Hannah’s Tail Still Wags
A real care journal from Rocky Hill, Connecticut—told through Hailey, Hannah, and Kali.
Guardian Program · Rocky Hill, CT · Story compiled from publicly shared information and follow-up communications
Video notes (Hannah)
In the clip, Hannah paces near the doormat, pauses, turns, and approaches her person. Her tail wags gently throughout, and she remains responsive and engaged with her surroundings.
Key facts
- Location: Rocky Hill, CT
- Dogs: Hailey · Hannah · Kali (in memory)
- Theme: long-term senior & complex-care routines
- Note: compiled from publicly shared info + follow-up communications; not medical advice
At the edge of the doormat, Hannah paces back and forth. Ears up. Tail gently wagging.
She pauses, turns, and steps closer—as if to say: “I’m still here.”
Her person is Sonia Ogren, in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
Over time, we learned her home is also a rescue home—six adopted rescue dogs, many seniors, some with serious health challenges.
But this story holds three names: Hailey. Hannah. Kali.
This isn’t an ad. And it isn’t a “miracle story.” It’s closer to a care journal—how someone keeps turning the page, day after day.
The days that shaped the year
- 2019 — Hannah is diagnosed with diabetes
- Feb 2024 — Hailey is found to have a large liver mass (likely cancerous)
- Mar 2024 — Hannah once faces the hardest conversation: euthanasia
- Jun 2024 — Hannah’s breathing becomes a growing concern; exams and difficult episodes follow
- June 13, 2024 — Kali passes after a sudden decline
- Jul 2025 — Sonia later shares her experience publicly
Hailey — “Don’t ask how long. Hold today steady.”
Hailey was nearly 14.
In February 2024, the diagnosis landed heavy: a large liver mass, likely cancerous.
When the future feels unclear, guardians don’t always have answers—they build routines.
They watch appetite, sleep, comfort, and movement. They adjust. They document. They try to keep the day stable.
As part of her ongoing support plan, Sonia also included TCMVET Baituxiao (“Their New Hope”) as one element of daily support.
But the center of this story is not a product—it’s the long, quiet work of care.
Hannah — When the tail still wags, you keep going
Hannah’s path has been complicated: diabetes, Cushing’s layered on over time, with seizures, falls, and breathing struggles.
In March 2024, Hannah was even scheduled for euthanasia. That’s the moment every guardian fears.
And yet—guardians often try one more day, and then another.
Not out of denial, but out of love—hoping for a steadier appetite, a calmer breath, a little less suffering.
In the video, Hannah’s steps are small. She circles, pauses, turns—and still comes closer. Still responds. Still wags.
To a guardian, those small signals mean everything: she’s still choosing today.
Kali — The grief of learning the truth too late
Then there is Kali.
Sonia described a sudden decline—black diarrhea, bloody urine—signals later tied to serious intestinal disease (colon cancer-related). But the answers came too late.
June 13, 2024 — Kali passed.
Some grief is not only loss—it’s the haunting thought: If we had known sooner…
After loss, she chose to protect the remaining pack
After Kali, Sonia didn’t “do more” in a dramatic way. She made care more sustainable:
- steadier routines
- clearer tracking (food, stool, mood, breathing, mobility)
- more focus on comfort and quality of life
- working alongside professionals when prescription management is involved
After learning more about the realities of caring for six rescue dogs long-term, we also provided phased, practical support through the Guardian Program—never in exchange for any review, only so a guardian feels less alone in the long road of care.
Why we’re writing this down
Because “guardian” isn’t a title for a few people. It’s anyone who wakes up for a breath, notices a limp, keeps a notebook, and chooses to keep caring.
That’s what the Guardian Program exists to honor: companionship, tracking, consistency, and timely professional support—without exaggeration or promises.
Learn about the Guardian Program
https://www.tcm-vet.com/the-guardian-project/: Hannah’s Tail Still WagsSource note: Compiled from publicly shared information and follow-up communications. Individual outcomes vary; this is not medical advice. If your pet is ill or on medication, please consult your veterinarian or a qualified professional.
What is this story based on?
It’s compiled from publicly shared information and follow-up communications, written to preserve the reality of long-term care—without exaggeration or promises.
What is the Guardian Project?
A program that documents real caregiver stories and offers practical, phased support so guardians feel less alone.
Is this medical advice?
No. This is a real-life story and care journal. Individual outcomes vary. Please consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.