Scruffy old thing.

We were walking over near Park Street, when we ran into this scruffy old thing.

"Hello."
"Hello yourself."

* sniff sniff sniff *

"This is a funny looking dog, Dad."
You looked in a mirror recently, Daisy ?

Come on you two, we have to go and buy curry from Singh's.

"Hang on Dad. I need a roll first."

You just go right ahead, Daisy.

Si the DogBlogger.

I'm thirsty !

We're up in Big Square Park -  Darling Gardens in Clifton Hill, and it's a very hot day.
I'm trying to stay in the shade of the trees

"Dad ! I'm thirsty !"
Me too, Daisy. It's hot !
Let me fix you a drink.

Here we go. A clean poop bag, and some fresh water...
"I'm thirsty too, Dad."

Well drink then, Monty.
"Thanks Dad. Better now."

"Maybe a little more..."

Drink up, kiddies.

Si the DogBlogger.

We want a snack.

"Dad. We're hungry. We want a snack."
OK, let me see what's in the fridge.
Hmmm. I've found a nice, big, chuck bone.

How about this, Daisy ?
"Yes please, Dad."

OK. Let me put an old towel down then.

One for Monty. One for Daisy.

Is that good, Monty ?
"Yes thanks, Dad. This will do nicely."

That will keep you two busy for a while.

Si the DogBlogger.

Wash for the New Year. Part two.

We were down at The Fitzroy Veterinary Clinic for Monty's arthritis jab, so I thought we may as well have a wash.

Oh look. Lovely clean kiddies.
*shake shake shake*

"Dad, there's water in my ears. Can you fix it ?!"
Yes yes, come here Daisy.

Better now ?
"Thanks Dad. Can we go to The Park and roll in stuff to dry off ?"

Hmm, I don't think so. You can stay clean for at least one day !

Si the DogBlogger.

Wash for the New Year. Part one. Fitzroy Veterinary Clinic

While we're at The Fitzroy Veterinary Clinic, we may as well have a wash !

"Um, but I don't want a wash."
"Neither do I , Dad."

Do you honestly think you have a choice ?!

Daisy first, little stinker.
"Dad, I'll get you for this."

Monty too. Phooo, you're putrid.
*grumble grumble grumble*

Just remember, your Dad loves you more when you are clean !

Si the DogBlogger.

Monty's monthly arthritis jab. Fitzroy Veterinary Clinic

We're off to the Fitzroy Veterinary Clinic for Monty's monthly arthritis 'Pentosan' jab

Jump on the scales you big lump.

10.6 kilograms. You are a big lump !
"Harumph, when you're done insulting me..."

Right. Sit down and wait you two.

Here comes the vet now. It's Anu. We like Anu.

Time for your jab Monty.

Si the DogBlogger.

Helping you in the garden

"Hello, Dad. What are you doing ?"
Cleaning up the yard, Daisy-Mae.

"I'll help, Dad."
OK. Watch out for beetles in case they bite your nose !

"Hello Dad. What's all the fuss ?"
Oh hello Monty. You've stirred from your bed. Daisy and I are gardening.

"Well, I will sit here and supervise."
No worries, your lordship.

Anything you need, Monty ?

"No no, I'm fine. You just carry on. I'll make sure you don't miss any bits."

Si the DogBlogger.