Love, Winston

I just checked out your blog after my mom saw the link your mama posted on Craigslist, and I wanted to tell you how much I like you. You’re an inspiration — and very funny and cute, too.

I’m a beagle about 10 years old. I can walk (though, like most beagles, it’s more like waddling because I’ve lost my girlish figure), but I’ve had three episodes of hind-end paralysis. My mom, dad and four human siblings helped me get around using a sling. Several weeks of prednisone, lots of rest and patience did the trick each time. I’ve also had two bouts of beagle pain syndrome, which prevents me from moving my neck or head without excruciating pain, but again, pred, time and patience… You know the rest.

My family at one time even looked into getting some wheels for me, too, when they thought I wasn’t going to recover from the mysterious problem that paralyzed my back legs (spinal stroke, my vet thought at first, but we’re not sure). I’m so glad my family didn’t give up on me, and that yours was there for you too. They love me **that** much. You know — it’s a hound thing.

Be well and watch out for the speed bumps — but don’t let ‘em slow you down.

Love, Rosie