Lazy dog days and vaccination hell!

Man what an interesting past few days.

So two days ago I went with dad and got vaccinations. The vet we were going to, Castleton Pet Clinic, is the one my grandma takes my brother Dusty (a whippet) too, and dad used to take Willy there. I guess they started going there because there was a really great vet they adored there. Well she has since quit, and went to work at the FACE clinic.

Anyway, they kept going there. My aunt Beth takes her two greyhounds to the Broad Ripple vet where my grandpa takes Gus. So we've been debating about going there instead. Boy I wish we would have had them give me my shots!!

I got FIVE shots!! It hurt so bad and I felt okay until later on in the evening. Mom spotted a little lump on my side by my leg about two hours later. Dad said he didn't see anything, and when mom came home later from going out she saw it was bigger, and they saw that I was acting really sad. I was totally miserable. I just didn't want them to leave me, and dad was being so nice to me. I just wasn't myself. I was tired, queasy and aching, it also hurt to touch me, which is so not like me!

Mom called the emergency vet, and they said to watch it and if it got worse bring me in. In the meantime I was posting on dogster forums about it, and I got some really helpful replies, that made me feel better, but a bit nervous.

The next day I was still miserable. Mom called in late to work and said she had to bring me to the vet. Grandma called and I went back to Castleton. Mom was pissed. She told them so - and that she wishes they would have never did 5 shots at once!

So they took me in, and mom left. They did some tests on me and watched me, I chilled there for a while, and a few hours later I started feeling better after they gave me a Benadryl shot. It hurt too, but I felt a lot better.

Then I heard that grandma was here to pick me up! I was so happy. Off her and I went, after I smothered her with kisses, to my place!! Dad was there waiting for me, and we all hung out. I was back to normal, ready to chew on stuff!

Then he went to work, then mom and dad both came home and were smothering me with hugs. I was ok!

So tomorrow mom says she is going to call the Broad Ripple place. It's also closer. I guess they do more "holistic" stuff which is like more natural things and not shot-oriented. Phew.

But the one good thing is that I can now join a dog park!! So mom is taking me to Broad Ripple tomorrow and we're goign to join. I am SO excited. Hopefully I can make some friends. I wonder if this will get me into the Eagle Creek one too, I hear it's huge and being near another big park with a lake could be fun..I've never been swimming...

Today was a lazy day though. It rained and was icky out. Mom and I chilled at home most the day waiting for dad to come home. We went out a few times to pee and poo and this weird rain but not snow type stuff was falling. I think mom called it sleet?

Mom is on vacation all week, YAHOO! So I'll get to hang out with her everyday for the next 10 days!! Her and dad are thinknig about going on a trip, and taking me with them. They were sayin ga bed and breakfast, and are hoping to find a dog friendly one a few hours away. I guess you sleep and eat! Sounds good to me!!

Alright, time to go..they're getting sleepy and I'm going to snooze on the couch till they lock me back up!

Wally

I'm famous!

Wow..I woke up to find out I have the dog diary of the day. Pretty crazy!

Today I hung out with dad before he went to work. He's practically moved in now. Pretty awesome. Last night him and mom went through a bunch of his clothes, and cleaned things out to giveaway and even stuff to sell on some website where people bid on stuff and mom and dad get money. Pretty funny.

I really like sleeping on the bed. Dad has asthma and sometimes when I sleep on the bed I contribute to it, so they aren't letting me on there anymore. Boo, I love sleeping there. So last night they kept kicking me off the bed - I just wanted to laydown and watch then organize dads stuff! But they weren't having it..

..so now they keep the bedroom door shut. I also had what they call my first "accident" last night. They were impressed that I went into the bathroom to do it. I figure if they go in there, I can too! They just were so busy with dads stuff that they didn't realise I needed to pee, so I went! At least they weren't mad. I'm pretty lucky there.

I'm rambling!

After dad went to work, mom came home a few hours later. Her and I went on a nice walk on the Monon. I met a few dogs, but didn't get to talk to them much.

When we got home she made me dinner. Kibble, carrots and this chicken sausage thing grandma bought, and mom and dad don't like. (Dad says it doesn't have enough taste..but heck, chicken is chicken, I'll take it!) So i snarfed that!

Now we're just hanging out. I'm getting into things I probably shouldn't - I cant' resist the white fuzzy pillow!

Can't wait to see dad - we're going to go and visit him at work. Talk to you guys later!

Wally

Another boring day

Man! Another one fo those days, somedays mom and dad aren't home as often as usual, so it gets kind of boring around here. But, thats life!

Today I got in trouble because I keep stealing socks. What can I say - they're stinky and soft - right up my alley! So, dad locked me up and went to work, oh well. In my crate, that is!

Maybe if they put their socks in a better place I wouldn't steal them.. (i.e. not on the floor!)

Mom is leaving soon to go and see a band called Sigur Ros play with her friend Greg, then soon dad will get home from work!

Just wanted to make a quick post, nothing too exciting. Can't wait for warm weather...

Wally

Day off!

Mom just got home from an early morning sunday meeting at her work. She does make up for a living, and had to go talk shop.

Dad cut his hair and I'm just chilling on the couch till we're ready to go, watching Olympic hockey.

We're moving more of dads stuff in today. Mom and dad have been girlfriend and boyfriend for years, and are just finally moving into together. Woo!!

I admit though, I can't wait to move out of this apartment and into a house. We might move out of town, I hope so, I hate this cold weather. Maybe Arizona? I hear it's hot and sunny there, which isn't a bad thing when it's so cold and gross here.

We're also going to grandmas house, and who knows what else. It's 8 degrees outside mom said, ugh!!

I'd rather stay cozy here on the couch allday then venture out there.

Wally

Snooze

Today was one of those rough days. Dad and mom have opposite schedules, and I feel locked up all day. I wish they could spend the whole day just with me, and not work!

But someone has to bring home the bacon (or should I say kibble), and it sure won't be me.

After mom got home from work we went to Holliday Park, it was so cold out we couldn't stand it. I took mom back to the car and we drove off to Petco. The people there are nice, and it's my favorite "chain" pet supply store in town. I could stay there all day long, and my only complaint is that I can't walk or run well on the floor cause it's so slick.

Everyone is nice, and I met a boxer named Sage and a mutt-girl who was cute. That was exciting. I could have played all day. I wish I had more playpals, soon I will I hope.

We then went to Wild Oats and I curled up in the car with my cozy new back seat blanket while mom gathered the goods. We went back to the apartment and mom made me these dog treats from a holistic dog health book she had. They were awesome. Millet, raisins, all types of stuff.

Much better then the Human Society.

Luckily dad came home, instead of going to see my grandma, so we watched the Olympics and hung out. Sometimes I get too excited, and chew on my moms clothes, and I got her mad and got some crate time for it, but thats okay, I apologized after she let me out.

Time to snooze...wish I could just sleep on the couch all night instead of my crate..but thats okay.

Things should be nice and cozy tonight as long as our upstairs neighbor doesn't stomp around too much. I bark sometimes at her..she drives us crazy!

Time to sleep...

Wally