July 3, 2014

Dear Terry, We had a really big scary a few days ago. Dad fell really bad on the steps in the basement again. It was so loud and he was so hurt. I ran to Mom right away. Mom was already on her way to him. And Mom had to take him to the ER, which is like a fancy Vet, you know. He has a big lump on his head. But he came home! He didn't have to stay there. Mom says he was really lucky. Dad's still really sore and he isn't moving so fast. He must have gotten his feet mixed up again. Sometimes that happens. I'm so glad he came home. I've been helping him too. When he is having a hard time standing up, I give his hand a nudge to keep him trying. If he gets wobbly, I nudge his hand then too, so he has to stop to see what I want. When he lays down, I lick the bump on his head to make it go away. I'm not having much luck with that part yet but I keep trying. When he goes to sleep I lay right by his face and stare at him. I have to watch to make sure he is OK. And that way, as soon as he wakes up he knows I'm there to help some more! Oh! And I helped him make some snacks today. I like ham and cheese. Mom says I'm doing a good job too because Dad starting to feel better already!

Penny Cat is still avoiding me. But I have been trying hard to be as good as I can. One day she is not going to hide from me and I won't do things that scare her silly. Mom says she hopes that day comes soon!

Barks and Wags, FredDog