Tag Archives: puppies

Lack of immunity

Posted on June 13, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

Is something I rarely think about. I am normally, according to my doctor, “disgustingly healthy.” (I love my doctor, he has a great sense of humor and I give him as much grief as possible because he gives it right … Continue reading →

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Because Maverick insists

Posted on December 11, 2019 by suziecreamcheese

In an absolutely shameless attempt to gain followers, I’m going to post this for Maverick He has his own facebook page so if you’re on that hell hole of daily drama, and you want to get his version of events, … Continue reading →

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Get your shoulders down from your ears, kid

Posted on September 28, 2019 by suziecreamcheese

Maverick has a bad habit of licking his paw when he’s bored – or, as Dr. Dave says, “he needs a girlfriend.” (My response to that was, “I will do most anything for my puppy, but I draw the line … Continue reading →

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Damn you, robo-calls!

Posted on September 6, 2019 by suziecreamcheese

Maverick doesn’t nap easily. He’s the kind of kid that just gets more wound up the more tired he gets. I’ve learned that I have to tell him firmly to go to bed, and then walk away and refuse to … Continue reading →

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Judgy Eyes

Posted on August 21, 2019 by suziecreamcheese

Maverick pulls like a tank. He’s the lead dog and I’m the sled. No harness, collar, treat or threat will seemingly change this behavior. Some days are worse than others. Today we walked down the hill to the creek twice … Continue reading →

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Full moon and other woes

Posted on June 18, 2019 by suziecreamcheese

Dear Mr Judgy McJudgypants Thank you for standing there, staring at me, instead of moving on, while I was trying desperately to get my dog’s attention away from yours and back onto me. When I was yelling “leave it!” and … Continue reading →

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My Little One

Posted on May 5, 2019 by suziecreamcheese

I think we may have turned a corner and are starting to see light at the end of this tunnel. I’m pretty sure there are some rocks still gonna crop up in this tunnel and the light may be blocked … Continue reading →

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In the blink of an eye

Posted on April 30, 2019 by suziecreamcheese

a year went by Last year, I was so deeply mourning Max, so lost in grief that I thought I’d never smile again. And a few miles down the road, you were being born. A little red ball of fur, … Continue reading →

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Walking and walking and walking some more

Posted on April 19, 2019 by suziecreamcheese

I remember a few years ago, my best friend told me that her husband one night, totally frustrated with the behavior of their puppy – who was about 11 months old and full of energy, announced that he was taking … Continue reading →

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Struggling

Posted on April 4, 2019 by suziecreamcheese

It’s been almost a year, and every minute that brings me closer to that anniversary is a minute filled with shards of glass in my heart. I knew, from the moment I heard that horrible word, “hemangiosarcoma,” that my life … Continue reading →

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