The Funny Things Pets Do

Wow, two posts in as many days, must be a record. I was prompted to do this post after I read Julie H's most recent post. In it she says that Harvey was found in the bottom of her wardrobe, a place he considered safe from her little overnight visitor.

We have had a similar experience this last week with the MIL's dog, Jessamy. Mum had asked us to look after her for two weeks as she was going to Queensland to visit BIL Matt and his girlfriend Sarah and with her DH away there was no one else to look after the dog. Of course (being the suckers we are) we said 'No problem.' Last time we do that! She is a Shitzu cross, a little white fluffy thing. Our own dog is quite a bit bigger and is an outside dog, Jess is an inside dog, whole different kettle of fish! Always underfoot, whines when you shut her in for the night, jumps up on your leg when you are preparing dinner, not the big independant dog we are used to, not mention that Noah chased her round the house for most of the day which she wasn't impressed with.

On the day Mum is coming to pick her up we notice that she is very skittish, yelping (like a stuck pig!) everytime anyone goes within a foot of her. When we picked her up she screams like we are trying to murder her, something is definetly wrong. Off to the vet we go. $85 later, she has a slipped disk in the lower part of her spine, has had a cortisone injection and a course of tablets, 'If things don't improve within 24 hours take her for an xray.' I am happy to say that we haven't heard anything from Mum so she must be fine.

Now as to finding pets in strange places. DH went out for the morning so I used his office to give the poor girl some peace and quiet and to keep her confimed. Chris opens the door when he comes home and can't find her, I had warned him she was in there. We searched high and low, in every room, under couches, under beds, everywhere, we thought. The pix below are where we found her.

What a pityful sight! And how uncomfortable too! We took pity and left her there till Mum came. She was overjoyed to see Mum when they arrived to pick her up. poor girl, it must have been very stressful for her to go from a quiet house where you are the centre of attention to our noisey house where you are one of eight and last on the food chain. I wonder how she will react to us the next time we see her?

Have a great week everyone,

Ky