5-11-08: Man, he looked good today! So happy! Started the day by having to rouse Sleeping Beauty from a deep slumber…snoring and all! For a guy who used to sleep with one eye open at all times, he sure is settling in. He even learned to stay quietly in his crate during daylight hours today…it was too rainy for him to spend the day outside in the fence like he normally does. So, big milestone for Gunny…Mr. Whiny Pants who needs to be nudged into his crate actually pawed open his crate and put himself inside. Guess he was tired of being on a leash in the kitchen while I cleaned. The crate was soft and cozy, the kitchen floor wasn’t. More visits with Linc, as well as a quick one with Tobbles, cat #2, all very peaceful. Also had a face to face with Gunny and Oscar in the kitchen. Gunny was tied and Oscar was on a leash with me. Again, lots of happy tails, but we made it short and sweet and ended on a good note after several introductions and removals. I am all about slow and careful with new dogs coming together…especially two confident adult males. Good boys, Gunny and Oscar! Gunny and I played ball in the yard after the rain stopped. He runs very well on his three good legs. That will really work in his favor after the amputation…he is already so comfortable getting around on three legs.

Amy