Sunday, February 22, 2009

The old dogs are really old...

Bart is still arthritic, but the vet suspects that there is something more going on with him.

Lisa had surgery last Thanksgiving, to remove a tumor that had grown on her chest, right under her throat. She has recovered very well, but we are sure she has cancer. She doesn't seem to be in any distress, as far as pain goes- she just seems like Lisa, only a bit sleepier.

Dixie got to do with The Dad when he went to town! That dog loves to go! Just show her the red leash, she does flips, jumping about 4feet in the air! Funny to watch her.....

When the vehicle is moving, she is as quiet and still as she can be. She watches the road ahead, as though she has to be aware of what is going on, lest something goes WRONG! She pays attention.

The dogs, especially Bart, like to drink from the pond, and this has caused some concern. No, I am not afraid they will 'catch something'. I am worried they will fall in the pond! Bart has fallen in on more than one occasion, and he can't get out. Well, he could get out, but he needs to turn to the right just a step or two, and he could walk out. It shallows up to a beach there, but Bart doesn't know this.

Therefore, guess who is out with Bart in the middle of the night? Yep, ME! I wonder why The Dad doesn't ever have to do that?