Time flies

When we go back to work and leave life to itself.

So far things are going well, but there have been a few bumps in the road.
Chance did finally go in for surgery, on the 13th of September. He successfully went under the knife again and got neutered and the rest of his teeth removed. He has his 4 canines in the front so he looks normal, but they really don't serve any purpose for eating.

Since he came home, his recovery has been slow going. No appetite, lack of motivation to move, and just general sadness in his face. We've been trying everything from Hamburger to chicken with gravy. When he does eat, we find that it's not a large enough amount, or that he gets sick from it.

Last night we'd had enough and brought him to the vet up in Townsend for some observation and diagnostics. Hopefully we can find out what's wrong the poor guy so he can get the help he needs.

Barb and Dean have been so good through all this with him. They need a good walk and some loving of their own for their good behavior. Last night when we got home empty handed without Chance they seemed confused, but then ecstatic when the realized they could come in the kitchen whenever they wanted, and get all the petting that they needed.

Marc and I also have brought yet another addition into the home, albeit small he's still needy and who could turn down the best part of all.. Free :) His name is Budda (bud-dah not Boo-dah) and he's a very pudgy neglected Guinea Pig. Budda is short for Buddaball as he's very round and orangey colored. Marc will get some pictures up here sooner or later.

We acquired him at Sunday's meet and greet at Petco. He was returned to the store, since the owners couldn't care for him anymore. Due to policy they cannot re-sell a returned animal, so they normally give the animal away and sell the cage. Well, since I work there for Greyhound Friends all the time, they just gave it all to me. Cage, water bottle, food, little hidey house, and of course Budda. Marc was a little less than thrilled, but once he saw how cute his face was, and of course heard his adorable squeals he was sold :)

Now it's time to get back to work, and hope that all is well with Chance!!

Long time no post.

There was supposed to be a surgery round 2, but that has not happened yet. Chance is still doing well, but we're not really seeing much weight gain. He eats and eats and might be gaining, but it's still not visually there. Hopefully in another month we'll see a dramatic difference. He's the new master of the couch as well. Barb now needs to make room for herself even if he's up there. He takes the couch over both the dog beds (who wouldn't?).

Barb and Dean are all messed up with me (mommy) going back to work as well. They're not eating right or acting in their normal ways. Dean decided to bark at me all night last night while we were watching TV. He was really excited about something and nothing I did helped. We played with his toys, went outside and I even gave him a treat. Still absolutely bonkers. Barb's been moody too, seeming depressed one minute and then racing around the back yard the next. That's kind of nothing new, but it's certainly interesting to watch.

Not much more to say, we'll update again after Chance becomes less of a man :)