Fenway's Fight Against Blastomycosis

27/08/2024

My Aunt Margaret was in a really bad freak accident on a trail this week while out enjoying nature. She needed to be airlifted out and she’s in the ICU in critical care. It’s going to be a long road ahead and my uncle and their family could use a little help to make this time a little easier for them. Anything is greatly appreciated and if you can’t donate, please just say a prayer for her and her family❤️ So grateful to the kind strangers that helped her and got her help so quick. True guardian angels❤️

Aunt Margaret is literally the sweetest woman in the world. She’d give anyone the shirt off her back. When Fenway was sick she cared so much how he was doing as if he was my human child❤️ Praying so hard for her🙏🏼

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-margaret-rowes-recovery-journey?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2HFucTqYF0TCX5Jf84VbzSokeIXlprJnEtbUzKOrl4Flpmqmu-JPvSYFE_aem_cv8pjOdnW_ZotfR9mw8A6Q

26/08/2024

Fenway’s physical therapist (specifically the actual vet at the clinic that oversaw his care and progress) got married and had her pup sign as the witness and be involved 🥹🥹🥹

This is literally probably the main reason I need to start dating so I can do this 😭

25/08/2024

This is a screen shot from a video but omfg he’s literally the CUTEST dog in the whole universe 😭

24/08/2024

Fenway has mastered being one with the mountain 😌

23/08/2024

Derpy cutie patootie.

18/08/2024

This senior dog is still loving climbing his big rocks❤️

17/08/2024

Why does he look bored 😂

17/08/2024

Lake day with my bestie❤️

16/08/2024

He’s a happy boy today ❤️

15/08/2024

Fenway’s Cushing’s test came back negative! However the vet did say “but”. We still want to plan on doing an ultrasound. But it’s not urgent and totally up to me. Given his blood work all looks really good and he’s a happy boy, I can just do it when we have the extra money, ideally in the next 6 months. Without going into too many specifics, there’s mainly just a concern at the AMOUNT he urinates VS water intake and his urine has pretty consistently been a lil off every time we test. Also I have been tracking calorie intake and we don’t understand why he gains so easy but yeah 🤷🏻‍♀️ Overall he’s a VERY healthy boy for his age. And all this testing seems unnecessary to some but I learned the hard way on the importance of catching any potential issues early with him. So I’ll always be checking things with him lol but now it’s time for some cuddles while I scroll through AllTrails trying to pick hikes to do this week. And praying the weather is nice ❤️

14/08/2024

To anyone who follows us around Houston, Fenway’s shelter needs some help! ❤️

🚨Help!

We’re running low on newspaper 🗞️

Using newspaper helps absorb moisture and provide a layer of comfort for animals.

Plus, it’s cost effective and encourages recycling, which reduces waste.

Please consider dropping off your donations at 17555 Katy Freeway, Houston TX 77094. We’re on I-10 between Park Ten and Barker-Cypress.

Thank you 🙏🏼

10/08/2024

No better view than seeing Fenway in his mountains💙

09/08/2024

Do you guys like his new hat?

03/08/2024

Happy Independence Day, Fenway!! 9 years ago today I went back for Fenway and got him from my ex❤️ the day we were both finally truly free from his abuse 💪🏼 granted we needed a lawyer but oh well. This day was the day I learned how strong I really am. So grateful for everyone that was part of this day❤️

03/08/2024

He’s EXHAUSTED. I took off an extra day of work since I felt guilty the 2 weekends prior I was off the weather was bad.

He says it was fun but he’s ready to sleeppppp.

Also I unfortunately have come to realize there’s a change. And he definitely is slowing down. Nothing super major at the moment but I’m noticing it, and it’s breaking my heart. I let him go at his pace still which is still usually better than me but I can tell how relieved he is to see the car at the end 🫣 and he’s quickly snoring in the back seat. There’s times on the hike he’s NOT pulling me now which I don’t mind but I think that was the first sign I noticed. Until he jumps in a lake, then he gets a second wind and gets the zoomies and drags my ass down the mountain lol

He’s still able to do technical hikes but he’s definitely needing a massage afterwards and a long nap. I will never push him if he shows signs of needing to stop during a hike. So far he still seems very determined and excited to do his hikes and he’s still very visibly happy to be on them. Next week we may try a longer hike to see how he handles it but if he seems not up to it? That’s ok, we can turn around and end it early.

I won’t stop keeping him active until he’s ready to be done hiking for good. Every vet I’ve met has said to keep doing what we’re doing and keeping him so active is why he’s doing so well at his age. The change isn’t that bad but it’s enough that I’m noticing. He’s started a stronger hip and joint supplement so hopefully that helps. I’m going to start looking into other options to keep his legs strong to do before next hiking season. Such as injections. I know he LOVES hiking so I’ll do whatever it takes to keep him comfortable and feeling good to keep doing what he loves for as long as possible ❤️

I, however, have noticed such an improvement in my own stamina since my surgery. I completed a hike I did last year 45 minutes faster than last year. Then the one we did today? I remembered last year needing far more breaks and wanting to give up, but today I only needed a couple to catch my breath and didn’t feel like I was dying. There’s still some moments I’m like ughhhhh. But I just feel like hiking has gotten a little easier for me.

03/08/2024

We headed to the lake to paddle board today but too many off leash dogs by the launch area. So we hiked up a really steep trail to some other lakes (way too technical to bring the SUP board with us). Didn’t get to paddle board but we still had fun ❤️ please leash your dogs if they don’t have recall. I would have been so upset if we drove all the way there and off leash dogs ruined all the fun. Happy I knew a different spot to hike to.

03/08/2024

He’s so ✨majestic✨

02/08/2024

Let’s be real, I’m not even the biggest fan of camping. I do it because I love stars and galaxies and space stuff. We got to watch 2 meteor showers that are both peaking this week. And it didn’t disappoint ❤️💫✨

01/08/2024

Fenway’s first time paddle boarding! He was not too sure of it and seemed a little nervous so he jumped in to swim instead. But then he got cold so I pulled him on up to lay in the sunshine. He was trying to bite the paddle whenever I switched sides 😂 he’s going to need some more practice using it! As soon as we got off and I started deflating it, a photographer from Breckenridge travel ran over asking if we were going out since she was hoping someone would be using one. But Fenway still looked cold and I didn’t want to overdo it since I’m trying to get him relaxed with it so I said we were done for the day. Otherwise hell yeah I’d try to get Fenway on a travel magazine cover 😂

28/07/2024

Did you see what was at the end of that rainbow last night?! Fenway, of course! I have so many pictures of him with rainbows and I hate knowing how much I’ll be glad I have them one day in many many manyyyyy years 🌈 he’s definitely my lucky pot of gold💛

25/07/2024

Look what Fenway got! He jumped right on. He seems super excited about it and he has no clue what it even is but I feel like he’s going to LOVE it when he realizes. We’ve missed having a kayak and this was the next best thing since the kayak I want I would have no where to store it lol what do we think? Will he stay on it in the water or will he keep jumping on and off? I guarantee he knocks me off it 😂 I need a water proof bag now.

22/07/2024

Oliver is doing really well! He’s got more energy and they told Katie he’s ok to join on her vacation. He’s starting to gain some weight back. And he’s just happier❤️

Even if his baby brother Winston uses him as a seat in the car to look out the window 😂

21/07/2024

Let’s do a sale?!🎉

Buy 1 for $16 or 2 for $30.
S&H is $4

I have more fabric than this and can do any combination you want as well ❤️

13/07/2024

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13/07/2024

I ❤️ Nature 🌻🌺🌼🪻🌸

12/07/2024

Our favorite wildflower hike❤️ Pictures don’t do it justice 🌻🌸🌼🌺🪻🌷

12/07/2024

We had such a pretty hike to celebrate his Gotcha Day❤️

11/07/2024

Shout out to Citizens for Animal Protection for introducing us 🙌🏼10🙌🏼 years ago today and trusting me with him ❤️ Thanks for my best friend 🥰

Happy Gotcha Day, Fenway!!

09/07/2024

I can’t get over how cute he looks in these pj’s he got sent. Gotta do a mini photoshoot this week in them! 😍🐻🐶

08/07/2024

I love them!!