Category Archives: dogs

So maybe we got lucky

Posted on March 11, 2018 by suziecreamcheese

The monster boy is almost back to himself.   He’s eating and playing and running around the field.    The vet said the incision healed well, his blood count is almost where it should be for perfection, everything looks good. I’m … Continue reading →

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and so it begins

Posted on February 27, 2018 by suziecreamcheese

a road I never wanted to walk a path that’s so unfair a dog that’s so very loved, who has given so much joy, brought so much peace and healing cannot be healed we can only help him live the … Continue reading →

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Frankly, terrified

Posted on February 26, 2018 by suziecreamcheese

Still no biopsy results.   All the signs and signals are screaming at me that it’s going to be fine, that it’s benign, that he’s fine, he’ll be fine, he’ll recover from the surgery and all will be well. He’s so … Continue reading →

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He’s home

Posted on February 23, 2018 by suziecreamcheese

It’s so much better and so much more stressful.   We find ourselves listening for every breath, and when he snores or sounds a little funny,  we both stare at him to make sure he’s breathing okay.   He’s doing okay.   We’re … Continue reading →

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When you’re just tired

Posted on October 16, 2017 by suziecreamcheese

I can’t seem to do a bloody thing right today.    It’s probably just due to exhaustion – I was up half the night with Max, who has developed a touch of arthritis in his hips and was in a … Continue reading →

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He owns my heart

Posted on May 16, 2017 by suziecreamcheese

Everyone thinks they have the best dog in the world Everyone is wrong Their dogs may be wonderful but there’s only one Max. I took him for a check of a lump because Golden Retrievers get lumps and sometimes they’re … Continue reading →

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I’m a sucker

Posted on May 20, 2016 by suziecreamcheese

Or maybe just a softie.   I’m ruining my reputation.   Sigh Yesterday my husband told me that a cat had been sleeping on the septic cover.   He said, “she looks hungry, but we’re not keeping her.” Last night, … Continue reading →

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Difficult days

Posted on May 1, 2016 by suziecreamcheese

Today was one of them. There’s been a lot of stress in my life the past couple of months, I have a very hard time watching someone I love in pain, mental and physical pain, when I can’t fix it. … Continue reading →

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He is NOT a senior!

Posted on March 9, 2016 by suziecreamcheese

Max is 8 years old. Eight and a half, actually. Yesterday, he was a puppy. He came into my life, into my arms, and changed my world. He drives me crazy, and he makes me laugh, and he’s the only … Continue reading →

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