October 8th 2005 1:11 pm
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When, oh when am I ever going to be freed from my cone???? I admit that the minute that the Queen Bee removes it, I sneak off to a corner and chew my left foot until it bleeds. I guess she is scheduling me for more cortisone shots to help alleve my obsession.

A bit of sad news - my sibling, David, had to be put down a few weeks ago, I just found out from his master. David and I were both trained to be Canine Companions for independence dogs and we both passed the test with flying colors about 12 years ago. We have both been working for our deaf owners until about four or five years ago, I think maybe David worked longer - Queen Bee let me retire sooner because of my arthritis and eventually my hearing started to go. I guess David had really bad back problems and then his hind legs couldn't move.

I guess I am lucky - I have my allergies (and this goddamned cone) but I still have my mobility. And Queen Bee still occassionally takes me to the park when I am not so tired (grass makes my feet itch). I am sorry David is gone but I suspect he will be waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge.