Re: Kramer....Thursday

I love seeing his pictures from the different ages. He's always been a looker. Soooo much personality & character, too!

(((H*U*G*S)))

 

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Thanks for giving me a good distraction for a few minutes!

Age 9-ish

10-ish

When Anna first came here, she would follow him this close, everywhere he went:

With his baby, Mariele:

Scuse me young man?

Kramer Nelsen Reilly:

This I love-this is how dogs have always dealt with Kramer-his little buddy Bailey (who is now probably 12 or 13):

And...one of my students gave me this shirt...when we lived in Erie (with psychedelic paneling):

 

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Kramer has the nicest smile.

 

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Kramer Nelson Reilly.

The Kramer shirt and his expression, that is great. Encore encore, we want more pictures!

 

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Oh wow I love all those pics! Thanks for sharing those. I agree, so wonderful to see his pics from over the years, what great memories.
He is just so lovely
He does look like quite the King ( a very king-like pose) with Bailey the pup! to funny

Many thoughts to you and the pack, Jean! Hope you are taking good care of yourself as well

 

Re: Kramer....Thursday

And the fans go WILD!!

We LOOOVE Kramer photos!! The one with the shirt is hilarious!

The one with Kramer and Mariele looks like a photo from a book. Very sweet, caring vibe in that photo. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for HRH in his deluxe new bedding, enjoying his midnight pancake.n. PB, waiting for his next rock star spoon-scraping meal. We love you Kramer!!

 

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Spoon feeding Kramer - that is funny. He deserves it though.

Just wanted to check in and let you know that you both are still in our thoughts here. I have been reading and discussing this thread with my DD Mackenzie. She asks me every so often how I think Kramer is doing....she acts as though she knows him. lol

 

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Kramer, my niece Angie and her mini Libby, in Pennsylvania, wish you lots more good days. You would love Libby and she you. Do ya just love her Elvis hair?? That's really her though, no wig

Go ahead and post her picture on your wall

 

Re: Kramer....Thursday

There aren't many characteristics that Wolf shares with Kramer, but he does prefer to eat "a la main" when I have the patience.

I have said this before because I believe it: Jean's posts on this thread constitute an anthem to respect for life-real life-including illness and aging and fear and hope (KW).

Happy February everybody.
Mary Jane

 

Re: Kramer....Thursday

Hope Kramer has a good day today. The mushy snow definitely provides a challenge of the seniors!

Love the pictures--the t-shirt pic is my favorite.

And he's got quite the pony collection going. I hope you're showing him!

Is he taking his food by spoon today? He knows how to get the most out of life, doesn't he? Only room service with servants for him!

I know it's so much easier said than done but try not to worry too much about your trip. We are going to take care of Kramer for you!

 

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Spoon feeding! That IS good! He is royalty!

 

Re: Kramer....Thursday

OMG!! I have that t-shirt too!! (the Kramer one), A lowsome brute yet I cannot look away, something like that...it is upstairs..

The Kramer Nelson Riley comment was hilarous too...because of the scraf,...I get it...

You are SO funny!

Love the pictures!

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Awww, McKenzie-that is so sweet. Wow, that got me all choked up.

LOOK AT THAT ELVIS MINI! OMG! She is so cute!!!!! And your nience must love her.

Thank you all-I appreciate everything.

So funny other dogs also like the spoon feeding-I think it's because such good things come from spoons.

He hasn't been quite as hungry, but the one day he had like 3 BMs in the am and then he hasn't had one since (Saturday-many BMs), so I am thinking it's possible that his procrit shot might have been playing around a bit with his digestive system? Or it could be other things. Regardless, want him to poop out some stuff to make room!

Yesterday he ate 4 Bison cupcakes fresh out of the oven. Today after refrigeration and re-warming, they aren't as good. It's true though-the juicy factor goes away. And he seems to be wanting to eat later in the day. Like his pill foods kind of fill him up-but he did eat a ginger snap and his supplements that he likes.

Yesterday he slept really late, and was just tired until about 3. Then he picked up and was up until after 10. Of course, I was sleepy too-so we both rested all day. He must have been wanting to stay up for the super bowl! He's not drinking as much-I am not sure if that's just getting used to the pred, or if he's doing that slowing down thing that happens in hospice cases. Either way, he's comfortable.

So today we are just waiting for a BM! I only have a meeting at 5. If I can get my stuff done before then, I may run him out to McDonald's real fast for a "good" meal.

Some more old photos I had scanned-I wish I had more scanned in.

The picture before the picture of Bailey worshipping him?
(oh wow-before the internets! we didn't know no flea collars, choke chains, no dogs playing with collars on...wow)

About 4 years ago:

In Erie many years ago:

About four years ago I am guessing:

I had him as my only dog for nine years-I got Bella in November, 2002, and can not believe how long he's been able to help me with these other dogs. He just came in the livingroom for a second and he's not so bad off that they don't skeedaddle when he gives them the look!

Here's another slide picture:

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

I don't always post on this thread, but I do check it every day to see how Kramer is doing.
I love seeing all his pictures thru the years. The one with the snow on his face is great. Kramer was, and obviously still is, one gorgeous guy!
Jean, I'm hoping that you get to take (and post) many, many more pictures of him for all his adoring fans.

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

I love the slide pic!!! Kramer is a great dog!

 

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Jean, what's wonderful for Kramer's cyber fan club is how you capture his presence in both picture and word. The headshot from 2005 (?) has a dignity that few portraits of heads of state can claim.

I tried to find some quick link between Epo and digestion and failed. If I come up with anything, I'll post. A lot is happening inside your old friend and you and your vet are responding to everything in real time. Online, we just all hope for the best.

Mary Jane

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

LOVE the pics Jean!! The slide pic is precious. Kramer really likes slides-- wow! The one with him playing with Bailey is also so sweet.

We are sending good thoughts that the McDonald's is a great experience for him, that his digestion settles into a mostly normal rhythm, and that The King is having a good day today.

Jean-- thank you so very much for the updates! Grimm has paws crossed that HRH Kramer will be doing especially well.

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

I just love that slide picture. Chama used to do that too but I have no pictures of her doing it.

The last time she went on the slide she went on one of those curly q ones and didn't understand the curling part.

Luckily there was a giant thing of sand underneath.

If Kramer's food intake has gone down it would make sense that he hasn't pooped. I hope it's that and nothing is stopping him up. Can you sneak a little pumpkin or sweet potato into his food to get things going?

Did you order that Amino B Plex stuff or the other one? The one I recommended is definitely an appetite stimulant.

I know this is very hard and I'm glad you guys are getting out and having fun and Kramer is getting junk food and pony sightings.

I have always found it hard to know when to stop pushing food and stuff. I know I always feel desperate to get them to eat.

Thanks for the continued updates and wonderful pictures!

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Dancing poop banana please!

Thanks, Grimm!

I gave him a slice of pizza.

jmarks-thank you! I hope so too. He's such a character.

MaryJane-I love that picture of him. He even has that little Errol Flynn moustache...

Thanks, Kathy! And I have to tell you-that slide stuff, and everything I taught him...

His obedience in terms of doing what told when told. Not so hot. Still. But now I love it when he defies me.

His learning ability was/is incredible. For ladder-I would say here, Kramer, watch me, foot, foot, foot...see? And he would do it. Same with agility equipment. I taught him to wave at the kid across the street who would wave at Kramer like he was a person. I said see, high five, now wave it, and showed him. And he'd do it. I am sure you all have smart dogs too, but my other dogs...they are bright, but this is different. In my mind, Kramer may have some nice working genes in his GSD side.

When I lived in Erie the school did a Christmas concert and invited the staff to bring in their dogs for one song where the dogs would bark. The first performance Kramer came out on to the stage and it was so dark-you couldn't see the people in the audience-and he barked on his cue. Everyone laughed-and he looked out like OH YEAH! and started barking again. The next performance, he knocked the other dogs out of the way to get onstage and stared down the poor Goldens who were there that night so that they wouldn't do anything and he was the only barker. I could see what he was doing. Stare-look out-bark. Stare-look out-bark. Frank Sinatra!

So this is what I am thinking of instead of work today! Sorry!

Ruth-exactly-thank you-I am thinking do I get him to eat/drink more or just say this is what happens to people too, and we (if we are thinking hospice) do not force. But, I think we can entice, right?

Poor Chama-those stupid plastic slides!

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Congratulations on the poop!

Love those stories! Kramer and Chama must be twins separated at birth. She was always the same way. We call her the rocket scientist of dogs. And she also loved to hog the spotlight and would push everyone else out of the way to get the applause. I'm sure Kramer is dreaming of those days too.

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

I love Kramer stories. He's truly a one-of-a-kind dog. Long live the King!

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Originally Posted By: JeanKBBMMMAANDancing poop banana please!

Here you go...

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Grimm asks what bananas have to do with poop, and decides he loves them even MORE!!

Jean, you are so wonderful to keep posting how he is eating, his mobility, etc. keeping us in the loop. Kramer is on my mind a lot, and tons n tons of extra prayers will be sent this week especially during your trip.

May HRH have a wonderful appetite and enjoy the positive vibes from his devoted fanclub! Prayers and good energy coming HRH's way........

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Wow... I love looking at Kramer photos. This guy has a worldly presence.

Glad he's still doing well!

 

Re: Kramer....Monday

Thank you Jean for keeping us all updated and sharing the stories and pix.. I love them all.. My pack and I are definitely huge fans of Kramer.. He is certainly one of a kind... a true king amongst pups...