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I guess I'm typing just to try and understand. I'm here at my home alone with Sassy my Big Girl. My husband just called to say Seamus is gone...... (my husband drove  him into another State this morning thinking he had a bowel problem) I just really don't understand, It just really can't be, I know I just must have nodded off or something and I'm mistaken and my husband will be coming back from the hospital in a few hours with "goofy boy" all better and happy.... I have to get this organized in my mind so I can make some sense of this.. If I try and think organized thoughts and figure out what happened I won't be thinking of how drastically my, our, Sassy's and my lives will be different without Seamus. He was only 18 months, that is so unfair to have such a whirlwind happy go lucky puppy wiggle into your lives at 8 weeks as a surprise Christmas present and be gone, two winters, this would have been his 2nd spring.
Sorry I'm a little off here. Have to think how happy he was, I have so many pictures....., have to think how happy he made all of us, how special We must be to have been able to share his buoyant enthusiasm. Yes have to think how lucky I was to share in Seamus's unique joy of life.. he loved mornings, from dawn and well I could go on , how very special Seamus is to the ST. Bernard 's everywhere he contributed HEART and Laughter

Just in case anyone with a big dog is facing torn cruciate surgery I'd thought I'd share.

Our Sassy is finally back out chasing the squirrels although I keep a sharp eye on her and limit her time outside.She is in the final stages of her second TPLO surgery and things look as good as new except for the hair growing out. Two winters ago she came up lame and our vet announced she had a torn cruciate in her hind leg. Basically it's a blown out knee like football players get.Because of her size she was a very tall slim looking 175 lbs, he said we should have TPLO surgery. To over simplify it, TPLO is a major surgery where they actually saw the bone in two and change the angle of the knee. Then they put a plate and screws in to hold it together while it heals. I was just freaked out, really a mess. I spent days talking to other vets and the two thing they all agreed on was if properly done and with slow therapeutic recovery her knee would be better than new and she was going to blow out the other one! Well we got through the surgery, taking her to a specialist in another state and by last summer she was up to the full throttle of her 3 years. Winter came, more snow and yep out went her other knee. At least this time we knew what we were in for and prepared for the expense. I can't say enough about this fantastic procedure. My last Saint at 13 developed spine deterioration and it was a very painful process in spite of his good heartedness and love of life. At only two I couldn't see Sassy facing years of knee trouble and arthritis when we decided to do the first surgery, I also had convinced myself it was a freak accident and the other knee would be fine, oops. I am now looking at Seamus and wondering if pet insurance isn't a good idea. I was told that the angle of the dogs tibia is a contributing factor in the torn cruciate in both legs so I may get him checked. Anyway I am forever thankful that veterinary medicine has followed the lines of  complex sports medicine.  Connolly

Can't believe how much Bubba looks like my Sassy Girl, sounds like they have similar personalities except she does bark. Would not hurt a fly but loves to put on the show.
We live out in the woods and different ways people deliver packages just gets more creative. Federal Express just drives around our dirt loop fast and flings what ever on to the front lawn. Seamus our other Saint has eaten quite a few packages because of this. One delivery guy drove through then went down to the main road and just left the box and one time I head Sassy barking and barking and she had some guy trapped in his car looking like Cujo was after him, that movie really did a disservice to St's everywhere.
I asked him why he hadn't jus honked his horn and he just kept muttering couldn't, doubt I'll see him again. At least the UPS people have seemed to figure it out. They bring treats and when a new driver comes along they bring them out here to introduce them to my babies. LOL Sassy loves to ride and is forever trying to get into their truck!.
LOL Seamus the puppy? does the go through my leg thing, hard to keep your dignity when your straddling a dog. Sassy has gotten to big, her thing is standing on a foot then leaning on people she likes till they fall over. You get to know who your real friends are when you have Saints LOL   Connolly

Love the story about the bird nest. I or should I say Sassy supplys all of our birds with housing marerial. We have 5 nests in our rain gutters. One outside my bedroom window that houses a family every year. With all the activity I think they should be hatching soon. Brushed Sassy yesterday because we had a breeze and I could stand down wind as the hair went flying and she is short hair. Tried brushing Seamus, noticed the word tried because at 6 months he is more interested in eating the brush that letting me brush him and he wasn't shedding at all. This is my first experience with a rough coat, he looks a mess, his hair is long and curly and he has this crazy wild look, not to mention he usually has mud up to his elbows because water is his favorite thing. I'm hoping this week will get warm enough to give these guys a bath it's way over due.

Did my puppy's profile but it would not let me put in her weight. She is a big girl at 175 lb but it kept reverting to 127 lbs whenever I hit change profile. ? Also what if we have more than one baby?
Just switch from month to month? Thanks connolly
Love seeing all these Big Paws!!!!!!!!!

What is it with the threatening animals lately??? Sick Sick Sick. This is on eBay and I really hope they can arrest the guy.http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3971074586  What is wrong with people? That thing with the bunny was bad enough. It is not funny but very upsetting. I think I will go out and garden and leave my lap top for awhile. The Saint Bernards group is getting ebay to cancell it but really someone should step on the owner of the dog!

LOL I'm with you on the pillow and blanket thing. I have a queen bed and Sassy sleeps right in the middle. She waits till I'm asleep of course but I always wake up saying move, move, move trying to pull some covers out from under 170lbs. Then I give up and find whatever corner I can and scrunch under it. Seamus can't get on the bed yet but when his time comes I'll have to seriously consider some different sleeping arrangements. I don't think I could sleep with out their snoring I'm so use to it. Maybe a California King size? connolly

Very beautiful dog! I was not familiar with the breed so I went to the Kuvasz Club of America. Really neat I can't imagine I missed them. I especially liked the part about Count Dracula receiving one as a gift. thanks for sharing, connolly