Hi Everyone!
My name is Stephanie and I have an almost 3 yr old Great Pyrenees named Roxy. I want to start out by saying how fabulous and fun this site is! My life revolves around Roxy, and she knows it! She has a personality that drives me crazy...in a good way! Roxy is a perfect combination of love, loyalty, goofiness, mischief, trouble, curiosity, and smarts! She loves everybody she meets and can make people fall in love with her the minute they meet her. Roxy isn't what some consider a "typical" all white Pyr. She has a big black spot on her rump and a black head with white eyebrows...thi s girl has character and I love her! Sadly, we almost lost Roxy this past March when she became very sick. We didn't know what was wrong with her; she didn't eat, didn't want to go for walks, became lethargic, and wouldn't respond to her name when we called it. Her body temperature dropped down to near-death levels and she went into shock. Roxy was diagnosed with Addison's Disease and had to be rushed to the Animal Emergency Center of Arizona. Roxy spent 5 very expensive, but worth every penny, nights at the Emergency Center. I couldn't stand to see her hooked up to all those machines, tubes, and IVs, but the staff all fell in love with her and I knew she was getting the attention and love she needed and was used to. She is back to her old crazy self now, and has to take meds on a daily basis.
I guess I shouldn't write too much, since I've never done this, and I'm not sure if I can get it to work. :-) I am so excited to be a part of this great community of big dog lovers! Thanks for sharing all the great stories and pictures!