Tricia's Kennel, LLC

Tricia's Kennel, LLC Tricia's Kennel, LLC (formerly Michael and Tricia Kinner Dog Boarding Kennel) is the newly named ove

06/13/2026

UPDAAAATE… and it’s pretty dang awesome!!!

Michael and I headed to Wash U Thursday afternoon to get a lay of the land before appointments on Friday. Found a good hotel near the hospital so we are set for come what may.
Friday started with X-rays at 7AM, followed by about an hour of lung function testing and some bloodwork then in to meet my new pulmonary Dr. Spent about an hour with the Dr going over all the fun stuff I have been up to since August and what landed me in his office. Everyone I worked with has had the same reaction: “This is weird, what is happening?” I just grin, “yeah, trust me it isn’t you or the machines… I know it’s me, well aware!” On the plus side, I was able to get both the respiratory tech and Dr laughing during conversations so I took that as a good sign. While visiting rheumatology last week our appointment started light hearted and got serious by the end so I took that as a good sign my results weren’t a buzz kill this time!

Long story short: I do have an early stage of ILD BUT between being on pred for the previous weeks & new dosages now and rheumatology noticing my breathing and starting on the entry level of the lung meds immediately I have NO NOTICEABLE SCARRING!! So as long as I respond to treatment well things so far should be able to be stopped and good chance reversible🎉🎉. Lungs are inflamed but they are working and “healthy” for being a mess right now. Can I get an AMEN🙌🏻🙌🏻

Tweaked some meds, added some meds and more bloodwork so they can decide which treatments they are going to add as the lung meds increase and prednisone decreases. Immune system is a hot mess at moment so I will not be too social for awhile yet as meds get to levels they are wanting but that is okay. It will be a slow work in progress as they see how I respond to the drugs over the next couple months and if the swelling and joint pain returns as the prednisone tapers, but everyone was smiling as we shook hands with the Dr after the appointment😁. My respiratory assignment now is to work on moving and getting stamina built back up while the drugs do their thing. I am basically in rehab mode now with a goal of being able to walk continuously for 30 minutes by next month. As rheumatology and pulmonary are talking shop it sounds like I should be able to do whatever additional treatments they decide to add locally so that is also a win along with whatever is decided on the rheumatology side of things for the actual Dermatomyositis. Simply could not have asked for a better appointment and I am pretty excited to see how well I am doing when I go back down for a recheck in October!

It has been a heck of year but I am a firm believer God put the perfect people in my path to realize there was something weird happening and figure it out! I couldn’t help but chuckle to myself yesterday as we drove home… “I can’t even believe all this started with what I thought was a bug bite on my toe… this is nuts.” As I told my Drs. “Apparently my immune system is a tad dramatic. A bit too much main character energy for my taste, but she seems to be calming down so that is a win! Girl has got to chill!!”

Life is good.. exhausting, terrifying, confusing, annoying, eye opening… but good 🥰

06/09/2026

* Long post, but an update!*

Hello all! I have had lots of folks checking in and asking how things are going, so figured it was time for an update now that I actually have some new info to share! Last we left I was gearing up for a 20 day prednisone taper as we were waiting to see if all these crazy issues I had been dealing with for the past few months were related to a shot I had been taking for eczema. Well, during that 20 day taper things actually started to take a turn for the better and I was pretty pleased that I was handling the meds okay and by the end of this round my swelling was finally going down and I was able to move easier than I ever had after a round of prednisone. A few of the rashes had subsided and I had noticed previous blisters returning in spots so in my mind I was thinking, "Hey the shot must be wearing off... this is great!!!" Biggest issue then was I still had zero stamina and my breathing was still giving me grief.. annoying but somewhat managable. The day after my last dose of prednisone was my rheumatolgy appointment. I had been getting various results back from the biopsies and lab work run but most things were coming back negative with a few things elevated or out of range. Sounded like Lupus was out but there were other tests being run so I just put it out of my head. Well, got to rheumatology and found out that they actually had got results back and I have been diagnosed with Dermatomyocitis. Yeah, I can't pronounce it either so don't feel bad and the "Huh?" look on your face, yeah, had the same one. I had heard of this off and on when talking with dermatology and done a little research and symptoms did align, but they also aligned with other things so didn't think too much of it and I had actually started feeling better so was still thinking everything was shot related... nope!

So, the "D" as I call it since I vary rarely actually pronounce it correctly has a couple varieties and are tested using a variety of blood makers during lab work. Some attack skin, some attack muscles, some attach lungs and some do a combo. Based on my initial tests it was clear mine was obviously attacking my skin however now that I was off the prednisone and rheumatology saw me in person and could see how little stamina I had and how my breathing really was in real life the appointment got a bit more serious the longer I was there. In the end more bloodwork and high res CT scan were ordered. The next day I went in for the CT scan and based on the labwork done the day before and the CT scan it turns out I apparently have the lung attacking version of the "D" and found early stages of Interstitial Lung Disease which is what rheumatology was wanting to avoid. This was not exactly the news I was expecting, but it sure does explain why I have been feeling so crappy for months! Anyway, rheumatology got on the war path in my honor and I am now headed to Washington University/Barnes this coming Friday for more tests and to meet with a pulmonary specialist to get a treatment plan in place for the ILD as that can get pretty nasty pretty quickly. I have already started back on prednisone and the entry level treatment for ILD and am feeling alot better, just can't do much as I still have zero stamina.

So, while this was not on my bingo card for this year I can't help but be thankful for the Drs I have been working with that trusted their gut and ran tests just in case because stuff just wasn't really adding up. The fact that dermatology didn't wait to run tests and do the biopsies of the weird rashes before they disappeared got me into rheumatology. Rheumatology was not pleased with my breathing when I was off of prednisone and pushed for a high res CT that caught the ILD early is a prayer answered. I had been talking to Michael and my biggest fear was what if this wasn't the shot (while fully expecting it to be the shot) and if by waiting around I am messing something up. Never in a million years did I think that was actually the case and for dermatology to jump into action when they did is God's divine intervention. He has put some brilliant Drs in my path and they are working their magic getting me in with specialists in the field to get this beast back in her cage and for that I am forever grateful. I have no clue what the coming weeks, months will hold but the fact that this thing has a name, I have Drs that are in my corner and there is a treatment game plan being made I am beyond thankful! Bring on Friday!

05/15/2026

Warning… long post, but why you haven’t seen me much lately and proof my crew is amazing and why the kennel is still thriving 🥰

I haven’t really been myself since August of 2025. What started out as I thought a bug bite on my toe turned into an eczema flare up that took on a mind of its own. I have had eczema for a few years now and the topical meds always seemed to take care of the random blisters that would pop up even if I didn’t really know what was triggering stuff. This flare up handed its beer to a friend and said, “watch this!”🍺. Found a great dermatologist that helped me get on the right track with new meds that helped get the blisters under control but the flare up would not stop… for months. Went through the steps to begin taking a shot to get the flare up under control and it seemed to be working… until it didn’t.😶. We are figuring it is an auto-immune response to the shot and I have somehow gradually acquired almost all rare side effects possible on the shot over the last two months. Drs were hesitant at first as these symptoms are so rare but I typed out all the symptoms and when they started and piecing everything together everything pointed to the shot, which really stunk because it was working! This includes asthma flareups (I don’t have asthma) facial swelling, new rashes, swelling of joints and arthritis (I don’t have arthritis), jaw and tooth pain, occasional blurry vision, swollen lymph nodes, lethargy… the list goes on. 🫩 (this is literally what I look like 😂). Drug is estimated to take roughly 11 weeks to fully leave the system. I am currently on week 5 from my last dose when I realized my issues were possibly stemming from the shot and started the process of trying to fix whatever it was I epically goofed up! 🤦🏻‍♀️. Since then I have had a couple rounds of antibiotics, three rounds of prednisone, CT scan to rule out something else causing the swelling in my face and neck (all clear except for inflammation, thanks Capt Obvious 🤪). Today I landed at Urgent Care+ (very impressive urgent care I must say) and after reviewing my history, seeing the swelling return to my joints and the new swelling in my lip and new rash on my forehead it was another steroid shot and back on prednisone for a few more weeks😭 (yes I cried, I know it is probably the best option considering but as the Dr said “I’m sorry, I know I am giving you PMS for three weeks…my new favorite office visit I must say). I am dreading this more than I can say. The prednisone does its job in curbing the inflammation, the shot is already helping as I can type this out and this morning I couldn’t move my fingers. I know it is a means to an end so I can move my hands, walk, see… but it turns me into an impatient zombie when I am on it longer than about 5 days. This tapered dose will be the longest I have been on the steroid (20 days this round) with the goal to keep the symptoms at bay so I can function enough to get the drug out of my system and stay out of the ER and hospital. So if/when you see me out and about and I am not myself just know I am not myself. 🙃 When I look a hot mess as I have been looking for the past couple months it is because I am a hot mess. 🤤. I am pre-apologizing to the world for most likely having very little patience… falling asleep basically anywhere and having the stamina of a pi**ed off 90 year old 2 pack a day smoker with a drinking problem. 😩. While we are at it, pray for my family that has to put up with me in my zombie era… and bless my kennel team that have basically taken over at the kennel while my medical team figures out how to get me through this. 🥰. Without my crew I would have had to close the kennel I am sure as I am some days physically unable to use my hands or walk or literally fall asleep mid-sentence.😴They are amazing and I am forever grateful. This all being said I do have whole new appreciation for folks that have chronic health issues and autoimmune disorders. It is a terrible feeling to be trapped in your own body. 👎🏻. I have always had empathy for folks suffering from “unseen” illness but never really understood it. This little peek at what some folks deal with permanently is terrifying. I am praying and hopeful that my battle is temporary and once the drug is out my system fully I will make a full recovery or at least be able to manage symptoms without being doped up all the time at least. In the mean time though pray for me, pray for my family’s sanity dealing with me, pray for those that are stuck with this crap long term. 🙏🏻. They are tough mothers for getting up and going each day despite their bodies literally fighting them constantly! 💪🏻 If you are fighting one of those “unseen” battles know I see you, I am praying for you and I respect you. I used to think I was tough, this has taught me a whole new level of grace and patience I didn’t know existed. 🫨 God willing it is temporary and I don’t have much permanent damage once everything is said and done, in the mean time I cannot be held accountable for my RBF zombie like state. 😒 See ya on the flip side… 5 weeks down, 6 to go!!🫶🏼
Aunt Trish

09/19/2025

Dad is home!! Drs were very impressed with his progress so they released him and he is doing great! Next up, pathology and treatment plan. God & Science are the best team🥰🙏🏻🔬

09/17/2025

Spleen and very angry tumor are out! Dad is in his room and working on pain management. Prayer & Science for the win🎉

As my Aunt Melodye Carlock said “The eviction notice has been signed” and Dad’s spleen is getting kicked out today! It ...
09/17/2025

As my Aunt Melodye Carlock said “The eviction notice has been signed” and Dad’s spleen is getting kicked out today! It decided to sublet itself out to a grapfruit sized tumor which goes against its lease so, buhbye! Got the gear on, “Eye of the Tiger” keeps running through my brain on repeat😏, thankful for science, brilliant doctors and praying for steady hands and good news🥰. Thanks to everyone who has checked in during this process and a huge thank you to my awesome kennel families at Tricia's Kennel, LLC! Everyone asks and wishes Dad well when they drop off and pick up, I told Dad that even though he doesn’t know probably 3/4 of his prayer team I know them well and they are kicking butt and taking names💪🏻. Go Team🎉

FOUND & HOME! Thank you to everyone that shared and kept an eye out! Huge thank you to the Jesse Costello family and A...
01/18/2025

FOUND & HOME! Thank you to everyone that shared and kept an eye out! Huge thank you to the Jesse Costello family and AEC for picking him up and scanning him and getting him home🎉

Please keep an eye out for a male GSP that went missing from his new home off of MacArthur in Springfield near Prairie Farms early evening 1-17-25. Has red/white/blue American flag collar with no tags. He is microchipped with new family contact info. May answer to Jett or Rascal, recent adoption and name change. Had been called Jett by us at the kennel, new family calling him Rascal. Very timid but sweet, not aggressive. If you see him please text the kennel 217-899-9017.

We had the privilege this evening to donate two pet resuscitation mask kits to the Pleasant Plains Fire Department. We ...
09/10/2024

We had the privilege this evening to donate two pet resuscitation mask kits to the Pleasant Plains Fire Department. We want the best for our community pets, especially during times of emergency.

We also purchased three additional kits to have at each family facility. That puts a lot at arms reach in case of an emergency. This also help us reinforce our fire/emergency preparedness.

Happy Birthday Connor🎉. Thanks for the goodies to share with your buds at camp for your big day!! 7 years young🥰
07/18/2024

Happy Birthday Connor🎉. Thanks for the goodies to share with your buds at camp for your big day!! 7 years young🥰

After 10 years of very entertaining driveway antics, confusing looks and the ever popular, “are you Trish, am I in the r...
05/15/2024

After 10 years of very entertaining driveway antics, confusing looks and the ever popular, “are you Trish, am I in the right spot?” We figured we would give the people what they want! Here are your signs🎉🥰. Simple and to the point, and yes I think I am hilarious 🫠

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