New Jewellery & Pet Health Insurance

 

Above is a photo of our girl's first piece of jewellery..... (our phone numbers are engraved on the back).  We will likely be micro-chipping as well....will discuss during our first vet appointment.....

Our breeder provides thirty days of free pet health insurance....activation must start within 24 hours of her arrival (I plan to activate once Clancy Mae arrives).  

In the past, we have not used pet health insurance on our previous dachshunds....but with the rising cost of veterinary care.....we plan to have it in place for Clancy Mae.  

Three of our previous dachshunds required back surgeries or care at our local veterinary hospital....at that time two back surgeries rang in at $2,500 each....with one dog spending one week at the hospital for treatment of a back issue (did not require surgery)....and that total cost was about $3,000.  

In 2020, our grand-dachshund required back surgery....the cost had increased to $5,000.  Sadly, he suffered another back injury....and surgery was not an option.  Devastating outcome.

Fast forward to present day.....back surgeries now can cost upwards of $10,000!  Without pet insurance....owners are out a hefty sum of money.....or face the heart breaking decision of euthanizing their pet.  We don't ever want to be in that position!  Dachshunds (and other breeds) are prone to IVDD... we want to be prepared in the event we face that again!

Pet insurance covers a host of other procedures & conditions....and in our minds a worthwhile investment for coverage.  Mr. Seventies spent a number of days comparing coverages & costs amongst the various insurance companies....and for our needs we will be using Trupanion insurance.  Some companies don't direct bill the veterinarian - the owner submits the vet bill & awaits reimbursement.  Trupanion does not - the veterinary clinic submits the invoice at time of appointment & we are required to only pay the deductible....

I've also spoken to dog owners who have Trupanion insurance....and was advised it provides excellent service.  Now, it doesn't cover routine check ups, spay/neuter, or dental cleanings....those are considered things a pet owner should budget for....now with some insurance you can opt in for that extra coverage....but we're okay with paying for normal, everyday veterinary care....

Tuesday cannot get here fast enough...daughter & family plan to join us in greeting Clancy Mae at the airport!

We are a little excited - Liesel's death left a huge void in our lives...we've missed the pitter-patter of paws!

Have an awesome weekend!

Til next time.....

The Countdown Is On!

Clancy Mae's arrival is only five days away!  Tuesday, April 21st is the day her flight arrives!!  After receiving conflicting instructions from Air Canada (imagine that)!

When attempting to book her flight on a cargo plane....Air Canada advised I was to hire a company that transports pets to the airport for departure....through Ipata pet shippers!  If you listen to Air Canada's voicemail - that is only a requirement for pets travelling on international flights....not within Canada.  When I spoke with a representative a couple of weeks ago....Ipata was never mentioned!  However, the rep I spoke to this day....disagreed. 

After speaking with the Air Canada rep again.....I spent a few minutes pondering this news!  We already have transport from the breeder's location to the airport in Toronto!  Since the breeder is on puppy watch (two litters currently due any day).....her neighbour, an experienced Westie breeder.....is driving Clancy on the three hour trip to the airport in Toronto!  So why did I need to hire a company to do so?

Turns out.....I didn't.  Another a third call to Air Canada ....I finally spoke to an amazing  knowledgeable representative (Isaac)!   He advised if someone was taking Clancy to the airport.....all is well.  We booked her flight right then & there!

We received her flight info (her driver as well).... and.I was also required  to provide authorization for Clancy to be handed over by her driver!  Done. I received confirmation Air Canada received the authorization & will attach it to her boarding pass.

As mentioned, her driver is a veteran breeder & has shipped pups for over eighteen years - and never once did she ever need to pay a company to transport her pups to the airport!  (she attempted to book Clancy's passage...with frustration dealing with Air Canada).  I stepped in....and sorted it out.  Whew!!

Doxie drama or what??   Does this little tyke look worried? 

Her flight duration, (on a climate controlled cargo plane)....is two hours!  That's barely a nap!  I remember Liesel's transport....her water bowl was still full upon arrival!  (she flew on a cargo plane as well).  Talk about a smooth flight.....

We plan to prepare for Clancy's arrival over the weekend....setting up crates....Mr. Seventies has the gates in place...we will be all set!!

Have an awesome weekend....

Til next time.....

 

Catching Up!

Happy Monday!  Our weather forecast is calling for rain....all week!  Remember the old saying, "April showers bring May flowers".....we should have an abundance of flowers in the gardens if that is the case!

I was able to drop into Inspired Living....spring has sprung there!  Gorgeous "real touch" tulip bouquets...they absolutely look & feel real....

 I think I have a pair of these little ceramic boots....in green....aren't they adorable?

I adore this little lamp....perhaps I've shared it before....the price tag though is over the top at $95!!

If the small lamp was that expensive....I didn't dare check the price tag on the larger ones....but I do love them both...

Some adorable little dachshund figures....so cute....

The vases are swoon worthy....but again so is the price.....at $75 each.....and up!  

This pretty over the door wreath hanger is so pretty....I love that they have come out with nicer options than the plain rustic ones....

I'm obsessed with the colours in this canvas....I'm drawn to colour for certain.....this frame piece is huge...

Drawn to cows apparently as well.....no big surprise there...

While I truly enjoy Inspired Living......I find their pricing has gotten ridiculous on some things.  They do have weekend specials...but in general prices are, in my opinion....high.  So unless I see something I simply need to have....I only browse around.....

In May we have three celebrations....both daughter & son-in-law have birthdays a few days apart....we plan to have a dual get together for them....complete with an ice cream cake from What's the Scoop dairy bar....(ice cream cakes are son-in-laws favourite).....followed by Mother's Day!  Birthday meal -  home made pizza has been requested.....Mother's Day will be celebrated with a ham dinner....(since we missed out at Easter)......and Father's Day in June.....steak  on the barbecue is the #1 choice along with burgers....easy peasy....

Daughter has asked for an electric heated throw....not an easy find this time of year!  They are more popular at Christmas for gift giving....but I was able to find this one (with free shipping)....it will be arriving this week.  Son-in-law has requested a gift card from Home Depot....he is wanting a leaf blower....

Daughter had mentioned a few weeks back how difficult she finds it to slide her kitchen aid from the back of her counter to be able to use it.....I had the same issue until I ordered a pad for underneath the mixer....makes sliding it out a breeze.  I know she will appreciate receiving a pad as well....

Mr Seventies requested a couple of these seed spreaders......especially for grand daughter to "help" with planting.  With the spreaders....he is able to load the seeds & set the rate at which they will be dispersed...as opposed to tossing them into the ground....in handfuls....like our "junior" farmer planted last year....lol.

Since I wanted to use up my Amazon gift cards.....I ordered a couple of things for Clancy Mae. Since her spay will be in August  (when she will be six months old) (we will have a spay/neuter contract with her breeder) and even if we didn't...we'd spay her.

I ordered this surgery recovery suit.....to protect her stitches.....and to keep the area covered & unable to be licked.  I've been told these work better than the traditional awkward cone around the neck....always looks so uncomfortable for pets.....the suit should be more comfortable.....

And every pup needs a few Nylabones to cut teeth on....I have a couple already in my stash....but added this one to my cart as well....

Daughter & family visited yesterday & we enjoyed a delicious Sunday dinner....Grampie & grand daughter had the opportunity to be outside for a bit....as both want more cement paw print pads for the gardens & needed to know how many will be required.....(when Grampie is fully healed)......

It's going to be a quiet week here....we have phone appointments with our family doctor to go over our recent blood work results....fingers crossed no major changes.  With me....it's always my iron and/or A1C levels that are an issue....

I have a lunch date with my friend (and son-in-law's Mom).....and hope to have a chance to hit up a couple of the thrift stores!  I heard Winners is opening up a store in Summerside...that will be exciting...I love Winners. I wish we would also get a Marshalls store.....I always find good buys....and Bath & Body Works in our mall here should be opening soon.....

Grand daughter checked out the pool while she was here.....she was happy to see the new pool floats!  We need to replace solar blanket....they only last us a couple of years at best.   Between the chlorine &  sun....they disintegrate quickly.  Last fall, Mr. Seventies laid ours out to dry....then cut it up to go in the waste bin.....

That's about all the happenings from here....the sun is currently out ....we hope to get out for our walk.  Yesterday, while the sun was out....there was a brisk wind from the NW making it feel much colder....so we didn't get our walk in. 

I'll be over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ later today for Metamorphosis Monday & sharing again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday....

Thanks so much for hanging out with me today.....I so appreciate you!  Have an awesome day!

Til next time.....

Spring Has Finally Sprung!

We've been having beautiful, spring days....full of sun & it's wonderful!  Not before time!

The crocus are up.....a nice little burst of colour this time of year....the Forsythia shrub will be next to flower!

I picked up a couple of pool toys for grand daughter to have fun with....if you don't grab them now....they will be gone before pool time!  These are big enough for the "adult" kids to use also!

My Crocs arrived!!  I am obsessed with them.....are they not adorable?  And how about that bow?  These will be perfect for slipping on to take a pup for potty breaks! 

And.....speaking of the pup.....(see how I did that?)......she & I are signed up for puppy socialization classes!  When she arrives, she will be the perfect age to start....first class is Saturday, April 28 (as was recommended the trainer).....classes are forty-five minutes in duration....great for both she & I!  We are attending Spot on Dogs training facility....we are signed up for five classes!

And I dropped into the veterinary clinic (just down the road from us).....and had a wonderful chat with the receptionist, Stephanie.  I gained a wealth of information.....as I've mentioned this is the first pup we have gotten so young.  Clancy will be due for her second immunization & kennel cough vaccine.....and a check up....we have her first appointment scheduled for April 28th.  

I'm holding off for a bit on flea & tick medication....I'll talk with our new vet....discuss whether the medication will suppress Clancy's immune system.....she is still quite young.  Fleas & ticks are an issue here....

Mr. Seventies continues to recover.....will need to book a follow up appointment with his surgeon in the coming days.  We are taking walks daily.....building up his strength.  He is a bit more mobile....but not over-doing it.

That is about all the news from here!  Have an awesome weekend....thanks so much for hanging out with me!  

Til next time.....

 

Cuteness Overload

 

The breeder sent me a quick video clip!  The kitty looks unimpressed with Clancy Mae!!   Counting down the days til she arrives!  Daughter & grand daughter visited yesterday.....and brought some puppy items they had tucked away....a package of pee pads, a full box of waste bags & this adorable treat puzzle.....a great past time to keep a pup busy......

We are enrolled in puppy socialization classes.....our first class is April 25th....I needed to get a few things required for training.....such as a treat pouch to attach to a belt loop....I ordered this colour.....

As well as another bag of Crumps training bites.....I plan to use pieces of her kibble for training as well....

Classes are taught using the clicker method of training.....not my favourite as Liesel & I had little success with it....but in our defence the class at that time (facility has since closed) was extremely unorganized.....and much confusion happening.....

These clickers come to in a pack of two & you attach one to your wrist.

I have the co-ordination of a duck wearing rain boots.....as you need to click & reward at the same time....but we'll give it a go again.....

Spot on Dogs is where we 're attending classes & I've heard & read nothing but positive reviews.   Clancy Mae will be the perfect age for the puppy socialization class....maximum size of classes is up to four pups.   She will barely have time to get settled before we begin class.....but a tired pup.....is a quiet pup!!  

I'm hoping to make a quick trip to Inspired Living......now that Mr. Seventies is doing so well.....I haven't visited for quite some time....I suspect it is full of spring & summer decor.....

It's going to be cool here today.....with a northwest wind....so will need to bundle up.....still. 

Have an awesome day!  

Until next time....

What A Croc(s)!!

Croc shoes that is!!  You either love them or hate them.....one thing I've noticed is how much they have expanded on the current styles of them.....

I'm normally not a fan of them.....until I came across this adorable style on Crocs Canada (not a sponsored post).....I'm thinking they will be perfect for taking our pup outside when the grass is dew covered....as opposed to hauling on rain boots....

I actually prefer the strap pulled forward....leaving the heel open....and the colour is called Flame.......

They also have available.....Jibbitz charms.....oh the possibilities are endless for those.....I decided on this adorable pearl bow to dress them up a bit....there are so many to choose from...

The charms attach through the holes on the front end of the Crocs.....I'll share a photo of them when they arrive....

One thing I've noticed lately.....is how tightly and difficult covers of bottles are to remove.....most times I require Mr. Seventies assistance!  A number of years ago....I had a rubber circular pad that was very helpful.....but over the years....it has since disappeared!

I went searching on Amazon & found these rubber discs...and quickly ordered a set of three.    They arrived & I'm happy to report they work so well.....I can easily get the tops off bottles now....

My Oral B flosser died a few days ago....which presented the opportunity to use my Amazon gift cards....this one is not a brand name....but it works just as well & has all the attachments I use....and it's rechargeable.  If you're looking for a reasonably priced flosser....I highly recommend this one.....

I also use a rechargeable tooth brush.....(I have regular brushes as well)....Ive been using this particular one over the years....replacing the heads every couple of months....I chose to replace my current brush with this updated version....it sits on a charger....

Does anyone else suffer with dry eye?  I thought "dry eye" would mean your eyes would feel dry & scratchy....but that is not the case.  When I had my eye exam last fall, the optometrist sent me for an eye scan as I had quite a bit of "water" behind my pupils.....which causes my eyes to water terrible....especially during the winter months....

He also gave me a bottle of eye drops....which were hateful to actually use....so I ditched them & purchased this brand....I've been using it for a couple of weeks now....either the drops are working or it's because our temperatures outside for walking are milder.....my eyes don't seem to water as much....

I also read taking Vitamin A can help with dry eye....I've been taking it for a couple of months now.  I can't say if it's working ....as our weather is warming up outside....but it certainly can't hurt.  Being outside in the cold caused my eyes to water so much.....so annoying....

We had a quiet Easter....daughter & family brought turkey dinners for us to heat up (disclaimer - turkey in my opinion.....is not an Easter meal....much prefer ham).....but if someone is wonderful enough to bring us delicious meals.....who are we to complain?   And.....I purchased a huge ham for Mother's Day meal...it's in the freezer til then....

Mr. Seventies continues to heal....getting bored....today he wants to get out for a short walk....the weather this week looks like spring just might finally show up!  We've had a combination of snow, ice pellets and rain for a few days now...... I'm to make a follow up appointment this week with his surgeon for Mr. Seventies to see him in a few weeks.....as well as book Clancy Mae's transport flight to Charlottetown.

I've contacted Spot on Dogs.....for puppy socialization & obedience classes.....once I confirm she is fully vaccinated....we will sign up.  Puppy socialization classes are for pups under the age of 20 weeks.....so perfect for us.

I also need to drop into the vet clinic close to our house....to inquire what is required regarding immunizations, worming, real & tick medication and whatever else Clancy will require. We've not had a puppy this young, so we are in new territory..  We are purchasing her with a spay/neuter contract....her spay will take place in August or thereabouts....once she has reached six months of age....

That is about all what is happening here.....now that Mr. Seventies is on the mend....the task of keeping him relatively quiet is at hand.....

Please join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday & tomorrow over at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday....

Thanks so much for visiting with me today.....so greatly appreciate it!

Til next time.....

Wishing Everyone A Blessed Easter

 

Today we have another bit of nasty weather approaching....snow, ice pellets....and rain.  Exactly a repeat of what we had on Wednesday!

We have a better chance of having a white Easter than a white Christmas!   At least any snow or freezing rain we get....won't stick around long.

Mr. Seventies is recuperating really well.....little discomfort....but then he was in more pain & soreness before surgery.  

We will be spending Easter dinner at home.....daughter & family plan to visit & bring dinner to us....as well as we will celebrate grand daughter's birthday.  

Our breeder reports Clancy Mae is busy with potty training!  Such a smart little gal we are getting!

Wishing everyone a beautiful Easter weekend!  I'm unable to get out & about these days....preferring to stick close to home & care for my patient!

Til next time....