I decided recently that it is high time I get back to blogging on my website. The only excuse I have is that my heart and mind are so taken up with the care of so many beloved animals that once I have fulfilled my other commitments; my clinic job and care of my own cats and home, I have not felt I had the creative space for much else. Road Home Animal Care recently celebrated its third birthday and while I long to revisit China, plan on taking some vacations to Canada and Maine, look forward to attending my cherished annual Animal Hospice conference, and still dream of returning to Sweden to live one day, the Pioneer Valley has in fact become our HOME. My life is rich with friends and care of some of the most amazing creatures and families I've had the chance to meet. My calling remains my heart's desire: to accompany people on the sometimes uncertain road of old age with their animal family members. It is now time to get back to another thing I dearly love -- writing! So, following this post, I am starting today by sharing a story about one of my own cats, Ari. Thanks for following me along on this incredible journey. This is my blessed life.
I am pictured here with Gabby Lee. Gabby's mom contacted me and asked if I could give Gabby daily subcutaneous fluids while she was away on a business trip. She knew Gabby's life was nearly over but she felt she still had some spark in her and did not want to euthanize her simply because she was going to be traveling. I visited Gabby for a week for her fluid administration and some extra doses of love while her grandparents handled the rest of her care. No-one was certain whether Gabby would make it but she did and her mom spent another week with her after returning home before she said her final goodbye. I was honored to be part of Team Gabby.
I am pictured here with Gabby Lee. Gabby's mom contacted me and asked if I could give Gabby daily subcutaneous fluids while she was away on a business trip. She knew Gabby's life was nearly over but she felt she still had some spark in her and did not want to euthanize her simply because she was going to be traveling. I visited Gabby for a week for her fluid administration and some extra doses of love while her grandparents handled the rest of her care. No-one was certain whether Gabby would make it but she did and her mom spent another week with her after returning home before she said her final goodbye. I was honored to be part of Team Gabby.