Blind Widget was rolling around on her bed this weekend, belting out one Christmas carol after another. She joins us in wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
It's hard to imagine that a dog going through chemotherapy for lymphoma can be feeling this good. We've definitely had our ups and downs along the way -- a couple of the chemo drugs are much harder on her than others, and as a result the oncologist is changing Widget's protocol -- but overall she's been remarkably bouncy, bossy and boisterous. We are cherishing this Christmas with her, and grateful she is doing so well given her medical challenges.
We also are incredibly grateful for all the donations we've been blessed to receive. That's the only reason we can care for disabled animals like Widget and her friends here, and why we can continue to take in new ones like Tanner. If you haven't already made a gift this year, we hope you'll consider doing so during the holidays. (And don't forget, donations are tax-deductible!)
Thank you for all your support, and we'll see you in January!
Happy holidays!
P.S. Our holiday print newsletter is now online as a PDF here.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Linda P. | January 05, 2014 at 06:57 AM
Widget has spunk. Actually Widget thinks she runs the universe but we'll call it spunk. Really glad to hear she is getting through her chemo so well. Beagles are single minded and stubborn so believe our girl can carry it off.
Posted by: Bob | December 26, 2013 at 05:31 PM
Blessed Merry Christmas, and prosperous Happy New Year RDF!
Posted by: Linda | December 24, 2013 at 06:46 PM
Widget, you go, girl!
Wishing you, Alayne and all the furkids a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!
Posted by: Ann | December 23, 2013 at 11:46 PM
Happy Holidays to all at Rolling Dog Farm and also all those who blog on this website. I wish everyone health and happiness for the new year. And thank you Widget, for those wonderful carols. I can hear them all the way down here in New Jersey!
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | December 23, 2013 at 11:18 PM
Ho! Ho! Ho! Word has it Widget was a very good dog this year so Santa is on his way with treats. Hugs and kisses to you all and thank you Alayne and Steve for another year of love.
Posted by: Darla Dee's Mom | December 23, 2013 at 11:09 PM
MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS. A check is on its way. Big hugs to all the sweet furry kids...and to you both as well.
Posted by: Penny Heinrich | December 23, 2013 at 10:59 PM
Merry Christmas, Rolling Dog Farm! You continually touch lives in more ways than you can ever imagine.
Posted by: Mary H. | December 23, 2013 at 07:10 PM
Merry Christmas and a Yappy New Year to everyone at Rolling Dog Farm. Thank you for everything you do. :o)
Posted by: patty c | December 23, 2013 at 06:57 PM
Roo roo roo roo roo
roo roo roo roo!
(that's Fa la la la la
la la la la!)
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Margaret | December 23, 2013 at 05:18 PM
I hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas and blessed New Year's. We will miss your blog, but you guys deserve a break. Give all your sweet dogs a hug and kiss.
Posted by: Betsy | December 23, 2013 at 05:17 PM
We could not think of a more worthy organization to donate to and thank you for your 24/7 work on behalf of all those you have saved past, present and future.
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | December 23, 2013 at 04:49 PM
Widget looks in fine form, and I can tell she's in fine voice as well. I always love the newsletter, but this one seemed even more special than usual. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Steve, Alayne, and all the 4-footed ones!
Posted by: Tonya Allen | December 23, 2013 at 03:08 PM
I'm glad Widget is felling well enought to belt out Christmas Carols. I miss seeing you both and all the animals more than you will know!! Happy Holidays to you and all our furry friends!!
Posted by: Laura, Levi & Timmy | December 23, 2013 at 02:46 PM