Tucker's Journey

30/11/2022

30/11/2022

Hello Friends. Here is an update.

Since my last post, I have been busy with my pawrents supporting K9Crusaders at a Fall Harvest Festival and more recently at a Holiday Market. I had my picture taken by Hooves and Paws Photography with my sister Allie, at each event. It feels great to help other puppers on their journeys.

Shari Seymour of Indoor Dog Pool And Fitness Centre has been giving me for some hands on massage and laser treatments.

In addition, I still get out to Pawsitive Animal Wellness to saee Stefanie for some laster treatments and underwater treadmill sessions.

You see, my pawrents give me the best of everything, and I know that . I am very lucky.
As I have a life-long, non-curable condition called fibrotic myopathy or gracilis myopathy; my pawrents make sure I get what I need to strengthen and lengthen the affected muscles, decrease inflammation and pain, and prevent atrophy.

I have attached pictures of some of the experiences mentioned above.

Until next time, stay happy & healthy, Love Tucker

23/09/2022

Hello my friends. Here is my "What's Up With Tuck" report. It has been a bit since I last posted because there has been lots happening.
To start, my pawrents rented a cottage near Huntsville, Ontario. I totally loved swimming in the lake, I even was following my Mum through the water as she was in a kayak. Such a great time; meeting new hooman and canine friends was a bonus. My family and I went to a place called Screaming Heads but this confused me as I didn't hear any screams (?).

Anyhow, I have not been feeling my best for some time now with very soft and very runny liquid poops, and lack of stamina.
If you can recall, I was previously examined and scoped by an Internal Med. Doc in 2020...well, here we go again. My very good buddy Dr. Dave at Baker Animal Clinic, was quick with responses as per usual, providing so much info to my pawrents. What was awesome is that my own vet clinic has an Internal Med Doc available on Wednesdays. Long story short, my stomach was shaved for an Ultrasound. While under sedation, doc heard something up with my breathing. Again, quick action taken, an xray of my chest was also performed.
Okay, now the results...seems my IBD has now caused thickening in my intestines and my right lobe (no, not ears) showed chronic bronchitis...geez, right? Yes, I have a medical resume that is pretty huge, but my pawrents still love me. I can see and feel it. I have also read my typed schedule of medications and supplements. So happy to have loving pawrents!
Oh yes, and now to the great news - I have a new friend, well okay, cousin. Her name is Shiloh. She stayed with us, and boy she is sooo beautiful. Glad to have a new family member.
Enough for now, I have to go watch tv, or maybe nap. Be sure to take a look at the picks (sorry if you are offended by my ni***es)
Love you all.
Tucker
Donna Power Paul Silliphant Misses Silli

10/07/2022

Hello Everyone, here is some news...
It is my birthday today and I am 8!
It was also my sister's bday last week, Allie if now 10! I have attached her picture as well. That is what amazing bro's do, right?
Well, I have to go, my pawrents are taking me out to celebrate.
Cheers!
Love Tucker

05/06/2022

Popping in to say hello quickly.

First, I would like to thank Shari Seymour of Indoor Dog Pool And Fitness Centre who I regrettably missed mentioning in my last post.
Shari visited me at home when I was having challenges in my hind end. The massages were so relaxing; the red light therapy, and the laser treatments also felt sooo good. We formed a special bond. We get each other. That can be challenging for some. You should check out her business for your pup. It offers so much for us puppers!

So yesterday, my pawrents really surprised me. Allie and I attended a Canine Carnival where there were so many doggies. But the best thing was, I got to see that special gal who holds the title of my First Canadian Girlfriend - Ashley Marie of K9 FIT who I haven't seen for about 4 years (she moved away). But wow, she is still looking fine. Ashley had Meeka with her. I loved Meeka and was a VERY good boy when approaching Meeka who was quite smaller than me. Ok, back to Ashley, her facility does do much for doggos; and do you know that K9Fit was Ontario's first K9 gym. Seriously, you should look her up in you live near there.

I also had a ball with my sis Allie, seeing my other GF (I have a few); Stefanie of Pawsitive Animal Wellness. Mum picked up another round of shampoo for me. You all recall how bad and furless my skin was, well the shampoo, is the only one I use now, and works very well. Not to mention, Stefanie has an underwater treadmill for pups, can use the laser thingee, and provide massages as well. Oh almost forgot, she is amazing. If you live in Port Hope area, you should look her up.

Ok, 2 pics below from yesterday. I have to blast off now.
Until next time, stay safe and have fun!

27/05/2022

Hello Everyone!

At my last annual visit with my buddy, Dr. Dave Sutherland of Baker Animal Clinic, I was visibly uncomfortable in my back hind quarters, incl my legs, during my assessment. My leg extensions were not the best they have been. My pawrents mentioned I have been licking my joints, A LOT. The secret is out, I was in pain. Dr. Dave naturally, took amazing care of me and prescribed pain relief.

Fast forward, as recommended, I had a re-assessment with Dr. Karyn Jones Ajax Animal Rehabilitation & Fitness Centre, and have been attending for both laser treatments and water treadmill sessions, for a little while now. The place is great, like a playground really, so many cool balls, and such. I hear my parents say that I ma getting up easier in a more fluid motion.

I enjoy my sessions with Chris Stezik; especially how I will "nibble" his fingertips when he is holding my treat, and looking at how my legs are moving underwater. Ok, my nibbles can hurt as I am using my tiny front teeth - haha, sorry, Chris! :)

Allie has been right beside me the entire time, watching, likely grateful she doesn't need the things that I do. At her age (turning 10 in July), one may think she would have some physical issues, but she continues to amaze everyone. Thank You Suzanne Towns for my sister who keeps up with me. I am not sure I could play as hard with anyone else. Great genes I suppose. Me, not so fortunate, but I didn't exactly arrive to Ontario in the greatest shape either! :P

Anyhow, I have shared some pictures with you. I still enjoy my walks, visits to pet stores, playing with both people and other canines, visits to see my hooman family, stretching out to lay down, listening to birds, but most of all enjoying the sunny days in the backyard. I do my job, supervising the area; when my pawrents work in the yard, you know I have their backs.
I also went with them searching a park for a lost dog that was recently mentioned through Team Chelsea.

You know, I was once lost too; I was not wanted by my previous owner(s) in Texas - too bad for them; look at me know!
I have so much endless love and often feel like a celebrity. I am recognized when out at events or walks, etc. We all need to assist lost animals to get home. I do my part too.

Well, I have to get going, my daddy will be home soon. I need to greet him at the door. Mom is off now too, means I am off as well. I work in her office as supervisor!

Take a look at some pictures. The last picture is when I found out that I had been left home and Allie got to see Megan Higdon of GRÜM for a bath (damn!). Have a great day and take care!

Tucker, xo

30/03/2022

Hi Peeps,

Hope you all have been well.
As per usual, things have been quite up and down with me sine my last post. Great news though, my belly has fur again and it is definitely not so ugly. Currently, I hear that I may be dealing with some OA in my joints. It has been tough with the drastic weather changes, but I always pull through and keep on going. Will most likely need an xray sooner or later. No worries though, I have great care by my buddy Dr. Dave., and my pawrents must have a huge bank account cuz I have heard the endless charges.

Ya know, the Baker Animal Clinic peeps love me. I no longer need my pawrents to take me inside. I gladly go on my own. Speaking of, I have my 4 week allergy injection on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing my friends at Baker.

Hmm, what else, not too much, I still love to play and have really become a social butterfly (I hear my mum saying so). I really love people, and yes, definitely the ladies. I also am quite proud to be social with doggies as well. But, if there is attitude that I can sense, I will cop tude too. I just wanna be friends, no need for attitude. I do prefer the peace road.

My parents still take Allie & I everywhere they can, and I certainly enjoy the outings. I especially like he visits inside the stores; I love hearing "Your shepherd is well-behaved". Ah duh, of course I am behaved? Or, "your dog is very handsome". Again, ah duh? Hoomans are too funny. The walks around the hood and the visits to my neighbors are great too. People love to see me. They love to see Allie too.

Anyhoo, I shall be going. I know my daddy will be home very soon, and I really enjoy the love I receive when he gets here. I definitely do not want to miss out on that.

I have added some recent pics for your viewing pleasure. Sleep-play-rest-repeat.

Take care, and be kind!

Love, Tucker Paul Silliphant Donna Power

05/11/2021

Hello Everyone.
I have been busy lately...Allie and I went with our Pawrents to drop off some props that our daddy made for a charity event to a cool place called "McDougall Manor". And, I also went to see my friend Stefanie Pawsitive Animal Wellness for another laser treatment and water treadmill session. i went on the treadmill all by myself; have to admit, I would've rather had the girl in the water with me! My mum picked up some all natural goods from Stefanie to help with my paw troubles, As you know, I have challenges due to my sensitive skin. I wear my boots very often. When in da house, I am wearing socks again as I just cannot stop licking my paws. I am VERY happy to announce that Pawsitive Animal Wellness products are working to relieve the itch and making my paw pads softer too. (a win win - Thank you Stefanie

05/10/2021

Hello Everyone!
Sooo...amazingly enough, when you are as handsome as me, the beautiful ladies come directly to you. Crazy I know.
A lovely gal named Stefanie of Pawsitive Animal Wellness came to me recently, something about a mobile service.
I had to have been memorized by her beauty... I was fine with wearing goggles for laser therapy. Stefanie had me literally eating out of her hand...working with me to build up some muscle in my butt. She also couldn't keep her hands off of me, massaging my knots...she sure made me feel amazing! Here are a couple of pics.
I also threw in a pic of me and Allie cruising in the car. We are like velcro these days. Anyhoo, stay safe. I will check in again very soon.