Guide Dog / Guest-Blogger
I do believe the record will reflect that I am a canine of many talents. It’s not your everyday, run-of-the-mill pooch that can guide a blind person and certainly not the magnificent one I lovingly call “Mom.” No offense to her, though she tries her best, but it’s no secret that she’s a klutz of gargantuan proportion. It’s quite endearing, to be honest.
But I’m getting ahead of my paws here, adequate introductions are needed I think: I’m Yara. Yes, she of the many photos and blog posts. I’m not entirely sure what’s taken the girl so long before granting me access to this website of hers as it seems almost wholly dedicated to moi, but persistent pestering from a not quiet readership has clued her into allowing me to add “guest-blogger” to my resume. I’m told it’s only fair as Dolly had quite a following when she blogged.¹ It’s definitely an interesting experience, but I’m certainly not above trying new things!
This stint as guide dog turned guest-blogger actually comes at an opportune time as I have glorious news to share with you fine folks: I am 60.7 pounds! Yes, that is the official word. Straight from my visit to the vet’s office this very afternoon. I am quite enthused, I must admit, but I did restrain myself from making as much a fool of myself as my dear human partner who shared in a chorus of “All right!” with the office staff. Instead, I contended myself with other pursuits e.g., the handsome black Labrador retriever guide dog who shortly thereafter entered the office with his human companions. We had a short but adequate greeting before he also was weighed and then whisked away to the other side of the room. Still, I kept my eyes transfixed upon him . . . !
For those curious humans demanding the boring details of said visit, I’m looking quite “wonderful” and Dr. Gundersen assures me that my organs feel “much happier” now that my belly is properly full. As speculated, I’ll be on the enzyme supplement for good and Mom has some script-thing for Fidelco that I’m to understand is a recommendation for two different brands and six months of refills. Dr. Gundersen also wants me to continue taking the probiotics, in whatever form is easiest for Mom to acquire, but we decided to stick with FortiFlora for the time being. At least until Mom finds an acceptable alternative. The office is also ordering another bottle of Viokase-V, since we’re unsure of how quickly Fidelco would be able to send us one. So, I guess I’m all set with the treatment thing. Too bad I’m still getting shots every week. They’re no fun, let me tell you! Oh, and speaking of no fun, I had the obligatory pedicure that Mom insists they perform every visit. I’m unclear why she finds this necessary — I mean I think I do a fine enough job keeping my nails in check. Oh, well, she is blind after all. What more should I expect?
Still, I must give her points for creativity, as I hear we’ll be at a most fun gathering tomorrow evening. Something about real live lions. I’m not too sure that’s on the up and up, but my dear friend Fay will be joining us along with her human companion and so that’s sure to equal some measure of fun.
Anyway, this typing this is proving to be an exhausting task and so I shall bid you all adieu and good night.
Until next time — and yes, there will be a next time! ;-)
1. Cyndy notes that due to high demand (and again the not quiet readership) it’s very possible she may make a return.
Possibly the Cutest Thing Since EVAR!
Well maybe not EVAR but certainly that I’ve witnessed today. I also have a few photos up on Flickr from outside in the snow. (Psst, I especially like this one.)
That is all.
Chowing Down!
Dinnertime these days is so much more enjoyable; Yara very clearly is much happier about eating when she doesn’t have the need to defecate five minutes afterward. She has had a few times where she hasn’t eaten every last morsel from her bowl, but even after cutting her daily food in half she’s still eating more than she really needs to. She’ll be officially weighed again this Tuesday, but I’m estimating she’s somewhere around 58 pounds. And contrary to what my opinionated family members think, she really is pretty much back to her ideal weight.
I’m still struck by how dramatically her color has changed. I was looking through all these photos of her and it’s really quite interesting how different she looks even in the last few months. I’m left wondering how much, or if, she’ll continue to change. I do have to admit, I kind of miss the grey belly.
Should Sleep, But First . . . !
Filed under: DVDs / Blu-rays, School Daze, The Intarwebs, This and That
Bullet-style update for I am in much need of the sleep thing:
- Thanksgiving was pretty much the norm for me. All I have to say on that.
- Fidelco has a Facebook page! And the Walk for Fidelco is already listed as an event! I added this photo to the page because I’m so unabashedly in love with it. ^_^
- Less in love with the photo on the right of Yara chowing down on her nails, but I must admit it’s convenient having a dog that helps keep her own nails nice and short. I’m not sure which of us loathes the nail cutting drama more.
- I pre-ordered this and I’m beyond excited about this fact.
- My ear hurts. Raechel and I were chatting on the phone for more than two hours! I don’t know how that happened since I’m not really much with the long phone conversations, especially since I used to spend my entire work day on the phone. But apparently we had a lot to say because we quite literally talked the entire charge out of both our phones!
- Jerry emailed me today to let me know he was having some trouble securing a ride for me to the A&T Lions Club’s holiday party and he asked if I knew anyone who might enjoy attending . . . I naturally thought of Ewan McGregor but as (a.) he’s married and (b.) he doesn’t know me, I asked Sarah. Suffice it to say I’m actually just as pleased with this decision: I get a ride and I am now certain to know at least one person. That is, of course, assuming Sarah’s car decides to cooperate. ;-)
- As previously mentioned, next week is super busy for me. I’m still pretty tickled about it.
- That does mean, however, that this weekend shall be solely devoted to finishing my final project for class as I clearly have zero time next week. This would also require the actual starting of said project. . . .
Proper update coming one of these days. Really.
Happy Thanksgiving!
As Yara shows rather perfectly in the photo to the right, Thanksgiving is in full swing today and she’s more than ready for it. In fact, the little bugger woke me up at the ass-crack of dawn (i.e., 6:00 A.M.) to let me know that we should be getting on with the day . . . or at the very least commence with the daily breakfast thing. Or maybe she really is that excited about impending family fun and turkey at Nanny’s!
Anyway, here’s wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!