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It's been over a week since I posted a Rufus picture. It's time. Photographed with Nikon D300, 60mm micro lens, and Kodak Duaflex
So, ever so slowly, Rufus is coming along.
Last week, I took Rufus back to the vet for another check-up. He's gained a pound, his ears are all cleared up, and he's generally doing well. At one point during the (clearly unpleasant) examination, Rufus just lay down quietly on the table.
"Oh, he shuts down, I see," said the vet.
"Dude, he's like that ALL. THE. TIME," I responded. "My husband calls him 'Dishrag,' 'cause he just LAYS THERE. I've never seen a puppy so quiet. He doesn't move. And if you pick him up, he just lies down. It took three days before we even saw him wag his tail once."
"Yeah," said the vet, "he probably had a rough little life. Just keep being gentle with him. He'll come around."
WELL.
On Saturday, it rained all day, so we were all housebound. Rufus just slept all day. But on Sunday?
On Sunday, the sun came out. And this dog plum LOST HIS MIND. He BOUNDED, people. He saw me pick up the leash and he RAN to the door. I clipped it to his collar, Alex took the leash and the dog BOLTED, dragging her along behind him. He pranced. He wagged. He played tug-of-war. He was a whole different animal.
Oh yes. He's coming along.
Bow-wow-wow, yippee-yo yippee-yay.
Song: Atomic dog by George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic
Mon, April 20, 2009
Reader Comments (42)
YAY Rufus!!
go Rufus go!
You'll bring out the best in him - no doubt about it!
Smart dog...likes the sun :)
clearly that dog is a Trini! sleeps during the rain and wants to wine in the sun.
Yahoo for rebounding! Love this picture. This style of picture fits him, I think.
And Rufus wants to know why is mommy laying on the ground and what is that black box she's holding in front of her face and can I lick it??? Great photo!
There is NOTHING like watching a rescue dog come around. It does a heart good.
he wanted to be sure, about something.
yay rufus! he'll get there.