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More about Ollie
I feel the need to keep writing about Ollie to record and remember what an amazing dog he was. When we first got Ollie, we lived in the Dee-Luxe apartment in the sky which was on the 8th floor. WM and I (mostly WM) managed to housebreak Ollie while living in an 8th floor apartment. Like many puppies, he would pee when he became very excited. When it was time to take him out, we'd put on his leash and collar, wrap a towel around him, and carry him along with a spray bottle of floor ...
Beware the Dogs of March.
Actually, you don't need to beware. They're pretty friendly and snuggly. Ollie and Murphy are absolute pleasures to have around. And they are ALWAYS around Ollie has had a coughing issue off and on for a year now. The cough will pick up and the vet will put him on a round of steroids. As soon as he tapers off, the cough returns. His heart and chest sound good (for 13.5) and after some back and forth, our vet (whom we love and who loves Ollie) okayed keeping him on a very low dose of the ...
Ollie, January 2021
Ollie, 13.5, continues to do very well despite being an Old Pupper beset with typical Old Pupper problems. I really just wanted an excuse to share this photo: Which is just adorable and needed to be documented. ...
Friday 5 and Happy Birthday Murphy
Today this noble knob turns 4. In his 4th year, Murphy learned compassion. If one of us is sick or blue, Murphy is RIGHT THERE. Lying on top of our chests when we're burning with fever. Licking our faces as we sit on the bathroom floor in the middle of the night. Snorfling close if we're sad. Murphy loves: Ollie, us, fresh tomatoes, tiny animals, chicken nuggets, my mother, cold coffee, clean laundry, and the TV program Vikings. Murphy hates: His own farts, strangers, noises, not being ...
Popcorn, Please!
I have created not one, but two popcorn-loving monsters. This is my view while carrying a bowl of freshly-popped popcorn to my desk. Ollie's vision is not good, but his nose knows exactly where the bowl is. Because this is the Internet, I will post a disclaimer that they don't eat a lot of popcorn, that I don't put toppings on my popcorn, and that they have been eating popcorn for years without digestive distress. ...
Murphy thinks he’s people
I never know where I'm going to find this dog. ...
Ollie, Summer 2020
After about a month and a half of trying to manage Ollie's cough, it turns out he has seasonal allergies. One Zyrtec (actual, human Zyrtec) with his dinner each night is enough to bring the cough mostly into check AND clear his goopy eyes. Other than the Zyrtec for allergies, Gabapentin for pain, special limited ingredient food, twice-weekly ear washes, and monthly heartworm/flea treatments, he's a perfectly low-maintenance 13 year old dog! I love him. He's the Olliest guy I know! ...
Murphy, Summer 2020
I was trying to take a photo for Murphy for the Boop My Nose Instagram account* but he was not having it. WM, walking by: You should submit this to that Boop Nose account you love.**Me: See, this is definitely a "don't even TRY to boop my nose" photo.WM: I see him as sleepy.Me: I was there. Trust me, he was NOT sleepy. I love this dog and his gamut of expressions. *send help**seriously ...
Life with Dogs, the sequel
Previously... I need to start closing the door all the way. ...
Love Your Pet day?
Yes, it's a real-ish holiday. Like, shouldn't that be every day? But, any excuse for pet pics I suppose. Ollie is 11 years old now and after a pretty crummy year medically, has rallied quite well. Lately, Murphy goes outside a lot more than Ollie does, because Murphy has a chronic case of the zooms. Ollie's zooms days are pretty well behind him. When it's rainy or snowy (every day, lately) we'll towel Murphy off when he comes bounding through the door. After we're done and Murphy runs ...
Life with Dogs
I'm pretty sure anyone with a dog or cat has been here... It took Ollie 10 years to learn to nudge a door open so I'll let him have his victory. ...
