Playtime with Peanut

Playing around a bit.  Peanut is very careful with him...Doesn't shake and pull, just lets him drag...

First Snow...

Mason is loving his freedom and is learning all about winter.  He got a new coat (Woah there Rudolph!) and is jingling away around the house.  Playing in the white stuff....eh...not so much!

I'm thankful for playful pups...

This Thanksgiving I'm thankful for family, friends and...playful pups.  So blessed to have these two adorable fur balls in my life.

From the three of us, we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!

Feeling fine...

Mason's enjoying his freedom immensely.   He's having a ball playing, running, bunny hopping and...doing boy things with his gal pal Peanut.  I think now he's learning that distance from me isn't as bad as it seems and he's being more adventurous heading out into the back yard.  As long as I stand watching, he feels safe enough to travel to a potty spot. Hee hee.

Heading out for our first walk on a leash and a step-in harness today.  The weather is fabulous so we're going to have a great time!!!

FREEDOM DAY!!!

Woo Hoo!  Today is the day!  I'm having a FREEDOM party! Come on over and help me celebrate.  Scroll all the way down on my blog to view my LIVE video party!!!

Thank you for helping Mighty Mason get better!!!

It's Check-Up Day!

Today Mason had his six week post-op check up.  Dr. Jarboe and her intern were very pleased with his recovery.  X-rays showed good healing and placement.  Dr. Jarboe thought there might be bone growing between the vert. that were screwed together.  That's a really good sign.  She was excited and happy to see him do several "whole body wet dog shakes" during her observation.  That's also a really good indication that he's healing nicely and not in pain.

Dr. Jarboe thinks Mason is pretty much done growing.  She feels he is most likely at his optimum weight and looks very good.  She does not want to see him gain any unnecessary weight as she thinks he is in perfect condition right now.  I asked her about neutering (they cannot palpate/locate any testes at this time) and doing a dental to remove his baby canines.  She is not concerned about that at this time and recommended that I wait six to eight more months to have that done.  At that time, she'll consult with Dr. Vernon (Mason's general vet) to discuss positioning of his head and neck during surgery.

PS.  Mighty Mason weighed in at 1.6 kg. today and needed NO anesthesia during his xray.   They must have the magic touch there because I can't get him to stop squirming around!  When I arrived, people came out looking for him hee hee.  Even people who hadn't seen him before came out to say "Where's this little guy I keep hearing about?"  Hee hee...Mason, he is a charmer!

Stinky pups...

Momma says it's time to take a bath.  We both smell like goat ropers!

Mason is doing great.  He's out of his kennel here, but confined to the tub and the bathroom hee hee. Gotta get that stink to go down the drain.  Peanut doesn't look a bit thrilled does she?

Mason's xray check-up is scheduled tentatively for Saturday, October. 19.  If that date doesn't work for Dr. Jarboe, we'll be heading there on Monday, Oct. 14.  Here's to looking for some amazing post-op xrays!!!

See you around!

PS...Mason has grown!  He's now 3 lbs. 10 oz and is about as tall as Peanut.