Originally published September 24, 2019

MYe daddie is playin in the bathh witout me and now I can wrote you sumthing about him.  He’s losing hair and is old and he doesn’t ‘member wear heputs his stuff and I havtokeep from laughing at him.

He tuke me to bad man withabeard and left me there all day wit him and I got boo-boos and then I gotastupid plastek thinge round my necke and I hatehimsomuch but my daddey comed and took me bye-bye home anddddd I wet teh bed but danny said okiedokie.

and

He tukmy pictres and cried a lot but i didnt bite him so i dont no wiy.

But im a smarte dog an will take care ofehim, ’cause he lovesmesomuch.

Cluck heare to see me and daddie 5 viddeos  

Bye-byes

Dedicaked too mye daddie

Wit luvv

hOllY gOlitelye

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UPDATE:  September 25, 2019 – On a serious note, Holly will be at the veterinarian’s today (all day), undergoing ultrasound tests to determine where the Cushing disease tumor is located – on her brain or in the adrenal gland.  The test will also show if the disease has spread to other parts of her body.  I will get the results later today and update this page.  Fingers crossed! ~ Danny

UPDATE:  September 26, 2019 – Today, I’m supposed to get Holly’s results from yesterday’s ultrasound tests.  She was at the vet’s yesterday from 8:00 AM until I picked her up at 3:00 PM.  She hadn’t eaten since the day before but was happy to be home again.  I’m going for a procedure at the oral surgeon’s this morning, so I probably won’t be able to update this site on Holly’s results until later this afternoon.  Thanks for all of the text and email messages of support.

UPDATE:  November 8, 2019 – Holly was at the vet’s yesterday to get some blood work done.  She is still not responding to his prescribed medication, and he’s already doubled the dosage.  I have to wait a few days for the test results.  She turns 13 years old next week.  

UPDATE: September 9, 2023

This story was written in September 2019, when I lived in Langley, BC.

Our vet in Langley has looked after all of our pets since 1997, but I have been living in White Rock for the past two years and was taking Holly to the All Creatures Animal Hospital.

The vet/owner, Dr. Andersen, is the best veterinarian I have ever known.

He helped extend Holly’s life during her battle with Cushing’s Disease.

I had to have Holly put to sleep a few days ago, on September 6, and I am devastated.

She was almost 17 years old and was like a child to me.

But I couldn’t bear to see her in any discomfort and wanted to give her peace.

She will always be in my heart—forever!

Dedicated to Holly Golightly

I hope my stories are a gift to your head and heart.

Hugs,

Danny

Today’s tune from Danny’s library (purchased):

Bows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feathered canyons everywhere
I’ve looked at clouds that way
But now they only block the sun
They rain and snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way

I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It’s cloud’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know clouds at all

Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels
The dizzy dancing way you feel
When every fairy tale comes real
I’ve looked at love that way
But now it’s just another show
You leave ’em laughin’ when you go
And if you care, don’t let them know
Don’t give yourself away

I’ve looked at love from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It’s love’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know love at all

Tears and fears and feeling proud
To say “I love you” right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I’ve looked at life that way
But now old friends are acting strange
They shake their heads, they say I’ve changed
Well, something’s lost, but something’s gained
In living every day

I’ve looked at life from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It’s life’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know life at all

Songwriters: Joni Mitchell

Here are other songs I’m listening to: The Songs Will Make You Smile Today