So Long Our Friend

     We put Gus down on April 14th after he had a bad week with multiple seizures. After almost two years of trying to stabilize him we either had a very doped up dog, unable to function very well, or not enough drugs and seizures all the time. It was a no win situation for all three of us. I have always been crushed putting my dogs down in the past but this has been incredibly hard this time. My only hope is he is somewhere seizure free able to swim his brains out with no ill effects and also have his athletic and smarts back to 100% as it was at three years old. It took me one and a half weeks to write this but as the pain slowly subsides I can say if I was offered his life back in the sick stage I would refuse. Until we see you again, Good Night, Buddy Boy.

Gus Cries BS on Global Warming

Gus is not having much fun these days as the continuing bitter cold and 4 foot of snow hampers play time. We are hoping the weather breaks soon and we can resume some long walks and playtime outside.

The Last Boat Fest of the Season

 

     This is probably  Gus's last boat ride of the year . He loves riding on the platform and is waiting patiently for the photo op to end so he can get back to the business of swimming and exploring .                                                                                                                                                                 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUS!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to our boy. Hard to believe he is 4 years old today. Two trips to the park to swim (and photo shoot) and plenty of canned dog food in with his kibble. Not a bad day for him!

Taking a break in the shade. It is and has been so hot that I make sure he gets in the water to keep cool. No arguments from Gus.

Gus's swimming hole in the background and flowers everywhere.

Even the flowers look hot and thirsty.

Gus seems to be saying "all right, I took the stupid photos,lets swim"

Finally, pay dirt....or should I say water. He has trouble swimming on his anti seizure medicine. His back legs don't want to work right. I want to cry sometimes watching him as he was so athletic before he started having seizures about one year ago. These damn drugs keep him doped up. Sometimes, when looking into his eyes, I think he is as sad as me as he knows he isn't functioning right. Ang and I still love him dearly. Happy Birthday # 4 Buddy Boy!!!

I am Pretty.....but not a happy camper

 

I gave Gus his tick and flea prevention today so he doesn't get to swim for a day so the stuff can soak in. No worries, he will be back at the old swimming hole tomorrow afternoon.

Varmits beware!!!!!

Gus loves to watch out the windows for anything that dares to come in "HIS" yard. He also cries as he watches either myself or his mom leave in the car. It is not the lake but he likes the view anyway.

It's a dogs life

Gus is catching up on some sleep. The vet is switching his seizure medicine and he is really groggy and out of it. I can't wait until the switch is complete so I can have my boy back. 

SPRING HAS SPRUNG FOR GUS 2013!!!

Our boy hits the water hard. He loves his job.

You can see the rain drops hitting the water.
Gus doesn't mind, he is getting wet anyway!

Our boy loves to swim. He was happy to start swimming even though it is a little chilly.

My HOOOSIERS are #1 seed in the Big Dance Baby!

I am ready to rock and roll. Dad and I watch every game and now it is for all the marbles! When the game starts don't be knocking on our door cuz I will not be happy to see you.

OK, I am not overjoyed to be wearing the hat but I will for dad and my Hoosiers! We have plenty of ice cold beer if we win and a quart of whisky if the unthinkable happens! GO HOOOSIERS!

The long days of March

Not much going on in Gus's world in March but I saw this pretty log and took a photo. Gus and I are awaiting the NCAA tourney and hoping our Hoosiers are about to go on a roll!

Gus sees his shadow in February

Gus is out enjoying a nice sunny day as most of our snow has melted, for now! Too bad melted snow means mud as it cuts down on our walks. He looks awful skinny in this photo.

Winter fun making snow (dog) angels

For being a house dog Gus still likes to get out in the cold and play. He will roll around in the snow for quite awhile. I like it as it helps keep him clean. LOL

Lets go out

Gus is ready to go out one last time before bed. I am quite pleased with the nice shine of his coat.

Goodnight kiss for ya Dad!

Well, I was asleep until Gus laid a real wet one on/in my ear....LOL His paw and leg are on the mend so I am hoping to increase his exercise so he wears out when I do.

Almost down but not out!

Gus is looking a little sleepy but he is not giving up yet as he is afraid of missing something. The poor guy has had an awful week. A 100 pound boy stepped on his foot and broke off a toenail that bled everywhere he walked and then he pulled a muscle in his back leg. The worse part of that is our bundle of energy has to take it real easy for awhile and he can't stand it.

I am bored.....play with me

I caught the bone.....just don't throw a treat now because I am busy! If we watch too much TV Gus brings the bone and we have to play tug of war or catch to keep him happy.

The Hoosiers let me down!

I am in total shock and Gus can't stand to watch the final minute of our IU Hoosiers losing to Wisconsin. I think Gus is happy to be able to "slither" into the bedroom and bond with me.

Baby...it's cold outside!

Our first storm of the new winter. Gus loves rolling in the snow.

Our "Cougar" chasing  after squirrels. Gus is the most athletic Rott I have ever seen. Being small at 95 lbs. helps but the little guy is very agile.

Merry Christmas from Gus !

Gus is ready for a tummy rub.

He does not appear to be in the Christmas spirit.

Gus hopped right up on the stump for a photo op on the first day of winter.

Our boy is still having seizures.....about one every two or three weeks.
He is still my pretty boy!

CMON MOM, Drop it!!!!

Even though Gus has never been given one drop of our food by hand he knows if something hits the floor it is his. A very patient Gus awaits another tasty morsel to fumble to the ground.