It has not been the greatest week..

It has not been the greatest week. Actually all winter I have been having problems. My legs joints seem to be trying to go the same way as Neddy's. I have been into the Vet for this and on medication, which helped me at the beginning of Winter. The last few weeks I have been having a hard time walking or getting up from when I've been sleeping.

Last year, if you remember, I went down and could not get up. Momma had to help me out of the sitting position for nearly 2 weeks. That's when Dr.Boden put me on Rimady. I was doing really well when I went in December for my check up. Then about two weeks ago I tripped and fell to my side making me limp with my left hind leg. Now I'm having a problem with my front legs from putting more pressure on them. I don't cry out but that is not an indication on how much I may be hurting. I tore the nail out of it's bed two years ago and had to have surgery to repair it. I got it stuck in the security screen and jerked it out before Momma could help me. I did not cry out at all. In fact Momma would not have known how bad it was if she did not see blood everywhere.

Momma will be taking me to my vet on Monday if things have not changed. She is afraid I'm going to hurt myself worse being unstable like I am. Please anyone who may read this keep me in prayer. My Momma and Daddy are very worried about me. I still have a wonderful appetite, and still try to chase the cats away from my kibble (not that I can catch them),:) so that is great. My attitude is good, I'm not grouchy at all and still my same loving self. It's just that I cannot walk steadily. Please no rosies..that's not what I'm asking for at all. Just your love and prayers.

Love Sweet Caroline xoxoxo

It was a LONG day at the Vet yesterday!

It was a LONG day at the Vet yesterday! We spent over 2 hours there!! I kept trying to leave cuz I was sick of it!:)) I kept pulling Momma to the doors trying to go home.

I was checked to see how I'm walking and I'm doing very well on the treatment of Rimadyl once a day and the Glucosamine I'm taking. My heart is doing great and then I had to have a comprehensive blood test. That part was the hardest for Mom and Dad to wait for. Well they had to take Georgie in today and they got the results of my blood test back. It is all PERFECT!!!! Yay!!! Mom was so happy to hear good news she almost cried. She said it was the best $300.00 she's spent in a LONG, LONG TIME!

Georgie was a pip though! He was being a cocky rooster and had just got done putting his nose into a plant in the waiting room that was SOAKED with male markings. He had to hike REALLY BAD to return the call...so not finding anything else he hiked on Mom's leg!!:-O She forgot where she was and said loud..Georgie what did you DO??? That was the best part and all the office was laughing including the doc and patients AND Dad!!

The best part of today is that George's heart murmur has been downgraded from a grade two/three to a grade ONE! That means the strict diet of no salt and the Enalaprel is working!!! Mom is so happy she feels like she's floating!! It has been a very good day! xoxoxo

Love Caroline

ADOPT 2012 CONTEST

ADOPT 2012 CONTEST

We lived in Arkansas in 1997 and where we were staying, a pickup of two men with a back bed full of pups came up into our yard. They told us that if we wanted the pups we could have them and if not they were either going to turn them loose in the woods or shoot them........well, needless to say, we adopted the whole litter. They were shared among the family , and now we have 2 left of these dogs in California, and placed the one who was too big to be in my small California city yard, on a cattle farm in Arkansas. His name is Butchie and he is TOP DOG and goes with his new Daddy everywhere. He became a cattle dog. We have had these lovely dogs since they were 5 weeks old and blue eyed babies and promote adoption 100 percent.

Caroline is now 15 years old and adored as one of the family.

ADOPT 2010 CONTEST

ADOPT 2010 CONTEST



We lived in Arkansas in 1997 and where we were staying, a pickup of two men with a back bed full of pups came up into our yard. They told us that if we wanted the pups we could have them and if not they were either going to turn them loose in the woods or shoot them........well, needless to say, we adopted the whole litter. They were shared among the family , and now we have 2 left of these dogs in California, and placed the one who was too big to be in my small California city yard, on a cattle farm in Arkansas. His name is Butchie and he is TOP DOG and goes with his new Daddy everywhere. He became a cattle dog. We have had these lovely dogs since they were 5 weeks old and blue eyed babies and promote adoption 100 percent.

Caroline is now 13 years old and adored as one of the family.

I Have Been Tagged By Rocky

I wuz tagged by my furriend Rocky! What fun!
Here da rules. Read my diary. Write in your own diary 7 things about yourself. Send pmails to 7 of your own pals, can be anyfur, dat NOT been tagged yets and tell em to read your diary for instructions. I likes to include new members to make em feel welcome, an it a great way to makes new furriends.

1. I love to sleep on my back on Mom's bed.
2. I love COOKIES!!!! OMD!!!
3. I can sit pretty with my butt on the floor and back erect!!
4. I have the shortest legs of all my littermates
5. Mom rescued me from the rifle of a bad backyard breeder.
6. I have lived with my Momma since I was 5 weeks old.
7. I love to go for walks.

Have loads of FUN
Sweet Caroline

** I tagged Bonzer, Abbie, Miss Dixie, Gin Gin, Stewart, and Mittens.

Dog Quotes..

"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have. He is just my dog."

~~~Gene Hill~~~

AN 11TH WOOFDAY POEM ESPECIALLY FOR YOU, SWEET CAROLINE!- From Rex Mi Amor/DogParkUSA

AN 11TH WOOFDAY POEM ESPECIALLY FOR YOU, SWEET CAROLINE!

Sweet Caroline is an 11 year old basset hound/border collie...
She's just a sweet little princess and is as cute as can be.
She loves dog cookies and toy tossing...
And, anything and everything!
Today, April 1st, is her woofday and she deserves the very best...
Doing whatever she wants to do or even just taking a rest!
So, many want to send much happiness to Sweet Caroline, too!
So, here from the PlayGround and Pawty Place are many best wishes just for you!

Sent to me for my Birthday from DogParkUSA/Rex Mi Amor. Thank you so much for such a lovely day. Sweet Caroline.

Momma gave me some pretty pink roses for my Birthday!


Thank you Momma...

The Turkey Song

I'm dreaming of a big turkey,
just like the one we had before.
Where the drumstick's bakin',
and pies are makin',
to give to doggies just once more.
I'm dreaming of a big turkey,
to add to what I'll get to eat,
may your day be happy and light,
and may all your Thanksivings be allright!!

(tune of White Christmas.BOL!)

The Day After.

Tis the day after Thanksgiving and all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The puppies were snuggled all tired in their bed.
With visions of turkey still dancing in their head.

And Mom with her Rolaids and Dad with a pain,
Had just settled their tummies, no TURKEY AGAIN!
When out in the kitchen there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter!

Away to the fridge I flew like a flash,
There Caroline was eating Turkey, then I heard a big CRASH!
She had pulled the shelf down, to the floor below,
The glass was all broken, it looked like it snowed.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear?
Mom in her nightgown, all covered in tears.
Dad was right behind her, so fast and so quick,
I knew in a moment, Sweet Caroline was sick!

She ate all the turkey, she ate all the pies.
She ate and she ate, til the food filled her eyes.

Go Caroline, Go Georgie, go fast to your bed,
I must clean this up now, run fast, FAST I said!
To the top of the bed, to the bed by the door,
Now dash away, dash away, I must clean the floor!

She spoke not a word, but went straight to her work,
And cleaning the floor, she turned with a jerk!
She filled up the dustpan, and garbage can too,
She swept, and she mopped, til the mess was all through!

Then she sprang back to bed, with her mind in a fog,
Restraining the urge to spank such a dog.
And I heard her soft whisper as she fell back in bed.
No Turkey next year!
We will just eat the BREAD!

I Have Been Tagged

Hey furfriends, Copper tagged me ! This is a game to get better acquainted with your Dogster friends. Here’s how we play: Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are Tagged need to post in their Diary the rules and their 7 random facts. Then choose 7 pups to tag and list their names. Then let them know by pmail or a rosette that they have been Tagged and to read your Diary for instructions on how to play.

7 random facts about me ......

1. I am Sweet Caroline and my Mommie calls me Carly or Carly O'Honey,O'Baby,O'Lisle!
2.I am a good girl who is so anxious to please.
3. Georgie is my very bestest furriend.
4. People think I have no personality cuz I have the dour "hound look" but Mommie says she knows when I am happy or excited.
5. I was born in Arkansas and moved to California with my Mommie 2 years ago.
6.I can sit pretty for my food and treats.
7.I am afraid of popping noises and things like that.

Here are the furfriends I am tagging:

1. Hunter
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587049

2.B0
http://w ww.dogster.com/dogs/625065

3.Lilian
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/590185

4:Nellie
http://www .dogster.com/dogs/522957

5.Benny(In Loving Memory)
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/180061

6.Jake
http: //www.dogster.com/dogs/196091
7.Lucy
http://www.dogster.co m/dogs/605863

Tag - you're it! Let's get to know each other better!