Nicknames: Stinky Butt, Riley Roo, RiRi, RiRi Super Guy, The Navigator (when we drive), Cry Cry, "My Sweetie", Bubba, Stink Pot, Stinkerbelle, Pokey Joe Doggie Dynamics:
Energy
sleepy
energetic
Intelligence
silly
genius
Friendliness
aggressive
affectionate
Playfulness
not playful
very playful
Disposition
anxious
calm
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Quick Bio:
-purebred
Birthday: February 21st 2005 Likes: Loves to snuggle, kiss to get out of trouble and be chased. Likes long car rides and going to the park!! He lvoes to harass his siblings!! BOL!! Pet-Peeves: Front paws being touched, skateboards, baths and trash trucks. Also, the vet and his nails clipped. Being moved or disturbed while sleeping (found out about that one the hard way). Anyone leaving the house without him. Izzi biting my face (BOL) Favorite Toy: He doesn't really have a specific favorite toy... He just loves to tease with any and all toys, chews and treats. Favorite Food: Chicken, chicken and more chicken and crackers and cereal and bread... Favorite Walk: Riley also enjoys the dog park. Lots of fun! He also likes walking around our neighborhood because he knows every single house that has a dog. Best Tricks: Growling at Coty to get what he wants! Works everytime!! He is also a sneaky sock stealer! Riley is very non challant when he steals bras, socks or underwear. You don't even know he's taken something because he just strolls away. Arrival Story: We also met Riley at a pet store. We thought Coty was looking a little down and needed a friend. The two met and it was instant love for his big brother for Riley. So he came home with us. Bio: Far and away, Riley's best feature is his smile! His whole face lights up. It can be very infectious and makes me want to smile too. Someone once posted on Riley's other web page that terriers are "big dog attitude trapped in little dog bodies"! I tend to believe that to be true. He is always trying to be so big yet he is afriad to be in the kitchen when I cook (see diary entry... expains it all!!) He'll be outside trying to take on this big dog all the while he's barking at it from like 10 feet away! So much for being Mr. Tough Guy. Forums Motto: Big dog attitude in a little dog body!!
Hi Friends!! I am back ... been without internet for over a week so I haven't been able to give you a pupdate on my progress. I am doing awesome. Took all my meds, got the drains out last Saturday and am barking and carrying on just like i always do! BOL! I am also picking on Coty ... good to be me again! BOL!! I go in this Wednesday Sept 7th to get my stitches out. I am excited to get them out so i get out to the beach and show off my scar. I think the chicks are gonna dig it! BOL!! I will definitely use it to my advantage. **wink**
Thank you again for all your prayers and love and support. It has really helped make this so much easier!! Take care everyone.
Before I say anything let me start off by saying how much you all rock!! Power of the Paw is a remarkable thing!!
For those who don't know the story, let me fill you in. Monday morning mom went to take us out in the front yard to do our business like she does every single morning before she goes to work. We head out when mom spots a pit bull that had gotten out of its yard (not the first time, mind you). She tried to drag us in but the pit charged us anyway. Turned out there wasn't just one dog out of its yard, but another black and white pit bull had gotten out of its yard too. Mom tried to pull me in but it was too late she, or the other one, we are not sure who had already lock their jaws on me and i was stuck. Mom ran to the backyard to get the hose and came out spraying. One was lead away real quick by its owner (who won't claim responsibility because there were two dogs out there .. says may not have been hers). We are sure she witnessed her dog attacking me but she won't say and we can't prove it.
Anyway, mom walked me back inside and i was definitely in some sort of shock. Mom took my harness off and noticed i was upset when she did that. That is when she noticed the big gash in the side of my neck. I didn't want her to look or even touch it. So, she went to work and let me simmer down. By later that afternoon she noticed i was dripping. The wound was already showing signs of infection so off to the vet i went!!
When i got there, i was already running a fever. The vet didn't even have to take a long look at the area. He knew i needed something done and fast. So off to surgery i went. I had a laceration repair. Basically, they stitched the area, shaved it and then cut around the wound ... then restitched me and put in a couple drainage tubes so we could treat the area with some medicine. It was routine and i was allowed to go home with in a couple hours.
Pupdate, 8.25.11 I am doing great. The area looks good, clean and no sign of infection. Looks like the wound is starting to try and heal. I am becoming more aware of the area, trying to itch it and lick, but i can't reach it. I am up more and more alert. I left mom a little surprise on the floor when she got home from work this morning!! BOL!! That was a good thing because i hadn't pooped in a couple days!!
Basically i am on the mend and should be as good as new in a couple weeks!! YAY!!!
