Month: April 2016

Otis – Out and about (or all of the interesting things tripawds can do)

Finally, nice weather in Chicago! This step has always been one of his favorite places to sunbathe.
Finally, nice weather in Chicago! This step has always been one of his favorite places to sunbathe.
Unfortunately, this is what most of our walks look like. He enjoys when I "pick him up like a suitcase" using his new harness.
Unfortunately, this is what most of our walks look like. He enjoys when I “pick him up like a suitcase” using his new harness.
Otis and Tess upstairs in my bedroom - they won't miss this morning ritual.
Otis and Tess upstairs in my bedroom – they won’t miss this morning ritual.
Handsome boy in his Ruffwear Webmaster harness.
Handsome boy in his Ruffwear Webmaster harness.
Can a tripawd do stairs?
Can a tripawd do stairs?
Oh look, a new bandana! He really is an official tripod now.
Oh look, a new bandana! He really is an official tripawd now.

An open note to my furry family,

The human needs sleep.  In the future, unless there is actually something wrong, please refrain from lip licking, flopping around restlessly, whining, chasing or growling/hissing at other members of the furry family, cleaning any part of your anatomy in the room where I am sleeping, asking to go outside an hour after your sibling went (when you did not go), walking around on my bed, trying to sleep on my pillow or face, belching, sleeping right in the middle of the bed fully extended, jumping on the bed smelling of litter box, or begging for breakfast before 4:30 am.   Seriously, this reminds me of having a new baby!

Otis’ Two Month Ampuversary!

We made it to two months!   Amazing how much has happened in that time.   We went from round the clock meds and me being a total mess afraid to leave him for even a minute, to chasing cats, going up and down stairs, and hopping around at will.  Our walks are still only 7 houses, with a long break at about house 5, but in truth, the weather has been so bad it has limited our ability to go out.  I am so thankful that he is still with me, and so thankful to this community for the support!

Otis and Tess spend lots of time in the sun.
Otis and Tess spend lots of time in the sun.
Midway through our walk - he seems to enjoy looking around and sniffing the air.
Midway through our walk – he seems to enjoy looking around and sniffing the air.
Otis, Tess and Enzo, and yes, I am supposed to sleep somewhere in there.
Otis, Tess and Enzo, and yes, I am supposed to sleep somewhere in there.
Do we really have to keep walking, Mom?
Do we really have to keep walking, Mom?