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Tuesday 26 March 2024
A New Venture Inspired by Cruz
I miss my Cruz every single day. She was always by my side, no matter what I was doing. Her only exception was she gave me privacy while in the bathroom. But she was always laying against the bathroom door when I opened it. Each morning I would step over her and pet her. I'd say "Good morning Cruz. How's my beautiful girl today?" For the past few years I knew each day was precious and she needed to know she was special.
What I did was make a t-shirt with her beautiful face on it. Actually, I ended up making two. A regular photo with the words "Old Dog, New Tricks". And a stylized photo of her with "Older but Wiser" on it. It got me thinking about me needing more German Shepherd clothing as mine are getting old and tired. The ones I find are not up to my standards as far as the German Shepherd goes. So I've decided to make some clothing and accessories using photos of some of my other dogs. I just have 5 designs at the moment but I plan of making more. They can all be purchased in Canadian dollars at http://tee.pub/lic/PrintMagicStudios. My "shop" is called Print Magic Studios - Dog-inspired Digital art. You can buy anything from T-shirts and Hoodies to Mugs and Phone Cases. Anyone is welcome to purchase if you see something you like. Come back soon to see more creations!
Mary Ann Marcellus
Voted Top 5 German Shepherd Breeder in Alberta in 2022, 2023 & 2024!
Monday 25 March 2024
Best of Friends
This is Gaia (black) and Gypsy. They have been very different since Grandma Cruz passed. Gaia is a Cruz daughter. She, in particular, has become more assertive with most of the other dogs and more cuddly with the two-legged family. But Gypsy and Gaia are the best of friends.
Mary Ann Marcellus
Voted Top 5 German Shepherd Breeders in Alberta 2022, 2023 and 2024!
Sunday 24 March 2024
In Memory of Cruz
A special friend gave me this Eternity Crystal to remember Cruz by. It's beautiful. Just like she was.
Mary Ann Marcellus
Voted Top 5 German Shepherd Breeders in Alberta 2022, 2023 & 2024!
Monday 18 March 2024
Sunday 17 March 2024
Some Sad News
It is with the most incredible sadness that we had to help Cruz pass over the Rainbow Bridge last Friday. Although she was not in pain, she had been losing muscle mass over the past year and it was just time. It's so increibly hard to make such a decision. If she had been in pain, it would have been easier. For me. But I'm glad that wasn't the way things went. I'd much have it harder on me, than on her. She was still happy but her body was giving out to the point I was afraid to leave her alone. The last few weeks she had accidentally backed off the elevated bed (4 inches) and couldn't get herself unstuck. She also got herself stuck backing out of "the Penthouse" which is a HUGE crate, also about 4 inches off the floor. Both times I was right there to help her stand up. If I hadn't been there, I'm not sure what might of happened. To keep her safe when I went out of the house, I locked her in a crate and she didn't like that. She was QUEEN of the dogs and felt that was below her standing! She was also incontinent and had been for quite some time. Although I would continue cleaning up after her indefinitely with no hard feelings, I knew she was embarrassed. Combining these things, I came to the decision she would be happier playing with her ancestors. Before hand, we took her and Gypsy for a walk out West and she had a glorious time! Even forging creeks and snow banks! She was amazing.
She passed away peacefully in my arms with Mark petting her back. The vet commented many times at what great shape she was. considering her age. He said he'd never seen a dog of that age looking so good. It made me feel good that at least she had a long, healthy life, right to the very end. She has been my constant companion and everytime I turn around I wonder where she is. So many tears have fallen already and there will be many more to come.
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Never Completely Trust Wire Crates
This took a 18 month old boarder all of 5 minutes to do. He had used this crate throughout his whole life. This is why they are not allowed on airplanes!
I asked, as always, if this dog had separation anxiety. They said no. What do you think?
The solid piece is the floor. The loose wire piece is the gate.
Mary Ann Marcellus
Voted Top 5 German Shepherd Breeders in Alberta 2022, 2023 and 2024!
Thursday 25 January 2024
UNLEASHED Behind Your Back at Dog Parks
This is the newest title of my video on my YouTube Channel called "K9 Partnership". It's different than my Guardian Angel Shepherds channel in that it is strictly an educational channel. My Guardian Angel channel is more a day to day visit with what we are doing with the dogs. Please come by and visit my new channel (It's actually old but have found time to add some new videos lately!) So come by, say hi, and let me know what you think!
Unleashed! Behind Your Back at Dog Parks
Mary Ann
Friday 22 December 2023
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