Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Scoot finished his antibiotics and pain pills yesterday.

Scoot finished his antibiotics and pain pills yesterday. He gets his staples out tomorrow morning. We're all ready. LOL He's mostly good, but sometimes we have to stop him from licking. Thankfully, we've been home and able to watch him. 

He seems to be doing really well. Gaining strength every day!

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Just walked Scooter and he not only lifted his leg to pee, but...

Just walked Scooter and he not only lifted his leg to pee, but nearly took my fingers off when I gave him his treat.  That's about right.  😃❤

Saturday, July 9, 2016

For some reason this is not a great picture, but it makes me happy nonetheless.

For some reason this is not a great picture, but it makes me happy nonetheless. My old man is chewing a bone and he has even gone up the step to get in the kitchen a few times. Yay, Scooter! Every little thing he does that brings him a bit closer to his old self just makes my day! ❤❤❤


They can also be exceptionally goofy. LOL

They can also be exceptionally goofy.  LOL

Last night we changed out Bruce's bedding from just coconut dirt to a mix of that with cypress mulch.  I also changed his heater from one of those stick-ons to heat tape with a thermostat.  While he was out roaming my bedroom he went to check out my box of recycle paper.  I don't know why every animal is into that, but Scooter used to shred it for me when he was a puppy.  LOL  So Bruce just slithered around in all the paper for a while before he went exploring elsewhere.

We finally finished up his house and put him back in it and the next thing we know he's burrowing under the bedding and comes up with a pile of dirt on his head.  How anyone can fear an animal who is so curious about the world and who's first defense is to ROLL UP IN A BALL is beyond me.  Yes, I was raised to fear snakes and yes, old Bruce-y did give me the jeeblies the first few months he was here, but I am a firm believer that getting to know someone who is different than you - no matter what you've been taught about them - is the best way to get over fear and to find something to love.

I cannot even tell you how happy it makes me that this lesson comes from a SNAKE - one of the generally most hated and feared animals I've ever met.  Open your hearts and minds, people.  You might be surprised by just how much being open can enrich your life.  ❤


Friday, July 8, 2016

I went through tons of nail pics over the last few days

I went through tons of nail pics over the last few days looking for inspiration.  I was like "Ooh, I'm on vacation.  I should do something crazy and elaborate!"  And then I realized that I wasn't having fun, so I quit putting pressure on myself.  I went with something goofy and colorful.  I recently got these neon dots in from the Born Pretty Store, so they were out on my nail art table and I just went for it.

I'm planning on playing in reptile dirt today and as cute as I think these are I hate wearing white nail polish.  It's more about the way it feels than anything.  Chalky or something.  So, my feelings won't be hurt if I mess these up.  LOL

This is a monster bag clip that a friend gave me.  I didn't have the best lighting setup today, so I needed something in my hand and a white bottle of polish wasn't cutting it.  Goofy all around!  PERFECTION!


Thursday, July 7, 2016

Scoot's still doing ok.

Scoot's still doing ok.  He's still a little weak, so when he needs to potty we go out the back door down the little stairs, then around the house to the front door because he has a hard time getting back up the little back stairs.  My yard isn't huge, but he still has to take a rest before he makes that one step up on the front porch.  Even though he's on pain meds I'm sure he's still sore.  🙁  Poor old guy.

So when we come through the front door all the cats greet him, which he doesn't care for.  Balthazar, who is almost Scoot's size, wanted to love all over him today.  Of course, Scooter's not in the mood for that.  Balthi lightly touched Scooter on his big, fluffy tail, and all Scooter could do was stand there and bark.  LOL  Poor old man.  He's too crotchety and he doesn't have the energy to deal with a dang old cat touching on his tail.  😛

By the time we make it back through the house into the "No Cat Zone", Scoot's ready for a drink of water and a nap.  I am so happy that he's getting up when he needs to, though.  A few days ago he would just bark until we got up to go with him, so this is definite improvement!  🙂