Thursday, January 14, 2016

A Weekly Rundown

Our week has been going full speed as the wind howled, and we saw our very first snow flakes.  Here's a rundown of our week so far...

Sheba, must be having some kind of mid-life crisis, is that possible for a 11 year old dog?  She has never, ever, chewed up anything, until this week.  She developed a taste for a plastic flyswatter, and ate practically the whole thing while I was at work one day.  At first, I didn't think it was her -- Josh, yes.  Charlie, he's done it before.  Todd, no, he was in his crate.  But when she vomited some small pieces of it, that gave it away.  She also decided to chew up a cat toy, and a book that I caught her with.  I'm not sure what to make of it.  (So far, Sheba is okay, and it appears that everything was chewed into small pieces and is "moving through" just fine ).  
~Sheba, a 2nd puppyhood?~
Onto Sherlock/Reggie.  He was back to see the drill sergeant vet for a follow up appointment.  The vet quickly examined him, said she thought his range of motion had improved, called to the assistants to draw some blood, asked me about medication refills, told me to she wanted to see him in six months, and to wait in the reception area -- All in one breath...
~Reggie/Sherlock, waiting for the Drill Sergeant Vet~`
Moving on to Dusty...  He also had a visit with the vet.  I've been discussing with the medical coordinator of the rescue his overall health, in particular the tumor that he has on his back leg that continues to grow in size.  Right now he's in a good place in how he feels, and how connected he is with the daily routine of the household -- A big switch from what its been previously.  The board of the rescue voted to allow him to stay with us as a "long term foster."  This means he'll remain with us the rest of his life, and they will continue to pay his medical expenses.
~Dusty will be staying at Golden Pines!~ 
Flurry the kitten is still with us for a few more days.  His perspective adopter couldn't make it to come and meet him last weekend.
This takes us to Todd.  A couple of times this week deer have taken to jumping our 5 foot high fence, and grazing in our yard.  It goes without saying that Todd won't have any of that.
So, he's been religiously patrolling it to fend off those would be trespassers.
He takes that job very seriously.  But of course there's always time for play too.

29 comments:

  1. good news on a couple of fronts! bold deer - nothing gets past todd. :)

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  2. I'm glad for Dusty that he gets to stay with you. What a big heart you have! Todd is a good watch dog. He is alpha dog thru and thru. Poor Flurry, I hope he gets a good home soon and that the adopters show up. And stay warm in your first snow!

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  3. Todd has such a Scotitude and you can see the seriousness in his walk patrolling the fence. He always puts a smile on my face.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  4. Love these glimpses into your life at Golden Pines. How many dogs do you currently having staying with you?

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  5. thank you for the catch up today. I have started blogging again.......

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  6. Happy to hear only good news from Golden Pines!

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  7. I love the glimpses of life at Golden Pines.

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  8. Sounds like you have everything under control at Golden Pines. That last shot of Todd is especially fine!!!!

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  9. Everyone with a yard should have a terrier at some time in their life. They are just too much fun. My dogs have been waking me up about 2am due to some night creature wandering into the yard. Skunk or raccoon or deer just over the fence or the neighbor's cat? I have no idea but I'm growing weary.

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  10. Morgan still liked to rip up toilet paper even in her waning years. It's nice to see them show some of their inner puppy.

    I think I'd find a different vet. No, I know I would.

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  11. Sheeba, you're doing the right thing. Some humans (not your mom) are so stupid that they try to swat hummingbirds with flyswatters. Your mom may have visitors who aren't so smart. Go Burdz!

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  12. Hmm. I wonder why your Sheba is doing that? very weird to start that now.
    Glad to read that Reggie is better and I agree, I'd get a new vet.
    I'm SO HAPPY that Dusty gets to stay!
    I'll take Flurry if no one shows up! LOL!
    Love your Todd, what a good boy, protecting his property!
    xo

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  13. I pity the deer that crosses Todd. ;-)
    God bless you all, Kim. ♥

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  14. oh thank god.
    i'm so glad dusty gets to stay. to uproot him at this point felt like cruelty. that old face. bless him.
    and sheba! LOLOL! not sure even what to say about that! it just makes me grin from ear to ear.
    you GO GIRL! well. as long as everything keeps moving on out as it should i guess!
    and todd... oh dearest bean. he's just the best little soldier. XOXO♥

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  15. I'm glad all is rolling along at Golden Pines. Tell Todd he's doing a great job patrolling.

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  16. Maybe Sheba's got Pica? It's the condition where you crave and eat strange things when you're deficient in certain nutrients, like iron. It's why it's common in pregnancy. Maybe get her blood tested? Love your blog!

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  17. Thats a lot of things happening in your world!
    Geeze we wonder what did get into Sheba,,, Like you said mid life crisis or something..!
    Now you have that all taken care of for awhile!
    Were glad Dusty has settled in and is feeling okay for now.
    love
    tweedles

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  18. Love that first photo...just gorgeous. Sounds like things are progressing well at your house. At least you won't need to buy a fly swatter for a few more months. Go Todd...keep those deer away!

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  19. I'm happy about Dusty, too! Scratching my head about Sheba.

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  20. Way to go Todd. It's good to catch up with all the news

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  21. YAY fur Dusty!!
    My peeps nose all about the chewed thingys disappearing and then waiting fur their reappearance...ask Dad wot happened to his guitar plektrum...oophs!
    Great guard duty Todd!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  22. Hello, that is odd about Sheba chewing all of a sudden. Silly girl should stick to her food. I am happy Dusty is staying at Golden Pines. Todd is a good guard dog, keeping the deer off his property. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  23. Golden Pine stories keep my ears perked . . .
    Todd is in the know . . . when deer start flying!

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  24. Morning Kim, so happy Dusty is staying at Golden Pines, great news... Nothing gets part Todd, what an enforcer!!!! Blessings Francine.

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  25. Oh how I wish we had a yard for Edgar to protect! I think he would be so happy out there!

    Edgar's mum

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  26. Oh how I wish we had a yard for Edgar to protect! I think he would be so happy out there!

    Edgar's mum

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  27. You sure have had a busy week. So glad to hear Dusty will be staying with you too.

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  28. Yay for Dusty! And I don't think I'd like the drill sargeant vet... and I can't believe the deer would jump in with Todd :)

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