Daisypath Anniversary tickers

Daisypath Anniversary tickers

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Splints Reflections

Dear Family,

My parents took me to get this hard plastic thing put on my entire leg.  I hear them say I have a broken toe, but I really don't feel any pain so I'm a little confused.  I really don't like this splint thing.  I have tried to chew it off a couple times now, and each attempt has been thwarted.  First, my mom wrapped me up in duck tape and then signed it like a cast.  She was smiling during this, along with my shorter friend, Cole, but I was not too enthused.



I did not like the duck tape.  In fact, I chewed it all off the night after she did this.  Little did I know what this would lead to…my first experience with the cone of shame.  I've heard my doggie friends whisper about this, but had no idea what it really meant.

Well now I know.  This thing sucks!  When they slide it on over my head, my heart just sinks and I become very sad.

I am so unhappy about this cone of shame, I can't even look at the camera.  I'm sorry, I know I'm usually a more cheerful part of the family.  But right now, I'm not feeling very cheerful.


On the bright side, though, I am getting a whole lot more peanut butter in my diet!  I love peanut butter, just like my mom.  I think I could eat entire jars of it in one sitting.  They limit me to just one kong a day, though.  I think they're watching my figure, since I'm not getting any exercise these days.  

Hopefully my broken toe will be fixed soon.  I love you, and thanks for listening.  Please remember me in your doggie prayers!

Love,
Maudie

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Splint Day!

Maude got her splint put on a couple days ago, and the poor thing is essentially a peg leg now.  We have considered getting her an eye patch just to complete the pirate look.  Instead, however, her Auntie Caroline sent her a box of goodies that happened to arrive on Splint Day!  Perfect timing, Auntie, thank you so much!  As you can see Maude is donning her flower power, and enjoying some new toys to distract her from chewing her leg :)  



She's still such a gorgeous gimp, isn't she?  :)

When we take her outside, we put an IV bag over her foot to keep it dry.  Keeping this thing dry for 4 weeks will be no small feat in a rainforest!

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Maude: fractured and hairy!

Maude is still processing the news she just heard from the vet: A splint.  For four weeks.  Poor girl has a fractured toe.


Time for the summer shed!