no where in the same universe as Mark. So lets not go there OK?We've been doing two basic hand commands. One is here, and the other is stay.Gave the Boy the stay command sign ....The Kid gives me this look, then tells me, "I ain't ...

Hallie - UPDATE

Here is my newest foster dog, Hallie. She's believed to be a shih-tsu, or at least a high mix. I was asked to pull her by the rescue I help out last Wednesday, August 19th, from an animal control in a neighboring county. She was absolutely pitiful...

Dog physics