Jeni's Busy Schedule

Recovery

My last week has been rough. I did not feel good Saturday and tried to tell my Mom by whining and being lethargic. Mom noticed and could not figure out what was wrong. She would find a sore spot...but then when she touched it again it was not so sore.

I know Mom was worried and kept an eye on me, gave me some food and I enjoyed that...I did not get sick or have any other problems from the food. Dad went out side and found that I had been busy in the back yard protecting our home.

He found the two large rats I killed...I am rather proud of myself, but now I don't feel so good. Mom took me to the vet and they drew blood...oh-oh, I must be really sick. The vet called Mom the next day and confirmed I had Decon poisioning...what is decon? Mom was upset and took me back to the vet for a shot of Vitamin K and now I have to take 4 pills a day.

I do not like pills, Mom gets upset when I pretend I swallowed the pill and spit it out later. I guess I will need to behave and take the pills so I can feel better.

So Many Changes

I survived my adventure of killing two rats and getting decon poisoning. It took 3 weeks of taking pills everyday and having my mom worry about me. Mom went and got some sonar plug-ins that keep all the rats away...now what will I play with?

Mom surprised me and starting packing all of my things in November 2006. I don't like this! I want my bed where it was...I am soooo confused. Where are we going? I listened in on Mom and Dads conversation and they sold our house and we a moving to another one. This one is even bigger and Mom is happy because she gets to rent for now and not have a huge mortgage payment, plus a 2nd and a 3rd...whatever that means. So long as she is happy...then I am happy.

I like the new house...the back yard is not as big, but I still have a place to patrol. The house is nice and bigger that before...I have more rooms to explore and take over.

My cat friends are not happy, they have become indoor cats and they were always indoor/outdoor. Mom says it is because we are close to a busy street now and they will not survive out there.

This is good for me...because when I am inside I have the two of them to chase and they can only hide so long under the bed.

I am very sad - my Shadow is gone

My little feral cat is gone...my mommy was crying Tuesday night (2/27/2007). I don't understand, she was only three, my mommy got her for me when I was a puppy - so I would have company. Shadow was great, we would play for hours.

One of our favorite games with Shadow was having her get on my blanket in the garage and then I would drag it out to the backyard for some yard surfing. Shadow always hung-on...she was the bomb!

Mommy says that Shadow had something wrong with her brain and she walked like the dogs I have seen that drank beers. She would hide all the time and start crying every time you touched her.

Mommy says she went over the rainbow bridge and I will see her again years from now. I look forward to seeing my Shadow again. There is a picture of us here - We are both on the couch.

The Easter Bunny is coming!

Mom says the Easter bunny is coming...I am so excited! I don't know what it means...do I get the chase the bunny, play with the bunny, what is an easter egg?

I don't care...Mom is busy getting all the gourmet treats ready at the shop (www.kingdomoffourpaws.com) and that means I get to have treats too! On Saturdays she always bring me home some treats...with tomorrow being Easter, I bet I get some really special treats tonight!

Writing is tough for a dog

Mom says I have gotten behind on my diary...but it is hard to write as a dog. Especially me, a GSD with big paws, hard to hit those little keys. Oh well, whining about it won't get me any treats.

I have been busy helping Mom close her dog and cat boutique. She says that the economy is soft and cannot afford to keep it open any more. I don't know what that means...I happen to like soft, I would think that would be a good thing. She says that we will have to do local events (that sounds like fun!!) and focus on our online shop (www.kingdomoffourpaws.com), I am not sure how to do that, but I am willing to learn. I love helping, it is in my nature to assist, I just can't seem to stop myself.

Mom has been home a lot...which I have enjoyed soooo much, but she says it is only temporary. She is looking for full time work, along with the part-time jobs she has. I guess finding work is hard right now...I wonder if I should get a job? Would that Help? I guess most people would assume I would be a great guard dog, but I am a lover not a fighter. I would rather you hugged me and let me give you kisses, then get all bad and mean.

I have been on a diet for the last 6 weeks...Mom is excited that I loss 12 pounds, but I miss my treats. I really miss my treats!

Ohhh...have to go, heard Mom grab my leash, we must be going somewhere! I will try to keep my diary up, but I would rather take a nap.