We love you, Shermie!! You too, Donna! Thank you for the update on Mr Proud n Stubborn! I am delighted to hear that sweet, precious, handsome adorable Shermie is doing better! Of course, he has the best rehab nurse ever! Sherman's devoted loyal fanclub goes wild at the updated news! Donna, please know that your pictures and words touch so many hearts. Sherman, and all of your wonderful, loving dear seniors, are inspirations!

Glad to hear Shermie Bear is doing well.

Thanks for updating us, so happy to hear how well he is doing!

Lovin' that Shermie-Bear. So glad to hear he is doing better. Give him a gentle hug for me.

It's always good to hear how Shermie is doing and that he's doing so well.

Ah, there's the Herculean Hunk!

Patti always says it so well...



SUCH GTREAT NEWS THAT SHERMIE IS DOING SO WELL!!!

Great to hear everyone, especially Sherman is doing well!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE reading updates on this big old guy!

Katherine,

I just got onto your blog and read about Ceaser, so glad is doing better, and also about Shepster, who passed with Hemangiosarcoma recently. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was quite handsome, big head and gorgeous coloring.

Sherman also passes on his condolences, and says thank-you for all your kind words. BTW, I love Michigan, with relatives in Jackson, and lived in Wisconsin for a few years. Best thunder storms I've ever experienced when I lived along the lake, and best winter wonderland scenes, too!

The Shermie Bear Fanclub, Massachusetts Chapter, is cheering Sherman on! Donna, each update means so very much. You've given of your heart to such a wonderful caring wise dog, then you share his magic with us... and we're all the better for it! Thank you, dear friend! Grimmi sends Sherman a very subdued, amazingly polite lick!

"Thank-you guys, for caring so much about me."







"Let me ask you something, do you believe in miracles?"





"Oh no, do we have to listen to the 'I was blessed with a miracle' story again for the umteenth time?"





"Anyway, you guys know I was really sick, right? And mom had almost given up hope?"





"I was in SO much pain, that mom pleaded for more help from the vet."





"Yeah, yeah, the same vet that was supposed to come to the house to put him to sleep,
but obviously, THAT never happened."






"Because my little guardian angel arrived just on time to save me."






"You have been SUFFERING tremendously and can't WALK so well anymore, Sherm?"






"How the heck did she know that?!"






"Pssst. Angels know EVERYTHING, Duke!"






"You shall be HEALED, grampa Shermie Bear."






"Now for the REAL test. Here comes papa, little red ball."





"Look, I'm CURED!"





"Hmmm, is that an EDIBLE rabbit in your cage, my angel?"






"Sorry guys, she said she doesn't cure HUNGER pains."






"But for you Matsi, I shall send lots of red balls from heaven."

"Hey, Matsi, what's up with Sherman, I thought he was so much stronger now?"





"WHO are you calling WEAK, Duke?"






"I played for hours on end today, wouldn't you guys agree I have a right to feel a little fatigued?"





"Earlier today, we visited our favorite peninsula at low tide for the first time in a long time."





"It felt really good to be able to swim with my friends again."






"Looks like we have some company."






"We all ran down to see who infiltrated our turf."







"Just a bunch of hungry fishermen."







"Who decided to move on to more prosperous pastures."








"It's really hard to predict the weather today, huh guys?"







"On one side of the peninsula, the clouds are rolling in."







"But on the other side, lots of overcast lighting!"







"C'mon Mr. Sunshine, let's check the place out some more."







"Hey, where did everbody go?"







"C'mon, Duke, let's go see if Sherman remembers how to play Hide'N Seek."





"Oooops, he found us already."







"RUN, he'll NEVER catch us!"





"Quickly, he's a lot faster than we gave him credit for, RUN!"





"Um, don't look back, he's right behind us."




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"Stay tuned for more adventures of Shermie Bear after the weekend."

We're hanging eagerly on every word-- and glorious picture! Yay Shermie and Matsi and Dukie! My goodness, Shermie has my heart in his paws. What a miracle dog he is! He has the best caregiver ever, and with so much love, he is thriving in his happy pack on fantastic outings! The peninsula, the sand, fresh air, free running with his pals-- Sherman deserves these lovely adventures! Donna, you rock! Thank you for such an engaging, compelling update. Nobody does it like you! Shermie Bear Fanclub, Massachusetts Chapter, continues to cheer Shermie on! Grimmi continues to send the gentlest, softest of licks to you, Shermie, Matsi and Dukie.

Wow, awesome and inspiring

Donna, I think you are the angel. Great pictures and captions, I fel like I am right there watching your crew.

What a man! Call me my love!

Oh Mary Ann...how sweet and funny!

Donna - just amazing what you've done for Shermie - and I know it took a lot of will on his part too. He's got too much juice left in him - places to go and people to see. What a wonderful update!

And just look at Duke! Another amazing story.

And Matsi...so beautiful...

donna your pictures are just BREATHTAKING and your captions are truly wonderful! i have been having a bit more trouble than i expected with the loss of the shepster, and these pictures brought not only a smile to my face but several laughs right out loud. thank you so much for sharing your gifts (both artistic and animal), with us!

Great to see Shermie again! Vanessa

I have tears in my eyes!!!

I can't believe the transformation and seeing him so happy and playful!!! WOW!!!

There are some miracle workers on this board that's for sure..

I think a blind date between Shermie and Chey is in order...