Dozer Asleep, We're Partying! - Cooper

So the Oregon State Veterinary School Hospital called and Dozer's surgery went just fine and he was asleep with an IV for his pain meds. He gets to come home tomorrow sometime and Mum has gotten the blue donut from our vet so Dozer cannot lick  his wound.

Since things had gone so well, I said to Mum "Let's have a drink!" And Mum said, "Are you out of your mind or have you been nipping at the cooking sherry again?" (I have a fondness for good wine, beer or anything alcoholic). Obviously Mum was not going to let me have a drink but she said I could have a vegetable instead, so I chose celery because it chews nice.

This here is Dottie trying to grab some celery off the floor with limited success.

She got some paw action going and managed to get a piece.

I swear the celery hit me in the eye!

Chomp, chomp, num, num - very good

Takes a bit of jaw action to get everything moving.

Mum says to tell you she will update everyone on Dozer tomorrow after he gets home from the hospital. But all your prayers and good wishes did the job - he is on the mend.

The Brat Pack Pawty! - News from Dozer

We had a great time at the Brat Pack Pawty for the Best Friends folks! You guys went to a lot of effort and energy and we had a wonderful time. Mum says I have to apologize for locking Dottie in bathroom, she said that was not funny, no matter how hard Samantha dog laughed. And Cooper is sorry he fell asleep in the kitchen after eating a boatload of snackies. If anyone tripped over him Mum says they need to email her and she will determine what our insurance company can pay (it won't be much).

I had a terrible time figuring out what I wanted to wear to the party. I tried on all sort of outfits (see below) until finally Cooper said we had to go or we would be late and I ended up just wearing my Hawaiian shirt. Cooper doesn't understand that it isn't easy to be trendy and I couldn't show up wearing something non-descript if I wanted Samantha dog to see me in the crowd. Mum said no one could have missed me - I was like a runway light on a clear night. I think that is a good thing but sometimes Mum says things that sound good but aren't really.

Thank you again Brat Pack! You guys rock!

Here I am trying to snap my faux Burberry cloak on, I always have trouble with snaps.
Looking good - check out the pockets on the side. Pretty cool, huh?

I also thought my argyle polo sweater might look good but Cooper said I always get hot in it when I dance, so I nixed it.

I finally ended up in my Hawaiian shirt which Mum says brings out the color in my eyes. I hope Samantha noticed.

Awesome Dog Blog! - Cooper's Notes

We're up for the Blog of the Month at the Bones Zone at Dogs with Blogs! Opy was nice enough to let us know. I didn't have the heart to tell Opy that Dozer got on the computer and nominated our blog himself (how embarrassing for the rest of us!). Mum says we should just sit tight and not get overly inflated egos - but it would still be nice to win! BOL! Dozer wants to make campaign buttons and send emails to everyone to tell them to vote for us - Mum isn't as excited over his ideas as he is. But if you did feel like voting for us - and you certainly do not have to feel that you should, but if you felt like it - I would be tickled pink! Of Dozer's ego will be bigger than the state of Texas but then what else is new?

I have to get ready for the Brat Pack's party tonight. You're coming aren't you? See you there!

Party Invites - Cooper's Notes

Have you RSVP'ed yet? The Brat Pack is having a "pawty" and there is all sorts of fun planned. And they said to be sure everyone knows you don't have to bring anything to the party, just yourself! Mum said if we are good and promise not to eat too much we can go. Dottie is hoping to meet some new friends and I want to see if Emmit is there and doing cartoons or if Howie from Texas and his siblings are ready to share their stories. This pawty is all for a good cause. We will be celebrating 25 years of Best Friends who rescues and takes care of all sorts of animals and then finds them good homes. I can't believe The Brat Pack is putting all this on - what party animals they are! Hope to see you there!

Oh I forgot to mention, to those who might not be aware, this is a "virtual" party. We will all attend on the web and visit The Brat Pack at their blog

http://www.fivehappyhounds.com/

during the party hours (or any time you want to). If you RSVP you go into a drawing for a prize or treats and there will be all sorts of fun things that will happen during the pawty. The only requirement will be a sense of fun! (You do not need to be present to win, but it is so much more fun to bark Yipee! when it actually happens and you win something!)