This weekend was a lost cause - another migraine and a bad one this time. I apologize to Jim who I was talking to on the phone and had to leave quickly - but it wouldn’t have been pretty to stay on the phone! Migraines make me very nauseous and know me down for the count. I hadn’t had any for months now two close together - a visit to my doctor when I get back.

Only a few more days before the draw and the Hike with TG - fund day in the park. I can tell you Cynda, Jude and Sara have put a lot of their time and effort for this raffle and reunion. Thank you so very much - I can’t wait to finally meet you! You have gone above and beyond in supporting Tg and man oh man we appreciate it so very much. From building brochures, and placing them where dog people will find them to organizing this tremendous raffle with really really big wonderful prizes, to selling tickets, and then the Hike with TG Reunion!! You are so very very awesome and I am so proud to know you. And humbled too. Thank you.

Only a few more days for me to start my journey south. I am anxious to meet my TG Alumni and hold happy furry faces in my hands. It will be a renewal for my spirits to see families and dogs so happy together. And a reaffirmation of why TG runs my life! So Happy Together! That is why I will leave my safe haven and travel. You are why and we will make some very good memories for the coming blogs!

And an update from Diggory who lives on Vancouver Island!
I have had great intentions since adopting and can’t express enough appreciation for the joy our dog has brought to us. His name is Diggery and he is the happiest little guy with a personality like no other. I have owned dogs all my life-big, little and in-between but this little guy is super. I almost lost him on the second day he came here. Thinking he could do with a walk, I attached the leash to his collar and out we went. Ten steps later he had pulled his head through the collar and was off on a wild run. He headed for a busy street and almost gave me a heart attack trying to catch him. Luckily, some ladies stopped their car and several more cars and he eventually made his way back to me. Wow, what a lesson that was. I bought a nice soft harness and he is great with it. Bought him a choke chain and he coward in a corner and froze. Obviously, I have now learned my lesson and stick to the harness. I would love to know a little more about his first year as I surmise he had been tied up and therefor has bad memories of collars. He is the most lovable little creature and responds to affection from everyone. My children and grandkids now visit more frequently just to play with Diggery. He does have a problem with cats (there are plenty of them around here)but since that is his problem he will have to somehow learn from them. He has boundless energy and the vet says he is in A1 shape. I will send some pictures but just wanted you to know how grateful we are that he came into our lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are wonderful people doing wonderful work. Best wishes, Norma

Here is a picture of Diggory when he was here. He was a pound pup so we have no history about him at all. He was born again when Norma adopted him!!

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