Recovering

I was pretty unpopular around here this morning. I had to tell the pack that they weren't getting any breakfast. They were not happy and I had many complaints. The reason was that three of our pack were heading for the hospital early in the morning.

Noah needed a blood test. He's been on his thyroid medication for just a month and has already dropped about five pounds. Once his blood was drawn, he came home and had breakfast with the remaining pack members.

Norma Jean remained at the hospital and had a small skin mass removed from the rim of her eye. It didn't require a stitch and she'll be good as new in a couple days. We chose to remove it now because if it grew it could distort the eye rim and be harder to remove.

Samba had a papilloma removed from the top of her foot. She had stitches and will be wearing the cone of shame for about  a week. She's already smashed into the backs of my legs, so I should have a whole new batch of bruises soon.

Both girls had only local anesthesia which amazes me. Dr B tries to use the least possible, but with my squirmy dogs it's surprising that they hold still enough for surgery. They both came home after only two hours, had breakfast and are now resting. Now I can relax. I'm always uneasy when my babes are away from the pack.

Father's Day

Today is Father's day, so we want to tell you about our Dad.

Our Dad is our pal. He helps us get dressed.

He gives us good stuff to eat.

He takes us to school.

He plays with us.

He takes us to the lake.

And he teaches us to swim.

He built us a tower.

And he sprays us with water.

He brings us toys.

He's always ready to talk to us and give us some scratches.

And he helps us celebrate.

We help him, too. We help with projects.

We help with chores.

And we help him relax.

Our Dad even helps homeless dogs get to their new families.

Oh yeah, he picks up the yucky things that Mom doesn't want to touch.

We love our Dad. 

 Happy Father's Day.

Over The Rainbow

This month we've lost several friends and tonight we want to honor them.

Earlier in the month our friend Amie Soto Blossom crossed the bridge.

Amie was a sweet little lady who enjoyed traveling....

.....and meeting new friends.

 Amie will be missed most of all by her family, Frank....

.....and Mew.

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Last night Cinnamon crossed the bridge.

Cinnamon was a tiny little guy, but he'll be missed by his big best friend Thor, who watched out for him.

              
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This morning the animals at the bridge welcomed Hamlet.

We haven't known Hamlet very long, but we were touched by his quiet dignity as he battled cancer. Today, the cancer won.

Hamlet leaves behind a whole large pack of retirees.

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When darkness falls tonight, we'll go into the back yard and Tsar will lead us all in a group howl to speed our friends on their way and let them know that we're thinking of them.

Rest in peace Amie, Cinnamon and Hamlet.