Here are some more friends from the animal medical center: Dakota, the German Shepherd, and Steve, his handler. These are a really proud and nice team! Dakota guides Steve, who cannot see his way.  Dakota was in the hospital because one morning when Steve was going to work and the two of them were going [...]

I’m getting ready for the Independence Day festivities: Right after the Independence Day festivities, I’m going back to the hospital for x-rays of my leg.  Maybe just maybe the doctors will decide to remove my splint. And maybe then I’ll be able to run with my dad in the morning before the sun comes up, [...]

Will a dog who has been hit by a car learn his lesson? Will a dog who has run into the street learn to not run into the street? I’d like to show you the latest in my series of designer bandages. This one seems to be designed specifically for me, the lightning bolt, since [...]

The next thing that happened was that Jane and the technician had me lay down on the floor and were holding me steady on the floor, and Dr. M. was taking off my old splint. Then he made me a new one.  It was important that everything be clean and sanitary. This new splint is [...]

My dreams have come true! The stitches and staples have been taken out and Dr. B says I don’t have to wear the collar any more. After the examination and procedure, Dr. B, and Jane, and I are together in the hospital lobby. Dr. B and Jane are talking to each other, and I’m preoccupied [...]