My dogs sustain me....

Pets!!
Ok, now you are talking my kind of language! My little Bridget is my angel and without her I would not be doing as well as I am doing. For those who are not pet-lovers, the above may sound a bit of an exaggeration. But for those who are pet-lovers, you will know exactly what I mean.

Bridget is a little schnauzer, and lives to her terrier description! Full of mischief, can be stubborn, and definitely has a mind of her own. She comes across as totally independent. But, when she recently had some major dental work done, the little darling was confused and probably in some pain/discomfort, so she turned into a total mommy's baby. Clung to me like velcro and wouldn't let me out of her sight. When our little fur-children are hurting, then it goes without saying that we will do whatever it takes, however much it costs, to get them feeling good again.

As I mentioned in another topic... when I was in the hospital, both for my colon resection in Jan 2007 and my hysterectomy (not related to the cancer) back in 2001, friends brought Bridget to the hospital for day long visits. That's one of the reasons I am most particular to this one hospital in Vancouver... their policy is, if the other in the room don't mind, then pets are allowed to visit. I was in a ward with 3 other women at the time of the hysterectomy, and they all wanted Bridget to come visit. For the colon resection, I was in a private room, so that was no problem.





Is this not just too sweet? I think you can tell by the first picture, I was pretty darn happy to see my little Bridget!

Ok... speaking of sweet... is this not just a face that you know can get away with pretty much anything? Believe it or not, she's actually quite well trained and is one of the best little dogs.. but should she decide to be a little monkey-head, then yes, she gets away with a lot



Oh, but it doesn't stop there! More cuteness on the way. I believe it's at the end of August, the weekend "Walk to End Breast Cancer" happens here in Vancouver. I can no longer walk it, but the walk does come right along the beach, so past the front of our building. Bridget and I go out and join all the supporters on the road... and here is a picture of Bridget ready to go lend her support to the walkers...



I love this picture of her!! Although Vancouver doesn't usually get a lot of snow, this year we got more than usual. Unfortunately, I found that I can no longer go walking in it. I'm just not confident enough to be walking on the snow/ice. So this picture is taken right next door from home... there's a little park next door.



Of course, as most small dogs go, Bridget is a show-off As long as she is the centre of attention, she's a happy schnauzer. We were at a friend's house and he has a super camera. He took this on the back steps where she is demanding to come back into the house in her little Hawaiian dress (grin). Anything for a Kodak moment



I've got tons more pictures of the little darling... but I think you get the idea She is definitely the apple of my eye!! She's a girl of routine... she doesn't like our routines to be changed. And if I'm late for one, she certainly reminds me... like a little while ago she came and reminded me that we were late for going out for her last pee of the night. This is a most important routine as far as she's concerned because as soon as she has done her business it means coming back in and she gets two carrot sticks before settling down for the night

Thanks for starting this topic dasspears!

Huggggs,

Cheryl

I'm a REAL animal lover!
I have a Calico Cat named Patches. She's five years old and all hair. I also have a Black Lab named Scooter. He's HUGE! He's 4 in May. I love my fur babies. They bring me such joy. They're wonderful company.

Scooter can read. He has a spot on his foot where he stepped on a rock. I put some Zilactin B on it and he hates the smell. I can show him the tube now, and he stops licking. He can also tell time. If we're not out of bed by 7:00 a.m., he whimpers ever so quietly until someone acknowledges him and then HE goes back to bed. )

Patches has a meow that sounds like 'Mama'. Patches sleeps up against my tummy. Sometimes she turns around, lays on her back and sticks her butt in my face. Scooter is too big to sleep with us. He DOES nap with me on the sofa, tho.