Doctor, Doctor - Give Me the News

Today marked six weeks ago that I had my little back surgery, so Dr. Shealy wanted me to come back for a checkup so he could see how well I was doing. He gave me a clean bill of health and told my Ma that she could progressively start working our way back to our old routine. Already, we've gone on 20-minute walks or so, and before too long, he said I would be back to my old routine of 45-minute to one-hour walks. Just in time for the Savannah summer!

In other good news, Dr. Shealy said that, in all his years doing this kind of back surgery, he's never had to do follow-up surgery on a basset hound (knock on wood). Dachshunds have the highest rate of recurring issues at 19 percent, so watch out, Spuddy!

Dr. Shealy is such a nice man. Can you tell how much I adore him? My Ma and Pa think he's pretty swell, too.

Driving Miss Sadie

This past weekend, my ma's Aunt Faye came to visit us all the way from a land called Texas. Actually, I have been to Texas before, several years ago for Thanksgiving. Here is a picture of me with my cousin Opie.

Since Faye is technically my great aunt, I just call her Faye the Great. She is such a good aunt. She always wears red lipstick and she brought me some treats. She also took me for walks each morning around the neighborhood and I told her about Savannah.

I love Faye the Great so much, I tried to convince her to take me back to Texas with her in the Fiat. Here we are trying to make a break for it!

We miss you, Hyacinth. Come back to visit any time!

xxoo

My Kind of Sunday

Today was another beautiful day in Savannah. My Ma and Pa decided that since I have been doing so well post-surgery, it was time for my first public outing. We headed to Forsyth Park in my favorite mode of transportation - the Fiat - to attend the Humane Society's Doggie Carnival. An added bonus was the SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival, which had been held the day before.

There were lots of doggies that had vibrant colors on their coats, but my Ma and Pa wouldn't let me take a rest on the chalky sidewalk. My paws had some interesting hues, though.

I love an afternoon out in the park. My friends at Case Veterinary Hospital had a tent set up at the doggie carnival, and I was able to show Dr. Knight, the doctor who referred me to my surgeon, just how far I have come.

I enjoyed seeing the big fountain:

And the old oak trees with Spanish moss:

I was so glad to be out and about again, amongst my admiring public.

Time for a slice of pie at Vinnie's. Happy Sunday, y'all!

Happy Birthday, Ellie!

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish my best bud Ellie a very happy TENTH birthday! Ellie and I met when my mom lived in Macon, and even though we have moved to Savannah, I still think of Ellie often and fondly.

Happy birthday, old friend. I hope your wildest Weimaraner dreams come true today.