Lady Update

Very proud of Lady.  Yesterday was the first day in months that she attempted to run and play with our human and me.  Today she went on a long walk with me and mom (long for her, short for us).  Mom got bad news last Friday when taking Lady to get weighed.  Lady had lost a pound instead of gaining.  She is down to 58 lbs now, but with this new energy and another new diet, we are hopeful that this Friday's weigh in will be good news.  Paws crossed!

Happy Collieween

Lady and I wanted to wish you all a safe and howling good time but stay away from the candy, it will make you ill and then you will have to go see the doctors.  Love Gracie

Panama City with mom

Mom and I came down to Panama City Friday afternoon to have a mini vacation as a celebration for mom retiring from the Air Force.  I went to the bay today and was a little freaked out.  It was my first time walking on a a path of boards and seeing huge floating things in the water.  Mom kept assuring me it was safe to walk on the boards which she called a board walk and that the huge floating things were called fishing boats.  She said I had better get use to seeing those things because I am going to Key west with her on her next trip down.

Mom and Grandma are worried about Lady too.  The vet told mom that lady has lost to much weight and muscle mass in her hind legs.  I have to stop eating her food now.  Lady is on a rice, ground beef and gravy diet now and I am still stuck eating dog food.  That's ok because they can't keep me from her food all the time :0

Anyway, here is a picture for you Deacon, hope you like it.

Lady Update II

Hey all, sorry no pictures but my human paw is coming tomorrow to fix my computer so I can attach pictures.  Until then, I wanted to let everyone know I am doing good.  I sleep a lot and I am in a lot of pain but I make sure mom knows I am not ready to meet up with Lady II.

A few weeks ago my human mom noticed I was walking funny, funnier than I do with stiff legs.  She noticed my claws needed trimming and she can't do it - the big wuss - so she took me to the vet for them to do it.  Anyway, that is when the smart vet noticed one of my claws had grown to the side and inward and...ding ding ding...we had a winner!  I have to go back this week so they can trim more.  They couldn't get it all in one shot.

Before I sign off, Gracie and I wanted to wish our dear friend Essex (who is lucky to live in the Keys still) a belated Happy Barkday.  I remember my 10th barkday, I felt so young.

Today is our Human Mom's barkday and Gracie was nice enough to leave her gift on the carpet this morning.  Gracie is such a butt sniffer, she is always leaving mom gifts.  Mom says she is 29 years old for the 12th time.  To me, that adds up to OLD!

Good night all, can't wait to see everyone dressed up for Collieween!

Lady update

Lady is getting around better today.  She is still drinking water like she has not had it in years and she does need help standing at times but I am happy that she is not falling over right now. 

Not Doing Well

Hey guys, it's me Lady. I am not doing so good these days and I wanted to jump on before I can't anymore. I'm not in much pain, put I don't have the strength to get around anymore. I can barely get enough strength to get up and move. Mom has been great helping me get up on my feet but I don't get to far without my legs coming out from under me. Lady II had this problem towards the end. It's not easy getting older and I trust in my humans they will do what is best for me and them. Gracie has been so sweet. She has been by my side most of the days. She doesn't leave my side when I try to get up until I do. She is going to miss me soon. I have come to love her and she has a lot of learning to do still. Mom helped me get outside and sit under a tree yesterday (before the storms). I got a huge bowl of ice water to my self and just let the heat work some magic on these bones. It helped enough for me to get a comfortable position to sleep in for the afternoon. Mom says she will keep all updated on me because I may not be able to get on again. I just wanted to tell all my friends out there that I miss running and playing at the park but I will be back with Lady II soon.

Grandma Makes Me Sick

Grandma keeps making me sick by feeding me can food.  I LOVE the can food but my belly.

Mom had to yell at Grandma because when I reeeeeeally want the can food I put on a good act.  I don't touch my dry food until Grandma feels sorry for me and comes with the can.  It works every time (wink and grin)!

Mom told me to tell you "Happy to say no more piles in the house", what ever that means.  She knows she liked picking it up because after she does she would yell at Grandma (she does that a lot) and baby me.  So when I think about it, this is a special bonding time for the two of them.  She will thank me later!!

Gracie

P.S.  Hi Sherman, mom showed me more pictures of you and all I have to say is "how you doin'"