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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER It's time to Fiesta with our pets San Antonio! We have our annual pictorial of furry children dressed in Fiesta garb. In addition, we have Dr. Jaimez, of 4 Paws Animal Hosital's, article about fashion for your pet during Fiesta. We also spotlight the Fiesta Pooch Parade with an article by Kathi France, who is the Co-Chair for the 2018 Fiesta Pooch Parade. San Antonio Humane Society Public Relations Associate, Veronica Perez, keeps us up to date about the biggest fund raising event, the El Rey Fido Coronation, and why you and your pet should enter next year. To wrap things up, Coleen Ellis, of The Pet Loss Center, gives a heart felt account of her beloved memories with her furry child she had rescued years ago.

Have a fun and safe time when you Fiesta!

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The opinions of authors of articles in this Magazine are those of the writer or contributor and are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher, and the publisher has not conf irmed the accuracy of information contained in articles.

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DANA RAIMONDI is the publisher of Texas Dogs & Cats Magazine. She is a recent transplant to San Antonio from “the Windy City” but has become an admirer of the San Antonio cultural scene. Although a CPA, her true passion in life is the caring and welfare of animals.

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FRAN SHERMAN has been a freelance creative director/graphic designer since 1985. Throughout these years, she has designed a myriad of materials for a staggering number of companies, and she has won numerous graphic design awards for her work, many of them for magazine/publication design.

RENEE SPADE is the owner of Renee Spade Photography. She has been spreading furry joy to pet parents with her photography/graphic design services and super-fun pet product line, The Jack & Spade Collection since 2005.

DR. DAN KIRBY, DVM, graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science in 1979 and earned his DVM in 1984. Dr. Kirby has been the owner and director of Alamo Heights Pet Clinic since 1997. He uses both a conventional and a holistic approach to medicine.

DAN GREENHOUSE , Sales Director, graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has been in magazine advertising sales his entire career. He currently is the “daddy” of two Bearded Collies and “grandpa” to an Italian Greyhound.

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DR. KRISTINE HAWKINS joined the San Antonio Humane Society in April of 2016. A Louisiana native, she grew up in the capitol of Baton Rouge. She attained her undergraduate degree in neurobiology at the University of Texas in Austin. She then returned home to complete her schooling at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2009.

VERONICA PEREZ is the PR Associate for the San Antonio Humane Society and has been with the organization since 2016. She is UTSA alumni and a native to San Antonio. She currently lives under a full roof with her husband, son, two dogs, and cat, Chewie.

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Amols’ Party & Fiesta Favors, San Antonio’s oldest party store, has been helping San Antonio party since 1949. also have a complete line of party decorations, favors, and novelties for all holidays and themes. Planning a luau party, decorating an altar for Day of the Dead, creating a spook-tacular Halloween bash, or throwing the New Year’s Eve party of the century? Look no further than Amols’, we have everything you need to make your event a smashing success.

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Fiesta and Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, so now is the perfect time to check out our incredible line of Fiesta and Mexican party supplies and décor. You’ll love our extensive selection of papel picado, fiesta wreaths, paper flowers, maracas, sombreros, serapes, and so much more.

You’ll find some really spectacular items for Fiesta pet parades and pageants. Our mini mariachi sombreros are a must for Chihuahuas and other small dogs. We also have serapes of all sizes that can be used as festive ponchos to help your dog dress for success this Fiesta!

If you are looking to light up the night at the evening parades or other night time Fiesta events, we have a great selection ofSwagg glowing, flashing, and blinking light-up novelties.

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Molly is a cuddly 4-year old female Golden Doodle that belongs to Bob and Terry Marroquin from Marion, Texas. Molly loves to go on long walks with Terry and loves to give hugs to everyone she meets. Molly loves to play with sqeaky toys and her favorite is a Dallas Cowboy football. Bob Marroquin is a salesperson at North Park Subaru on San Pedro and has been there for over 15 years. Bob served in the Air Force for almost 30 years and retired as a CMSgt.

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ver the last 10 years, Fiesta has been increasingly going to the dogs! During Fiesta, you can now find several different events to attend with your pet from the grand, royal scale of the El Rey Fido Coronation, to the intimate, but quirky Southside’s Fiesta 4 Paws Pet Pageant. There are so many things to do, that even the die-hard Fiesta pet fashionista will need a siesta or two!

BY DR. OLGA JAIMEZ

For your fur-challenged pet, you can use colorful wigs or hair barrette extensions, to create that rocking Doogie-do. To design hairstyles that would make any beauty queen jealous, use a ponytail or a bun hair extension with glue applied to a ribbon or soft elastic to tie around your pet’s head. Attach a small crown, and now your pet is the Royal King or Queen of their court!

Viva Fiesta! Viva Perritos! Viva Gatitos! And Viva to the wonderful organizations who put on these unique events for our pets to attend!

To find more information on Fiesta pet events that are available for your pet, check out the events page on page 34 of this magazine.

Dr. Olga Jaimez graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992.

She has over 21 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery. Dr. Jaimez opened 4 Paws Animal Hospital in 2005. She enjoys giving back to the community by sponsoring family fun events like the 4 Paws Howl-o-ween Costume Contest and the Fiesta 4 Paws Pet Pageant.

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Come early so you have time to register and then enjoy the Fiesta® costume contest beginning at 8:15 (or dress up your pup and join in the fun), see the agility and retrieving dog demonstrations, and visit the many vendors offering various animal related goodies for those who have registered. On site Individual registrations are $30 and family registrations are $35, or pre-register and save. All registrations include the always unique conversation starting Fiesta® Pooch Parade t-shirt (one for an individual registration and two for a family registration).

More information may be found at http://therapyanimalssa.org/about/fiesta-pooch-parade/parade-2018.html.

Therapy Animals of San Antonio is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) that brings humans and animals together for healing. The Fiesta® Pooch Parade is its primary annual fund raising event which supports community services within Bexar County and the 9 surrounding counties. Registered human-animal teams visit hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities, military support centers, work with persons in hospice, support Children’s Bereavement, Ronald McDonald Homes, juveniles in detention, the women and children’s shelter, as well as many special events. Therapy Animal of San Antonio teams provide de-stress time for college students during finals week {April 2018}

and offer a multitude of community presentations and educational programs. Their teams also provide weekly 1:1 support for children in their StoryTails literacy program across the academic year in partnership with area grade schools.

Therapy team work requires humans who understand how to navigate many types of facilities and work with their animals in support of the vulnerable persons they visit; so members attend classes and receive updates as evidence and services change. It also requires animals who demonstrate consistent basic obedience skills as well as the temperament to move reliably through various environments calmly and interact positively with individuals and crowds in diverse situations. Routine health screening, vaccinations and pre-visit grooming are also requirements. Teams are registered, or re-registered, every two years through a formal evaluation using national standards to ensure ongoing appropriateness for the work they are involved with. The Fiesta® Pooch Parade provides the financial support needed for team training, evaluation and work, as well as, community education programs and materials.

Where else can you and your pup have this much fun and support the healing that animals provide your community at the same time? Viva Fiesta®, viva Fiesta® Pooch Parade!

BY KATHI FRANCE

When did all the doggie fashion trend start??

In 2001, Bruiser, a Chihuahua dressed in a designer outfit was seen on the big screen, carried in the arms of the fictional character Elle Woods. In the blockbuster movie “Legally Blonde”, Bruiser became the initiator for the pet fashion trend. But the most notable doggie fashionista of current times— has to be Tinkerbell. In 2002, Paris Hilton’s trendy little Chihuahua was always seen wearing the latest in doggie couture.

Tinkerbell, made every designers A-list, and every pet owner wanted to have a matching a purse w/ small dog, wearing a matching attire…I know, I did.

Even though, Tinkerbell was possibly the first to start the doggie wear explosion, our fabulous Fiesta wearing pets can out sparkle any designer doggie model!

So what should your pet wear to their upcoming Fiesta Pawty? The rule is anything goes during Fiesta. The bigger the better and the more confetti and glitter, the brighter. In order to have those pupparrazi cameras flickering, your pet’s outfit should have a theme or represent a Royal Court of an outrageous make believe doggie treat, toy, drink or whatever you think of. The ideas are endless and the theme of your pet’s Fiesta wear is unlimited! Here are a few ideas— The Royal Court of Fiesta Chili Dogs, El Chihuahua de Cascarone, Viva El Gato en los Zapatos, and Las Pug-a-ritas.

Don’t forget the accessories! Flowers, Fiesta medals, and sombreros are a must for every Fiesta outfit. A colorfully decorated cart or wagon is the perfect accessory for the smaller or older dog that cannot walk the long distances required for some of the Fiesta events. Your pet will love being pulled around like royalty in their own personally decorated Fiesta float!

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calendarofevents Saturday, April 7th Help Mulch a Dog Park at Harberger Park (13203 Blanco Rd.) from 10AM-12PM. WOHO volunteers will join together to freshen up the Hardberger Park- East dog park with a fresh layer of mulch!

SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH Pet Wellness Clinic at the San Antonio Humane Society (4804 Fredericksburg Road). Help your pet stay healthy with preventative low-cost wellness clinics provided by the San Antonio Humane Society! Services are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis as time allows and include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, wormer, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), and flea prevention. Find pricing and more at SAhumane.org/wellness-clinic.

Paws on Bikes Pre-Fiesta Edition Bike Ride from 8:45am11 am: This bike ride is for the all dog lovers and dog lovers who enjoy bike riding with their pet. Everyone is welcome to ride. We will start at Mission Marque Plaza parking lot at 3100 Roosevelt Ave. on the City’s Southside. This is a slow ride and we will casually pedal towards the Mission Reach Trails. The ride will be between 10-12 miles. Dress your pet in Fiesta or Spring attire for a prize. Please bring your pet harnessed in a cart or carrier for their safety. Like us on Facebook at Paws on Bikes. For more info, call 4 Paws Animal Hospital at 210-337-1919.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15TH Preston Jon Club and Hoppy Monk are happy to host you and your pooch babies to gather for a fun day of drinks, eats, and dog petting and playing! Hosted at The Hoppy Monk (1010 N Loop 1604 E) from 1-4PM. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH Fiesta Pawty at the Ranch (7 Commercial Pl, Schertz Location). Let your dog Fiesta like there’s no mañana! All pups are invited to enjoy festivities, games, fun and their very own goodie bag! Let’s Fiesta Pawderosa! Drop off by 11AM, $15 per pup.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST-2018 El Rey Fido Coronation, an official Fiesta Event. Witness the Crowning of El Rey Fido XVI and celebrate the new royal court of top fundraising dogs for the San Antonio Humane Society. 10-11 AM at Sheraton Gunter Hotel, 205 E. Houston St. This year’s participants raised over $50,000 for the pets at the San Antonio Humane Society and if that’s not reason enough to join us for the celebration, then come for the talented Danzavida De San Antonio Dance Company, the

Fiesta 4 Paws Pet Pageant will be held from 12pm-2pm at 4 Paws Animal Hospital (3630 SE Military Dr. #100). It’s our 13th year and San Antonio 300 Pet Celebration!! Prizes will be given for best pet costumes, with a $50 grand prize for the newly crowned El Rey and Miss Fiesta 4 Paws. Dress your pet up and join us for a Fiesta Pawty!! For more information, please call the clinic at 210-337-1919, or visit their website at www.4paws-vet.com. Like us on Facebook @ Fiesta 4 Paws 2018 for all the current updates.

Fiesta’s Feathered Friends at San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston Pl.) from 10AM-2PM. Come out to the Gardens with your parrot to meet and greet some of San Antonio’s other feathered friends along with their keepers. Successful bird keepers will be on hand to give advice about managing birds, along with information about toys, cages diets, and avian accessories. This event is being held concurrently with the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s “Viva Botanical.” Come out and enjoy the San Antonio Botanical Gardens with our colorful feathered Friends. To contact Alamo Bird Club, www. aebc.org or at (210) 884-5036.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH Fiesta Pawty at the Ranch (923 Clydeville Rd. Airport Location). Let your dog Fiesta like there’s no mañana! All pups are invited to enjoy festivities, games, fun and their very own goodie bag! Let’s Fiesta Pawderosa! Drop off by 11AM, $15 per pup.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH Pet Wellness Clinic at the San Antonio Humane Society (4804 Fredericksburg Road). Help your pet stay healthy with preventative low-cost wellness clinics provided by the San Antonio Humane Society! Services are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis as time allows and include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, wormer, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), and flea prevention. Find pricing and more at SAhumane.org/wellness-clinic.

Fiesta Pooch Parade from 7:45AM-11AM at Alamo Heights Swimming Pool (250 Viesca St.) There’s nothing better than spending a Saturday morning with your favorite human on a 2.6 mile walk through the tree-lined streets of Alamo Heights.

Therapy Animals of San Antonio proudly presents its 20th Annual Fiesta® Pooch Parade! Come early for exhibits and presentations that you and your human friend can enjoy! The ever-popular Canine Costume Contest starts at 8:15 a.m. and you must be registered to enter. For more information, contact Therapy Animals of San Antonio at 210-614-6734 or www.therapyanimalssa.org.

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hese five steps are all you need to achieve dog T-shirt success. T-shirts for dogs are all the rage, but how can you make your dog look unique? If your dog is willing to cooperate, you can follow these basic tips to make your dog their own T-shirt.

Step 1. Measuring.

With your dog standing still and upright, measure the length of your dog’s neck where the collar sits, the length from the collar to the base of the tail and the chest size at its thickest point just behind the front legs.

If you want to make sleeves, you will also have to measure the length of your dog’s legs. The shirt shouldn’t be too tight, so add a few inches to these measurements for comfort.

Step 2. Pattern and sewing.

You can download or buy a sewing pattern instead of making your own. There aren’t many places that offer free patterns for dog T-shirts, but there are a couple: Dogs Clothes Patterns and The Charlotte Letters.

A variety of patterns to make dog shirts are also available on Amazon, Ebay and Etsy.

Try the pattern by pinning it around the dog’s body and make modifications as needed. Cut the fabric following your pattern’s shape, and then carefully sew the pieces together.

Remember to add the hem for the bottom of the shirt and the sleeves.

Step 3. Designing.

Open your photo or sketch in a graphics editor like Photoshop (best for photos) or Illustrator (best for logos and stylized artwork).

If you are working with a sketch, trace it with the help

of the Pen tool, adjusting stroke thickness and color. If it’s a photo, adjust saturation, brightness and contrast to make it pop. For more fun, match the design to your dog’s personality and the occasion.

Save the file as a printer-friendly format, like JPEG or PDF.

Step 4. Home printing.

The quickest way to add a design to your dog T-shirt is to buy iron-on transfer paper. Transfer sheets are very easy to work with and are available in most office supply stores.

After printing, apply firm pressure while ironing the fabric. Let it cool before peeling. Remember to wash the shirt gently in cold water.

Step 5. Online printing.

If you aren’t the crafty type and all you want is to have your doggie’s tee ready now, you can take advantage of sites like Zazzle and UberPrint. These online printing services have customizable pet apparel for the dog lovers out there.

You just have to choose the item’s model, color and size and upload your artwork. They’ll take care of the rest.

Stylish doggie threads.

While not every dog likes to wear clothes, those that don’t mind will be looking stylish in original threads designed by you. Remember, make sure your dog will feel comfortable, take the time to choose the right materials and size it carefully.

21st Annual 2018 Buda Wiener Dog Races at 8AM at Buda Lions. Arts and Craft Vendors, Bake-Off, Wiener Dog Races, Kids Games, Food Booths, BBQ Cook-Off, Live Music, and fun for the entire family. Pet Friendly event.

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2018 Barkitecture San Antonio from 10AM-4PM at Mission Marquee Plaza (3100 Roosevelt Ave.). Free festival and open to the public. Dog house competition and silent auction of all dog house entries. Dog adoptions from multiple rescue and non profits and much more. Family, children and dog friendly FREE to the public festival. (All dogs must be up to date on vaccines and kept on a leash.) City-wide Jr. High & High School competition. (See page for schools competing.)

velvety and sequined Royal Grr-robes, and the crowning of El Rey Fido by Rey Feo--all emceed by Magic 105.3's Adam and Jenny!

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ar infections are one of the most commonly seen dermatologic issues, especially in dogs. Finding small amounts of yeast and certain kinds of bacteria in the ears of dogs and cats can be completely normal, however, if something causes inflammation in the ears and makes this normal yeast and bacteria overgrow, an ear infection can occur.

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There are many causes This type of ear infection may of ear infections, including cause your pet to have more but not limited to: trauma, severe symptoms, including a foreign body (plant balance issues, a head tilt, lack material, small piece of of coordination, stumbling or a stick, etc.), parasites walking in circles. You may also (ear mites), hormonal notice a droop on the affected disorders, and allergies. side of your pet’s face and Finding any underlying your pet may have trouble cause of the ear infections blinking. These symptoms is very important. If the often resolve once the underlying cause is not infection has been treated. identified and treated, To diagnose an ear infection, the ear infection may not your veterinarian will likely resolve or it may resolve use an otoscope to examine the and return later. ear canal and eardrums. They Most ear infections in may also take a swab of the LONG-EARED DOG BREEDS WITH EXCESSIVE HAIR dogs and cats involve the ear canals which can be used AND NON-ERECT OUTER EARS, SUCH AS THE outer ear, which is the to determine if the infection is COCKER SPANIEL, ARE BELIEVED TO BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EAR INFECTIONS. part of the ear that is in due to yeast, bacteria or both. front of (or outside of ) Ear infections can be very the eardrum. This type of infection can involve the painful and if left untreated can harm both the ear ear canal and even the pinna (ear flap). Symptoms canal and middle ear. If your pet is experiencing any of an outer ear infection may include head shaking, of the discussed symptoms, they should be seen by a scratching or rubbing of the ears, pain when the ears veterinarian as soon as possible. are touched, redness in the ear canals or pinna, a bad odor, and noticeable debris or discharge in the ear Dr. Caitlin Contreary canals. The most effective way to treat an outer ear is the board-certif ied infection usually involves topical therapy, including dermatologist at an ear cleaner (ear flush) and medicated ear drops MissionVet Specialty or ointment. Antibiotic ointments made for humans & Emergency. She should never be used for our pets. attended vet school close An ear infection directly behind the eardrum is to home at Louisiana a middle ear infection. These infections commonly State University occur when an outer ear infection travels across or and completed her through the eardrum. It is possible, however, to have dermatology residency at a middle ear infection with no outer ear infection.

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This year’s participants raised over $50,000 for the pets at the San Antonio Humane Society and if that’s not reason enough to join us for the celebration, here’s five more:

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This festive event is family and (of course) dog friendly! Where would El Rey Fido XVI and his Royal Court be without the support and contributions of their local pet community? Bring your pooch dressed to impress to the doggie-event of the season! The El Rey Fido Coronation will be happening this year at the historic and dog-friendly Sheraton Gunter Hotel (205 E. Houston Street, 78205).

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What separates El Rey Fido XVI and the 2018 Royal Court apart from the other pooches in the crowd (besides their dedication to the SAHS mission and thousands of fundraising dollars)? Their Festively Royal Grr-robes! Watch these top fundraising dogs walk the stage in their perfectly tailored doggie robes adorned with jewels and sequins handmade by Mistress of the Grr-Robes, Cheryl Trevor.

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A: Flea control is very important in the springtime.

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1st – Treat your yard with beneficial nematodes.

Nematodes can be purchased at any good garden center. Springtime is also the best time to apply them to your yard.

2nd – Apply or give a topical/oral flea prevention to your dog or cat as recommended by your veterinarian.

3rd - Treating the inside of your home is important as well. Consider a reputable pest control service that uses insecticides that are pet safe. There are sprays that can be purchased at your veterinarian’s office. Ovitrol® and Frontline Spray® can be applied directly to your pet. Ultracide® is a spray you can use in the home that is also pet safe. I typically do not recommend over the counter flea collars, however Bayer® makes a collar called Seresto®. It is prescription only, and it is effective preventing fleas and ticks for 8 months. Seresto® has worked well on pets that live in rural areas where flea control is difficult.

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“Many of these canines’ families initially told us that their dogs did not like other dogs, or did not like to play at all.”, Lynn points out. “The reason was that they had previously taken their furry friends to some other facility with much smaller, or virtually non-existent, play yards.

They could not believe their own eyes when we showed them video of their best friends running, swimming and playing uninhibited.”, Lynn affirms with a proud smile.

As all informed dog owners know, it is absolutely essential for canines large and small to get plenty of exercise. Dogs have a vast surplus of energy, referred to by experts as “predatory energy”. This is the energy store originally utilized by the animal in pre-historic times, when dogs had to hunt for their own food just like other predators.

The energy is still there, creating a very strong craving in the animal for running and serious exercise, in most cases much more than a human, even an Olympic runner, can offer. Dogs need other dogs both for socialization and friendship, and for serious play. Otherwise they take out their frustration in some other way; for example, your flowerbeds, your underwear, shoes or furniture.

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t’s fact, 19. it was a random when I day picked it inI picked 1989. I it t’s just just aa random random day. day. In March In fact, it wasday a random when got her atI got the Humane after someone her on the shelter in 1989. her at theSociety, Humane Society, afterabandoned someone abandoned her on ’s the doorstep in a box.

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She was the small shelter was already with overflowing My memory all these years later recalls her being in something that resembled a fish with animals. My memory all these years later recalls her being in something that tank.

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I came to learn, littleto vocal girlthat waslittle just vocal that, incredibly vocal when barking her little heart out!that I came learn, girl was just that, she wantedvocal something or had something to share! incredibly when she wanted something or had something to share!

So back to March 19th. As with so many of our beloved little mutts, there was no birth certificate that formally captured the exact date she was born.

And, to this day, I have no idea how I picked March 19th.

But, alas, that's the date I picked that would forever be HER day! It's the day I celebrate her "birthday" and the day I believe God said to the universe "there's a special mommy out there for you, little one.

And, when you become a part of her world, you will totally impact her and her life journey. You, my little scruffy mutt who will soon be named Mico, will become your Mommy's "why” in the work which will drive her total being and become her legacy!” Quite the tall order for a little thing who never topped 10 pounds throughout her whole life!

Oh my. While it seems like I lifetime ago I grabbed her out of that shelter, many times it feels like yesterday. It was actually 29 years ago, but I still remember the details like they were yesterday.

So for today, I celebrate her and her being.

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around her, but she was in love with me, her Mommy.

Others could hold her, but only for a moment until she started scrambling to get back in my arms. I was her world, and she certainly was mine!

Again, I celebrate her.

Occasionally a tear makes its way to my eyes for her, as I think she would love to be a part of my travels and work as it is now. But, for today, I celebrate her, and I cherish the memories when I remember it was all so real. As surreal as it seems, it was all incredibly real! So for today, I will be kind to myself and allow myself the permission to cry, as I remember her love. I will also give myself permission to laugh, as I remember her spirit. For today, I will give myself permission to... just remember and be, for her. Thanks for letting me share a bit of my heart with you today, on her day.

Mommy will love you forever, Baby Girl. RIP, my precious Mico.

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