Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
PHOTO FOR THE DAY
Towards the end of playdate, the squeaks get too heavy to carry and dogs start to list.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
PHOTO FOR THE DAY
The subject of yesterday's post playing with her sister. Breeze is on the left, Dru on the right. I (and Breeze) thank you for all the well wishes regarding her health.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
PHOTO FOR THE DAY
"Don't worry, I've got you. Just hold on and we will get you to shore."
Greyhound Rescue to the rescue.
Greyhound Rescue to the rescue.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
PHOTO FOR THE DAY
The Santa toys decided to fight back with a shock and awe campaign. The first wave involved direct and kamikaze attacks to the nose of the Greylandia forces. Many attacks were quite successful as they were completed with needle point accuracy.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
GOING BLACK
If this site could go black today, it would be.
I know it is a little bit away from my usual non-political fun dog posts, but this legislation has far reaching consequences. Believe me when I tell you I am all for protecting copyright laws, I'm a photographer. However, the SOPA legislation is not the way to do it. Please write your representatives and let them know you do not support censorship. If you aren't aware of the legislation you can read more at Wikipedia (they're black today, but have links to further information and how to contact your representatives). Or just Google it. Actually that's a pretty good idea, because right now you can Google it. You may not be able to if this legislation passes.
From an interview with Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia. I think he sums it up quite nicely.
"CNN: I think a lot of people are still confused by the debate over these piracy laws. Can you explain your position in a clear, succinct way? Why are you so opposed to these (anti-piracy) laws that you would blackout your website?"
Wales:... Within our community we're very strong defenders of copyright. We have very strict rules about obeying copyright and we don't link to materials that we know to be copyright infringement. That isn't really the issue. The other side will try to paint this as anybody who's opposed to this must be making money off of piracy or be in favor of piracy. That isn't true. The issue here is that this law is very badly written, very broadly overreaching and, in at least the Senate version, would include the creation of a DNS (domain name system) blocking regime that's technically identical to the one that's used by China. I don't think that's the right way the U.S. needs to go in taking a leadership role on the Internet."
PS The graphic above was created by a friend of mine who said anyone who would like to use it may. No copyright infringement here. Feel free to snag it off my page and use it on yours if you like.
I know it is a little bit away from my usual non-political fun dog posts, but this legislation has far reaching consequences. Believe me when I tell you I am all for protecting copyright laws, I'm a photographer. However, the SOPA legislation is not the way to do it. Please write your representatives and let them know you do not support censorship. If you aren't aware of the legislation you can read more at Wikipedia (they're black today, but have links to further information and how to contact your representatives). Or just Google it. Actually that's a pretty good idea, because right now you can Google it. You may not be able to if this legislation passes.
From an interview with Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia. I think he sums it up quite nicely.
"CNN: I think a lot of people are still confused by the debate over these piracy laws. Can you explain your position in a clear, succinct way? Why are you so opposed to these (anti-piracy) laws that you would blackout your website?"
Wales:... Within our community we're very strong defenders of copyright. We have very strict rules about obeying copyright and we don't link to materials that we know to be copyright infringement. That isn't really the issue. The other side will try to paint this as anybody who's opposed to this must be making money off of piracy or be in favor of piracy. That isn't true. The issue here is that this law is very badly written, very broadly overreaching and, in at least the Senate version, would include the creation of a DNS (domain name system) blocking regime that's technically identical to the one that's used by China. I don't think that's the right way the U.S. needs to go in taking a leadership role on the Internet."
PS The graphic above was created by a friend of mine who said anyone who would like to use it may. No copyright infringement here. Feel free to snag it off my page and use it on yours if you like.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
BREEZE UPDATE
I had assumed that today's procedure would similar to the last one. The vet would sedate her, I would hang out with her until they were ready to take her into to the operating room and would walk her to the back room. Then I would wait at the office until she was done. You know what they say about assuming.
I found out very quickly, it was to be a full day project and I was to leave her there.
Alone.
Now here's the thing. If it had been Willow or Dru, no big deal. It wouldn't bother me at all to leave them for the day. Breeze, aka Momma's Girl, on the other hand, ugghhhh, not happy. With all her fear issues...
And, also, apparently mine. Someone has separation anxiety. And it isn't just the one with the fur coat and 4 legs.
I was a wee touch stressed. And that, perhaps, is a bit of an understatement. I felt, however, I concealed it rather well. I am proud to say I didn't throw my arms around her and begin bemoaning the change in plans.
The vet tech, who was sweet enough to try to calm Breeze down with a massage, took her leash to lead her to the operating room. That didn't go well at all. Breeze planted. So I walked with them to the back room. At the doorway she planted again. And then growled.
That's right, growled.
I almost looked to see if Willow was hovering nearby trying to steal Breeze's bully stick. That's the only time I hear her let loose that low throated warning.
I suggested that I lead Breeze into the back room. The vet tech was in complete agreement.
It was immediately after we cleared the doorway that I realized I was putting her into a crate. Now, I understand I shouldn't have been surprised. I honestly don't know why I was. How else are they going to keep a dog safe before and after surgery and away from the other animals? Duh.
I just hadn't thought the pre and post op arrangements through. Logically it makes sense. But when I closed that door on her and walked away, I was almost in tears. She gave me the most pitiful look I have ever seen and I just kept thinking about how many days she spent in tiny, stacked cages before she came to me. I am a bit embarrassed to say illogical won out over logical by a large margin this morning.
Trying to get back on logical's good side, I decided I wasn't going to sit at home and fret so I headed into the office. Might as well get paid while fretting and we are quite busy getting ready for the gem show. (WOOT!)
I bolted out of work around 3:30 when I found out Breeze was ready to go home. And after a long day at the vet, some of the results are in. The vet found not 1, but 3 masses that concerned him enough to remove them. They have been shipped off for testing with results expected sometime next week. Her dental went well with no extractions. Yay!
As for the toe. It's broken. Granted it is just a tiny hairline fracture, but it's still broken. Damn it. Apparently having an 80 pound boy greyhound use your toe as a landing pad is not a good thing and should be avoided at all costs. So she has it wrapped in the soft bandage club that the other two girls have so much experience with recently. The vet said it should heal much faster than the others, since it is not as severe.
We are now home and she is curled in her corner bed snoring away. The proud owner of a very clean mouth, stitches in her right leg, staples in her butt, and one bandaged foot. She looks a bit like a Frankenstein greyhound.
I swear I am going to figure out how to build a bubble wrap suit for them to wear.
I found out very quickly, it was to be a full day project and I was to leave her there.
Alone.
Now here's the thing. If it had been Willow or Dru, no big deal. It wouldn't bother me at all to leave them for the day. Breeze, aka Momma's Girl, on the other hand, ugghhhh, not happy. With all her fear issues...
And, also, apparently mine. Someone has separation anxiety. And it isn't just the one with the fur coat and 4 legs.
I was a wee touch stressed. And that, perhaps, is a bit of an understatement. I felt, however, I concealed it rather well. I am proud to say I didn't throw my arms around her and begin bemoaning the change in plans.
The vet tech, who was sweet enough to try to calm Breeze down with a massage, took her leash to lead her to the operating room. That didn't go well at all. Breeze planted. So I walked with them to the back room. At the doorway she planted again. And then growled.
That's right, growled.
I almost looked to see if Willow was hovering nearby trying to steal Breeze's bully stick. That's the only time I hear her let loose that low throated warning.
I suggested that I lead Breeze into the back room. The vet tech was in complete agreement.
It was immediately after we cleared the doorway that I realized I was putting her into a crate. Now, I understand I shouldn't have been surprised. I honestly don't know why I was. How else are they going to keep a dog safe before and after surgery and away from the other animals? Duh.
I just hadn't thought the pre and post op arrangements through. Logically it makes sense. But when I closed that door on her and walked away, I was almost in tears. She gave me the most pitiful look I have ever seen and I just kept thinking about how many days she spent in tiny, stacked cages before she came to me. I am a bit embarrassed to say illogical won out over logical by a large margin this morning.
Trying to get back on logical's good side, I decided I wasn't going to sit at home and fret so I headed into the office. Might as well get paid while fretting and we are quite busy getting ready for the gem show. (WOOT!)
I bolted out of work around 3:30 when I found out Breeze was ready to go home. And after a long day at the vet, some of the results are in. The vet found not 1, but 3 masses that concerned him enough to remove them. They have been shipped off for testing with results expected sometime next week. Her dental went well with no extractions. Yay!
As for the toe. It's broken. Granted it is just a tiny hairline fracture, but it's still broken. Damn it. Apparently having an 80 pound boy greyhound use your toe as a landing pad is not a good thing and should be avoided at all costs. So she has it wrapped in the soft bandage club that the other two girls have so much experience with recently. The vet said it should heal much faster than the others, since it is not as severe.
We are now home and she is curled in her corner bed snoring away. The proud owner of a very clean mouth, stitches in her right leg, staples in her butt, and one bandaged foot. She looks a bit like a Frankenstein greyhound.
I swear I am going to figure out how to build a bubble wrap suit for them to wear.
ANOTHER VET VISIT
Today we are off to the vet.
Again.
This time around it is for Breeze's surgery. She is having the mass removed from her rear haunch (please no cancer) and, while she's under, getting a dental done.
Our timing couldn't have been better for this trip. This weekend, we had a friend's dogs visiting and in the melee of greeting when we returned from a meeting, one of the dogs landed on her toe. She's been limping since. So it looks like we will be adding x-rays to the laundry list of maladies. I am really hoping we are not doing another greyhound broken toe. Though she is not favoring it as badly as Dru or Willow did when they broke theirs.
It's a really good thing I have pet insurance.
Again.
This time around it is for Breeze's surgery. She is having the mass removed from her rear haunch (please no cancer) and, while she's under, getting a dental done.
Our timing couldn't have been better for this trip. This weekend, we had a friend's dogs visiting and in the melee of greeting when we returned from a meeting, one of the dogs landed on her toe. She's been limping since. So it looks like we will be adding x-rays to the laundry list of maladies. I am really hoping we are not doing another greyhound broken toe. Though she is not favoring it as badly as Dru or Willow did when they broke theirs.
It's a really good thing I have pet insurance.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
PHOTO FOR THE DAY
Guess who is going to loose that toy the minute he puts it down? She has some toy envy issues.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
PHOTO FOR THE DAY
Yet more evidence that the GTC should consider those red light cameras as RJ just skipped through the light. His defense - "It was still pink."
Monday, January 2, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
PHOTO FOR THE DAY
WOOT! Look out 2012, here we come!!!! Wild eyed in a dead on sprint and just a little crazy.
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