Izzy Lost More Weight! Day 85

I have great news. Izzy lost 4 POUNDS. Yes, the girl on her way to a new svelte doggy self. She is down to 73. Woohoo! and you can see it in her Saucy walk.

Back from Maine! Day 77 to 84

So Izzy had her annual trip to Maine. I realized something about this while we were there. I discovered Maine and Maine Camp, where we go, because of Izzy. The first time I accepted Nancy's invitation to go there was the first fall that Izzy came into my life. And I accepted partly because Nancy invited me every year since college, but mostly because Izzy could come along too. And we have gone every year since, and are now even joined by my family and friends.

Well this was a perfect week. The weather was great. The water was warm. Izzy and I swam almost every day. We walked the beach, we hiked the train, I ate Lobstah. The cutest was when I set up my blanket and umbrella on the beach and Izzy would dig her hole next to my blanket, in the shade of the umbrella and lay down right next to me. I loved it!

So this week, I only came prepared with half a week's worth of food, due to the limited space in the frig. I also had the "special sauce" from Michelle and the idea about how to prepare some food for Izzy. Well, It was a hit with Elmo, my parent's dog (he normally gets wellness). Izzy was a little more subjective about my concoction. Definitely she prefers the Scooter Food made by Michelle. So sad, even my dog does not like my cooking…

Izzy's on Vacation --Day 76

Izzy is away in Maine for the week, frolicking in the ocean, eating barbecue and generally enjoying nature.

She'll be back in about 9 days with some awesome photos and lots of stories.

We know you can't wait!

Through the Slats of a Bench -- Day 75

So I can't tell if this is a desperate cry for ScooterSnacks or a look of suffering because she's not getting any.

In any case Izzy has determined that putting her head through the slats of a park bench is an excellent way to get more treats.

Ben's Beautiful Head -- Day 74

OK this post isn't about Izzy. Had to slip one in about Ben and his beautiful head... It's like a slip-stream mobile home -- rounded edges with a blunt front end made for cutting through wind.

Ben has the advantage of meltingly beautiful brown eyes.

Last night Mr. Ben tore off his dew claw. But I only discovered it this morning. Well Sharon discovered it actually.

He seems fine. Not limping. And still running around like a mad man.

I put some Neosporin on after cleaning the wound with saline solution. No bleeding so I'm guessing he's fine.

Jedi Master Training -- Day 73

Is Izzy turning Ben to the dark side?

Look at these 2. They are working every trick that they have to get treats. And Ben is Michelle's. He gets Scooterfood and treats all the time. He has no fear of cut off!

Hungry, Hungry Hippo -- Day 72

Izzy loves Michelle and the scooter treats. Look at her. Eating right out of her hand. Izzy would probably grab a treat right out of her hand if she could. or her bag.

We had been away for 3 days, and instead of marking her territory and greeting her friends, Izzy had to find Michelle.