Visitors

We had visitors yesterday – Ann & John (Dad’s parents) came to see us. I thought something was going on as Mum got up and spent a lot of time in the kitchen and then got out the vacuum cleaner while I was still in the house. I’m not very keen on the vacuum cleaner, and normally Mum uses it when Dad takes me for a walk. If I’m at home though, I just take myself off to another room.

Anyway, Dad went off in the car and came back with Ann & John. I was really pleased to see them. I’ve only met them once before when we went to the Isle of Wight to see them. I got a big fuss made of me. I was a very good girl and was on my best behaviour. Then in the afternoon we went down to Poole Quay for a while. Ann, John & Mum went in a shop, but I had to wait outside with Dad – Mum said I couldn’t go in. Dad eventually took them back to the hotel they are staying in later that afternoon.

That was the second time I’ve been down to Poole in two days. I went the day before with Mum and Dad. We didn’t walk very far, and most of the time I had to sit quietly in some bank. They insisted on putting my head collar on me so I just sat there and sulked a bit – just to show them that I really DO NOT LIKE my head collar. But I did get to go in the pet shop down there which was good. I tried to go back in there again yesterday, but Dad wouldn’t let me.

Today I have had to go back to the vet cos my leg is not any better. It hurts and I have to limp most of the time. The vet felt it and then had a chat with Mum. I’m not sure, but I think I’m going to have an operation on it. That’s what Mum and the vet were talking about. I don’t think I want an operation on it – it doesn’t sound very nice. And anyway, if I have an operation, won’t they have to send me to sleep again? I didn’t feel at all well last week after they sent me to sleep to have my XRays taken.

Since we’ve come home Mum has been talking about taking me swimming in some special swimming pool. Only problem is I can’t swim. She says I will have water wings though. But I won’t be going until after my operation. Apparently it’s supposed to help my leg get better.