Well it's getting close to my matriculation date, (only 3 more weeks !!). Last week mom took me to the vet for my very last visit, (my nose to tail check up), and to have the ole' doc fill out my medical paperwork. And of course, like all moms, she had to document everything with photos.
This is my buddy, Christina. She's always the first one to greet me when I check in at the doc's office. She always tells me that I'm such a good girl, and how beautiful I am.
Christina said she's going to miss me so much. She said she can still remember the first day when mom "carried me into the office" for my first check up. Christina wants to adopt me, "if I don't make it in advance training". Christina has a handicapped niece that she wants me to live with. And I just love children!!
As you can tell my my tail, I love Christina also. She give such good rub downs!!
Now it's time to just wait patiently for Dr. Todd to make his rounds. This is the boring part. But I remember when I went with mom to her different doctor appointments - we had to wait for her doctor to make his rounds. What is it with these guys always making us wait?
I can't believe mom saved this photo. This is one of my first visits to Dr. Todd's office. And the first thing the ole' doc does is strip me down to my nothingness and put me on top of the table!! I look so little on the table top. In this photo, I weighed about 10 pounds.
Well guess what - he did it again today!! Oh the shame a girl has to go through... Look how much more of the table I fill up now!! Today I weighed in at 61.4 pounds. Mom was so surprised. She said I need to cut back on the Frosty Paws and the midnight Milk Bones!!
Here's Doctor Todd. Today he's not only looking in my ears, but he's also putting a scope down the ear. He said that Canine Companions wants a through exam of everything. Let's see; eyes - good, / teeth, mouth, and breath - good, / heart - good / lungs - good, / ears - good, (just a slight infection but he gave mom some drops and in a couple of days it will be all cleared up, they call it Lab ear syndrome), / bone structure - good, / weight - very good, (doc says he wishes more of his patients kept their weight down), / rear side, (hey watch it back there) - good. OK, everything checks out great. Doc fills out all the paperwork and declares me A-1, perfectly fit for service duty!! He gives me a treat, a pat on the head, and wishes me good luck.
On the way out to the lobby, the girls at the front desk have to give my my usual hugs, kisses, and pats on the head. They all ooh and aah when they realize that this is my last visit. They make mom promise to bring my back one more time for a visit before we leave for California.
While mom is checking out and paying the bill, I stroll over to say goodbye to my buddy - Milo. Poor guy, he still hasn't been adopted. He's a good guy and he's only $25, and the money will go to an animal fund. Mom wishes she could take him home, cause he's a cuddle buddy, but Callie will NOT allow it.
I decide to sit down and tell Milo all about my up coming advance training. I tell Milo to keep his spirits up and don't lose hope, someone nice will soon come along and adopt him. I will miss and remember Milo. Milo purrs and sings me a little song before I go. Thanks buddy. You take care now.
Well mom's all done, time to head home. Roudy's waiting for us and I need to give her a hard time for sleeping on my bed while I was gone.
Until next post, find a cool shady spot to curl up and sleep during the hot summer day. And remember to drink lots of water.
