“Puff!”

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The future for my hound dog, Ranger, doesn’t seem rosy. On Monday night, his rising white cell count provided hope he could recover from infection, but by Tuesday morning the white cell counts had dropped again. Ranger came home with me yesterday morning and will return to the emergency clinic for a white cell recount this evening. If the result isn’t adequate, he’ll need reexamining at an ultra-specialized clinic.

I and others often comment sadness that our pets mostly don’t outlive us; but still, we are lucky to have their brief wonderfulness. After Ranger’s destructive puppyhood, he provided me with years of delightful companionship. In fact, remembering how appropriately Ranger transitioned has helped me decide to continue sticking with complicated young Chase.

Today’s header photo is a “puffball,” a weed wildflower (Yellow salsify). Sighting it put me in mind of time’s rapid passing. This puff brought to my mind feelings about much in my and Ranger’s twelve or thirteen years together; now they are memories from seasons past.

Dear Friends: Extra hugs for our pets; they give us so much of themselves. Diana