Clark's Canine Camp

12/26/2024

Merry Christmas.
One of my dogs was sick so we had a visit to the ER yesterday so pictures waited until today.

11/28/2024

That face says it all!!! :D

11/28/2024

The last leg of our trip prior to getting to Florida was very late and our seats got shuffled around. Usually Maverick lays on the ground, due to the change of seats he was unable to fit and they allowed him to lay across his seats.

The entire plane was laughing and phones were all out as Maverick was intensely watching the flight attendant performing the safety speech. The flight attendant was laughing so hard, saying Maverick was his best passenger because he was actually listening!🙂

11/28/2024

Patrick Swayze once said, "They told me my house smelled like dogs, and I asked them, do you know what a dog smells like?" It smells like gratitude, loyalty, nobility, affection, pure unconditional love. And in spite of all they've been through, they smell no resentment. So blessed that my house smells like dogs. "❤️❤️

08/29/2024

Goodbye Meta AI it has been a nightmare. Please note an attorney has advised us to put this on, failure to do so may result in legal consequences. As Meta is now a public entity all members must post a similar statement. If you do not post at least once it will be assumed you are okay with them using your information and photos. I do not give Meta or anyone else permission to use any of my personal data, profile information or photos. Not sure this will work, because they seem to control the evil within our lives. God Bless us all 🙏

08/27/2024

My sweet Sadie crossed the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon. She was a month shy of 14 yrs old. It was an honor and privilege to be her mama the past 13.5 years.

08/24/2024

If you are evacuated, Clark's Canine Camp has room for cats, dogs, a few goats and other small animals.
455 Moiese Lane. My doors are open to recieve you!

07/20/2024

My client's dogs too! Their Aunt Kathy loves them all

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07/20/2024

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07/20/2024

Today has been heartbreaking. I have been boarding a very sweet German Shepherd since May. He had a serious medical condition when he came to me. I took him to the vet for diagnosis and treatment. I worked with a friend who got him on homeopathic supplements that really helped him for a few weeks. This past week he took a turn for the worst. Yesterday his owner made the decision to put the sweet boy to sleep.
My heart broke for his owner who is in Alaska on a job. I can't imagine not being able to say goodbye to one of my dogs. Through texts we made Cato's final arrangements.
Cato and I took a walk to the river this afternoon. We sat in the shade of the trees where I played a video from his owner telling how much he loved Cato. Cato whined and howled to hear his dad's voice. We walked to the riverside and he splashed in the water for a few minutes. I could tell he was worn out on the walk back to the car. I drove him the vet clinic feeling like the biggest rat in the world.
The staff at Burnt Fork Vet Clinic were amazing. Kind, caring and compassionate to both me and Cato. They helped make a difficult situation easier.
Cato passed peacefully at 326pm today. I played his dad's video over and over so it was the last thing he heard as he went to the Rainbow Bridge.
His owner and his owner's sister have thanked me for my compassion towards them and for the love and care I gave Cato. I am struggling with how to respond to their gratitude in this situation. "Your welcome" for euthanizing their pet seems wrong. I know they are heartbroken over losing their beloved pet and my heart aches for them.
I feel selfish because my heart is feeling Cato'sdeath too. I have been crying off and on since last night. I got incredibly attached to Cato these past few weeks. He was an wonderful dog. I will miss his presence when I do my barn chores. He would follow me around the pasture. My cats and steers would follow behind him. They were my personal posse as I moved sprinklers around the pasture. Of course everyone got belly rubs and head scratches when I finished.
I have been boarding dogs since 2010. So many of them have touched my life over the years. In addition to losing my own pets, I grieve the loss of pets who have boarded with me and hurt for their owners during their loss. My clients become friends and their pets become part of my family too. I felt that loss as a vet tech too.

I love my job because it isn't a job at all. I love being "Aunt Kat" to all the pets who stay with me. I am blessed to spend every day watching and caring for other peoples dogs, and I get paid to do it!
Today has been rough. I did my very best to give Cato a happy final day. I feel I was a poor substitute for his dad. I know he found peace and joy when he crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He is healthy again. I feel an emptiness though this evening knowing when I go to do the barn work this evening my posse will be missing a member.

Cato, you were loved and you will be missed. By your dad, your Aunt Brooke and your Aunt Kat too!

07/06/2024

It is heating up outside. The dogs came in to cool off. Little dogs bodies everywhere

05/23/2024

Happy 6th Birthday to my babies, Ellie Mae, Ryan and Paige. Where does the time go!

04/18/2024

triple bed

04/16/2024

I am so excited. I finished my tulip quilt wall hanging. So many hours went into it but I love it!

03/03/2024

01/08/2024

Busy day...I bathed my nine dogs. Trimmed 158 toenails, expressed 16 a**l glands and cleaned 16 dirty ears. Also did 6 loads of laundry to wash all the dogs bedding. The dogs and the house smell better! Bath day is exhausting for all of us!