Buddy and Kevin Welcome Their New Brother Franky

It was quite a weekend!

Buddy Fergurson's plans for a quiet Labor Day came to an abrupt end when his parents told him that he would be going on an exciting journey in the car to possibly adopt a new brother for him!

It seems his mom had been secretly scrolling through her Facebook feed a few weeks earlier and saw that Pug Planet Rescue (who she had adopted Kevin from), had published a post from their friends at Animal Allies about handsome young man named Milo who really really needed a new home.  Something about his sweet little face connected instantly with Buddy's mom, she set the application process in motion, and the next thing Buddy knew he found himself in the car with Kevin, going to meet the little guy that they had read so much about!

Buddy's mom was just delighted that the car ride had been uneventful, and when they arrived Milo came right outside to meet them!  After a fast circle, smell and pee... Buddy, Kevin and Milo quickly created their own mutual admiration society and set off to patrol in rescue mom Linda's back yard.

  Buddy's dad kept a watchful eye, his mom filled out the necessary paperwork, and Milo soon found himself with two new brothers!

A new name was in order, so Milo became Cecil....who then... became Franky (with a y) as Buddy heard his mom tell her friends!

Back home, Buddy and Kevin showed Franky all their favorite "spots" in the backyard.

Buddy's sister Molly came over and showed Franky the new bed that 

mom had bought just for him!

Kevin then introduced Franky all of his (other) favorite places to sleep...

.... including his dad's lap!

Then Buddy's big brother Adam came to meet Franky! 

And after helping Adam catch up on some important reading.... Franky settled right on 

in to his new family!

We're all very happy to have you with us Franky, and we already love you to pieces!

(and check out that new Martha Stewart Bow Tie Collar...)

The Grill Master

Fancying himself a Master of the Grill, Buddy Fergurson recently became a bit TOO

interested in the process...often finding himself in unwise and compromising positions

behind and under the apparatus.

 

Yep, sometime living so close to a PETCO can definitely have a downside ~

April Showers

 

 

At the moment, Buddy Fergurson is not finding his brother

Kevin particularly amusing ~

Rub a dub dub

Two pugs in a tub

The Valen Buddy

Buddy Fergurson insists that he will be his Mom's Valen Buddy forever and ever...

Even if she does insist on putting a silly ribbon him today.

Hopefully next year, she'll forget.

But somehow I doubt it ~

Enjoy your Valentine's Day!

Buddy Goes Back to Work

It's the first work day of the New Year and Buddy Fergurson,

and his brother Kevin, 

set forth to plan their day. 

Number 1 - Keep an eye on Buddy's shoe

Number 2 - Take a rest from keeping an eye on Buddy's shoe

It's shaping up to be a long month ~

The Storm

When Buddy Fergurson first heard about Hurricane Sandy approaching his town, he watched his mom run around preparing for the storm, but he really didn't know what to expect.

It sure a wasn't much fun, but Buddy is very happy to report that everyone at 

his house and in his 

neighborhood is safe and doing fine. 

 

 Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those effected by Hurricane Sandy.  Buddy and his family also urge everyone to support the shelter and rescue programs that are in need of contributions, and also the pet adoption progarms that will also be brimming with rescues in need of donations and  homes after the storm.

Buddy's Choice

Finding himself in the Vet's office yet again this year, Buddy Fergurson 

unfurls his adorable

 little "bat ears" and plans to fly away.

Problem is - which way?

Door # 1

or

Door # 2

oops... 

Under Supervision

Buddy Fergurson doesn't seem to understand why his mom put the gate across the deck and said that he needs supervision in the backyard.  Sure, Kevin might not get along very well with that opossum she saw in the lawn this morning, but Buddy is always willing to make a new friend!

The Unwanted Dinner Guest

 

 Buddy Fergurson can't seem to understand why his mom keeps putting a gate up between him and his

sister Princess when they are eating.

 Pushy? Just a bit pushy there Bud?

  

                                                   

Naaaaaaaaaaaa.... no way!


What a litter stinker you are....

Cuddle Up

~ Buddy loves Prin ~

The New Pet

When Buddy Fergurson heard that there was a new pet in his Mom's art studio that

 would be sharing space with him, he was not worried.

There's always room for one more!

Snoozer's Anonymous?

It's the last day of June and Princess Fergurson is pretty disgusted with her ole pal Buddy.

Not one single post all month.

Sure, one snooze leads to another...but when they start to run together...into a full MONTH

then there's a problem.

Snoozers Anonymous...

maybe that's the answer

humph!

No Comment

When asked about his most recent surgery, the 2nd in less than 2 weeks, Buddy Fergurson responded with a firm - "No comment, I'm resting".  

What happened you might ask?
 
In a nut shell -

- Buddy's mom takes him to the Vet because his neck seems to be hurting. 

- During the office visit the Vet points out that Buddy is due for his Senior Wellness Exam - which all dogs should have starting at the age of 7.

- The ultrasound from the wellness exam reveals that Buddy has bladder stones, the kind that cannot be dissolved by medication, so he is scheduled for surgery to remove the stones before they become lodged in his urinary tract.

- Buddy is recovering from his bladder stone stone surgery, but his mom still thinks that something is "just not quite right".  She can't put her finger on it, and neither can the Vet... until he
decides to look around on Buddy's tummy further up from the bladder with the ultrasound.  That's when he discovers 2 tumors on Buddy's spleen.  

-The Vet describes the situation as a 'ticking time bomb", so Buddy has surgery again, a few days later, this time to remove his spleen.

Buddy is resting and getting along just fine!  We'll have to see what the results are from the biopsy later this week.

Moral of the story...

One thing leads to another.... Thank goodness for Senior Wellness Exams because both of these conditions would probably have gone unnoticed until they were critical.
 

Get Well Buddy!

If it seems like Buddy Fergruson has been kind of quiet lately, he's been resting up from the surgery he had earlier this week.  A few weeks ago during his routine Senior Wellness Screening (which starts at age 7), the Vet found that Buddy had bladder stones.  He had them removed on Monday and seems to be doing fine - although he hasn't been very cooperative taking his antibiotic. (his mom will probably be switching to a liquid soon).  Feel better Buddy!

Spring Gardening With Buddy

 Gardening duties have taken up much of Buddy Fergurson's spare time recently.

As you know - it's quite a responsibility.

First Buddy has to get his directions for the day directly from the boss.

Checking on that rosemary plant.  OK, it looks fine.

Reporting back - 

oops...guess she fell asleep.

That Kevin

All he wants to do is play!

It's hard to find good help when you need it.

At least my mom is helping me pull weeds and my dad is mowing.

Otherwise I'd be sunk! 

Buddy Visits the Vet

Buddy Fergurson does not understand why his mom made him go visit the Vet 

this afternoon.

So what if he's limping, not wanting to walk, or play the "shoe game".

 Give a guy a break already.....

Ha!  Pinched neck will do it every time.  A shot, a prescription for an 

anti-inflammatory and Bud is set to go... good as new!

Buddy Regrets to Inform you...

It's with a heavy heart that Buddy Fergurson makes the decision to inform his readers 

that he will no longer be writing his blog.

Ha Ha

Just kidding!

April Fools!

You guys are still stuck with me!

Monday Morning Blues - Kevin's Bladder Stone Surgery

Buddy Fergurson is feeling blue this cold, winter morning.  His brother Kevin had to go in to the Vet's for surgery  - and he misses him already!  Kevin's bladder stones were discovered when he went in for routine shots and an exam last week.  Buddy is very thankful they found the stones, before they caused real problems for Kevin.  Along with his sister Princess, Buddy assures everyone that he will be taking good care of Kevin when he returns home later today.

Kevin rests up this past weekend, preparing for his surgery.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Update:  Kevin is back home and seems to be doing OK. 
He has to keep his collar on for a week.

Dizzy Boy

         Feeling a bit dizzy, Buddy Fergurson wishes his mom would quit playing with her iPad app.

Top Dog Names of 2011

Yes, Buddy...that's right.  Your name made it into the top 3.  I don't know if that's good of bad though.  Guess there are a lot of dogs who just want to be a "Buddy" ~

What about your dog's name?  Check out the top 50 names of 2011 on dogtipper.com.