Cruising With A Service Dog....everything You Ever Wanted To Know!

[guitarest]

Blitz and his sister; Dia

 

[lois1112]

just popping in to say hello to Roz and Karen (and James if you are on this board at all)

meeting you (and of course Brenda) was wonderful, hope to cruise with each of you again.

Roz, how is Brenda doing? has she recovered? (following her to the potty? what were they thinking! yuck--boy Brenda)

[sunshine426]

Hey Lois, and welcome to our little family. I don't know that "Hoop" aka Nate's Dad ever comes over here. Good to hear from you. I think I might right a cruise review.

[sunshine426]

 

 

 

Trying a few more cruise pictures. I didn't buy any of the formal pictures...and just tried to take pictures of Roz's. Thus the flash image. One is Brenda snuggling with me in the morning, and the other is Brenda with the cruise director's staff.

[wizard-of-roz]

Blitz and his sister; Dia

 

 

Such gorgeous dogs!!!!!

[wizard-of-roz]

just popping in to say hello to Roz and Karen (and James if you are on this board at all)

meeting you (and of course Brenda) was wonderful, hope to cruise with each of you again.

Roz, how is Brenda doing? has she recovered? (following her to the potty? what were they thinking! yuck--boy Brenda)

 

I wish James would come onboard this thread with us and talk about "Nate", it was pure joy and fun to be on a cruise ship with another dog. Brenda loved playing with him, he was a very handsome boy.

 

Brenda has recovered and has gone back to work and is doing really well. She's only working 3 days a week and on her "off" days she gets to sleep and get all the doggie pats from PaPa.

 

I look forward to getting my Successor Dog so my life can be more normal for me. Which means going to work, shopping, eating out, cruising and just plain more living with my Service Dog right next to me. Brenda made my life so much better and has earned her time for herself.

 

The folks who wanted to follow Brenda to her pottybox onboard the Sapphire were such a delightful couple, I really didn't mind the ask. Besides, I had Karen to deflect most of the questions about Brenda for me! ;)

Successor and I will be back onboard the Sapphire [after her retrofit] on March 24th. I'm truly looking forward to it.

Roz

[wizard-of-roz]

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Trying a few more cruise pictures. I didn't buy any of the formal pictures...and just tried to take pictures of Roz's. Thus the flash image. One is Brenda snuggling with me in the morning, and the other is Brenda with the cruise director's staff.

 

I love the picture of Brenda in bed with you. It was so cute to watch her get comfortable with you, just like she does with PaPa.

I may not have spent much money on drinks but my budget for the professional pictures could match anyone's bar bill! I'm obsessed over pictures of Brenda and the one's we took with her were so cute. :)

[sunshine426]

I am sure your photo bill was far less than my bar bill! I had such fun on this trip. On a personal note. Rich and I traveled to Florida for a few consultations and MD visits. Overall we have recieved some positive news and my spirits are much better. I posted a review on the member's review page, but am contemplating a thread on being the compainion of a service dog on this threat. What are everyone's thoughts....

[wizard-of-roz]

I am sure your photo bill was far less than my bar bill! I had such fun on this trip. On a personal note. Rich and I traveled to Florida for a few consultations and MD visits. Overall we have recieved some positive news and my spirits are much better. I posted a review on the member's review page, but am contemplating a thread on being the compainion of a service dog on this threat. What are everyone's thoughts....

 

Sunshine, if you can help any of us with Cruising With a Service Dog I think it would be so helpful. And, to read what your opinions and thoughts on the subject are would be welcomed by me.

[guitarest]

Wonderful pictures.....

 

So I had a funny thing happen today. Lets just say my daughter got runt (say in southern accent) by two German Shepherds....

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBniOGRn-nM

[S.S. Cruisers]

Afternoon all:

I am sure your photo bill was far less than my bar bill! I had such fun on this trip. On a personal note. Rich and I traveled to Florida for a few consultations and MD visits. Overall we have recieved some positive news and my spirits are much better. I posted a review on the member's review page, but am contemplating a thread on being the compainion of a service dog on this threat. What are everyone's thoughts....

Karen: Absolutely. You will have to have rounded shoulders and let us help fend off the hateful, insensitive boobs and all out buttheads. But if we can get around them, I say go for it. You obviously have a following from this crowd! :D

[rangeley]

Hi All, We had a busy weekend. Wedding up in NH was lets say interesting. It was in a tent in October in NH. Hmmmm maybe not the best idea. It was freezing, windy and rainy. There was only 4 heaters for the whole tent. The food was brought in by some truck and by the time we got it, it was ice cold. Bride and groom were lovely and even though the weather was crappy, all had a good time.

 

Yesterday I went home to CT and last night when John called he had another episode/stroke like thing while he was talking to me. I made him call 911 and I grabbed my stuff and started the 2 hour ride up here to the hospital. I had called his sister and her and her hubby were at the hospital when I got there. Again they did a CAT scan which again showed nothing. :( Now I have nothing against residents, but when something like this happens again 2 weeks later, I want to see the experienced neurologist. There's nothing worse than not knowing anything. Now this guy said it might have been a migraine or paraesthesia which is just some kind of abnormal sensations. REALLY now!!! Are they kidding me? This is getting ridiculous. He had just had a TIA 2 weeks ago and now this resident is going to tell us this episode is just a migraine. :confused: He had an appointment in Dec to see the neurology doctor and now they are going to move that appt up. We didn't get home til midnight and John insisted on going to work today. Everyone is exhausted. Wex was still recovering from the wedding so he hasn't had much of a chance for sleep. Today he is home with me and he's been passed out all morning. He is very strange in that he needs his sleep or he makes everyone miserable. Anyway thanks for letting me vent. Love you all! :D

[wizard-of-roz]

Hi All, We had a busy weekend. Wedding up in NH was lets say interesting. It was in a tent in October in NH. Hmmmm maybe not the best idea. It was freezing, windy and rainy. There was only 4 heaters for the whole tent. The food was brought in by some truck and by the time we got it, it was ice cold. Bride and groom were lovely and even though the weather was crappy, all had a good time.

 

Yesterday I went home to CT and last night when John called he had another episode/stroke like thing while he was talking to me. I made him call 911 and I grabbed my stuff and started the 2 hour ride up here to the hospital. I had called his sister and her and her hubby were at the hospital when I got there. Again they did a CAT scan which again showed nothing. :( Now I have nothing against residents, but when something like this happens again 2 weeks later, I want to see the experienced neurologist. There's nothing worse than not knowing anything. Now this guy said it might have been a migraine or paraesthesia which is just some kind of abnormal sensations. REALLY now!!! Are they kidding me? This is getting ridiculous. He had just had a TIA 2 weeks ago and now this resident is going to tell us this episode is just a migraine. :confused: He had an appointment in Dec to see the neurology doctor and now they are going to move that appt up. We didn't get home til midnight and John insisted on going to work today. Everyone is exhausted. Wex was still recovering from the wedding so he hasn't had much of a chance for sleep. Today he is home with me and he's been passed out all morning. He is very strange in that he needs his sleep or he makes everyone miserable. Anyway thanks for letting me vent. Love you all! :D

 

You call this past weekend "busy", are you kidding me.....Just when I thought the world might miss all the "soap opera's" that are leaving T.V.......there's Cindy's life! Please believe me when I say....I'm not making jest of any of it. How you can turn a "nightmare wedding" into; "the bride and groom were lovely", is unfriggenbelieveable!!!! And, then to have to facedown the barrel of the "strokegun" again, with John and not just blow-up is so beyond comprehension.

And, poor Wex has to keep up with all the drama, he's truly "wonderdog", and you wonder why he gets a bit cranky if he doesn't get his sleep......Cindy, darling, there isn't a man or beast who could keep up with you, your pace and all that's going on!!!!!!

Most importantly, how's John today? I, too, think Interns are amazing in all that they do.....but, this really calls for a highly skilled specialist. It's really getting scary and John [and, certainly you] knows his body.....I wish they'd do the testing NOW and rule-out anything more complicated and serious.

I know you don't need to hear all this, you already know it.....I'm just worried for John.

Please keep us updated on how he's doing and what the doctor's are going to do about it and, girl, go lay down, put your feet up and think about your foo-foo drinking coming-up very soon onboard that cruise ship!!!!! :D;)

[DisneyKidsDad]

First...Cindy, tell John we hope he is feeling better soon.

 

Next...speaking of CT. This summer we met a very nice young woman in CT at a CCI fundraiser she helped organize. She is as far as anyone knows, the only puppy raiser in CT. She was there with a friend who works at PETCO in Stratford, CT. He just applied to become a puppy raiser. He offered to talk to PETCO and see if they would allow us to hold a fundraiser there. Well it's this Saturday and here is what they are doing for CCI.

 

The PETCO in Stratford, Connecticut has devoted a day to CCI. We will be able to have a table set up in the store with information, take monetary & Wish-List donations and give demonstrations through out the day. PETCO also has a $1000 budget for this event with which they will be donating a basket for us to raffle and give free items to those who attend the event - including CCI-ers.

Natural Balance pet food has also donated a raffle basket. They will also be there to hand out free samples.

ADA representatives, and special educators from the community will also be in attendance.

The groom room at PETCO has also offered $20 FULL GROOM to active CCI dogs. They just ask that you let us know before hand if you wish to take them up on this offer so they can set aside time. If you wish to take advantage of this offer you need only bring proof of rabies vaccination certificate. (As a side note - Lauren is an amazing groomer) The event will run from 12pm-6pm on Saturday October 22.

Address: 955 Ferry Boulevard Stratford, CT 06614

 

So if anyone is in the area or knows of anyone in the area, please tell them to stop by.

We will be there the whole day!!

Edited October 18, 2011 by DisneyKidsDad

[wizard-of-roz]

First...Cindy, tell John we hope he is feeling better soon.

 

Next...speaking of CT. This summer we met a very nice young woman in CT at a CCI fundraiser she helped organize. She is as far as anyone knows, the only puppy raiser in CT. She was there with a friend who works at PETCO in Stratford, CT. He just applied to become a puppy raiser. He offered to talk to PETCO and see if they would allow us to hold a fundraiser there. Well it's this Saturday and here is what they are doing for CCI.

 

The PETCO in Stratford, Connecticut has devoted a day to CCI. We will be able to have a table set up in the store with information, take monetary & Wish-List donations and give demonstrations through out the day. PETCO also has a $1000 budget for this event with which they will be donating a basket for us to raffle and give free items to those who attend the event - including CCI-ers.

Natural Balance pet food has also donated a raffle basket. They will also be there to hand out free samples.

ADA representatives, and special educators from the community will also be in attendance.

The groom room at PETCO has also offered $20 FULL GROOM to active CCI dogs. They just ask that you let us know before hand if you wish to take them up on this offer so they can set aside time. If you wish to take advantage of this offer you need only bring proof of rabies vaccination certificate. (As a side note - Lauren is an amazing groomer) The event will run from 12pm-6pm on Saturday October 22.

Address: 955 Ferry Boulevard Stratford, CT 06614

 

So if anyone is in the area or knows of anyone in the area, please tell them to stop by.

 

We will be there the whole day!!

 

I wish I lived closer.....I buy Brenda's pet food at Petco and now I'm so glad I do.

Thank you for all your hard work in an effort to help CCI.

[rangeley]

First...Cindy, tell John we hope he is feeling better soon.

 

Next...speaking of CT. This summer we met a very nice young woman in CT at a CCI fundraiser she helped organize. She is as far as anyone knows, the only puppy raiser in CT. She was there with a friend who works at PETCO in Stratford, CT. He just applied to become a puppy raiser. He offered to talk to PETCO and see if they would allow us to hold a fundraiser there. Well it's this Saturday and here is what they are doing for CCI.

 

The PETCO in Stratford, Connecticut has devoted a day to CCI. We will be able to have a table set up in the store with information, take monetary & Wish-List donations and give demonstrations through out the day. PETCO also has a $1000 budget for this event with which they will be donating a basket for us to raffle and give free items to those who attend the event - including CCI-ers.

Natural Balance pet food has also donated a raffle basket. They will also be there to hand out free samples.

ADA representatives, and special educators from the community will also be in attendance.

The groom room at PETCO has also offered $20 FULL GROOM to active CCI dogs. They just ask that you let us know before hand if you wish to take them up on this offer so they can set aside time. If you wish to take advantage of this offer you need only bring proof of rabies vaccination certificate. (As a side note - Lauren is an amazing groomer) The event will run from 12pm-6pm on Saturday October 22.

Address: 955 Ferry Boulevard Stratford, CT 06614

 

So if anyone is in the area or knows of anyone in the area, please tell them to stop by.

 

We will be there the whole day!!

 

 

Den, I will let John know you send your best. Thanks. I was looking forward to going to the Petco thing and seeing all of you. We are just going to try to stay around this area right now, just to be close to the hospital. Tell everyone we are sorry we couldn't be there and we are thinking of them. Have a great time and make lots of money for CCI.

[rangeley]

You call this past weekend "busy", are you kidding me.....Just when I thought the world might miss all the "soap opera's" that are leaving T.V.......there's Cindy's life! Please believe me when I say....I'm not making jest of any of it. How you can turn a "nightmare wedding" into; "the bride and groom were lovely", is unfriggenbelieveable!!!! And, then to have to facedown the barrel of the "strokegun" again, with John and not just blow-up is so beyond comprehension.

 

And, poor Wex has to keep up with all the drama, he's truly "wonderdog", and you wonder why he gets a bit cranky if he doesn't get his sleep......Cindy, darling, there isn't a man or beast who could keep up with you, your pace and all that's going on!!!!!!

 

Most importantly, how's John today? I, too, think Interns are amazing in all that they do.....but, this really calls for a highly skilled specialist. It's really getting scary and John [and, certainly you] knows his body.....I wish they'd do the testing NOW and rule-out anything more complicated and serious.

 

I know you don't need to hear all this, you already know it.....I'm just worried for John.

 

Please keep us updated on how he's doing and what the doctor's are going to do about it and, girl, go lay down, put your feet up and think about your foo-foo drinking coming-up very soon onboard that cruise ship!!!!! :D;)

 

Roz you crack me up! John is fine and went to work today. This is getting very scary and I hope they find out why this is happening. I am on my way down to the bday party downstairs for the bdays in the building this month. CAKE!! wooooohooooo

[wizard-of-roz]

Roz you crack me up! John is fine and went to work today. This is getting very scary and I hope they find out why this is happening. I am on my way down to the bday party downstairs for the bdays in the building this month. CAKE!! wooooohooooo

 

In the middle of it all.......she's eating cake. You're so much smarter than any of us! Enjoy.

We're thinking of you and hoping that all is and will be well for our John. Please give him my love and licks from Miss Brenny.

On another note........I'm waiting for my instructions from CCI about coming up in December.......I'm waiting......[i did make a phone call to them last Wednesday, letting them know that my employer does need a letter from them about my coming up for Team Training, in order that I may be paid for the time that I'm there!] Nothing yet! Getting this dog is just like giving birth......if you know what I mean!!!!!

Edited October 18, 2011 by wizard-of-roz

[DisneyKidsDad]

Den, I will let John know you send your best. Thanks. I was looking forward to going to the Petco thing and seeing all of you. We are just going to try to stay around this area right now, just to be close to the hospital. Tell everyone we are sorry we couldn't be there and we are thinking of them. Have a great time and make lots of money for CCI.

 

Cindy,

You would be crazy not to be sticking close to home. Everyone will understand. We'll catch up to you guys one of these days.

[guitarest]

Hi All, We had a busy weekend. Wedding up in NH was lets say interesting. It was in a tent in October in NH. Hmmmm maybe not the best idea. It was freezing, windy and rainy. There was only 4 heaters for the whole tent. The food was brought in by some truck and by the time we got it, it was ice cold. Bride and groom were lovely and even though the weather was crappy, all had a good time.

 

Yesterday I went home to CT and last night when John called he had another episode/stroke like thing while he was talking to me. I made him call 911 and I grabbed my stuff and started the 2 hour ride up here to the hospital. I had called his sister and her and her hubby were at the hospital when I got there. Again they did a CAT scan which again showed nothing. :( Now I have nothing against residents, but when something like this happens again 2 weeks later, I want to see the experienced neurologist. There's nothing worse than not knowing anything. Now this guy said it might have been a migraine or paraesthesia which is just some kind of abnormal sensations. REALLY now!!! Are they kidding me? This is getting ridiculous. He had just had a TIA 2 weeks ago and now this resident is going to tell us this episode is just a migraine. :confused: He had an appointment in Dec to see the neurology doctor and now they are going to move that appt up. We didn't get home til midnight and John insisted on going to work today. Everyone is exhausted. Wex was still recovering from the wedding so he hasn't had much of a chance for sleep. Today he is home with me and he's been passed out all morning. He is very strange in that he needs his sleep or he makes everyone miserable. Anyway thanks for letting me vent. Love you all! :D

 

Wow Cindy, I do hope that Rx Appointment comes soon. I agree with your comment about doctors one thing I hate about the VA is until you actually get assigned to a doctor you have to tell your life history many times and you feel more like a number than anything. I hope they finally find out what is going on...

[guitarest]

First...Cindy, tell John we hope he is feeling better soon.

 

Next...speaking of CT. This summer we met a very nice young woman in CT at a CCI fundraiser she helped organize. She is as far as anyone knows, the only puppy raiser in CT. She was there with a friend who works at PETCO in Stratford, CT. He just applied to become a puppy raiser. He offered to talk to PETCO and see if they would allow us to hold a fundraiser there. Well it's this Saturday and here is what they are doing for CCI.

 

The PETCO in Stratford, Connecticut has devoted a day to CCI. We will be able to have a table set up in the store with information, take monetary & Wish-List donations and give demonstrations through out the day. PETCO also has a $1000 budget for this event with which they will be donating a basket for us to raffle and give free items to those who attend the event - including CCI-ers.

Natural Balance pet food has also donated a raffle basket. They will also be there to hand out free samples.

ADA representatives, and special educators from the community will also be in attendance.

The groom room at PETCO has also offered $20 FULL GROOM to active CCI dogs. They just ask that you let us know before hand if you wish to take them up on this offer so they can set aside time. If you wish to take advantage of this offer you need only bring proof of rabies vaccination certificate. (As a side note - Lauren is an amazing groomer) The event will run from 12pm-6pm on Saturday October 22.

Address: 955 Ferry Boulevard Stratford, CT 06614

 

So if anyone is in the area or knows of anyone in the area, please tell them to stop by.

We will be there the whole day!!

 

We don't have one of those in this area, I do miss Pet Co. I used to live in Hartford and enjoyed the fact there was many places to choose from to get dog food or in fact anything.

 

I get my dog food at Tractor Supply, it might be a little more expensive than pet smart but they have a better range of the good food for our service animals. I know some of the people at Tractor Supply and they all know Blitz and give him loving when we go there. I purchase a dog food called 4health, its a above average dry dog food and it costs a little more than the normal supermarket brand dog foods. My daughter feeds her pup; Dia a food called "The Taste of the Wild" and when she visits the puppies love that food. But damn its expensive....

[rangeley]

In the middle of it all.......she's eating cake. You're so much smarter than any of us! Enjoy.

 

We're thinking of you and hoping that all is and will be well for our John. Please give him my love and licks from Miss Brenny.

 

On another note........I'm waiting for my instructions from CCI about coming up in December.......I'm waiting......[i did make a phone call to them last Wednesday, letting them know that my employer does need a letter from them about my coming up for Team Training, in order that I may be paid for the time that I'm there!] Nothing yet! Getting this dog is just like giving birth......if you know what I mean!!!!!

 

OMG Roz it is getting close to Mr. Successor! It's going to be so exciting!! You better give Morey instructions to keep us informed daily!! We want to know everything. :D

[rangeley]

Wow Cindy, I do hope that Rx Appointment comes soon. I agree with your comment about doctors one thing I hate about the VA is until you actually get assigned to a doctor you have to tell your life history many times and you feel more like a number than anything. I hope they finally find out what is going on...

 

Those doctors don't seem to want to do anything unless they have to. I really think having a second episode in 2 weeks should warrant the big shot doctor. Not someone who thinks he has a headache. :mad:

[rangeley]

We don't have one of those in this area, I do miss Pet Co. I used to live in Hartford and enjoyed the fact there was many places to choose from to get dog food or in fact anything.

 

 

Hartford CT??

[S.S. Cruisers]

Awww, Cindy. Tell John to take 2 aspirins and call them in the morning. How hard is that? What flipplin' fools. Do they not know what the meaning of malpractice means? I hope you stood on a few desks and told them a December appointment just wouldn't do. I hope John is feeling better and that you and poor Wexy are getting some much needed rest. Notice I did not tell you sleep because I know you are not. Hugs and prayers flying your way.

DKD: That is awesome that you are getting that kind of help from Petco.

Well, dumb me, I just noticed I have a whole nuther page of readin' to do. Back later.