Tonight We Walked!

We went to Marys River Park and took a 1.4 mile hike (there was much huffing and puffing  by a certain corgi)

The Coast Range Mountains beckoned a raining mist but it waited until we were almost done with our walk

This is right behind the Police Department in our small town. Isn't it just lovely? We think so.

The flowers are spectacular right now. Well, that is what Mum says.

At the present time we are attempting to work off the extra ten pounds I have gained over the winter. I get carrots and veggies as treats but I have let Mum know how distressful this is to me. I ate one of her cardboard Christmas ornaments to let her know how hungry I am.

If you have any mercy, any at all, send me fud.

Love, Dozer

We Got Grass! (the legal kind)

This moment of spring brought to you by Cooper Edwards

We gots a new friend

We have new friends from a place called "Down Under" which Mum says is located on the other side of the world and a couple of latitudes lower than us. We think it looks very beautiful in Down Under. Rory and Stella live Down Under with their parents and seem to have a very nice life. You can visit them at their blog Stella and Rory (or is Rory and Stella?)

My neck is better or Mum thinks so and of course it is all due to peoples and dogs likes you. Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts. I took two walks this week and had a good time. Now Mum says I have to lose 6 pounds. This concerns me. Deeply.

Love, Dozer

Easter Bunnies - Truly! (from the Bee Charmer)

The Bee Charmer showed us this wonderful video. It just makes me want to snuggle up and have a nap with them. Thank you Bee Charmer!

Dozer Having Neck Issues

Our little man is on pain meds and muscle relaxants. We are not sure what is going on but his neck started spasming on Saturday and the vet thought perhaps he jumped off the couch or fell or something like that. We thought he was all better but last night he was not a happy boy so another vet visit may be in order! Your good thoughts and prayers are always appreciated for the beloved corgi (and his cocker spaniel brother too!)

This is my life

Mum had me incarcerated for one night at The Ark (my veterinary and boarding palace). There was a definite lacks of tummy rubs even though my favorite girlfriend, Jasmin, was working there when I came in.

And although I am now home, I was traumatized by having my nails clipped. Apparently I have stars by my name. I believe that the staff put those by my name to make sure everyone knows how important I am. (Mum says that is highly unlikely).

Let the new week begin!

Appalling Lack of Posts!

We are not sure how to get Mum arrested for her total lack of assistance in our posts to our blog, but we are investigating it.



This is me being totally pissed off at Mum.

I whine, I cry and generally stamp my paws but to no avail. Her list of excuses is simply pitiful and unbelievable. If I could trade her in on a newer model I would.

Of course Cooper is no help at all. What a loser! I need him on his toes, working with me and what does he do? Right, he falls asleep.



Yup, here is Mr. Energy doing what he does best.

So Mum and I have decided to get back on a schedule of posts and I shall make her sit down and write about my fascinating life, such as it is.

Valentines Day and You

Come hither and let me kiss you as only a corgi can kiss you this Valentine's Day!

Dating is not so easy

This is me at the dog park. Dating can be so difficult, especially the introductions...I think this is how it is done.

Waiting for the new storm front to move in

 This is me waiting and watching for the next set of rain clouds to move into our area. We are not supposed to have flooding again but the rivers will be close to flood stage.

This here is Cooper in his mankini (also known as a belly band). He has a whole bunch that he can choose from. He wears them when we are left alone in the house 'cause he pees where he is not supposed to. If he wears them he never pees in the house 'cause he doesn't like a wet mankini around his middle.

This is our cousin Beau in Arizona. He has 5,000 friends on Facebook. He gets to eat the most amazing food 'cause he is on the BARF diet. And our grandmother sends him presents at Christmas but not us. We don't know how Beau does this but we want to find out his secret 'cause we love presents too!

Over and out,

Dozer

It's Snowing

 Can you see me in the wilds of the front yard? The snow has been falling so heavily that I might be hidden by it all!

 Mum's clown car (Scion Xbox) is covered in the white stuff.

 The poor plastic pink flamingos are freezing their tushies off!

Hooray! It is a SNOW DAY in Oregon! It makes me run around and frap and yap!

Mom can we go to this store?

These are preserved stuffies. Can you imagine? Stuffies in glass jars. Just to have on the shelf to look at. Mum found it here.

I went to the vet and came home

 I made every attempt to get to the "cheese-in-a-can" but it was difficult to negotiate the small counter space.

 Isn't there a ladder here for me?

 I can smell that cheese, where is it?

After my visit with the vet they decided I have to wait 5 more days before my sutures can come out.

 Cooper gave his information to tech vet himself, note the "can-of-cheese" right by his snout.

 Oh geez, he's kissing the tech vet! That is so against the rules.

 This is Coop snarfing up the "cheese-in-the-can" after his Adequan shot.

 This is me having a nap when we came home. All the vet business is tiring. Plus I ate a lot of "cheese-in-the-can"!

Another Fashion Moment

Yes, it is amazing even in my debilitated state that I remain a "fashionista", albeit with questionable choices. Mum swears to me that the hair will grow back on my tum-tum. (She had better be right or there will H**l to pay if'in you ask me. I have my standards). Mum says my sutures come out next week and it cannot come soon enough for me. Does "itchy" mean anything to you? It does to me.

On the positive side of life, I went for 8 hours without needing a piddle break. Mum said it was very nice to be able to sleep through the night without getting up at 2am for a potty break. Hey, I am worth a 2am visit outside in the freezing weather, even in jammies.

A Delicious Blog to Visit

Mum discovered a wonderful new blog at Hens Teeth (I had no idea hens had teeth and if they do then why don't they eat anything besides seeds and things off the ground?) Anyway, we like the blog and it is good fun to visit :)

Dozer

Corgi Cummerbund

This is me in my corgi cummerbund, also known as a belly band. Due to my recent roto-rooter surgery I am "leaking" a bit. My good friend, Marlene, was most kind in her assessment:

Still, it's very slimming, really hides any holiday weight

Thank you dear Marlene for your positive outlook on my new fashion statement. For the moment I have removed it since it is held on only by Velcro tabs and hidden it under the bed with Cooper's stuffed animals that he mothers. Being a fashionista can be tiring.

Pain Meds are not Good Bed Fellows

This is me on morphine. My girlfriend and nurse, Jasmine, took this picture of me when I was in the recovery room/kennel. They fill your kennel with warm blankets and towels so you are really comfortable while you zone out on drugs. I have no idea how my snout got caught on the cage but it does show off my pearly white teeth. Mum thinks this is funny, I do not.

We Are Up and Moving, Sort of

Dozer is up and moving, albeit gingerly. The "cone of shame" has yet to be employed since he is napping and being quiet most of the time. Sutures come out in ten days or so. His appetite is robust and he is drinking lots of water, as we hoped he would!

Thank you for all your drool and prayers :)

Dozer's Surgery

Dozer has surgery yesterday to remove bladder stones that had impeded his ability to pee. It was a very painful surgery and he is now resting comfortably at home. He will post shortly to share his view of modern medicine.

Not a good sign for Santa

I kind of lost it last night and tore into some catnip Mum purchased for friends as a Christmas present. I also took hold of the wool Mum is using to knit a Special Olympics scarf and sent it on its own trip. Mum said it will be a cold day "you-know-where" before Santa stops by my stocking. It would help if Cooper would stop snickering.