Happy Birthday Liesel!!

 Liesel  (front & centre) and her sister siblings....even then I could pick her out amongst the rest!!

At six weeks of age  Liesel required very expensive eye surgery at the veterinary hospital in Guelph, Ontario...she had hair growing in her eye...and it needed to be removed.  I bless her breeder for spending the large sum of money to save Liesel.....even before we knew she was coming to us!  For that reason....she was almost four months old when she joined us...

She flew in a heated cargo plane (it was November)....not in cargo on a passenger plane...on a flight from Toronto, Ontario to Halifax, NS...her flight lasted a little over an hour.  She arrived with her water bowl still full....a very smooth flight!   We were right there...and watched her plane land...and within minutes she was brought, in her carrier to us!    After a few minutes to stretch her legs & have a treat, we called her breeder to advise she had arrived safely...then Liesel was hooked into her car seat and we began the three hour drive home.  She immediately curled up & slept the whole trip.....

We're very happy she has been in good health for the most part....and pray no back issues ever surface.  We are mindful of the arthritis in both front legs and left shoulder...keeping a close eye for signs of pain or discomfort.  These days we've been giving her quick swims in the pool...not her favourite pastime!!

She received a bag of her favourite salmon treats and two new toys to celebrate her day!

Happy 8th Birthday to our resident wire hair!!  You are very much loved!