Our foster dog Cappy has been with us for almost two weeks now and is settling into our household and getting comfortable with our routine. He's really well behaved for an 11 month old pup, hasn't had any accidents, and is very receptive to positive training and treats.
Cappy is available to adopt from the Oregon Coast Humane Society in Florence, Oregon.
Shadofax's passing left a huge dog sized hole in our hearts and lives. In the 18+ years we've been together there has always been a dog or dogs in our house and lives. Without dogs in it, the house felt cavernous, quiet, empty.
As a way to help us navigate life without Shadowfax and to help get a pup out of the shelter until they can find their permanent home, we started fostering Cappy, a 10 month old pup from the Oregon Coast Humane Society in Florence, Oregon. He's helping us deal with our grief from losing Shadowfax and we're giving him a place to hang until he finds his forever family, a win-win for everyone.
Cappy is a really good pup. It's been so long since we've had a young dog in the house that we've forgotten what it's like. There are sustained bouts of energy and enthusiasm followed by crashes and naps. He's also getting acclimated to our schedule and the sights and sounds of our household, a big adjustment for him that he's mastered quite well.
We had to say goodbye to Shadowfax yesterday. She let us know that it was time. It was a peaceful and gentle transition for her to a place with no more pain. She can ramble about on steady legs and join Tito and Shaak Ti frolicking in the great beyond.
We'll try to compose a more fitting tribute to our companion of 15 years, but for now we're stuck with mourning the life of the best dog.
Shadowfax would love to leave you a review of 2025 in pictures. She's a pretty photogenic pup and as such there are lots of great photos of her. We've selected the best handful for you.
2025 had lots of trips in the car, quick drives to town to pick up the mail or stop by the local park for a sniff-n-stroll. We're always safe and secure in the car in our harness and seatbelt.
Some trips to the vet. Don't fret, we're pretty darn healthy for a 15 year old dog. Our medication list is now pretty long, and we have to chop up the pills into smaller bits. Those Vetmedin pills are pretty big!
Grandpa and Grandma came to visit three times during the year. They needed lots of help and direction in the kitchen. Shadowfax is a huge help.
Seriously, Shadowfax probably loves the Grandparents more than us. We might not be exaggerating on this one.
Lots of paying attention and looking pretty.
Lots of naps, some of them in sunbeams.
Other naps as needed. Lots of naps were needed.
There are also some great video posts from 2025:
Shadowfax slurping down a pup cup.
Shadowfax getting in some afternoon indoor play time.
Shadowfax is also world famous, thanks to all the wonderful readers of this blog and followers on Instagram and Threads. By our accounting she the most famous 15 year old deaf pittie on the Central Oregon Coast!