List of what to buy, planning for pup, health been bleugh

So planning for the pup has been going full ahead, I have been writing lists of things I need in order to go straight into a gentle training regime from age 8 weeks when we get him. I also need to ask for official permission to keep him here, which could be the only sticking point. As I have said before, legally I should be allowed my pup as he is a assistance dog prospect and isn't being kept as a 'pet', but I don't want a legal fight. I am putting together a big package to support my case with letters from three health professionals as well as documentation about what a mobility assistance dog is, etc etc. I am, cross fingers, not anticipating too much trouble. I am going to offer to get the carpet cleaned professionally twice a year, and anything else they may wish to throw in. I just really hope it goes smoothly. I am pretty good at the old documental (is that a word?) twist of the arm, if I say so myself.

My illness has been flaring up some recently, and I get icky skin rashes when that happens. Makes me shy to go out, although this current rash isn't as bad as the one three weeks ago - that time I was going out with hats pulled down over my face.... so embarrassing. I usually have really good skin. Anyway, the good news is that I finally got into hospital for some IV treatment, starting with this morning. They pumped huge amounts of medicine in me (not until after my veins played up though!) so here's a big cross fingers it helps some. At least with my skin, if not all the other stuff.