Where In The World Is Rusty The Dog?

Welcome to my spiffy new blog. We're still transferring over some of my oldest posts, which can be found at the old site. In the meantime, I plan to update much more often. Considering my last entry was almost a year ago, that shouldn't be too hard! It's been quite a year, full of ups and downs. That may be putting it mildly. In January, my dear doggy sister Cosette died. She was 17 and lived a good, full life.

It's been hard and we all miss her terribly. We have added to the family since then, but I'll save that for another time.

The Kennel

Happy (Belated) Birthday To Cosette!

My big sister, Cosette, turned 14 years old yesterday! We played together in the back yard this weekend and tonight we had some special treats to celebrate. I love Cosette so much!

I Don't Know Where I've Been

So, my mom and I have not been keeping up on this blog lately. We have no good excuses. My mom did get a new camera, so here are a few photos she's taken.

Me, not wanting to go into the wet yard.


Smiling Cosette.


Little Guy


Introducing Ami, the hamster.

I hope to make it around to visit everyone's sites soon!

Sunny Day

It was a beautiful, sunny day today. We played in the back yard and my mom took some photos. I was really nervous earlier because my mom and dad were packing suitcases, but only dad left. My mom said he'll be back in just a few days, so that's a good thing.

Cosette is in a cone right now because she had some minor surgery last week. She's feeling okay, but is getting annoyed with that silly collar. Hopefully, she will get to stop wearing it soon.

On a final note, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my aunt Dianna. I used to get to visit with her, but she moved really far away. I do miss her, but I hear she has cats now, so I'm not sure how I feel about that.

Update 01/16/05: Cosette got her sutures removed today and got to take her cone off! I've been kissing her a lot!

Happy Birthday Cosette!

My sister, Cosette, turned 13 years old today! I tried to upload a new photo of her, but "the server is too busy." I like the way she acts like she is my "doggy mom." I hope she's around for a lot more years!

Backyard Photo Shoot

My mom took some photos of us in the back yard this evening:

I'm looking very suspicious in this photo.

Little Guy's snout, up close and personal.

Side view of Cosette.

Evening Walk

The whole pack went on a nice long walk tonight. Yep, all 5 of us, my mom and dad, Cosette, Little Guy, and me. It was a good time. Perfect weather and lots of great smells along the way. I sure did work up an appetite!

Last night my mom and dad had a party in the backyard, but we weren't invited. We had to stay indoors. I would've liked to have visited with some of my friends, but it was a "no dogs" affair. There was lots of popcorn and other treasures we found in the yard today though!

Welcome Back!

As of Friday, Cosette has been back in the house with us! She had all of her stitches removed and is healing well from her surgery.

See how happy she looks to be back in one of her favorite spots by the couch! And no more weird plastic thing around her head!

Cosette and I having a little reunion!

It's raining really, really hard here. We've even had lots of thunder and lightning too, which is kind of scary! Yikes!

I got to visit Cosette again today. I don't like the big plastic white thing she's wearing around her neck. I was kind of scared of it even. I got a little bit used to it and then kissed her a lot.

2 1/2 more days until she can come back into the main part of the house with us!

I got to visit Cosette last night. My dad thought it would be therapeutic for her. She was really happy to see me and we kissed a lot! We have a special bond and I love her a lot. Cosette treats me like the puppy she never had. Whenever I misbehave and get scolded, she runs to my side and kisses me.

A couple of photos from our visit:

Cosette went to the vet today and got her bandages and drain removed. She still has stitches until Valentine's Day, so we still can't play. She also has to wear one of those silly cone hat things if she's not being strictly supervised!

Little Guy and I have been pretty jealous of how much attention Cosette has been getting, so we've been acting out and being pretty wild. "Nutters" is the word mom kept calling us today. We're tired of getting locked in our crates or the back yard every time Cosette has to come out to go potty.

Acting crazy paid off and mom took us for a really long walk today to try to burn up some of the energy we had. I think it worked. I'm pretty tired now!

Cosette

Cosette had major surgery this morning. She is awake from it, but needs to be watched very closely the next few days. We are all worried, but anxious to have her home with us soon.

***Update 2/3/05 @ 12:24am: My mom brought Cosette home early on Wednesday evening. Little Guy and I had to wait in our crates while she brought her in. We can not play with her right now as she has to be quiet and heal. She is staying in part of the hallway/bathroom that can be blocked off with doors and a gate so we don't bother her. I miss her and hope she feels better soon so we can play.

Rusty

Cosette & Little Guy

Photos by K

A Family Holiday Photo

Today, my Mom attempted to get a nice holiday photo of all three of us. 

Well, it was a challenge.

Little Guy didn't want to wear the Santa hat. 

Neither did Cosette.

Here is the one where we are all fairly cooperative. Of course 

we aren't lined up with the proper stockings! Oh well!

(Notice that even though I'm the smallest dog, I have the biggest stocking!)

Cosette had taken off and I decided I'd have enough too!

Another Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Cosette, my big sister, my friend, my mentor, and my protector! She's 12 years old today, but she acts much younger! She is a very smart dog and has taught me lots.