Kermie

Kermit is a beautiful dog both inside and out. He has such a great personality he's so easy to love. And he cares about everyone. Despite Danny being the most difficult one in the house to bond with, Kermit still manages to bond just because he loves everyone around him. Kermie is a keeper!

On a funny note, we did an outdoor track yesterday. We were supposed to go to Creve Coeur Park, a popular local park just a mile or so from our house. Well, dad had a better idea. Lets just say never track at the Katy trail on an April day when it's 75 degrees! I don't know who had a more challenging experience, mom & Kenny trying to get Danny to pick up the pace and stay on the right side of the trail or dad trying to let Kermit track on the right side of the trail. Our next track we will definitely stick with our original plan......the park! The good part was that Kermit had a very successful track. He found his boy in no time, despite a very windy day. Way to go Kermie!

Happy 21st Birthday Danny!!!!!!!

It's so hard to believe that Danny turned 21 on the 3rd. Although the 1st 10 years or so did not fly by, the last 10 sure have! We had a small party with family, many of his cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents were there. We're blessed to have so many people who care so much for Danny. Kermit had a blast at his 1st party. I think he's ready for more! Tricia had a blast when we tried getting Kermit to give her 'kisses'. Tricia got a kick out of the fact that Kermit was tall enough to reach her face! Danny got lots of great things for his birthday. Kermit even got some goodies too! The past 21 years with Danny has sure taught all of us a lot about love, faith, compassion, and most of all strength.

Kermit bonds

Kermit is such a lovebug! He just loves everyone.....it's pretty awesome to see. He just watches everyone and you can tell he has this genuine interest in people and even dogs! Pancake at first was avoiding Kermit's attention. So I would command Kermit to leave Pancake alone. But now Pancake will initiate the play. I think she's just a little intimidated by his size and youth. She just can't keep up. They played chase and even wrestled a bit. It makes mom really nervous because she's afraid Pancake will hurt herself. But she's wise beyond her years and seems to be holding her own! Danny is warming up to Kermit. Most dogs shy away from Danny when he becomes upset, but Kermit seems to kick it in. He can't stand to see his boy upset (or anyone for that matter). Danny is really starting to warm up to Kermit. Our 1st week with Kermit at home has been both tiring and rewarding all at once. He is a blessing.

Kermit out and about

Kermit's been busy this week. When we 1st got home we tried to take it easy with him and not go too much. But after several days it was obvious he loves to be active and social. Thursday we visited Danny's school. He was wonderful! The students loved giving him treats and petting him. The teacher commented that it looked as if Kermit knew were Danny was. I showed her a bit of tracking by letting Kermit lead the way. He sniffed right to Room 19! On the way out he sniffed to the gym entrance. That's where Danny was before I arrived. Smart guy! Way to go 4 Paws, we have one heavy duty tracking machine! Friday mom, Danny, Kenny, & Kermit braved Target. It was fairly crowded and mom had a pit in her stomach. But he was good, only sniffed one person and Danny only wandered away from us once. Hoping to get tethering up and running eventually but for now we're practicing with the tethering leash that 4 Paws gave us. Works very well in stores and mall. Special thanks to Kenny for giving mom the confidence she needs to try and not give up! He's truly a believer! Kermit visited mom's work but we chose to stay outside. He was a huge hit as always! Then Sunday he went to church and bowling. He was so wonderful with the kids (and adults as well). He definitely knows when he is working. We are so proud of how well he has done this week.

Priceless!!!!!

Cost of Giant dog crate $200.00
Cost of new Kong bed for service dog $60.00
Kermit choosing kitchen rug for favorite bed....PRICELESS!!!!

Wear purple Friday, March 26th

Tomorrow is Wear Purple Day in support of Epilepsy awareness, research, and treatment. Please wear purple for Danny, Kenny, Terri, and all others affected everyday by seizure disorders.

Baby Kermit

Kermit is really fearful of the steps. I took some instructions from the trainer to get him to go down them. He would cry everytime I went down to change a load of laundry. Yesterday I decided to tackle the steps with him. I finally was able to sit and scooch down the steps with him and he went! Well, don't get excited too fast. Then he was scared to death to come back up. The trainer, Jeremy, said it's probably because they are open steps. Even Pancake would walk by the top of the steps and give him a look as if to say....."Really, Kermit, really, your're scared of a flight of steps as big as you are!" It took over 1/2 hour of him crying like a baby to coax him back up them! I don't think he'll be spending much time down there for awhile. Probably a good thing, dad is such a packrat, there's lots of stuff for a puppy to get into! Kermit was alerting a myclonic last night before Danny went to bed. He really seems to recognize the scent of a seizure which is a God send! LOL