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I Thought Delilah was THE Diva and Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers Day 16

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As you know Sampson had surgery last week to remove a Sebaceous Cyst and a fatty tumor.  The Vet sent him home with a C.O.N.E.

You know, one of those horrible plastic collars that keep dogs from scratching or digging at something they shouldn’t.  Most dog folks refer to it as The Cone of Shame.  Why, I don’t know.  Is it because most times the dog has done something (s)he shouldn’t have which resulted in an unexpected trip to the Vet?

It breaks my heart to see him in the cone, so as soon as we got in the car, we took it off.  As long as we are home to monitor him, he doesn’t need to wear it.

BUT when I leave for work in the morning, I have to put the cone on.  I feel like such a schmuck when I put it on him, even though I know it’s for his own good.

I called the Vet to check and they said he has to stay in the cone when we can’t keep an eye on him and he has to stay in it until he has his stitches out, which is Friday!

Friday!

So every morning, just before I leave for work, I put the cone on.  I’m quickly learning that not only do I have a Diva in the house, I also have a Drama King.

This was the look I received on Wednesday.

This was the look I received on Wednesday.

 

I’m not sure if cones are supposed to be THIS BIG, but it seemed HUGE on him.  And really we only want to prevent him from rubbing the side of his face, so we decided to cut the cone down.

Hubby drew a line and I cut just above it.

This was the drama face I got on Thursday.

This was the drama face I got on Thursday.

 

We decided that I needn’t cut it any shorter than this, so you can still see the black line.

Cutting the cone down didn’t make him feel any better about wearing it.

This was the face I got on Friday.

This was the face I got on Friday.

 

And when that didn’t work, he got really desperate.

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Hang in there buddy, Friday’s coming!

Has your puppy had to wear a cone?   How did you deal?  Did you get the drama too?

ADVENT CALENDAR FOR DOG LOVERS

Day 16: Win stylish Chuckle Hounds canine accessories in the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers Giveaway Event It’s time for the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, Heart Like a Dog, My Brown Newfies, My GBGV Life & Bringing up Bella! 24 giveaways in 24 days, plus a grand prize worth more than $800 – who wants to win? Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Chuckle Hounds. You could win stylish canine accessories, like bow ties and flowers for your dog’s collar. Click here to check out the Advent Calendar and enter today’s giveaway!

Advent Calendar For Dog Lovers Day 15: Unbreakoball

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Kol's Notes Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers

Welcome to the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, Heart Like a Dog, My GBGV Life, My Brown Newfies & Bringing up Bella!

Every day between now and December 24th, we’ll be giving away great prizes – plus every time you enter to win a daily prize, you’ll be entered to win our fabulous Grand Prize Package worth more than $800 featuring gifts from each of our 24 fantastic sponsors!

Today’s sponsor is Unbreakoball, the virtually indestructible ball for dogs.

This is a sponsored post for the Advent Calendar so I will tell you strait up, that I have not used this ball.  Truthfully, neither one of my guys really care for balls as play things.

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IF they did though, this product would really appeal to me and I’m going to tell you why.

  • The toys are made in the US
  • The is a 90 day replacement guarantee
  • They have free ground shipping in the continental US
  • Unbreakoball supports shelters and rescues
  • Unbreakoball also advocates for Pit Bulls and is against Breed Specific Legislation

If you’d like to find out more information about these indestructible toys, you can check out their website.

Have you missed a few days of our Giveaway Advent Calendar? Don’t fret – you can go back and enter any giveaways you have missed! Click here to see the full Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers and come back every day until Dec. 24th to find great new prizes.

The Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers is a sponsored event. Companies have paid for inclusion and are providing all prizes. All product information was provided by the brands. Any opinions are expressed are the 100% genuine opinion of this blogger and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of all the event hosts.
 
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Happy Birthday Delilah and Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers Day 14

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My grandmother was a huge influence in my life.  It’s a wonderful grandmother who can convince every one of her grandchildren that they were her favorite.  My grandmother was that woman.  Between my two sisters and I, each one of us would swear that we were her favorites.

My grandmother died six weeks shy of my 19th birthday and 4 weeks shy of the birth of my twin daughters.  While she is gone she is never, ever forgotten, so when Delilah came to us and her birthday was estimated as December I polled my sisters to see if they’d mind if Delilah shared my grandmother’s birthday.

Thank God they said yes, cause I would’ve done it anyway. 😉  They probably knew that though…LOL

So today is the day we celebrate the life of two beautiful beings. One being my grandmother, a woman who guided and nurtured me from infancy to adulthood.  The other being Delilah who has given me one hell of a ride these last six years.

Delilah, Miss D, D, Pretty Girl, Sweet Lips, Sweet Pea, DEE-LIE-LAH!, DEE-LIE-LAH ROSE! Princess.

My second hand rose goes by many names.

Delilah sleeping Finally resting, the first day she was home.

But no matter what we call her, she brings joy, laughter and a zest for life into our lives.  When she first joined our house I thought she was sent to me to teach me patience, but lately I’ve come to think she was sent to me to make me laugh.

And she does that.  On a daily basis.

Happy birthday sweet princess, you’ve been an amazing influence in my life and I treasure every moment I have with you.

Today we’re celebrating Delilah’s birthday with some of our favorite pictures, which we’re sharing on Facebook.  Won’t you join us?

Day 14: Win Earth Rated biodegradeable doggy bags & accessories in the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers Giveaway Event It’s time for the Advent Calendar for Dog Lovers hosted by Kol’s Notes, Heart Like a Dog, My Brown Newfies, My GBGV Life & Bringing up Bella! 24 giveaways in 24 days, plus a grand prize worth more than $800 – who wants to win? Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Earth Rated. You could win biodegradable pick up bags and accessories for you dog’s walk. Click here to check out the Advent Calendar and enter today’s giveaway!

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