Again.. it won't allow a picture to be posted.. sorry, maybe next time.

Mike is doing well... and the only thing that could make me happier is if he wasn't sick at all. The Pepcid must be working, because he hasn't had anymore vomiting. We're still clot-free, and his leg is good again. The only qualm I have is his wanting to sleep so much and to be left alone by his little sister, but he must need the rest, so I'm keeping her away from him.

It's a beautiful day again today. It's only 60 degrees, but the sun is out and there's no wind, so it feels great. I'm finding out that little Miss Katie loves the great outdoors. She's not only telling me when she has to go potty, she's also tells me when she wants to just go out and enjoy the weather, leaves, smells and every single bird, rabbit and squirrel that catches her attention. Mike could care less if he's outside or inside, but he does enjoy laying in the sun when I'm out there. Unlike his sister he won't stay outside unless I'm out there with him. I don't leave Katie out without me, since she's always on the long leash, and we don't have a fenced yard. I don't want to take any chances of another dog coming around her. After I finish posting this, we're gonna take a book outside and let both of them enjoy the sun.

Hey Michelle, I'm glad the girls are doing so well. Thanks so much for posting. It means a lot to me. Give them some belly rubs from me and Westie nose kisses from the kids.

Just to let you know... I found out the vet who I thought would come to the house when the time comes won't come out here. They said it's "too far"... it's only 20 minutes from his office, but apparently, unless we are his patients, he won't make the effort. So much for his advertising.

I talked to Dr. Kari to get a referral from her since she told me months ago she knew someone who would come out. She gave me the name of a vet who I consider a monster. I wouldn't let her in my house. Here's a link to a newscast about her http://www.newsnet5.com/news/14674565/detail.html
not only were these things noted about her... there were reports from a vet tech who use to work for her saying all kinds of horrible things. At one time, she had a cat in surgery, and the cat woke up during the surgery. It was still groggy enough to work on, so she finished the surgery without more anesthetic. There are so many horrendous things that came up about her, that I wouldn't trust her with my baby... or anywhere near him. Now comes the task of finding someone else. I've been calling around, but it seems (so far) no one is willing to come to the house. I'm determined though that he will NOT go to the vet for this.

I felt so bad yesterday when I was making the phone calls. I didn't want him to hear me talk, so I went outside to make the calls. Of course, he wanted to be out there with me... so he was there during the conversations. I know it sounds silly, but it just felt like he knew what I was talking about. Maybe he just picked up on my emotions, but he got very sullen during and after the calls were made.

I also called a friend of mine who runs a funeral home. He said he's not allowed to cremate animals, but gave me the name of a company who does. I called them, and they will pick him up and cremate for $75. They were so nice on the phone. He said if I let them know when the vet will be here (praying I'll find one), they can make arrangements to pick him up a half hour or an hour after the vet leaves. I feel so guilty making plans for this. But.. I use to sell pre-planned funerals and cemetery property, and I've learned it is much better to pre-plan that to purchase anything at the time of need. And Mike is too damn important to me to leave things to chance. I just wish I didn't have to do this at all.

Enough of that depressing crap.... I'm going to make a sandwich and take my handsome man and my little girl outside to enjoy the rest of the afternoon (or at least until the neighbor comes home and goes outside for them to bark their tails off at and drive me nuts).

I'm sending lots of love to everyone and lots of big prayers that all of you and all of those wonderful pets are healthy and happy and (if needed) getting all the help you all need to become happy and healthy.

Love & Blessings