Safe From Killer Koi

This is MacKenzie on guard duty. She's protecting us from the fish. If one dares come to the surface, she growls and barks. Kelsey doesn't care about the fish, but he likes to keep her company while she is on duty.

They're getting along better now. MacKenzie will now allow Kelsey to sniff her bottom as long as he doesn't linger too long. She used to growl if he even looked at her. We're making progress.

MacKenzie works long hours. I respect her work ethic. Not many people would be willing to work so hard for only room and board. Kelsey enjoys the opportunity to spend time with his girlfriend.

Since the air conditioner broke and the weather turned so hot, she has been perching on the rocks with her front legs in the water. Smart dog.

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I got up early this morning to take Kelsey to the vet to have his sutures removed. I had also planned on getting a copy of the pathology report to take to an oncologist. When I drove into the parking lot, I was greeted by a large closed sign on the building. The vet is on vacation this week. I guess my appointment is for next Tuesday, not this Tuesday.

Kelsey cried so much when I pulled into the lot that I thought he had hurt himself. He's not a crier by nature, so I examined him, but he was fine. The poor dear was just scared. We turned around and left, much to Kelsey's joy.

It was time for the sutures to come out. In another week they would be more difficult to remove and cause Kelsey more pain, so I removed them myself. He was such a good boy about that. Now we have to wait another week.