Housebound due to fires

Yesterday was so wild - the wind picked up and flames were just raging towards us, but still to the north. It is maybe 10 miles away now. We are afraid to actually leave town too far just in case, but will go north a bit to try and get the girls some much needed exercise. I don't believe we will have to evacuate, as we are on the coastal side of the freeway. However they are predicting another huge wind event on Wednesday :(

The girls sure know something is weird; their whole routine has changed, and they are being a bit clingy. They don't seem to want to let us out of their sight. Faith even pushed open the bathroom door last night to check on Arden in the shower!
 
I'm so very sorry for what you are going through with these fires!! I know when my state was waiting, preparing, and suffering with hurricane Irma I felt an outpouring of concern and support for us from people all over. Please know you share that same concern and support now!❤! Thinking of you being safe!! ❤❤
 
jaleely said:
Hey, Sharon7, you guys still doing ok? I know I'm still flabbergasted the fires got so close!
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Yes thanks for asking!! - we are west of the fire about 10 miles, so air quality is the main concern. Winds have picked up now like they predicted so we'll see how that plays out. It may affect your end of this more than ours. I was actually able to do a normal walk with the girls the last two days but now the wind is just kicking the ash up everywhere again.

We are not that far apart; maybe we can meet up some day for a Sheltie playdate. The girls have 3 other Shelties in town that they are friends with, two males and one other female.
 
Sharon7 said:
Yes thanks for asking!! - we are west of the fire about 10 miles, so air quality is the main concern. Winds have picked up now like they predicted so we'll see how that plays out. It may affect your end of this more than ours. I was actually able to do a normal walk with the girls the last two days but now the wind is just kicking the ash up everywhere again.

We are not that far apart; maybe we can meet up some day for a Sheltie playdate. The girls have 3 other Shelties in town that they are friends with, two males and one other female.
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I would honestly love to meet other shelties! We found 2 ok days, so we took Finn to the Camino Real dog park for a bit, but he only stayed in the little dog part. You'd swear we haven't been trying to socialize this little snip! Even with his big brother basset there he wanted nothing to do with being on the other side of that fence, lol

We're going to Oregon, Friday, and visiting my parents.
Its a long drive, and takes a couple days, but so far a car ride means nap time for him, so I'm thinking he'll do ok!

Trading ash-fall, for snow-fall! Maybe then all our eyes and noses will quit running! You guys should plan an impromptu vacation :)
 
jaleely said:
Thank you so much! Honestly did make me smile :)

Its been mostly cool when it is Smokey, so we just batton down the hatches, but today we actually really needed dog food, so venture to outsmart we did! We heard Santa was there, so we got a pic, too! Finn really needs the socialization. Ill post the pic! :)
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Please do!!!
 
Sorry to hear this! We live in BC and this summer was the worst forest fire season on record for the province. Back in 2003 we had a fire storm that evacuated aprox half the city so I am familiar with what you are going through.

As for your shelties, is there any chance you could invest in some Toto Fit and/or FitPaws equipment for the dogs? I know timing is bad right after Christmas but if it's possible the equipment can really help as they get a good workout both physically and mentally. Even some human grade equipment like a balance disc and peanut ball could do the trick. Also, FitPaws and Blue-9 has put togeather a really good Canine Gym in a Box that can save some money vs buying the pieces seperatley. Here is a video to give you some ideas of what you can do with this type of setup:

Stay safe!
 
SKNerissa said:
Sorry to hear this! We live in BC and this summer was the worst forest fire season on record for the province. Back in 2003 we had a fire storm that evacuated aprox half the city so I am familiar with what you are going through.

As for your shelties, is there any chance you could invest in some Toto Fit and/or FitPaws equipment for the dogs? I know timing is bad right after Christmas but if it's possible the equipment can really help as they get a good workout both physically and mentally. Even some human grade equipment like a balance disc and peanut ball could do the trick. Also, FitPaws and Blue-9 has put togeather a really good Canine Gym in a Box that can save some money vs buying the pieces seperatley. Here is a video to give you some ideas of what you can do with this type of setup:

Stay safe!
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I was interested in your suggestions for indoor exercise. Are there videos on what to do with the balance disc and peanut ball? And would they work for a 35 lb sheltie? I need some energy outlet for Beau for the winter.
 
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