We just got word that our dog in Togo, April, had to be put to sleep. She was being guard dog to Daniel and Natalie and seemed to enjoy her life there. However, it looks like she ended up with the same or at least similar problems as her mother, Pip, had. They tried and tried to help her get better but to no avail. Our household is a sad one right now. I don't know what's harder, being there when the dog dies or being away. I can imagine Daniel and Natalie feel bad that she died while under their care, tho we know it wasn't due to a lack of it. She just seems to have had the same problems as her mother had--canine cancer. April always acted a bit "blonde" but we liked her. She was a good dog and never harmed a soul, even the rat she was supposed to chase. There will certainly be a lot of changes in Togo when we return.
Daniel and Natalie, we thank you for all you did for April. She liked you and Henri-the-Cat. Sorry you had to be the ones to deal with all this, and sorry you no longer have a watch dog!
On another, entirely unrelated note, I just uploaded 3 photos at the same time and it took less than 30 seconds. This would never have worked in Togo. I never cease to be amazed at the internet here compared to there.
