2001 to 2014

                   Misty Mistique Poodle went to the Rainbow Bridge today.
                             She was loved! She is missed! Enjoy her blog--it lives on.

Misty's retiring

On March 31st, Misty suffered two major seizures. She spent the night at a vet hospital where they stabilized her and did tests. Turns out she has Valley Fever, a virus that comes from fungus in the dust. But there may be more going on with her. She is recovering slowly but walking is very hard for her. So she has had to retire from her job as a therapy dog. Keep her in your prayers, please. She will be 13 in June, so she's a golden oldie.

Lookin' Good for the New Year

A busy girl like me must look her best, so I have Jamie at the Oro Valley Petsmart do my grooming. She makes me look so beautiful! I love being groomed but I'm always happy when Mom comes to pick me up.

Boo!

It's that spooky time of year and don't I look "bewitching" in my costume? I had fun at a party for therapy dogs. Such funny costumes I saw! Now if I can just get Mom to take me out for Trick-or-Treats.

HOORAY FOR ME!

I can't believe two years have gone by since my first evaluation to be a therapy dog. I was kinda nervous that time. But now I'm an experienced professional. I'm proud to say I passed my second evaluation with flying colors! I even got a promotion from "Predictable" level to "Complex" level. That means I can visit in hospitals now. They said I was calm and beautiful. (blush!)

My other good news is....it's my 12th birthday today! Mom took me to visit at the nursing home and then we went to McDonald's. She got me a double-double burger. Yum! (I shared half with my sister, Sherry)

 I may be a year older, but my vet says I'm in great shape. Mom calls me a "Peerless Pup."

Life is good!

Artwork

Isn't this nice?
My new friend, Olivia, made this drawing of her taking me for a walk.

Happy New Year!

My New Year's Resolution is to read more books with kids!
I'm off to a good start at the Oro Valley Library with my new friends, Olivia and Sierra. I love to hear books read aloud and see the pictures. Mom even made a book all about ME! If you come to the Oro Valley Library when it's Read to a Dog time, you can read it. What books are you going to read this year?