Wow…where did the summer
go? Mama says it is officially over next
weekend but she doesn’t considered it over until September 21. She says
September is great time at the beach—most of the tourists are gone, the ocean
is warmer, and the jelly fish are no longer floating by you. Most of all,
people aren’t encroaching on your beach space. I will have to take her word
about this since furry children are not permitted on the beach during the
summer.
I had a busy summer but
before I jot down details I want to let you know how my fur nephew is doing.
Thank God Louie’s cancer is in remission. He went through a lot of harsh
medicine but it worked. His mama wasn’t giving up on him. We are so happy that
Louie is feeling better.
Now for me, over the
summer I had some training classes. Nina is my trainer. I try to show her my
good side so she thinks Mama and Dad are exaggerating when they tell her about
all my bad behaviors. That Nina is a smart one, she sees right through me. I am
not going to go into detail about my training because apparently I need a lot
more of it. As soon as I get the hang of everything I should be doing I will
let you know. I do want to mention though, that I can now walk pass most dogs
without going berserk. That in itself is progress! I have no problem with
people, it is the 4-legged creatures that worry me.
Today I got up close and
personal with my little neighbor, Oreo. I have to say, he is a cutie; Mama
wasn’t exaggerating about his cuteness. We walked together! You should have
seen how proud Mama was over my PROGRESS! Now keep in mind I didn’t say I
stopped barking at Oreo when I see him through the window. Like I said, I need
more training.
I played in my pink pool
a few times over the summer months. I love playing with Mama and the long
yellow hose. Especially when the weather is hot. Not too many hot days though
this summer.
Aunt Joanie played ball
a lot with me. Did I ever tell you I live for ball? Anyone who wants to throw
the ball so I can fetch it is my friend.
I found out that I can
fit on the window sills. Mama saw me jump up on the front window and she
scolded me and told me I was not a cat. How dare she even think I may be part
cat. Ouch, that really hurt my feelings.
I learned how to open
the shower door so I can inspect it. I didn’t need Nina to teach me that trick.
Yet, I haven’t heard Mama bragging about that new activity.
Tonight we went down to
the dock to listen to the band. My parents take me as much as they can to
socialize me and have me listen to loud noises. Usually I lay under the bench.
Tonight though I messed up. Three of the bay staff approached Mama and Dad.
They said they observed me without our knowledge and they saw I was behaving
myself so they were going to let me stay and enjoy the music. That is until
they came closer to my parents and a growl escaped my mouth. They kindly told
us we had to leave the dock. Dad said they were just doing their job. Mama was
pissed but she understood. Needless to say, I won’t be going to the concert
next weekend.
Excuse me Mamma, I have to bark to let everyone know I
had a paw-perfect summer.
Woof, woof, till later,
Zoey
