Jasper has EIC Syndrome

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This is a follow up to my The Longest 15 Minutes of My Life post about a walk with Jasper in which he collapsed, presumably due to dehydration / heat exhaustion. That was a natural assumption, based on the length and temperature of our walk that day. However, the same thing happened just a couple days later when he had walked for only 10 minutes in cool weather. In a nutshell, he was … [Read more...]

The Longest 15 Minutes of My Life

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I was one hour and 45 minutes into a hike with Jasper on the 50-Year trail in Catalina State Park when I met a couple on the trail, also walking a dog. In typical fashion, Jasper started bouncing to greet his wannabe friend. A few seconds into the doggy greeting, Jasper's legs buckled and he was on the ground. He struggled to get up a few times and then he'd be down again. Frantic, I … [Read more...]

Jasper Gets IN the Hot Tub

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OK this beats everything. Ever since I turned the temperature on the hot tub down from 106F to 103F, Jasper has no problem jumping INTO our hot tub to retrieve his tennis balls. Check out my YouTube stream for more of these crazy dog videos. … [Read more...]

Jasper Loses His Ball in the Hot Tub

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Jasper, our 16 month old Chocolate labrador puppy will do ANYthing to play ball, including drop his tennis ball in the hot tub when under maintenance (yes, the foam is NOT something we like -- but a result of those who weared 'washed' bathing suits. :-) … [Read more...]

Christmas at Morro Dunes

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After leaving San Francisco, we decided that Morro Bay would be the perfect place to spend our first Christmas away from home after reading the description for Morro Dunes RV Park: "Whether it is recreation or relaxation that you are seeking, Morro Dunes RV Park is one of the most beautiful, enjoyable locations on the California Coast. Enjoy camping at our pristine nine mile stretch of … [Read more...]