I went on vacation with my mom!!

Hi Everyone,

It's been a really long time since I've written an entry into my diary. I really didn't have anything much to say until now. I just have to share that I went on vacation with my mom this year. I love to ride in the car and guess what???? My mom & I drove to Idaho from New Jersey to see grandma & grandpa!!! We spent the nights in pet friendly hotels along the way. I had no idea that hotels would let us dogs stay in them!!! It was great except for one hotel in Ohio. It was kind of stinky & scary. But the rest of the time everything was great! And once we got to Idaho, I was allowed to hang out in the really neat front yard where I could look around and everywhere there were trees, squirrels (which I wanted to chase) and deer! At night it got a little scary because we could hear the coyotes howling. My mom said not to worry about them because they are more scared of us then we are of them. So...I didn't worry. My mom has never lied to me so why wouldn't I believe her? It got a little tiring laying in the back seat for hours at a time but my mom would stop every few hours to let me out so we could stretch and I could do my business. Then she would go buy me a treat although my tummy was a little upset. But I tried to eat what she got. When we finally got home, our silly kitty friend threw a tantrum, I guess because she didn't get to go. So, she pooped on the stairs and then peed on the floor. My mom wasn't very happy about that but she just had a talk with the kitty and kitty hasn't done that since. Anyway, it was a fun time and mom says we're going to do it again next year. Yippeee!!!!

Cesar....out!!

Wow...I'm going to be 9 years old in July 11!!!

How did all this time fly by so quickly??? It seems just like yesterday when my mom brought me home and I was so small. It's been a great life, except when my mom brought home that pesky cat 2 years ago. I guess she missed Fluffy who died from old age about 3 years ago. Now, don't get me wrong, the cat is ok however, she can be a pest. She keeps coming in the bedroom at night and sleeping on the bed with me and mom. Sometimes I chase her off but there are other times when I'm just too tired and I let her stay. I do have to admit that it's nice to have someone around during the day when mom's at work but I would never tell my mom that!! ;-)

Well, gotta go. Nap time is calling.

Love,
Cesar

I'm getting older!

Well, I turned 6 yrs old in July and I guess I'm starting to feel it some. Last Thursday, 31 July, my mom was taking me for a walk and stopped to talk to our neighbor for a few minutes. I decided to lay down in the nice green grass for a while and enjoy the scenery. When I went to get up, I got this very strange feeling and I couldn't stand to keep my paws on the ground. I hunched over and picked up one of my front paws. I couldn't move and I started to tremble. My mom came over right away and asked me if I was ok but of course, I can't talk so I tried to glance at her but I was SO scared! I kept alternating picking up all four feet because I couldn't keep them down. I also tried to walk but it was like I had not control over my legs at all. Luckily, I didn't pee or poop uncontrollably...I would have been embarrased. My mom picked my up and carried me to the front porch and put me down and PRESTO....I was fine! That was the second time this has happend to me, the first being about 3 months ago. It is a horrible feeling. My mom took me to the vet on Saturday which I usually don't mind at least until the guy tried to put a pointy thing up my rear end. I really don't care that it's used to check my temperature...you just don't do that!! Anyway, the vet told my mom to monitor me and record any future episodes for frequency and duration. I REALLY hope it doesn't happen again.

On Sunday, my mom gave me a treat. We went into the back yard andy played with the hose!!! I LOVE that thing!! I love trying to catch that stream of water plus it keeps me cool. The only thing is after it's turned off, I realize that I'm wet so I just have to lay down and start drying myself off. It was fun and afterwards, my mom shared her BBQ chicken with me. It was a great weekend!!

Love,
Cesar