So tell me why should it be true, that I get a kick out of you?
Scout went for her second heart treatment yesterday, and I know it's the veterinarian's job and everything, but I hate how she explains it to me: Your dog could die. Die dead. It's very common with these sorts of treatments. It's dire. It's dismal. It's doleful; like she's Cole Porter's antonym, with no tap dancing.
When we took Scout for her first heart treatment it was like, gosh, I hope she survives or this was a terrible investment-- the Beagle with the negative-ist equity on the planet. But this time, it was so different. We love her now, she is a part of our family. Her picture is on our refrigerator, her fur is on our pillows, her poop stains are in our carpet. She knows how to sit now, to lie down, to stay. She knows her name and to come when we call.
I reluctantly gave Scout's leash to the vet tech yesterday morning, and as she led my little puppy away, I said, "I wish I'd given her a kiss."
Hearing the word "kiss," Scout darted back out into the waiting room and jumped right up into my arms, licking me full on the face.
She's going to be okay. She has to be okay. Margaret hasn't even taught her the joys of rubbing her neck in roadkill, and then rolling all over the furniture. She's just a puppy; she has so much to learn.
Comments
i should find a puppy cookie recipe so's i can bake scout cookies for when she comes home.
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They make puppy cookie recipes? HOW!
Posted by: kat | June 3, 2008 09:54 AM
also, your ads are telling me to buy washington capitals merchandise. HOW DO THEY KNOW?
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My ads also want us to go to the Dominican Republic. Win-win? I think so.
Posted by: kat | June 3, 2008 09:55 AM
aww your ads tell me I'm a geek. womp.
ps - give all the animals a hug from me =)
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What is it trying to sell you?
Posted by: Cousin Candice | June 3, 2008 10:03 AM
She is the cutest, least equitable beagle puppy ever.
Posted by: EverydaySuperGoddess | June 3, 2008 10:31 AM
I'm sending out positive vibes to Scout!
Have you taught her to give a high five? That was my puppy's best trick!
Posted by: Jenn (the not-sister) | June 3, 2008 11:28 AM
She WILL be okay. She has alot more tests to put you through : ) My puppy does the kiss command. Its my favorite of what he can do : )
How long do the treatments take? When will you know how she is?
Sorry for the boatload..
hugs to you and the animals!
Posted by: sarah g | June 3, 2008 12:32 PM
Maybe on second thought - they were telling me I was stupid and needed the gear in order to be a geek. yeaaa that was it - I'm no geek at all. Plus, Dad says geek is a bad word - we're ninjas!
Posted by: Cousin Candice | June 3, 2008 12:35 PM
I'm hoping your puppy makes it through everything okay. Like you said, she has to, right?
Posted by: churlita | June 3, 2008 12:44 PM
Poor, sweet little puppy. Just remember, heather, that no matter what happens, Scout came in to your life for a reason. What have you learned from loving her? What has she taught you about life and about yourself and about your capacity to love? Just focus on those things and try to keep possitive.[/soppy]
Everything will be okay, heather. Beagles are sturdy little dogs. Yep. She’ll be just fine.
xoxo
Emms
Posted by: Emms | June 3, 2008 01:11 PM
They also make puppy chocolate. It doesn't taste like real-people chocolate, though. Not that I know from experience or anything.
Posted by: Jennie! | June 3, 2008 01:51 PM
Thoughts and Prayers for Scout!
Posted by: Beth | June 3, 2008 01:53 PM
I'm sure Scout will come through kicking (and licking). My thoughts are with you all.
Posted by: Moose | June 3, 2008 02:06 PM
Hugs to you and the pups!
Posted by: ~Tim | June 3, 2008 05:31 PM
Sending Scout good thoughts!
Posted by: Heather | June 3, 2008 07:23 PM
Awww, I sincerely hope everything works out for the best, I'm sure it will. Kisses to Scout!
Posted by: Krista | June 3, 2008 08:19 PM
Awww, I sincerely hope everything works out for the best, I'm sure it will. Kisses to Scout!
Posted by: Krista | June 3, 2008 08:19 PM
That made me sad. I can't stand the thought of sick puppies.
Best wishes.
Posted by: Mad William | June 3, 2008 09:42 PM
And now I am so mad at the not knowing I've been doing for a really long time. I had stopped checking this site since awhile ago, and Scout might have died while I was doing all that not knowing!! Geez! She's fine though now, right? Almost done with the treatment?? Happy and bouncy again, yes? Please say yes.
Posted by: shari | June 10, 2008 01:08 AM