Happy to be Annoyed

Paws off my pizza, lady!

   I've never been so happy to have Gyp climbing over me to steal my food (in this case, Spin Pizza... With Italian sausage, Granny Smith apples and candied pecans. Not exactly what you'd expect a cat to beg for!)
   She is doing a bit better this morning, after having to have two more teeth extracted yesterday. (Due to cavities and an abscess. She has very few teeth left at this point. The anesthetic hit her really hard; she was having trouble recovering from it, and even 24+ hours after the procedure is having some trouble getting around.

   But for the first time in a week, she wanted to eat and actually ate a decent amount of chicken baby food, canned k/d, and some freshly-cooked turkey breast that my angel, Mary Ann, brought over today. She surprised me by showing up with a bunch of turkey that she bought just for Gypsy, and presents for all of us. Incredibly thoughtful and kind... she really made me count my blessings today!

Really enjoying the turkey!!!

   Gypsy has been with me for 15 years & counting, and I'm sure hoping we'll get several more great years together! Honestly, when it comes to Christmas and my birthday, having her happy and healthy would be the best and most cherished gift I could ever ask for. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

   — Jen & The Gyp

Snoozing after a good meal

My Little Pupcakes

    Okay, I'll admit it. I feel a little guilty leaving my pets alone for nearly 2 consecutive weeks, while I visited Kristin in Portland, and then went snowboarding in Lake Tahoe. (They're in *great* hands with Mary Ann, but I still miss them.) So tonight after Dan & John's holiday happy hour at Gram & Dun, I walked across the street to Three Dog Bakery to pick up a treat for the dogs. "A treat" turned into a bunch of treats: a doxie donut, pumpkin lab loaf, Boston terrier cream pie, and a holiday cupcake. (Mary Ann, if you're reading this, I have mini muddy paws for Gail & Lexie!) Based on their excited reaction, I'm guessing they forgot all about me being away. Spoiled Much?

For US?! Oh, boy!

Drooool....

Say "go"... say "go"...say "go".....

WHAT?! We only get to split ONE donut tonight?

CHOMP

YUMMY

Where do you think you're going, crumb?

   For the record, the only reason Gypsy isn't getting special treats is that she's on a strict prescription diet. So she's getting extra attention instead. Everybody wins!