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Snug as a bug

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:16:29 +0000

As we get older, there’s nothing that is more important than a comfortable place to sleep. I know some owners are very old-fashioned about where dogs should settle for the night. That place is usually the floor. For some people, an old blanket just has to suffice. My dog companions and I have had numerous conversations about this topic. We need comfort just like you do. As we age, it is just as difficult for us to get up from a night’s rest as it is for you. I think this is why we like to take our time out in the yard in the morning. Old bones need more time to get movin’.

: Ben in dreamland

Old beds need to be changed out from time to time and washed. The stuffing may need to be replaced or thrown out all together. Old blankets might have lost their ability to keep warm and snug too. A cold floor is no fun in winter. Please, put this on a ‘to-do’ list befor the real cold weather comes. We will be very grateful.

I think the sun is finally out today. It rained all morning. I just might be able to enjoy a nice walk outside after all. Arrrooooo!!!!!!

Take care of yourselves and your old pets.

Love,

Winston

Just checkin’ in on the boys

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:13:22 +0000

Family troubles

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:03:53 +0000

Taking in the scenery

I have not talked to anyone about this yet, but my buddy Ben has been terribly sick the last few weeks. He’s had a nasty cough that isn’t going away. In an old dog, that is never good. Usually, it means our heart and/or lungs aren’t fairing all that well. In a 11 yr. old dog (almost 12), it doesn’t look good. My mom has taken him to the vet and they don’t see anything that would make them believe that he’s got the dreaded C-word. For this, I am relieved. However, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have it either. X-rays sometimes don’t get the whole story. His heart looks alright though. This is good news. From what the vet can tell, Benny has pneumonia or bronchitis. Still, this is better news than cancer but still worrisome. He’s on medication for it and hopefully will get better soon. I miss him terribly on our walks. He’s good company. For right now, we are just praying that he gets back on all four feet and can run around and play. Send some positive energy our way. We can use it!

As always my friends, take care of yourselves.

Love, Winston

Uh oh…Ben’s in trouble.

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:46:38 +0000

I swear guy dog is like a goat. He is so bad about eating socks and underwear or anything that has a human scent on it. My mom got a phonecall from Nana. Nana said that Benny has eaten the toes off of three socks and destroyed a pair of bloomers. Can you believe that guy? He gives us all a bad name. We’ve talked about his goat issues. He says he gets terribly bored so he finds something to chew on to amuse himself. He can also open doors too. My mom gets frustrated with him because here she is taking all of these precautions and then boom….another sock bites the dust. Walking helps because it wears him out. After a good exercise session, Ben can do only one thing and that is sleep. Thank God!

Ok kids. We’re off to get some lobster. None for me though. I get to go with my family and sniff around the dock. It’s lots of fun.

Take care of yourselves.

Love, Winston