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The View From The Floor

Strange Days Indeed!

Well, I recoverd from the vet, but it wasn't fun! I was so sore and sick! Mom had to take me BACK TO THE VET, AND THEY STUCK ME AGAIN! I hate that so much! But I actually felt better after that. I don't know how you can have awful things happen, and then feel better?! Anyway, I got better, and things got back to normal, at least for a while. One morning Bruzer and I were put behind the gate in Lissa's room, and EVERYONE LEFT! I wasn't too worried, until the evening came and they didn't come back. They ALWAYS come back! I didn't understand, but the bed was warm and there was food and water, so I figured everything was going to be ok. Bruzer didn't like it one little bit! What a baby! He didn't like the gate, but I guess that's because he doesn't have to sleep behind the gate. I'm used to it. I don't know why they make me sleep there. Just because I have an accident once in a while, so what? I guess mom doesn't like it. But she loves me, so I don't mind. Anyway, they all left, and our friend Lisa came to take care of us. I was glad to see her! She"s always so nice to us. We went to sit and watch tv with her. But Bruzer kept sitting by the front door. He was so sad when everyone didn't come back. I felt bad for him, but he worries about those things too much. As long as we have food water a warm bed, and someone to love us, what's the problem? But I guess I can't blame him. Lisa is very nice, but she isn't mom. I worried a little myself. I got used to the idea that I wasn't going to lose my my home, but I didn't think about the family leaving me! But Lisa was there, so I was happy. Bruzer got better about it too. We had fun with Lisa. Then one morning, they came back! I knew they would (sort of). Bruzer barked at them, weirdo! Here he was whining and crying while they were gone, and then he barks at them when they come home. He's always been a bit strange. It was so nice to see mom and everyone. I was so happy.
Then the turkey day came as Bruzer calls it, and we got all sorts of yummy things to eat! I think Bruzer got more than me, but I got enough! He was sort of mad that he didn't get more turkey, but there was so many other good things to eat, who cares about turkey? Although, it does smell good. But I had a full tummy so I didn't care. Bruzer shouldn't worry about things so much. He should take an example from cats. Yeah, I know they're uppity and a pain in general, but they do know how to enjoy life. I like they way they do things! Shhhh, don't tell Bruzer!
Then mom put up that big green tree that isn't a tree at all! She puts all sorts of shiny things all over it, and puts a nice rug around the bottom. But she won't let us lay on it. What's the point of a rug if you can't sleep on it? Strange. Anyway, she kept putting more and more sqaure things around it, until there was hardly any room left under the tree. We couldn't be bad and sneak naps on the round rug anymore. Then one evening the family tore up all the square things. Why did they put them under there if they were just going to tear them up? Mom gave me a sock thing with toys and things in it. I don't get toys. What's the big deal? Now I love to play with real socks, and chase hands under the covers, that's fun! Bruzer loves toys, what a puppy! Anway, there were more good things to eat, and lots of fun. I think I like the tree thing. I hope we do it again next year. I'm just glad we're all together!

Going to the doctor

Well, mom didn't go away, and everything has been great UNTIL TODAY...mom took Bruzer and I to the doctor! I hate going to the doctor. The doctor is strange, and she touches my ribs and chest with a wierd, cold, little round thing. And she had strange people cut my nails and poke me with sharp little metal things. Now my shoulders are so sore, that nobody can touch me there or I cry. It hurts when I walk or when mom carry's me. I'm so sad. Why did mom let them do that to me? I don't understand. I was so happy when we got back home. But I don't feel very good now. I'm not hungry, not even for mom's stir fry. I just want to sleep. I hope I feel better tomorrow.

Feeling Better

Well we stayed in the strange house alright. But I have decided it is home after all. It's a big house, with lots of places to explore. I finally believe that I will be with my family forever, and I don't have to be scared anymore. I love my brother Bruzer (I still say he's weird) too! The only thing I don't like is that I have to sleep in the laundry room at night. Mom has a very nice bed for me that she heats up every night so I'm not cold. I guess it's because I can't always "hold it" all night, and have accidents sometimes. I understand, but I miss her at night. But in the morning she takes me outside to "go", and then I get to get into the big soft bed with her, dad and Bruzer. I love going outside now since the weather is warmer. I don't even get nervous about it. The big dogs next door think I'm afraid of them, but I"m not! They bark at me with their big rough barks, and I bark back. I know my bark scares them! Just because they don't show it, doesn't mean their not scared. I am very brave through the fence, and they know it! I don't always want to come away from the fence when Mom calls, but I do. I love chasing lizards and crickets in the yard, it's so fun. I know I shouldn't say this, but sometimes I think I should have been born a cat...sssh, don't tell Bruzer! I love doing cat things, like chasing string, and playing under the covers of Mom and Dad's bed. Bruzer doesn't understand how fun it is. Mom went away a while ago, and I was so upset I didn't eat much. Mom said I got skinny again. But when she came back I felt better and ate. Bruzer thinks she's going away again soon. I hope he's wrong, I miss her so much when she's gone. It's scary when she goes away. What if something happens to her, and she doesn't come back? What if....