It’s appropriate that I keep you posted about what’s happening to me, because I know that my days here in Sumner at the hotel are numbered. Like all Scotties, I give my age away by being happy to just sit outside and watch human life passing by. It’s the contentment which comes to all true Scottie dogs in their twilight days. But true to my breed, I’m brave and I’m the sort of a dog who doesn’t give up life easily. I mentioned in my previous post about having a cat scan, nothing to do with cats of course but I gave the vet and the nice nurses at the hospital a bit of extra work because I fought off the sedation and struggled while they had me strapped down to the scanner bed. I could see a few watery eyes around me, but it didn’t hurt, just a sort of vibration as they moved me back and forth through a large ring of some sort. It made me twitch a few times, enough to blur some of the images of my insides and the nasty cancers. But hey, I woke up okay albeit with a sore head and feeling a bit groggy. However Bruce carried me out to his car, put me safely on the floor and talked to me all the way home. I hope that this story of mine might provide some comfort both for all my Scottie relatives who end up similarly with the dreaded big C, and also their owners, regarding the choice between surgery or lots of TLC and good food.
Would you believe it is now more than 6 months since I got the bad news …and while I’m a bit uncomfortable, at night when I lie down, I still have a good appetite( I can still growl for food!) and I still dream of chasing cats. Consequently Bruce sometimes has to wake me sometimes out of a deep sleep, because I’m dreaming, moving my back legs like I’m running fast and all the time making muffled barking noises.
I do intend posting some pictures taken from my vantage point on the terrace of Le Petit Hotel where I can even see the beach, but the real sad note of this post is that I can’t now give you a look at the neighbour’s pet rabbit. The poor chap accidently drowned in his owners’ swimming pool not a day ago….RIP George. you were a pretty good guy, all things being even.
Maggie
Hi Maggie
We are very pleased that you are still doing well and keeping Bruce on his toes.
Keep warm
Nikki & Jonathan
Hi there Nikki & Jonathan..you two are on your toes to spot our blog! well done & thanks.
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The movie is great…sort of blackish dramatics…I almost shed a tear too!…mind you living with maggie softens the heart I’m sure..but we certainly didn’t expect to have her this long…and apart from her getting a bit dithery…and testing Martine’s patience for letting her outside & then back inside 5 minutes later she’s doing fine. A southerly blast is about to hit Le Petit Hotel again…so I’ve switched on the fans to blow it onto Wellington as fast as possible
Kindest regards/bruce
Hi Bruce and Maggie
It was lovely to see you both yesterday (although it would have been nicer under different circumstances!) Its great to see Maggie doing so well, and still so keen to snaffle up the cat food here! She is true testament to what lots of love and care can do for a pet.
Maggie: I love your blog. Big kisses and hugs to you from all of us here at Marshall and Pringle. Hope you are feeling better today.
Lots of Love
Eve
Hi there Eve..thanks for all the care with Maggie..she is such a true Scottie. The service from Marshall & Pringle Vetcare Christchurch is A+++. It’s actually nice to feel someone understands an owners feelings for their animals…who in some cases like Maggie are much more than just family pets.
Maggie has had a good day today so the injection did settled her digestion…for now.
Please let Steve know about our visit when he comes back from France..we may have to talk.
Kindest regards & thks
bruce