The past few weeks have been a bit hectic around here what with This Dog being a little bit under the weather and needing a lot of sympathy treats, which proved to be a weighty problem. Added to that, we had a spot of rain and wind, which meant I had to stay indoors; no exercise also added to that little weighty problem. I did not exactly GAIN weight, but I did not LOSE much either.
So yesterday we returned to the strict diet and exercise routine and I was let out for a walk. But guess what? Here’s the good news: I was allowed to run around without that dreaded dog collar and lead for the first time since we moved here. Hurray! You have no idea how much I enjoyed that.
We walked down to the beach and the lagune was full to the brim. We could actually see fish jumping out of the water and causing ripples on the surface when they splashed back. I begged to be allowed to get in there for a swim and a spot of fishing, but my puppy dawg eyes made no impression on Sissy’s resolve to guard against infections and asthma attacks.
We went for a long walk on the beach which was pretty deserted. See? mine are the only pawprints there.
Can you spot the path through the woods on the other side of the train tracks? I could, but I was taught not to cross the tracks on my own, so I waited for my humans. Sometimes they are so slow.
That was fun.
Genis's Fat Dog Diary 
So glad you got to go on an outing…the weather here will soon be wet and cold…..i hope! i want to be able to walk Forrest and Doc without fear of snakes..been a long long summer…so glad you gad a great day Genis 🙂 hugs Fozziemum xx
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Thx Fozziemum. Well I hope you have a nice winter. We are new to this part of the country, but we’ve been here on holiday in mid-winter and even then the weather was fairly mild – beach wear during the day and a light jacket over jeans at night. Just what the doctor ordered 😀 – we hate being cold.
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Sounds great! for me all summer means denim and boots..so i look forward to winter..and denim and boots hahhaaha the weekends vet emergency has me really wanting winter! loves Fozziemum xx
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Why do I get the idea that “Downunder” there are even more dangers in nature than here in Dark Africa?
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Maybe because we have the deadliest everything haaahaha..Forrest is lucky to be alive that is for sure..maybe we need to come to Africa 🙂 xx
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What happened to Forrest? I must have missed that particular blog (I’ve been on and off the internet for the past two weeks) and I can’t find anything on your blog.
O cancel that – for some odd reason I never followed your ourpawpad blog when I recreated Genis on his own site. Hopping over to catch up with the reading. Genis’s mom.
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Hhahahaha all good 🙂 Bev xx
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It is a well-known fact, Genis, that the high humidity accompanying bad weather will cause a temporary gain in weight due to supersaturation of fur. Therefore you have nothing to worry about and should pursue all sympathy treats with vigor. Science is on your side.
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Ahuh? Yes well, what happened right after my mom read this nifty piece of scientific information? She made an appointment for a shavathon for This Dog. HELP!
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I hope you feel better soon, friend!
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Thx Noodle, I am a whole lot better, but the cough persists when I get exited or tired after strenuous exercise. This can be a symptom of tracheal collapse, a progressive disease which Maltese poodles and other small dog breeds are prone to. They are watching me very closely and I will have to go for regular checkups in future. Old age *sighs*, it’s not for sissies.
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That sounds awful! I wish you could get 100% better. I will keep you in my puppy prayers.
Want to know a funny secret? I fake cough to get attention sometimes. Mom and Dad are onto me though.
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NO! You naughty boy! Hope my mom does not read this comment 😀
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So beautiful! I would love to run on the beach, leaving only my paw prints behind! It’s very sandy here where I live but it’s not the sea…
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