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If My Bark Meant Something...

my return to civilization

I've been ill with one intestinal worm or another the last couple of months. The bouts of depression, vomiting, and diarrhea knocked me out of commission but I have fully recovered and in excellent health per my vet. And at 6 yrs old, I feel better than ever! Thank you to all my well wishers and thoughtful comments during my long absence.

back to the suburbs

Yesterday, dad came by to visit us and we all took a walk around the neighborhood. When we arrived home, mom filled my food dish, dad filled my water bucket and then they both left me. Something was definitely going on. Usually, mom and dad discuss things in front of me but this time around, they left for dinner together.

When they returned, mom started bagging up my things and handing them off to dad who placed them in his car. I noticed earlier that mom packed up most of her things also and dumped it in her car trunk. Where was she going? Where was I going?

Dad loaded me up in his car and I was so excited I was going for a car ride, I refused to move from my back seat to give my mom a hug. She waved goodbye and blew me kisses. Then dad and I left the city.

We drove over the bridge, past the hills and through the tunnel. Dad's place is so much quieter than mom's. Less to see and do and freakishly hot. Suburban life. I got a second walk that night and during the walk, I overheard dad tell mom on his cell that I was fine and for her to have a good trip (where is she going?) and we'll see her sometime next month.

Next month? I'm stuck in the 'burbs for a month! I can't believe she's leaving for that long. No wonder she cleared out everything in the house, including me.

New home!

Well, it's been nearly three weeks since I've moved into my new home and I love it! I have the run of the house and mom even lets me sleep in the same room as her now. Besides the new home, we're in a new neighborhood. Actually, it's not that new but we live much closer to my friends, Gabby and Odie.

Gabby and her dad came to visit us the other day. I tried to show Gabby around my swanky new pad but she was more interested in my food bowl which my mom had to take away from her. As far as impressing Gabby, she wouldn't buy it. Even when I tried to make the moves on her, she gave a couple warning barks and I backed off. What a bitch. I hope mom doesn't invite Gabby over anymore. Her dad can come visit but not her.

In any case, I'm still exploring my new surroundings and mom worked out a regular walking route for me every morning and afternoon. If I'm lucky, I get an extra night walk!