This is a picture of Mike shortly after he came to live with us... 11 years ago. My how young he looks there. Thank you so much Debbie for sending this to us... it's AWESOME!!!

Well, Mike lost his bladder again last night before we went to bed and again during the night. Poor guy doesn't even realize it's happening. His appetite has improved, thank God, and he's eating out of the dish again instead of my having to hand feed him. So for this, I am extremely grateful.

Last night he ate a half can of soup over kibble and did a wonderful job of "almost" finishing it. I could tell he was full, and he kept going back for that one last taste (like I do... "just one more bite for the flavor" lol). When he got to that point, I picked it up... didn't need another upset tummy.

I don't mean to have been slighting the Young One in the last few posts, but I've been so concerned about Mike that all of my comments have been about him. Gidget is really doing well on the house training... finally. She is, at least, holding it longer than ten minutes. LOL She goes to the door and barks, and if I don't come right away, she will sit and wait for me... HOOOORRRAAAYYYY!!!!

She's still as hyper as ever, and trying to get her to focus sometimes is really difficult, but she'll learn. I guess I was just spoiled by Mike being so good from the time he came to me. He was only about a year old and still played like a puppy, but was focused and obedient (which is a word that she just doesn't seem to grasp yet) lol.

The two of them are pretty inseparable. The first thing in the morning... as soon as she's out of her room, she has to go find Mike and just cover his face with puppy kisses. She won't even go out or even hear me call to her until she does this. He's not really happy with waking up that fast or in that fashion, but he tolerates it.

I gave Mike a much needed bath this morning. Gidge jumped on me and barked the entire time (I definately have to clip her nails again). She was happier when Mike got out of the sink than he was and just jumped all over him when he was rolling around all over the towel and the floor trying to dry off. She started jumping up by the sink showing me she wanted a bath too. However, once she got in there... she changed her mind. She's such a worm. It's going to be a real chore when I start grooming her... she's nothing like her brother.


Hi Judy... Thanks for stopping in. I read on one of the threads that you haven't been feeling well. I hope you're feeling better by now. As far as the blog for Jack... I really enjoyed doing it and am thrilled that it turned out like it did. I never thought in my wildest dreams that my creating a blog like that could have offered so much help. I'm just so grateful for everyone who contributed in so many ways.

Amy... You are so very sweet. I know I owe you an e-mail, and I promise to get one out as soon as possible. Thank you so much for being the wonderful, caring young lady that you are.

Hi Debbie... Thanks for all the food tips. Hopefully, he will keep up a decent appetite now. It did scare me there for awhile with the little amount that he would eat. And.. THANK YOU for the magazine!!! It's absolutely AWESOME!!!

Hugs to all the furkids out there and to their Moms,... you all so much and mean so much to me.

Love & Blessings