Gloria

It's been wonderful. It's been more than I could have hoped for because of many reasons. One is that fact that Callie immediately bonded with Emma, my 2 year old Marked Merle Great Dane (Grey with Black Patches). Emma can not go anywhere without Callie by her side. What is most remarkable is that Callie most likely saved Emma's life. Emma has a congenital swallowing disorder that made her susceptible to aspiration pneumonia. Shortly after Callie joined us, Emma became gravely ill. She had recovered from prior bouts of pneumonia (before we knew the reason for it) before Callie joined us and we thought we were in the clear. After falling ill the 2nd time, Emma was in ICU, getting nebulizer treatments, antibiotic cocktails and all the like. After coming home, she needed to keep moving, keep the treatments and the meds. BUT the constant PLAY between Emma and Callie kept Emma's lungs clear. Emma is still with us, still thriving and still playing with Callie on a daily basis. Callie gets her up, running and coughing and helps keep her lungs clear. Missy -- the elder stateswoman at 6 1/2 likes Callie too -- but nothing like the inseparable bond that exists between Emma and Callie. I've attached a few pictures. Just figured you all would like to receive and update now and then. Take care, Jay, Missy, Emma and Callie (aka Gloria).