Duke got his shoelaces & belt taken away...

Its another picture montage.

I'm sorry, I know you didn't ask for this, but there's no other way I can think of to share this adventure with you. So here we go!

Hey there, Duke.
Hey, buddy!  Over here!
Duke, why won't you look at me?

Oh my goodness, Duke, what happened to your shoulder?!?!
You WHAT?!?!?!
You jumped out of the back of the truck, while it was driving approx. 20 mph????
Why, Duke?  WHY??
Whats so bad about your life that you felt the need to do that??

Come, little buddy.
Rest your head on my lap (you've already drooled on my leg anyhow),
tell me your woes.

You say the other dogs were teasing you about the disproportionate size of your jowls?
 Honey, every puppy is beautiful in their own way.
Except Chinese Cresteds.

I think he's beginning to understand that he doesn't have to be the same to be accepted.
We'll continue counseling, and we're keeping his shoelaces, just in case.

In more positive news, Handsome is the one who insisted we take him to the emergency vet last night.  So there's some proof (for this month, anyhow) that he's not a full-blown sociopath.  That's good news.  Always find the silver lining, that's what I say!

Babying my achy stupid puppy,

TFW