Take two Valium and return in two weeks....
Yeah right! Have YOU ever tried to get my cat Boris in to a pet carrier?? My morning started out with a huge dose of anxiety - it was Vet day! I tried to convince T one last time to stay and help me get Boris in to the carrier, but my macho husband shook his head and said (and I quote) "nope - I like my skin on my body thank you".
Boris, of course, must have "vet radar" going on cuz the little minx couldn't be found anywhere. I enticed him with food though and managed to corral him in the bathroom. I retrieved a large blanket and made nice with putty-tat...smiling and cooing and petting him while he ate - then I ambushed him by throwing the blanket over his head and rushing out to the entry way where the pet carrier was hiding in wait. Have you ever seen that Garfield comic strip where Jon is standing with his hands around Garfield and Garfield has all four paws imbedded in Jon's face? Yeah, that was me and Boris this morning. This cat had a growl that would have put Cimba's (The Lion King) to shame! By the grace of God, I dislodged him from my body and managed to shove him in to the carrior while keeping my skin affixed to my body! It wasn't pretty folks!
I get to the Vet and Dr. Dawn asked "how is Boris today?" only to be met with a growl from inside the cage. She was trying to decide if she should get the "bad cat" gloves and manhandle the little monster out of the cage. It was touch and go for a while but he came out on his own. Routine exam found that he's 13.8 lbs, has a healthy ticker and wasn't really liking being handled. That was the easy part, he needed three shots today - one of which needs to be repeated in two weeks. That is when Dr. Dawn humorously said, "take two Valium and bring him back in two weeks." Uh-huh...I'll just do that.
The only bright spot to this visit was that my little lost dog - Bella - was there! Oh my gosh! She is soooooo lovable and cute! She was officially adopted by Dr. Deb and family on September 16th, 2008. The kids have named her "Monster" which does NOT fit the sweet disposition she has. The ladies at the Vet said that Dr. Deb brings her to the clinic every day; she has a special basket that she sits in and everyone plays with her and gives her special attention all day long.
They said that when Bella was taken to the groomers, the groomer recognized her. Turns out that she was even in the vet clinic database, but all attempts to reach the owners (through records at the groomers and the vet clinics)failed. All phone numbers had been disconnected.
I felt the tug at the heartstrings once more; she should have been my dog. BUT, I know that she is with a happy, loving family and gets lots of attention. Knowing that she is at the vet clinic daily, I can always stop up there to see her.
Isn't she a little cutie?? so, to all the blog stalkers out there - this little one is off the market. She's found a good home.
Boris isn't talking to me. I walk in to a room, he runs away. I call his name, he turns his back to me and sits down. I think that Valium idea is a good one.
Boris, of course, must have "vet radar" going on cuz the little minx couldn't be found anywhere. I enticed him with food though and managed to corral him in the bathroom. I retrieved a large blanket and made nice with putty-tat...smiling and cooing and petting him while he ate - then I ambushed him by throwing the blanket over his head and rushing out to the entry way where the pet carrier was hiding in wait. Have you ever seen that Garfield comic strip where Jon is standing with his hands around Garfield and Garfield has all four paws imbedded in Jon's face? Yeah, that was me and Boris this morning. This cat had a growl that would have put Cimba's (The Lion King) to shame! By the grace of God, I dislodged him from my body and managed to shove him in to the carrior while keeping my skin affixed to my body! It wasn't pretty folks!
I get to the Vet and Dr. Dawn asked "how is Boris today?" only to be met with a growl from inside the cage. She was trying to decide if she should get the "bad cat" gloves and manhandle the little monster out of the cage. It was touch and go for a while but he came out on his own. Routine exam found that he's 13.8 lbs, has a healthy ticker and wasn't really liking being handled. That was the easy part, he needed three shots today - one of which needs to be repeated in two weeks. That is when Dr. Dawn humorously said, "take two Valium and bring him back in two weeks." Uh-huh...I'll just do that.
The only bright spot to this visit was that my little lost dog - Bella - was there! Oh my gosh! She is soooooo lovable and cute! She was officially adopted by Dr. Deb and family on September 16th, 2008. The kids have named her "Monster" which does NOT fit the sweet disposition she has. The ladies at the Vet said that Dr. Deb brings her to the clinic every day; she has a special basket that she sits in and everyone plays with her and gives her special attention all day long.
They said that when Bella was taken to the groomers, the groomer recognized her. Turns out that she was even in the vet clinic database, but all attempts to reach the owners (through records at the groomers and the vet clinics)failed. All phone numbers had been disconnected.
I felt the tug at the heartstrings once more; she should have been my dog. BUT, I know that she is with a happy, loving family and gets lots of attention. Knowing that she is at the vet clinic daily, I can always stop up there to see her.
Isn't she a little cutie?? so, to all the blog stalkers out there - this little one is off the market. She's found a good home.
Boris isn't talking to me. I walk in to a room, he runs away. I call his name, he turns his back to me and sits down. I think that Valium idea is a good one.
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He hates the car, but doesn't need a carrier.