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Carnival

October 20th, 2009

I had a great weekend but it was very tiring. Just as I had guessed my mom, roommate and auntie all went out Friday night to celebrate Aunties birthday. We were all exhausted on Saturday since they got back (and woke me up) late!

Saturday morning there was a carnival outside of my house! My mom and auntie took me. There were these really big animals like dogs but scary. My mom told me they were ponies. I did not like them. There was a lot of food and I kept trying to get some but my mom told me stop. I liked the carnival because there were other little dogs with their parents and I got to play with them. I would have liked it more if there had been no ponies and someone had given me some food. Hint, hint… next year??

After we left the carnival we headed to the park. I got to play with my friend Oliver while my mom and aunt talked to his mom. Oliver’s mom met Giselle (Tom Brady’s lady) and her dog. She was telling my mom and aunt and about it and they were all really into it. I am not sure why they were… I mean who is Giselle? Is her dog really cool or something? Hmmm…

Sunday was a rainy day and each time I had to go to the bathroom I wanted to scream. I hate having to go outside in the cold rain to go to the bathroom… why must I? I wish my mom would go outside and I could inside… but that will never happen.

Sorry for not writing yesterday but I was taking care of mom but so far today she is back on track. Auntie left yesterday and my mom was sad. I snuggled with her and made sure I was on my best behavior! We went to the park and she attempted to do work but I could tell she was having a hard time concentrating. She is writing a childrens book about my adventures and she said it is much harder writing for children. Would you read a book about my adventures?

Well it is time for me to head out but I will write more later! Oh and before I forget the poll has ended and hotels are my next investigation! Thanks for voting guys!!

xoxo

City Living Puppy

Maxin and Relaxin

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Happy 30th Birthday Auntie

October 16th, 2009

Today is my auntie’s birthday! My mom and her have been best friends/sisters for exactly 20 years. How crazy is that? She slept over last night so I got to say happy birthday before anyone else. From my past birthday experiences I have learned that usually they all go out at night and leave me alone. I am hoping this birthday will be different but I doubt it.

Now onto the dog stuff. Today is the last day to vote for what you want me to investigate next so make sure you do it. Also I have added some great sweaters to my C.L.P Family Store. If your lucky maybe your mom or dad will buy you one. I am hoping I get one soon because I am freezing! And that’s it for today folks. Gotta go hang out with auntie now!!

xoxo

City Living Puppy

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Brrr…

October 14th, 2009

I can not believe how cold it is outside! I was only a baby last year during the cold time so I have never experienced this before. You would think I would like it because of all of my fur but nope! I am freezing!! My mom said she will buy me some “winter” clothes. Should I be concerned?
Monday I got to go to the park for a long time and because it was a holiday (for some) a lot of my friends were out. I got to see Oliver and our mom’s chatted. He is getting the same surgery I had next week. Good luck Oliver!!
I also played with Rupert. We look like twins but he is a cockapoo and one month younger than me. By the time I got home I was exhausted!
Yesterday was cold and raining. I have decided that is the worst weather combo. Every time I had to go to the bathroom I wanted to cry! My aunt came over and hung out with us yesterday which was great as always!!
Today my mom has work to do..boring! But we have already gone to the park and I am sure we will go again later. Not sure what else is going on today… which makes me wonder if she is going somewhere later and putting me in my crate… hmmmmm

xoxo
City Living Puppy

PS- Make sure to go and check out The City Living Puppy Family Store!! It has all of my favorite things from blankets to toys. You can purchase the items right from my site. My mom also put all of her favorite books in the store!! Have fun shopping!

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Really?

September 23rd, 2009

Hi everyone… I am back… home and slowly recovering!

Yesterday was the worst evaaaar…(that’s for you victor)! The doctors poked and prodded me all day, they even shaved two different places on my paw to put a needle in. My mom finally came to get me around 5pm. I could hear her talking to the receptionist in the waiting room and began moaning extra loud so she wouldn’t leave me again.

I was so happy when I got to see my mom but also really out of it. My eyes were glassy and I was sore. The doctor told my mom what she had to do for me like giving me my medication, making sure I don’t run around, etc. Then the doctor showed my mom my surgery wound which still had a little blood coming out of it which the doctor reassured my mom was normal.

I could see the color draining out of my moms face as the doctor went over what they had done. My mom excused herself to go to the bathroom and that was when I knew for certain that my mom was not okay. I tried to follow her to the bathroom but the doctor was holding me and then I heard a crash. My mom fainted on the floor! I was scared and moaning until a few minutes later she came out. She was not looking good. She sat down, pulled herself together, checked me out and then we headed home.

Since the doctor said I couldn’t walk my mom had to carry me all the way home even though she was still feeling pretty weak. We had to stop a few times and “rest” before we eventually made it home. Once we got home I became even more frustrated than before because I thought my mom would have taken the dumb cone thing around my head off but she didn’t. Later when my roommate got home from work she made me and my moms favorite sugar cookies last night… love you Roomie! She is going to get us stuff at CVS thank god!

Needless to say I moaned and kept hitting the stupid cone on everything until 8am when my mom finally caved and took it off me. I feel bad for my mom because she hasn’t slept yet but I just can’t get comfortable. She tried to make one of her t-shirts into a diaper type thing so I couldn’t get at my wound but it kept coming off. Luckily Matt is going to try and find a onesie for me so I can’t get to my wound. My grandfather even offered to take us out for lunch but mom can’t leave me alone yet and I think all she really wants is to get some sleep.

Well I am going to stop typing now and try to let my mom get some sleep. I can’t promise anything though… I am a little playful pup who is not allowed to do anything…. this is the worst stupid surgery/recovery ever!!

Woof woof!!

xoxo

City Living Puppy

Take the Cone Off Me!!

Categories: Journal | Tags: back bay vet, Family, Mothers, Parenting, Waiting room | No Comments

Surgery Today

September 22nd, 2009

Hi Everyone

This is Tanner’s mom Amanda writing to you. I just dropped Tanner off at the vet for his “male” surgery. Tanner made me promise to write and tell you guys where he is today! He wanted to write last night but I was being a mean parent and wouldn’t let him. Our roommate gave him a little pep talk while I got ready for bed, which I think made him less worried. I am sure he will tell you all about it once he can type again. Once again I am sorry for not letting him write last night but he needed his rest for today.

We left the house this morning at 8am and Tanner got to play in the park a little before we walked to the vet. In case he forgot to tell you he goes to Back Bay Vet. They are extremely nice there, I highly recommend them. He was kind of scared when we got there … oops I wasn’t supposed to tell you that… scratch that … what I meant to say was he wasn’t scared at all when we got there. He did say I am allowed to share with you guys that when he saw me signing all the forms at the vet it did make him begin to get a little fearful of what his day would be like.

He will be under until about noon and then hopefully ready to come home around 4pm. I will keep you posted on his status and I know he will be eager to write about his experience once he gets home!!

Talk to you later…

Amanda

(City Living Puppy’s Mom)

Wish Me Luck! - Tanner

Categories: Health | Tags: Back Bay Boston Massachusetts, Family, Health, Mothers, Parenting | No Comments

Long Walks

August 29th, 2009

Luckily my mom and I took many long walks yesterday because it is raining today. I hate the rain! It always hits me in the face. My mom and I met the nicest husband and wife who have the same kind of dog as me! He is a lot older (13 yrs old) but it was very exciting. I haven’t met him yet but I heard all about him. His name is Scribbles. His mom is going to email my mom a picture of him so he can be on my friend list!

Just so you all know if you want to become a friend and have your picture up just email me at citylivingpuppy@yahoo.com and tell me a little about yourself and make sure to attach a photo!!

Sorry for such a short entry today but I am having a lazy rainy Saturday morning in bed and my brain is tired!

xoxo

City Living Puppy

PS- My roommate returned safe and sound last night… woo hoo.. except there was another dog smell on her bag… hmm.. I will investigate and tell you what I find!

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