Buster's Health Scare

The last few week's have been rough ones for Buster.  On Easter Sunday we rushed him to the emergency vet hospital because he was having difficulty breathing.  It turns out Buster has congestive heart failure.  He's on the mend now, but he is taking a bunch of medications to stabilize his condition.  It's taken him a couple of weeks to adjust, but his appetite is back, his love of sneaking up on Cookie is back, and he has caught on to the fact that when I approach him with a closed fist, it means I have a handful of pills.

Buster Stays on Track

Buster is sticking to his diet.  He has lost four pounds now and is down to 22 pounds.  The weight loss has given him a new lease on life.  He's active and alert, but still loves to nap and get a belly rub.  I painted his portrait last weekend.  He is magnificent.

Buster Is Losing Weight!

After a rigorous diet and exercise plan, Buster has lost 2 pounds!

Buster Busted

It is true.  Buster is a sink sleeper.  Late at night, after the lights go out, Buster sneaks into the bathroom and jumps up into the sink.  The oval shaped basin is a perfect fit for his stomach.

Trying a New Look

Buster has been trying so hard to make Cookie like him.  Ellie suggested he try a new look.  He borrowed some doll clothes from Caroline and tried on a few hats.  "How do I look, Cookie?" he asked hopefully.  She turned up her nose in distain and walked under the bed.  He'll have to try something else.

Photo by Grace Benson Photography

It's Exhausting Being Good All the Time

Buster has been trying to make everybody happy. He snuggles with the people. He sleeps quietly through the night. He doesn't whine when he's hungry. He comes when he's called. But those two girls are hard to please. They tease him and then they run away. When he chases them, they tattle on him. At night he wants to sleep with the people, but the girls chase him off the bed. Thank goodness there are plenty of soft places to catch a cat nap.

Work-Out Time

Buster's day started a little early. Cookie wanted to give him a pep talk before exercises began. She told him he was a fatty and he needed to put more effort into his workout. Buster's feelings were a little hurt, so Ellie gave him an encouraging kiss on the nose.

Then Cookie started in with an aerobic dance routine. She jumped and twisted. She rocked and rolled. She is a big show off.

When she was finished, she looked around to see if Buster was keeping up with her.

Buster was fast asleep. There's always tomorrow.