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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

The first walk with Winston

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:08:40 +0000

Well, we finally have video of me in my chair. What do you think about that? I think the next set of videos that we do is going to be more streamlined. My mom is getting a little bit better at video every time she has to pick up the camera. (thank goodness).

Leave comments if you’d like and tell your friends about me. I love nothing more than meeting new people.

Until then, take care of yourselves.

Love, Winston

A walk with my pals

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:49:18 +0000

I am completely exhausted from my walk with my mom and my buddy Ben tonight. We just got back about an hour ago. Walking in nice weather really and truly makes me happy. I am relaxed and I don’t have a care in the world when I get the right amount of exercise. During the summer though, it is important for me to exercise at the right time. My fellow dogs and I don’t operate at 100% when it is too hot out. As much as I love walking, I prefer to stay inside with the cool A/C. Going out early in the morning or late in the evening is the best time. My mom and I both get to enjoy it that way. My mom is fair-skinned and doesn’t like to be in the sun too long. She burns like crazy and I feel like I am overheated. No one wins.

Nighty night

So remember this advice from your old pal Winston. We may act like you are taking us to Disneyland when you grab that leash, but you are doing no one a favor when it is hotter than blue blazes outside. We’ll start out on the walk with both guns blazin’, but you might have to peel us off the sidewalk about halfway. Oh, did I mention sidewalks? They don’t exactly tickle our toes when it is hot out. It gets a little uncomfy after a while.

Ok, I must take leave now. My bed is calling my name. I can almost hear myself snoring already. Take care of yourselves.

Your old pal,

Winston