The Follies

As you can see, the kids are all asleep together for the first time in almost two months. Indiana slipped a disc the weekend before Christmas, and the prognosis wasn't very good for him to walk again. He basically went "full down", which means total loss of the back legs around the first of the year. Two vets told us surgery was the only option, however, $5000 was a bit out of reach, and there are known cases of some recovery from crate rest and medication. Tuesday evening, February 5th, Kimberly and I were having baked chicken for dinner, and Indiana, ever the opportunist, sat at her feet as if to use his jedi pup powers to give hime some. Kimberly told him..."If you take a few steps and walk, you get a whole chicken breast. Apparantly, dogs DO understand English, since we went outside for potty, and......(insert music) Indiana took 4 solid steps, thus making Kimberly eat her words. As of this weekend, the boy is walking very well, and trying to make sure the girls know HE is in charge.

I think that pretty much sums up Indy's thoughts on life at the moment.

I got a chance to visit Kali and Indy a little bit ago, and Kali managed this perfectly timed shot of the boy sticking his tongue out at me. Maybe I shouldn't have taken his chewy stick away.

The newest arrival...Indiana! This little man has some nifty hobbies such as squeaky toys, sleeping, not realizing his bed is a place to sleep, rather than a mate, and snuggling under blankets. Our efforts to make him as happy and comfy as possible will be unending. He is adjusting well to a new home, and seems to like it. Especially the squirrels..more to come, as this part of Ohio is somewhat less than photo friendly.