Royal K9 Korner

09/23/2026

I know many of my friends are wondering about updates on how I’m doing?
I’m still up and down and trying my best to maintain some sort of normalcy. The severe spinning vertigo has subsided for now. I’m still experiencing more than my normal amount of dizziness, though I’m coping with it. I have several bouts of nausea throughout the day that I’m controlling with daytime gravol. The anxiety is the hardest to control. I have been prescribed lorazepam and take it when needed. I’m currently taking melatonin and calcium to aid in my sleeping. It seems to be working, so I am getting the nighttime rest I‘ve needed.
I’ve undergone a few tests, and all have come back with minimal results that explain what I’m going through. It seems for some reason my body is not absorbing the nutrients it needs to remain healthy.
Blood work, urine tests and CT scan. I’m waiting for dates to see an ENT, an endocrinologist, and to go for an MRI.

We’re hopeful they will have more defined results.
For now, I’m drinking Pedialyte daily to maintain safe levels of my sodium, potassium, chloride, and glucose.
My appetite is picking up, and I’ve put back on 7lb of the 20lbs I lost.
I miss my furry buddies beyond what you can imagine ☹ My days are long and I’m so thankful to have little Suzy visit me most days.
I am so Thankful to have my daughter live so close to me! Kathi drops by every day and is always a text away from checking on me at all hours. She also shops for me and is ready to provide any necessities I need. Thank you so much for being such a kind considerate daughter. I love you

09/11/2026

Is it Meniere’s? Is it something else contributing to an aggressive ‘flare up’ of Meniere’s? Is it an underlying heart condition, a blood disorder, or an infected nervous system? Is it kidneys or liver telling me something?
I’ve been in and out of LHD emerg. several times. I’ve been back and forth to Kamloops Hosp. We’ve run urine tests and completed thorough blood work, had an EEG, and a CT and several EKGs. By all counts I’m a healthy individual with normal range of levels on all tests.
I’m scheduled for a visit with an endocrinologist and the ENT and have an appointment for an MRI.
I’m currently spending a great deal of my day in bed resting and preventing unnecessary accidents due to the severe spinning of the vertigo attacks. I struggle to eat as nausea has minimized my appetite. I am fully aware that the extreme anxiety is unwarranted. I am safe, I am loved and I will recover from these symptoms. That’s the psychological aspect but their physical presence does not match.
In the meantime, I have been prescribed several different medications, for nausea, for anxiety, for dizziness and for sleep.
I am working to keep my sodium at its best level and eating the appropriate foods to maintain my strength and overall health. I continue to rest during the day and try for a night of REM for the strength and endurance for the following day.

I am ever so thankful for my caregivers and doctors who are working to provide me with the best care and assistance possible.
Thank you to all the Lillooet District Hospital triage staff, and the doctors. Dr. Ejaz. Dr. Wildgrube. Dr. Kuybei.

Thank you my husband of 25 years for enduring this extreme bout of episodes. Your devotion is being tested, and you’ve certainly passed with flying colours. I love you and appreciate you so much, my dear.

09/01/2026

In comes Sept 2026 and I’m not well. I have been in and out of the hospital. I will go into more details when I know more.
For now, I believe it’s unsafe for me to continue doing daycare for your buddy. My number one moto/policy has always been ‘A safe place for you dog…” I believe it could be unsafe for both me and your darling to be here at this time. I will not take any bookings until it is safe to do so.
If you have days booked, they have been cancelled. If you have prepaid days, they will be reimbursed. If you are a regular visitor of Royal K9 Korner you’ll already know this.
I know everyone will understand and I know you’ll all send your get wells for me. Please know this is not a decision I’ve taken lightly. My hope is to be able to reopen my gates again. I can’t say when that might be.
For now, here a look a couple of snuggle buds who kept me going during the last few days in Aug.

08/25/2026

After the rain the sky is clearing, there is still smoke and haze but the air is getting better. It was too hot before the rain and I didn’t get out to mow before. The grass is tall and wet, and I don’t mind a bit. Nugget, however, would so much rather be carried or to just stay off it. Who can blame her. It’s yucky.
Here’s a look at Aug. 17th – 24rd visitors Cooper, Bailey, River, Lilly, Suzy, Ruby, Nugget. I’ll try to find the time to get some videos posted this week as well.

08/23/2026

Well, that was quite a storm! Ruby, Bailey and Nugget all asked to go potty at 2 am. I threw on my housecoat and opened the door. WOW! Nugget zoomed back into bed; Ruby stood under cover at the top of the steps and Bailey made a beeline for the gazebo. I slipped on my wellies, opened my umbrella and made my way to the stuffy’s toy bin. Dragged in under cover and headed right back to the house. Bailey followed without question and we all went back to sleep until 6:00 am. Apparently, potty break can wait till morning.
Jeepers, we sure need that rain! Thank you, Mother Nature. It’s still raining this morning and the earth is drenched. I hope the rain continues! I hope it’s helping to quench the fires! I trust the Firefighters are breathing a wee bit of a sigh of relief??
I have two weeks’ worth of photos, the visitors were –
Aug. 9th – 16th – Cooper, Ruby, Suzy, Bailey
Aug. 17th – 23rd - Cooper, Bailey, River, Lilly, Suzy, Ruby. Nugget.
I’ll post in two batches. I have over 50 photos and that’s just too many right?
Hope you’re enjoying this wet morning! We are!!

08/11/2026

Huge Thank you to all those services and individuals who have stepped up to keep our community safe! You are ALL amazing!
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We'd like to take a moment to thank the crews from out of town who have supported Lillooet and neighbouring communities during the Riley Creek wildfire.

West Vancouver Fire Department, Coquitlam Fire Department, Rider Ventures, Delta Wildfire, and the First Nations' Emergency Services Society all sent people our way. They've been working long days in hard conditions building guards and setting up structural protection infrastructure. We are grateful for every one of them.

Thank you as well to the other agencies, contractors, and support crews who stepped in wherever they were needed. A response like this takes far more people than most folks ever see, and every role matters.

To our community, thank you for your patience and your support through all of it. We know it's been difficult but we thank you for your continued vigilance.

Finally, thank you to the BC Wildfire Service for leading this response, for keeping us informed every step of the way, and for the commitment their crews and incident staff continue to show on this fire.

West Vancouver Fire & Rescue Coquitlam Firefighters, IAFF Local 1782 First Nations' Emergency Services Society of BC Delta Wildfire Rider Ventures Ltd BC Wildfire Service

08/09/2026

* NOTE * Firm up your dog’s Emergency Contact person!

Bailey and Henry enjoyed a day of frolicking together before they were joined by Cooper and Nugget. The sky this week was thick with smoke, and high temperatures which kept us indoors more than out. The dogs don’t seem to care. They still enjoy just being with their friends, and they’re a great diversion to keep my mind occupied.
My health, this week, has not been its best. Whether it’s due to smoke and stress or Meniere’s is unclear, but I know I’m looking forward to some dog free days.
Again, I encourage everyone who has daycare booked to revisit their emergency contact person. Firm up all their information. Make certain they are ready willing and able to pick up your darling in the event of an emergency. It’s not just for the possibility of an evacuation but also due to my health as well.
I do not want to close my gates. I want to continue to provide safe care while you have to be away. However, I must consider my own health first and I will close my gates, if I need to.
If you have prepaid daycare, and I cancel those days, please know you will certainly be reimbursed.
Here’s a look at last weeks’ smiling and relaxing faces that kept me going.

08/05/2026

Thank you West Vancouver Fire & Rescue!
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We are proud to continue supporting wildfire response efforts in British Columbia.

On Monday, July 27, we deployed a Structure Protection Unit and five members to assist with operations at the Riley Creek Fire. Our crew is working alongside other responders to help protect homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure in communities threatened by the wildfire.

This past Sunday, two relief firefighters were deployed to replace members of the original crew, while three members remained on site to continue structure protection operations and support ongoing wildfire response efforts.

We are grateful for the dedication, professionalism, and commitment of our members who are representing our department and community during this challenging wildfire season. We are proud to contribute to the provincial effort to help safeguard communities and support those impacted by wildfires across British Columbia.

08/03/2026

Some videos from the Aug. long weekend.