I started writing a regular Friday training update, but I simply don’t have the energy for it. SO, here are just a few quick notes before the big summer holiday.
Tom is off motorcycling with pals today, so the pups and I went back tobed for a couple extra hours of sleep, which is always NICE.
Ginko continues to keep his food down. We give him just a few spoonfuls of the special bland canned food every couple of hours. He slept well last night and even played a little a few minutes ago. In fact, after a few fetches, he soaked himself in the pond and is standing here next to me dripping. I hope both dogs dry enough before the rains come, so they don’t drip all over the clean house.
Lilly and I ran up to visit Katie since Ginko is in no mood for company. The girls raced around for about 20 minutes, then Lilly and I came home. Since it’s not very far, I let Lilly walk home off leash on the road, and she was great. Only walking a bit ahead of me and staying off to the side.
Tom reported that GInko was super sweet in the lobby at the vet hospital last night during checkout. The place was packed, since Thursday is their weekly big discount day, so there were tons of people and dogs, and not a single concern from Ginko. Clearly, he was focused ONLY on going home.
People petted him. Dogs sniffed him, and Ginko was totally fine.
Even the doctors said he really mellowed out during his stay. I’m sure it stems from NOT being able to eat, so when they did start feeding him, the only contact he had involved food. That’s the best way I know to make friends wtih Ginko.
Other than the sound of wind in the aspens, it’s complete quiet here today. We’re always thankful to live in a somewhat remote location, but it’s especially nice on this particular holiday becuase fireworks are SO rare in our community.
One less worry in a week filled with far too much.
Happy Independence Day, from a girl who just got soaked from a dripping wet Lilly hopping in my lap!
Now … she’s trying to convince Ginko to chase her. I think she’s glad he’s home too.
Just back from being out of town so I missed the worries, and just read the good news that Ginko is home. I hope that he continues to get better!
Glad to hear Ginko’s better. You are lucky to not have to deal with fireworks. My neighbors have been blowing them off all week but I know they are saving the big ones for tomorrow.
I’m sure Lilly is thrilled to have Ginko once more by her side!
Have a happy and safe holiday!