Happy Birthday Aunt Melony!!!

I LOVE YOU!!!

What to do about Rumba...

Mom and I are a little concerned about Rumba. She seems to be having some back problems... A couple of months ago we had to take her to the emergency clinic because she couldn't walk and was crying a lot. Of course she totally freaked out and the vet couldn't even examine her. Mom thinks she must have jumped down off the counter and hurt her back (she won't jump up on anything higher than a chair anymore). She's usually OK, but the other night it happened again. All of a sudden she was just crying and crying and she wouldn't let anyone touch her. It's very scary when that happens!!! I think we should take her to the vet, but I'm not sure how. When you try to take her she gets very upset and starts to hiss and snarl and snort. Hopefully, we'll come up with something, I don't like it when Rumba doesn't feel good...

Hotel Palomar

We had a great time at the Palomar. The hotel is very nice and I really liked our room. It was a lot of fun getting to ride the elevator and walking down the halls (I wish we had carpet at home -- I like it better than wood). Mom and Dad said they were very proud of me for behaving so well. All the people that worked there were very nice to me. They even brought me a big pink and brown bed to sleep on. Mom said they have a doggie spa; I could have gotten a massage, but that sounded a little scary (I don't really like it when strangers touch me). We didn't bring Rumba because Dad didn't think cats were allowed. When we got there we found out that cats are allowed... but, I don't think Rumba would have liked it as much as me.

Hotel Palomar

Today we're going to the Hotel Palomar. Mom and Dad are spending the night and I get to go too! We were going to spend the night at the Four Season's but they only allow dogs that are smaller than beagles. The Hotel Palomar allows dogs of any size -- I'm very excited.

Sunday at Grandma & Grandpa's

This afternoon we went over for swimming at Grandma and Grandpa's. Mom and dad brought over some steaks and Grandpa cooked them on the grill. Aunt Melony and Mark came over too. We got out my gator and blew up the floaties! Usually I'm the only one who gets in the pool, but today everyone went swimming -- it was lots of fun. Next Sunday is Father's Day so hopefully we'll go over again. I love my Grandma and Grandpa, they're the BEST!

Yearly check-up

This morning I had to go to the vet. I had to get more heartworm pills and it was time for my yearly check-up. My vet is really nice and I like him a lot. I don't mind getting my annual shots, but I have a very sensitive snout and I really hate the bordetella drops that they put in my nose. Mom also got more drops for my ears (I hate those too)! She has to use them after I go swimming or I get earaches... I guess I need them, but I sure don't like it.

Neuter Scooter II

SPCA of Texas Clinics Offers Cat Neuter Special June 12

WHAT: In an aggressive effort to curb pet overpopulation, the SPCA of Texas Village Fair spay/neuter clinic will be hosting “Neuter Scooter for a Nickel” for the second time this year. Held in conjunction with Spay Day USA, the SPCA invites cat owners to take advantage of this opportunity to have their male cats fixed for just five cents.

WHEN/WHERE: All three of the SPCA of Texas' clinics will neuter male cats for just a nickel on June 12. Cat owners must make an appointment and bring proof of vaccinations or vaccines (rabies and FVRCP) will be administered at an additional charge on the day of the appointment. All cats must be in carriers; no feral cats, please.
Appointments are required. To make an appointment at any of the three clinics listed below, call 214.742.SPCA(7722).

*Village Fair Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic, 4830 Village Fair Dr., Dallas, TX 75224
*Martin Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic, 362 S. Industrial Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207
*Perry Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic, 8411 Stacy Road, McKinney, TX 75070

Cat drop-offs at 7:30 a.m.; pick up at 3 p.m.

WHY: Spaying and neutering results in the prevention of millions of unwanted births. Neutering also reduces a cat's chances of developing testicular cancer, diminishes roaming tendencies and decreases the urge to mark territory by spraying. If left intact, two unaltered cats can produce more than 80 million cats over a 10-year period, and one male cat can sire an unlimited number of kittens in his lifetime.

June is adodpt a shelter cat month!

I really like cats! I'm not sure why... but I do. I think every dog should have several feline friends. June is adopt a shelter cat month -- if you don't already have a cat, why not go out this weekend and adopt one that needs a home!

Another great day at The Petropolitan!

On Thursdays I go to The Petropolitan for "day care". I meet up with my friend Sam and we get to play all day. I get there about 8:30 and Sam comes in around 10:00. This morning while waiting for Sam, they tried to make me play with another dog I didn't know. It was pretty scary -- thankfully, they took the new dog to another play area. I'm sure he was really nice, but sometimes I get a little freaked out when I have to meet new dogs (especially if they're bigger than me). Sam finally got there and everything was fine. Everyone there is very nice and we have a fantastic time!

Another great day at Grandma & Grandpa's

Today I finally got to go swimming at Grandma and Grandpa's! It's been raining for the last couple of weeks and I haven't been able to go over. Mom and dad went climbing in the morning, then we picked up some bar-b-que and headed over. I got to eat brisket and swim for hours, it was GREAT!!!