Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Happy Birthday Sydney!



Just a bit belated... yesterday was my Sheltie Sydney's 16th birthday. We sang Happy Birthday to her and D gave her a jerky treat. Except she can't hear anymore and was wondering why the hell he was still holding the treat and wouldn't give it to her.

Mr. Rx bought the Sydmeister for me as a Christmas present almost 16 years ago. I don't know if he really wanted a puppy or not, but I was talking about getting another cat and he had to beat me to the punch. So he allergic to cats - what's the big deal?

Anywho - Sydney has been a loyal companion these past almost 16 years putting up with the addition of 2 kids and the indignities of having to wear scarves after visiting the groomer. She's got a gross wart thingy growing on her nose, her eyes are getting cloudy and I've rolled up all the rugs on the first floor. The past year has been tough for her health-wise and there has been a few times we thought we were going to lose her. But then I take her to the vet, she realizes just how close she is to puppy-heaven and she rallies.

It's going to be very hard to lose her and I get all verklempt just thinking about it. For now, we'll just enjoy her and let her enoy her golden days.






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