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<title>The Life of An "Old" Dog</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Yoda - In Loving Memory</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Yoda - In Loving Memory &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 18:25:10 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Fun at the Bridge</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 04:19:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Its been fun since I came to the Bridge but its more fun now that Darius is here.  He's back to bein ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Its been fun since I came to the Bridge but its more fun now that Darius is here.  He's back to being his playful self.  We're chasing squirrels again and running around.  He still tries to catch me but can't cuz I can make sharper turns than he can.  Of course neither of us can keep up with Rhys.

We're sending Momma lots of hugs and kisses every day and she's sharing them with Kea.  It seems like both of them miss Darius lots and lots just like they miss me.  They just need to realize that we're always there with them.  I hope time will help Momma and Kea.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gonna See My Brother Again</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:35:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I gotta get things ready for Darius.  He's coming to stay with us here at the Rainbow Bridge.  I can ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I gotta get things ready for Darius.  He's coming to stay with us here at the Rainbow Bridge.  I can't wait to see him again.  I know that Momma's gonna be real sad but we'll both send her lots and lots of love from here.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another Woofday</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Nov 2009 04:05:37 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Another woofday gone by.  The ones here at the Bridge are so much fun but it still isn't the same as ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Another woofday gone by.  The ones here at the Bridge are so much fun but it still isn't the same as the ones with my mom and my earthly furbings.   Mommy's been so sad lately that I'm glad she's had her work to keep her busy.  She tries not to let on how much she misses me but I can tell that's why I've been sending her sooo many rainbow hugs and kisses lately.  All my friends up here at the Bridge have been helping me and I know its working.    Mommy still cries when I get presents from my pals here and she and I want to thank all of you for the cake and all my gifts.  I even got a picture to show how much fun I was having so check out my page.  Thanks so much to Samantha Angel for the picture.

Woofs, wags & rainbow hugs to all my buddies and their families,

Yoda]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BIG THANK YOU</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Aug 2009 06:49:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanks to all of you for your rosettes, thoughts, prayers and wishes on the anniversary of my crossi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks to all of you for your rosettes, thoughts, prayers and wishes on the anniversary of my crossing the Rainbow Bridge.  Mommy was really down that day and while she didn't get onto dogster she saw the messages in her mail.  Mom and the rest of my earthly pack have been swamped since she started her new job.  I know that Kea & Darius are loving life in WV.  Mom can't seem to find any free time to keep up but she's trying.

As for me, while I miss my pack it's fund to be able to run and play with my pals here at the Bridge.  I can even remember everyone now!!!  I can also send lots of rainbow hugs and kisses to my pack and help my pals here comfort their loved ones.

BIG THANK YOUS TO EVERYONE.

Yoda]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rainbow Hugs to Mom</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 9 May 2009 06:41:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Mom,

  I know you can hear me and that you miss me as much as I miss you.  Don't be so stresse ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Mom,

  I know you can hear me and that you miss me as much as I miss you.  Don't be so stressed out right now.  Everything will be fine.  I just seems like you have more to do than you have time.  Moving is gonna be stressful but just do what I used to do - little bites and little steps.  I'm looking over you and Darius and Kea.  You can feel all my rainbow hugs and kisses if you just relax.

Love ya all,

Yoda]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TOOOOO LONG</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:49:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Its been so long since I've added a diary entry.  I've been having a blast with all my new pals here ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Its been so long since I've added a diary entry.  I've been having a blast with all my new pals here at the Bridge.  I know that Mommy still misses me but she's getting better.  Lately she's been sooo busy that I'm worried about her, but more than that I've gotta send lots of love and hugs to my furbing Darius.  He just got diagnosed with pancreatitis and I hope it isn't any worse than that.  His pancreatic enzymes are elevated but Dr. K is hoping that diet and some antacids will help get things under control.  I don't know what Mom will do if Darius is really sick.  I just gotta do my best to help him get better.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks to Everyone!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:39:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oooooh, I'm so touched by all the messages and presents for my woofday.  It's making Mom cry a littl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oooooh, I'm so touched by all the messages and presents for my woofday.  It's making Mom cry a little, but she's smiling too!!!!  I (we) are so overcome by all of your kind wishes that we wanted everyone to see how great Dogster and Catster members are by posting in my diary.  Mom hopes to have time next week to send individual thank yous for me as well.  I had a great woofday at the Rainbow Bridge and Mom and my furbings celebrated for me on Earth.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Woofday #2 Away from My Family</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:22:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My second woofday at the Rainbow Bridge was easier than the first.  I love all the great friends tha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My second woofday at the Rainbow Bridge was easier than the first.  I love all the great friends that I have here, but I miss spending my special day with my furbings and Mom.  I saw Mom crying yesterday when she was thinking about me so I sent her lots of Rainbow hugs and kisses.  I know these made her smile a little bit.  I even tried to help her by asking Darius & Kea to be extra special good yesterday.  I think that helped a little bit too.  I know that Mom really loves me and she did all she could for me but I know that she still feels a little (lot) sad some times cuz she loved me sooooo much.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missing my family</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:29:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I know I've got lots of great friends (and my brother Rhys) at the Rainbow Bridge but I really miss  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I know I've got lots of great friends (and my brother Rhys) at the Rainbow Bridge but I really miss my famiily.  Right now Darius needs me cuz he's recuperating from surgery and I can't be there to help him.  Yeah, I know I send lots of rainbow hugs and kisses but it just isn't the same some days.  Yesterday I saw my mom cry when she looked at my picture.  I wish I could help her.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:11:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Words can't say how much I appreciate all the great collars that have been sent my way.  I'm still t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Words can't say how much I appreciate all the great collars that have been sent my way.  I'm still trying to figure out how to send some in return.   I can smell really great up here at the Rainbow Bridge, even after I go swimming in the pond or rolling in the mud.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One Year Since I Left Mom and My Furbings</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:14:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today's marks the one year anniversary of my going to the Rainbow Bridge. Mom still misses me, but I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today's marks the one year anniversary of my going to the Rainbow Bridge. Mom still misses me, but I've made some great friends here while I'm waiting for her to come join me.  All the wonderful pictures and my wings came from them. I hope Mom knows that I miss her but I'm not in pain any more.  I also remember all the great things that we used to do and I don't have any more seizures.  I'm off to the Turtle Pond.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Background</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475435/diary/The_life_of_an_old_dog/455149</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 May 2008 10:49:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have a background for my page now.  Mom can't claim to doing the work, one of my pals - Dragon - s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have a background for my page now.  Mom can't claim to doing the work, one of my pals - Dragon - sent her the background to use.  Mom is soooooo happy that I have a new look to my page.  I'm sending lots of love down the Rainbow Bridge to all my pup pals and friends.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Foxy's Gift</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:22:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got a gift today from an earth bound angel named Foxy.  Everyone can now see that I loook out for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got a gift today from an earth bound angel named Foxy.  Everyone can now see that I loook out for my family thanks to Foxy and her Mom.  When my mom saw my new picture she started to cry.  While I'm sure that she knew I was looking out for her, Darius & Kea, now she knows for sure.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Is it working?</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:23:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Being the wonderful sister that I am, I've been trying to help Kea out.  I've been sending her messa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Being the wonderful sister that I am, I've been trying to help Kea out.  I've been sending her messages here from the Bridge to stop chewing on Mom's stuff.  I think it might be having an effect.  I just hope that Kea can get to be as good as I was.

Even though I'm having lots of fun with my brother Rhys and all my new pals here at the Bridge I miss my mom, Darius and Kea.  I guess I'll just have to send them dream messages at night.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Post-Holiday Blues</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Jan 2008 08:37:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was really strange not being around my family this year.  While I could look down on them and vis ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was really strange not being around my family this year.  While I could look down on them and visit them in their dreams I wasn't physically there with them.  It was really hard for me even though everyone here at the Bridge helped make it easier.  Some times I still miss my family so very much.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Birthday &quot;Blues&quot;</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:49:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>While I'm lovin' it here at the Bridge with all my new friends, this is my first birthday away from  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ While I'm lovin' it here at the Bridge with all my new friends, this is my first birthday away from home.  I'm really missing my Mom, Darius & Kea.  It was always so much fun on my birthday, Mom would get cake and we would all have some right after the Birthday Song.  I hope Mom and the rest of the pack are doing o.k. without me today.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Tagged</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:11:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Samantha, a really cute minature Schnauzer tagged me while my Mom was away.  Of course I'll play alo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Samantha, a really cute minature Schnauzer tagged me while my Mom was away.  Of course I'll play along, albeit a little late.  Here are the rules for tag for those of you who don't know:

1.  You compose a new diary entry with the rules.
2.  Youpost 7 random facts about yourself. 
3.  You tag 7 pals and tell (paw maile or rosette) 

Seven things about me:  

1.  When my Mom adopted me I was a street waif.
2.  I must have had some bad disease as a baby because I never got adult teeth.
3.  I absolutely loved being with my people.
4.  I am scared of tile floors.
5.  I hated it when Darius would "groom" my ears.
6.  I used to love to "groom" Mom's arm.
7.  I 'm just now feeling comfortable at the Bridge with all my new buddies.

I'm tagging:

1.  Duffee
2.  Mollie
3. Buffy
4. Tenata
5. Bewtiching Hocus Pocus
6. Gyspy
7.  Jetty

I hope they want to play.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>At the Rainbow Bridge</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:36:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So its been almost two weeks since I've been here at the Rainbow Bridge.  I've got so many new frien ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So its been almost two weeks since I've been here at the Rainbow Bridge.  I've got so many new friends that it is amazing.  I've got lots of pups to show me around and some have actually helped me find my "big brother" Rhys who came here about 10 years ago.  I know that Mom really misses me because I see her crying still.  I tried to get her to add to my diary earlier but she couldn't bring herself to write for me.  She was just blown away by all of the PPRs and the stars and rosettes people gave me.  I hope that she realizes that I'm o.k. and some of my new pals have asked their families to let us be pals.  I'll try to get Mom, Darius & Kea to realize that I'm o.k.  You know they say time heals all, but they just don't say how much time it will take.  I know my ohna is strong, and all the support they are getting is making it so much easier for them.  It feels so good that I don't have to worry about them that I don't feel guilty for playing as much here with my new buddies.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It Was Time to Go</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:40:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I told Mom yesterday that it was time for me to go.  It was hard for me to walk and I can't really r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I told Mom yesterday that it was time for me to go.  It was hard for me to walk and I can't really remember anyone or anything any more.  I love Darius (and maybe Kea) but I really miss Rhys.  He was my first buddy with mom and I want to see him again.  We went to see Dr. K. and I just went to sleep.  I know mom misses me because I saw her crying last night and this morning.  Darius can't find me, but I'll let him know that I'll be waiting for him and Mom here with Rhys.  Now it's time to go run around with Rhys and all my new doggie friends waiting here by the Rainbow Bridge.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>More troubles</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 13:33:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy is this getting old a royal pain in the you know what.  I'm now forced to wear diapers when I'm  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy is this getting old a royal pain in the you know what.  I'm now forced to wear diapers when I'm in the house.  I can't seem to get  Mom to realize that I don't mean to make messes on the floor!!  Mom tells me that she needs to try to keep the floors a little cleaner and since we can't figure out what my new signal is to go outside the diapers are a must.   On top of all that, it is really hard for me to stand up some days.  I just can't seem to get my footing on the floor and my feet slide out from under me.  At least Mom has figured that out and if she doesn't see me after a few minutes she comes and finds me and picks me up.  Boy I hate being old!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ain't Gettin' Old A Drag</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:38:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Yoda - In Loving Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I asked Mom to start wrting for me since I have a hard time with my paws on the keyboard.  I've been ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I asked Mom to start wrting for me since I have a hard time with my paws on the keyboard.  I've been reflecting on life recently since Father Time is starting to catch up with me.  I've had a good life since being rescued from the streets.  No more puppies to take care of, two squares a day, lots of love and attention, regular medical care, a great bunch of playmates (currently Darius & Kea), and a warm place to sleep at night.  I just wanted to let you know that living with both canine cognitive disorder and canine vestibular disorder can be a challenge.  Mom has talked to my vet and I'm on medication for my doggie Alzheimers and that seems to help a little bit.  I can still be a little forgetful and do my "walk abouts" around the house, but Mom says she can "see a dog behind the eyes" again.  We're working on minimizing my bouts with vestibular disorder and I've promised Mom that I'll try not to scare her again.  I'm still loving my walks and can't wait to try out some more trails.  Mom says we need to go "easy" since I can't climb as well as I once did, but we'll see.  I'll keep you informed as time goes by.

Woofs and high paws to all,

Yoda]]></content:encoded>
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