Happy Thanksgiving!

Fausto has high hopes for the future

And emma just wants a little sun time in the grass

Just one more day...

... and Fausto will be all better again!

One more week of confinement

... looks like it's going to be rough.

Sun pups...

Three weeks in, three to go -- it's halftime...

... and Fausto couldn't be happier!

Note: For those of you joing us late in the game, three weeks ago Fausto woke up without the use of his back legs. A CT scan revealed some abnormalities with his spinal cord (IVDD) which could be fixed via surgery or six-weeks bed-rest. We all opted for the latter. Here we are three weeks later and things seem to be progressing nicely. Check back in another three weeks to see the fully healed Fausto.

Emma will spend the next 3 weeks in bed...

... to show her solidarity with Fausto.

TV time with Emma and Geoff...

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol --
not as good as Emma and I hoped it would be.

Four weeks of lockdown to go...

Starting week two...

... and it doesn't look any better than week one did.

SysAdmin

So sad...

... and bored.

And that's the only thing I need...

... I don't need this or this. Just this bowl of nibbly's... and my monster truck bowl of water. The bowl of nibbly's and my monster truck bowl of water and that's all I need... and my froggie. The bowl of nibbly's, the monster truck bowl of water, and my froggie, and that's all I need... and my blanket. The bowl of nibbly's, and the monster truck bowl of water, and my froggie, and my blanket. And this lamp...

Day two...

... and Fausto is already bored.

Fausto is feeling puny

It turns out Fausto has IVDD -- some spinal issue that usually affects the longer bodied dogs (like Dachshunds). He's got bulges and extrusions and protrusions in a few spots along his back. He's still a little functional, walking like a drunk but still walking so the doctors think he'll be OK after 6 weeks of crate rest. Anyone know where we can get a tiny TV?

Warm Spring

Too warm to nap under the covers

A Valentine Serenade

TV time

best belly

Top Shelf

two girls, one heat vent

In all their years as roomies I have NEVER seen them spoon. Must be cold in here.

Ladies enjoying the sunshine

Security Blanket

Freshly vacuumed rug = pet magnet

Spud pt 2

Couch Spud

Senior Catizen

The Old Girl is hindering my work

But she's got seniority.

Alert

Emma won The Battle of the Sun Pillow

tv time

Violet Fishes

Fausto is against SOPA/PIPA

(more on SOPA/PIPA blackout from Google and The Oatmeal)

Saddest Dog Ever.

LOOK AT THAT FACE! You need to adopt him.

From petfinder:
This is Daniel. He is a victim of our economy. His owners loved him, but have fallen on hard times. They have lost their home and can't take Daniel with them. Daniel was very sad and cried the whole afternoon in his foster home. Everyone was sad and we thought our hearts would break. He has settled in a bit, but really needs a home that will spend time with him and be home. Please make room in your heart for Daniel. he is good with children and is a gentle soul. Please have references . Call Hellie 217-822-6060

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/21719998-daniel-Chihuahua-Dog-Paris-IL

Cute little bundle.