Zero Pack
Tasha
 With our friend, Canto |
 With two flappy ears which eventually stood up, as she does. |
 Nap time: post-snack/pre-snack |
 Devouring a sweet potato, a favorite snack |
 At a younger age with one flappy ear (Tasha's) |
 A stick. A swim. Just add goose poop. |
 In winter in Chicago, we own the lakefront. |
 Please walk away with the camera. |
 Between a snack and the fridge |
Tasha went out the same way she lived her life: protecting me. At 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2008, Tasha's body began to drastically fail her. She developed pneumonia and died 44 hours later of cardiac arrest. I would like all beings, those chosen to be reliant on people, to be certain that they are loved through the behavior of their people. Tasha and I have this certainty. Her love for me is greater than any words I can find to describe it, as is my love for her. I am working to accept the change in our relationship: I love her physical presence, too. —Connie Bank "What we see reveals us. And what we do with what we see distinguishes us." |
Tasha has protected her person, Connie, since she was a spry ten-week-old puppy. Tasha still protects Connie, but at over thirteen years old, she suffers from the same hip issue that curses many older shepherds.
Since Connie started taking Tasha to Integrative Pet Care in Chicago, she's like a younger dog. She has a lot more energy, and a lot more mobility. It's not inexpensive, and it's a time commitment, but the results are indisputable. If what you're looking to do is extend your shepherd's quality of life, this place will do exactly that.
This is Tasha doing her underwater treadmill. Yeah, sure, sounds crazy—but it works. She also runs through an obstacle course.
