Borrowing River...again

We have had a bit of a rough week over here with Sienna's seizures.  This has made it difficult for me to update this blog so I apologize for not having a new post sooner.  We also had a few problems with River.  She got sick and needed an emergency vet trip and almost had to have surgery.  She had a hematoma on her ear, a very large one, and her wonderful vet helped us clear it all up.  She is now feeling better and is back to work.

The fact that River was out of commission and Sienna and Asia both needed her really helped me realize how good it is that we have Jedi and Griffin.  River is 10 years old now and with age comes the odd medial problem.  Many service dogs retire by 10 years of age but here is River, working for 2 very intense children.  

Jedi and Griffin are doing very well.  The only problem we are having is that they have really bonded with us and don't like being in their crate at night.  This is causing lack of sleep for all of us.  The fact that they have bonded so well is great but I wonder why they have had a hard time for the last 5 nights. Could it be that they just miss us, or could it be that the last 5 days have been the days that Sienna has not been well?  Hummm, are these two sweeties noticing "something".  I certainly hope so.  My current task is to stop Sienna's seizures and an increase in meds should help her.  I am keeping a notebook of Sienna's bad days and the nights that the pups won't settle.  There most certainly could be a connection and if there is I will be SO thrilled. We are off to CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) in Ottawa.  Have a great Sunday!  We are now off to the Autism Ontario Christmas Party.