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Deep Thoughts

Where's the snow?

I was thinking today, you know what's weird? I remember last year that this snow stuff fell out of the sky and was really fun to romp in and I haven't seen any of that stuff in a while. Weren't we supposed to have some of that by now? I keep hearing Mom and Dad say something about "global warming" but I have no idea what that means. I guess it's why we don't have any snow, which means I hate global warming! :( I want to make snow angels and bury my poop, dog-gone it! Anyway...it's supposed to snow this weekend so I'm crossing my paws!

Surgery stinks (but now I feel great!)!

Hi Everyone-
Thanks to everyone who sent their good thoughts for me on my big day (the 7th). It must have been what made me have such a speedy recovery! On the day that I threw up that corn cob I was feeling pretty bad and I felt even worse the next day when they discovered another one in my intestines. But that was nothing to how bad I felt after my surgery! I must admit I'm not the bravest when it comes to feeling unwell and it was a little scary to be away from my mom and dad. I had a great surgeon though and she did a wonderful job at removing my ill-gotten treasure and she also fixed my bladder problem to boot! The night after the surgery was tough but my Mommy stayed in the hospital with me all night (the benefits of working there!) and she was the one to change my fluids and give me my injections which made it easier on me (but not on her). My urination issue resolved immediately but I wasn't feeling too good the night we drove home. The next day I didn't feel like eating much and was really low-energy but the next day I felt much better. I continued to feel better everyday and now, 5 days later, I really feel great. I know I have these sutures in me but I don't mind them. I'm back to my full Bullmastiff appetite and even tried to get some sidewalk snacks again but Mom and Dad are really watching me like hawks. I'm never going to get away with that again! I'm so happy that I can urinate easily now and I can't believe I lived with that problem for so long. Thanks to Dr. Kaplan for finding my problem after so many others missed it. He really is the best! Dr. Kosovsky did an amazing job at repairing my problems and I owe her a huge debt of gratitude, even if I didn't think so while it was happening! And to all the wonderful dogs and their people who sent me emails and rosettes, thank you, thank you, thank you! I am dying to get back to the dog park but I have to wait another week until the sutures come out before I can get back to all my buddies. What have I learned from all of this mess? If you're going to steal snacks from the street, chew them before swallowing!

Rain, rain go away!

Boy am I tired of this rain! Mom and Dad were gone for work for 10 days and I was in boarding and ever since they picked me up it's been raining! I've only been able to go to the park a few times in the last week and now it's supposed to rain all weekend. I heard them say something about it being a swamp which sounds fun to me but they don't seem to be into it. Bummer. I don't mind walking in the rain but they do so my walks have been shorter too! This stinks. Although I'm not ready for the hot summer I would like to be enjoying spring more!
The only thing I like about the rain is that it makes cuddling in bed even nicer and Mom and Dad don't go out as much. It's still an unfair trade though! Even though I don't play as much as other dogs at the park do I still love my time there. It's supposed to stop next week, I hope so! Keep your paws crossed!