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Jack delights at smell of birds

Bill Arnold's Daily Straydog Log

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26 2004

Jack spends his big play yard time sniffing the birds in the big park tree

     Several months ago we did a report on Jack's preoccupation with the birds in the big tree in the park. At that time we all thought Jack was totally blind and was using only his sense of smell to detect the presence of the birds. (We are sure Jack is totally deaf, although there is disagreement among our caregivers as to whether these two siblings are indeed totally deaf.) In any case now we know that Jack can see a little bit with one eye, but we're also sure he cannot see nearly as well as his sister Jilly, who pays no attention whatsoever to the birds. So, we are convinced that it is the smell of the birds and their droppings that so interests Jack. Here are some photos and a video of Jack under the tree in the big play yard yesterday afternoon:

We know Jack can't see well, because when Dr. Paulsen (the vet eye specialist) tossed cotton balls in front of Jack's face, he didn't move his head--didn't see the cotton balls at all. And he can't hear the birds, so it has to be the smell of the birds and their droppings that have gotten Jack's attention.

Here Jack is probably sniffing the bird droppings on the ground beneath the tree.

Mpeg Video: Jack runs around the park tree sniffing the birds above him.

 

Hopefully yesterday was our last rain day for a while

     Going through the regular routine on cold, rainy days is difficult for the caregivers, but the dogs' wellbeing always comes first, and they don't seem to care what the weather is. They want their play times in the park, their meals and their pooped picked up--in a timely manner. And that's what we do for them.

 

Leo searches for a cookie in Juana's pocket during his (and Blind Mother Freckles') park outing in yesterday's rain.

 

Thanks to Norma N. and Barbara S. for raising funds for Straydog!

Subject: fund raiser
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:56:19 -0600
From: Norma N.
To: <straydog@straydog.org>

Dear Bill and Erin:

I just wanted you to know that I will be putting a check in the mail to you today for $450.00 which is the proceeds from the suckers that I made for Valentine's Day. Thanks to Region 10 and Richardson Junior High staffers, we were able to generate that amount. We think of you often and wish we could do more. Our love to you for continuing Pat's work.

Norma N. and Barbara S.