[Kayos and Havoc]

Re: Kramer....Monday

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

 

[Mary Jane]

Re: Kramer....Monday

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

 

[Brightelf]

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.

 

[BowWowMeow]

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!

 

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

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!

 

[BowWowMeow]

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.

 

[DancingCavy]

Re: Kramer....Monday

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

 

[Strana1]

Re: Kramer....Monday

Originally Posted By: JeanKBBMMMAANDancing poop banana please!

Here you go...

 

[Brightelf]

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........

 

[DianaM]

Re: Kramer....Monday

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

Glad he's still doing well!

 

[Reik's mom]

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...

 

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Re: Kramer....Monday

Thanks for the poop banana!

And so much for the compliments on HRH, Kramer. I appreciate people reading and/or posting.

Forgot-I can't show this thread to Kramer, I think I know the next super mini he would want! http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=957037&page=1#Post957037 Hint-she's wearing a tiny pink coat! I think he'd put her in his crate with him!

I made a lucky pick in the shelter-it was so emotional to be in there with all those needy dogs. My parents had a lab mix so I had really gotten to like them, but had gone there looking for a GSD. There were two lab mixes-both friendly-so I figured someone would get them, and they kind of cancelled each other out-how can you choose between two so similar? But there was this supposed GSD mix (his ears were down so I had no idea what he was) that was so pitiful. So I went with him-and as soon as they got him out of the kennel he went nuts-rolling around and ready to take charge. I was like...did I just get bamboozled here or what?

Then we-a friend from college and a nun I worked with-went to Petsmart with him (I KNOW-no internets to tell me I was stupid-Kramer IS from the 1900's) to get his stuff, and he did his biggest poop EVER in the store-it was all the poop he had been not wanting to let go of in his kennel at the HS. It was a code brown-people were scurrying with their noses covered and workers came running from all over the store to pick it up. Because old poop is smellier! I was not holding him at the time

and walked away from my friend the nun and giggled in a corner with my other friend, watching her holding him. We ALL laughed so hard in the car, and Sister was a good sport. And Kramer looked much happier after, too.

I also wanted to thank you all for not suggesting not going on the work trip. I have thought of it, and given myself the guilts already, but in this economy, given the fact that I have other eager little mouths to feed, I can't appear so flaked out that I don't go for a national certification, offered to me for free (hotel, mileage, meals and registration-all paid for). I looked up cost and location but it would be a couple of thousand out of my pocket, and again, I am having enough trouble concentrating on keeping up on my work now to do that would kind of put a big neon sign over my head that I don't want! So thanks.

I also realized that the habit of updating comes from Anna's IMOM days-you had to post so many times a week to fundraise, and the more you posted the more people donated. We should do a fundraiser here-every time I call my mom to ask how Kramer is over the three days, we all donate to IMOM.

None of us could afford that. I am going to try to teach her how to text.

Wish me luck!

And what did Kramer have for supper? I never got it together to leave with him earlier, so I went to Tractor Supply after my meeting and got him three new bags of treats-they have some good ones there, and then to Wendy's. He ate two of their Stackers (they are like a double cheeeseburger)! So four little burgers. Plus he and Mariele shared the little chicken nugget package, he had a couple of fries, a sample of each new treat, and for dessert, a ginger snap.

Our vet appt. is at 11:20 tomorrow. KW

Here he is back in Erie, PA...as active as he has been the Chow in him likes a good nap!

For those who have kids following, I thought they'd like this picture from a few years ago:

 

[WiscTiger]

Re: Kramer....Monday

Jean, Kramer just had a bit of an off day when he wasn't hungry. Sounds like today he made up for it.

Love the Office Christmas Party.

I know at times we would all just like to cancel what is going on in the world to take care of our pets but the reality of it is this, if we did then odds are we wouldn't have money to care for them very long.

I have had a Business committment and a sick dog that needed to get to the Vet that day. She didn't need me getting on a plane, but my DH who wouldn't hardly take off work if I was sick, took off early and got our girl to the the. He also cut his day short on Saturday to pick her up so she didn'thave to spend the weekend at the Vet and she was home when I got home. Once I got to my destination I was a mess, but as soon as I got word that my gal was doing much better I was able to settle in and get to work. Was it where I wanted to be NO, but it was where I had to be.

I look forward to the post tommorow after the Vet visit.

Val

 

[kelso]

Re: Kramer....Monday

I am just loving all of these pictures of Kramer and crew! Thanks for posting them, Jean. Love the holiday photo! To cute

Hope the vet visit goes well

 

[Amaruq]

Re: Kramer....Monday

GL with the appt tomorrow! We will be waiting for our updates.

 

[Brightelf]

Re: Kramer....Monday

The fans just go wild for Kramer Photos!!

Grimm is still celebrating Kramer's happy poops.

I totally agree with going on the work trip. Your work allows the Jeanspackistanis to have what they truly do need.. including midnight peanutbutter pancakes!

I am hoping that this vet's appointment doesn't worry you, if numbers aren't where you'd hoped. I am wishing this appointment to be yet another example of Kramer being Kramer-- and doing whatever he wants to do, whenever he wants it-- and feeling GOOD about it! Chow stubbornness RULES!!

Grimm's gigantic clodhopper paws are crossed that The King is doing well, enjoying more sumptuous fast food dining, and that his vet appointment only reveals thathe is holding his own and comfortable, happy, and oh yeah-- IN CHARGE!

Did I mention that we love the Kramer pics??

 

[Mary Jane]

Re: Kramer....Monday

OK, Kramer should be out by now. I know he is himself, which sounds like a great place to start.

Jean, if moral support is worth anything, you and Kramer are golden.

cheers,
MJ

 

[Daisy1986]

Re: Kramer....Monday

Checking in for appointment news....Hope for some good news today.

Thinking of you Kramer.

 

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Re: Kramer....Monday

Thanks again for all that moral support. Just a quick post from our lunch break here in the parking lot. His hematocrit went up from 22.1 to 25.8 today. Kwkwkwkwkw

Weight the same gums good his vet thought he looked better today (I didn't but I stare at him all the time so I will go witht the vet). We even went for a walk in the parking lot-no ice or snow and sunshine to boot!

Now we are done with lunch and I think he may want to rest up from his trip!

Thanks again!!!!!!

 

[Mary Jane]

Re: Kramer....Monday

Thank you ma'am for the good news.

I can't believe that you're posting from the parking lot-but I'm grateful.

Mary Jane