Jack continues to progress despite reducing the Prednisone so that's good news. He still has one helluva appetite, although no more rat poo eating naughtyness! Phew! He does move quite slow, especially on our evening walks. So slow that he walks behind me and Roxy out in front of me. I'm sure I look quite ridiculous with one arm behind me and one out in front of me.
Roxy is doing well and continues to eat her dinners without us having to spoon feed her. She, even at 12 years old, can still go from 0-100 mph in 2 seconds flat. She is such an amazing dog still having that much spunk to her despite her two bouts with cancer. If only we all could have her positive outlook on life. We can learn so much from our pets, can't we?
Halloween was fun. I dressed up as a mechanic...I know, I know, boring! But it beat dressing up in business clothes for work and I was comfortable all day in my coveralls! Jack seemed to enjoy his costume this year - Shrek! He made the most awesome Shrek and he knew it. Roxy pretty much shunned us when we put her in her Piggie costume. Apparently she wasn't as appreciative. Here's some pictures of us that night:
JACK AS SHREK
ROXY OUR LITTLE SAD PIGGIE
ME & JACK
ME SHOWING THE PIGGIE SOME LOVE
MR. ATTITUDE
During Saturday's volunteering time, I sat with Mia in her kennel. Mia is a beautiful brindle pit bull who was adopted out a couple months ago, but was returned a couple of weeks ago because the owner "lost her job". She's a tad skittish, but once she gets to know you, she's a TOTAL love. I sat on her bed and hung out with her and she ended up laying against me, ultimately on my lap and enjoyed the belly rubs. When I was getting ready to leave, a couple with their kid walked by and just as I saw them, I caught a glimpse of the husband and child walking by. The wife stopped, took one look at Mia and said outloud, "Keep walking. I don't like the way she looks. Those dogs are mean." If any of my family members and close friends are reading this, you KNOW how hard it was for me to bite my tongue. Do people think saying things like this outloud is acceptable? All I responded with was, "Actually, Mia is a really sweet dog." What I wanted to say was, "Well I don't like the way YOU look wench and you and your ugly family aren't good enough for ANY of these dogs, so get the hell out of here!" **big sigh** People suck. I'd rather just deal with animals all day! They are so non-judgmental, loving, appreciative of the time you give them. Here's a good example below!
I heard my favorite dog, Max Ward aka Mr Muffin Head, was returned. I'm sad, but my selfish side is happy because that means I can (hopefully) see him again. He is apparently having some sort of digestive problem and keeps vomiting liquid and drooling a lot. I was told he was seen by a vet who didn't know why he was vomiting and blood work was going to be done today. On the way out to my car yesterday, I saw him in the outside kennels and couldn't help but pop over there to say hi. Needless to say, it was a very happy reunion and I left bawling and cried almost the whole way home. I love that damn dog and I'm praying the vets can figure out what is ailing him and can treat whatever it is. I will end this blog with a video of my Mr. Muffin Head, sure to bring a smile to your face:
