Seeing double
Tag: dog
Achilles’ visit to the doggy dentist
Achilles had several teeth extracted today. He did well through several hours of sedation which is always a concern with senior dogs. Unfortunately a few more teeth need to come out; that will wait for another time.
Right now he’s resting in the bedroom, which is dark, quiet, and safe. Soon I will get some food into him while spending some time on the floor with him.
It’s Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. Along with my many, many other blessings I’m thankful Achilles did well today. How blessed I am to have this good boy!
Guard the couch, take 2
Achilles, guard the couch.
A noble and important duty.
Glowing Bentleys requested
Achilles (who we guess is 12 years old) will have several teeth extracted on Friday October 7. While he’s in otherwise good condition there is always a small risk of complications when a senior dog undergoes surgery.
‘Bentley‘ refers to the forehead blaze that all cattle dogs and most cattle dog crosses have. ‘Glowing Bentley’ is a phrase many ACD owners use to ask for, or to send, good thoughts. So while I expect no problems, I ask you to send glowing Bentley thoughts next Friday.
One more memory
It is almost impossible to think of all the dogs I’ve had without thinking of Corndog, a Labx stray who wormed his way into my life and my heart. Everyone was his friend; he never met a human, dog, or cat he disliked.
Here, he naps in between making friends.
Unfazed
Another memory is of my surprise how Stella, the Drama Queen, adjusted so quickly and so well to Canadian winters. Here’s Miss Fuzzbutt going deep into a snowdrift.
Waits
Stella waits for me to put down the camera, get up, and go inside, so she can also go in.
Achilles
My dog, my pet, my companion, my gem, my amazing discovery, a spirit dog.
Roll, then shake
A roll in the grass feels good no matter your age.
As does a vigorous shake when you’re done.
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