Post surgery

I was a happy dog until my mom took me to the vet last saturday to have me neutered. I can't help but think what have I done to deserve this.

Feeling groggy from the drugs they gave me, I could not even recognize my mom right after the surgery. A few minutes later, I looked at this lady again, licked her hands and realized who she was- the person responsible for putting me through this ordeal.

Now, I can't sleep properly and I can't play with Myra. I can't stop licking my stitches because ITS JUST SO ITCHY!!! So, my mom put this cone-shaped thingy on my head. Great. Now, my mobility is compromised! I kept bumping the furnitures with it. They told me I look like a druken driver maneuvering the road. My family, ladies and gentlemen, have the gall to laugh at me and make light of the situation while I suffer.

My mom even took pictures of what I look like now. Hey Siku! You think I could come as a lampshade for Halloween?

On the bright side, I was told that a trip to the beach was my reward. I have never been to the beach but it's my mom's favorite place in the world. So, next month, I would finally see why she likes it so much.

Sigh...

Today, I found out what neutering means. Sigh...

A visit to the vet

Today, my mom and I went to the vet. The vet has a resident dog, named Tom, who helps entertain visitors. Tom is very friendly, but I really was not in the mood to play.

I have been visiting since I was a puppy but I always get nervous around this place. I try to act cool but my heart is really pounding a hundred beats per minute. I just sat on this bench and waited for my turn.

Thankfully, I was only due for a checkup today. They measured my weight and cleaned my ears. The vet gave me a tablet and some liquid medicine so that I won't get any parasites. The vet also said I should eat more because I lost weight. I guess that means my mom should get me more yummy treats.

My mom was sooooooo annoying. She kept taking pictures of me. She's such a stage mother!

Afterwards, my mom discussed something with my vet. I could not hear it all but I heard snippets of their conversation - "New ter" and "this weekend." I didn't know what "New ter" means so I casually dismissed it. Must be some unnecessary hooman talk.

Hey pups! Do you know what "New ter" means?

Patience

I look positively bored in this picture - that's because I am! I like to be with my mom everywhere and I wait for her to finish working. But, waiting time can really be very boring.

To alleviate my suffering, I would bring toys with me and play with them while she works. I would often drop it on her lap so she'll have a clue that I'm bored. I usually have a stuffie with me. Last Friday, however, I brought my red squeaky football with me.

What do you do when your parents are at work?

I feel for my brothers and sisters - thousands of stray dogs and cats wandering the Metro. I hope they were able to find a higher and safer place during the typhoon.

During disasters, animals usually take the backseat in terms of rescue. Some may have to leave behind their pets because they have no choice - there is no space left on the rescue boat or they could not bring them to the evacuation center; Sadly, others may have done so because they just do not care.

Kudos to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) for rescuing animals left behind due to the Typhoon Ondoy. PAWS also opened its Rehabilitation Center for temporary shelter of animal evacuees. My Mom promised we would visit the animal shelter this weekend to donate some basic stuff that animals need.

Photo credit - http://www.flickr.com/photos/annalyn
Photo by Savann Ouerm

My mom found these other pictures of animals circulating on the net. She would give acknowledgement to owners of the pictures but she's not sure who owns them. Please, send her a bark if these are your pictures so she can provide the proper credit for it.

(Dog on a muddy roof)