Molly, 13 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo - Molly has passed

Nope, no vacation for us right now. :)

Molly is not happy with me at the moment. I had to take her to boarding at the vets today.

We're heading out of town for my aunts funeral and will be back in a few days.

She is getting groomed and they all love her there. If she throws a big enough fit, then they keep her up at the front desk with them, with her own bed and she gets to hang out and see everyone. She does this quite often, I think, because she knows they'll cave and let her hang with them. When she was smaller, about a year old, she use to sleep in the vets office under her desk by her feet when she stayed overnight.

I on the other hand, hate it when I am home and she is not. Just like everyone else here. We don't like being without our babies around.

Hugs everyone, see you when I get back.

Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Have a safe trip Sharlene. Sorry about the loss of your Aunt.
There is a dog like Molly that our vets. I guess this dog is also a favorite..they have her behind the desk when she's boarding there and she pops up to greet everyone. She hangs with the staff all day!
I would be so happy about that if I were you...hate to think of them cooped up someplace. It's so hard to leave them, but sounds like Molly will be getting plenty of attention! :)

Barbara

Barbara. It is one reason we go there. They have known her for 9 1/2 years. I took the day after we got her for a full checkup. So yes they spoil her a bit and I wouldn't have it any other way. Molly even likes the vet cats. Lol
Hugs Sharlene

Hi Sharlene,
Sorry to hear about your aunt.:( As long as Miss Molly's able to set those vet tech's right, I'm sure she'll be just fine. ;) Sometimes the people need a little refresher course from someone as knowledgeable as Molly!:D I have no doubt that she can handle them, so don't worry your pretty little head about it.;) So, go with a clear mind and don't worry. She's got it covered!;)
Hugs,
Kathy

Sharlene, so sorry about your Aunt. Sounds like Molly will be well taken care of while you are away. If you have to leave them, it's great to have a place where they feel like home. One less thing for you to worry about. Just miss her like crazy. Be safe.
Pat and Peety

Sorry to hear about you Aunt, sounds like Miss Molly will be fine :) safe travels.....

So sorry to hear about your Aunt's passing Sharlene, my condolences to your family. Such a sad time for you all.

Molly sounds like she is well looked after thought!! Least you can rest easy she has them all wrapped around her little paw and is getting the best of care... my thoughts are with you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Is Molly out of jail yet? She will give you the stink eye :eek::rolleyes: Hope she has enjoyed her spoiling and I bet will be super happy to have her pack home with her!! xxx

Molly's home and full of herself! I think she has ran through every room, covered every inch of the back yard and said hello to every tree and bush in the neighborhood. Probably just wanted to leave notes that she was back and for any other dog not to get any bright ideas that they could take over the trees and bushes that she considers hers. (how do they keep that much pee inside and then manage to space it all to cover everything along the way, sheeezz)

She got groomed while there and they cut her short (left her tail alone though, I was very specific about that, she needs cushion if she chews and she will for sure if it's too short) Course now her tail tickles her bum and she isn't happy about that. She keeps leaping around to try and stop it.

With her hair this short, her belly is awfully big and worrying. Scares the tar out of me. :( She still feels good though, so I don't know. Maybe it's just me being paranoid since her hair is short and I can really see the belly now.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Glad sassy pants is back home. Maybe she just ate a little more than normal & her belly is big. ;) I know it makes us worry when we see any of the signs. :(

So happy they listened & did not butcher her tail this time.

Sounds like a very happy girl :D:D:D

As far as having enough pee.... it's a little known secret that dogs are great mathematicians... they can calculate to the drop how much pee they have and where to leave it :p;):)

The Diva has returned! :D All is well in her world and her mama's too.;) Yes, they NEVER run out of pee! She did have a lot of mail to send after all!:D Get some rest tonight Sharlene:)
Hugs,
Kathy

Very sorry to hear about your Aunt - condolences to your family.

Pleased to hear that Molly is home and it sounds like she had a good time. I remember Hamish used to return from kennels and sleep for a week!!

Do you keep a track of Molly's weight - we use the WiiFit to track all of our weights and it can be really helpful to see how / if things are changing, especially with long fur (wish I had that to help me ;) )

Oops, I forgot about the tummy thing. ;) Shaving them down is good and bad. It's good because it's summer and it's hot. It's bad because we can see every little flaw on those little bodies. Round tummies, fatty tumors, EVERYTHING! We examine our babies very closely. If somebody looked at my body that close, they go screaming in terror! LOL:D
Hugs,
Kathy

Kathy, the visual made me laugh :) Hands up in the air, running in terror, screaming....sounds like a B movie :)

So sorry for the death of your aunt Sharlene. Glad you are back home and I know Molly is happy she is back in her domain and letting everyone know to stay away from her trees. She is so precious. Take care. Love, JoAnne

So sorry to hear of your aunt. Condolences to you and your family.
Glad to hear Molly returned home and all is well. Hopefully you can all lounge around the pool and relax for the weekend.

Sharlene:
Sorry about your Aunt, glad your Molly is home and guarding her trees and bushes. Blessings
Patti

Sorry to hear about your Aunt, my condolences to you and your family.

Bless little muffin marking her terrotory then running around like a loon, she was obviously chuffed to be home.

Big hug, kisses to Molly

Mel
Xxxxx

hehehehe, chuffed!!! I love it!!!
Mel!! so good to see you. We miss you when you are in the work zone of crazy.

Yea, little miss is sure having a time of it now she is back home.

Kathy, I slept like a rock last night and so did Molly. At one point she was upside down, belly up on her bed, snoring away.

Yes, molly is still around the same weight. She's lost a bit over the past year, but it's in ounces, so not something really concerning. This just looks more like the weight is redistributed to her abdomen. Not as noticeable when she isn't shaved so low, which Only happens in the summer. Otherwise, when she is clipped, it isn't with the same blade ,so not as close to the skin as this is.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

How nice Molly has returned and your home is back to doggie central! I like how she gave the house the once over to make sure no one unsavory was lurking!!
Today Trixie's belly is big, hard and bloated too and I feel just like you. It really has me worried. :eek: Hope Molly is doing fine and out showing off her new summer cut! :D
Barbara

Sharlene,
Belated condolences on the loss of your Aunt. Glad to read that you are home and Miss Molly did well while you were away. Sounds like she is quite happy to be home! I hope you all have a relaxing weekend.

Hugs,
Tina and Jasper

So glad Molly is back home and things are getting back to the norm....sounds like she has quite the new dew for summer, cuteness for sure, take care and sending hugs for all the help you give me and everyone else here on this site, your an angel for sure!

Thanks all, yes it is good to have Molly here with us. It's just too weird without her presence. She might be small but she is a force of her own. LOL

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Sharlene, I remember many a time having to leave one and I worried so. I was constantly thinking there was something I needed to do. It's a weird feeling. And no matter how pampered they are, nothing can ever take the place of home and family. I wonder who was happier to be home you or Molly. No doubt both equally so. Glad you're back.

glad to see you girls are home ...enjoy !!! patty (milo)meka xoxox

Did Molly have to contend with any bad weather today/tonight?? I sure hope not.
Now we've got the next dog freak out time coming up-JULY 4th. :mad:Fireworks, firecrackers...ugh...it's almost worse than the T-storms because there's no break, at least the storms blow over after a bit. Not looking forward to it. I may have to come up to Canada!! :D
Barbara

HI Sharlene

Happy Canada Day!! Hope you have a nice weekend and get an extra day off!! I had a friend that went to Canada a few months back and she brought us all back a little bottle of maple syrup in the shape of a glass maple leaf... I will put it on my window sill in your honour of my Canadian friend for the weekend :D:D (its empty cos I ate it on pancakes mmmmm but kept the bottle, I will pop a red flower in it :D) Sounds like Miss Molly is doing well and is her cute self!! :D:D xxxxxx

Thanks Trish. Yep, we get Monday off. Whoo hoooo! tomorrow we are having a bbq and swim party here at the house.

That is so cool about the maple syrup. How sweet of you! A red flower in a maple bottle is exactly right for Canada Day. :)

Yep, molly is fine. She was just laying on the stairs, crying poor pitiful her. She wanted to play. I've been gone most of the day and molly is demanding attention. (you wouldn't know we just came back from a walk LOL)

Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

My little miss molly was full of herself this afternoon. Hubs and I were both out and about today running errands. I don't think she liked it much. When I got home if I was outside at all, she would whine at the window. So I took her for a walk. Then 15 minutes later, she wanted to play so more, so took her in the backyard and chased her around a bit till she wanted back in. Then when I came to the computer, went to lay on the stairs and started doing the crying, whining thing again. I thought she had hurt herself it sounded so bad, nope, she wanted to play with her toy, so we played keep away with her little stuffed animal. 15 minutes later, she was back to running all over the house and wanting more attention, so I took her on a nice long walk.
Of course a nice long walk then led to diarhea, which was liquid by the time we got home. So, a messy bum was cleaned up and you'd think she would be exhausted but nope. No time later, she was back at my feet doing the whining thing. I was like, you need a nap and if you don't, I do!
She is now finally napping. I'll take her out for one more walk before bed but goodness, it's like someone gave her a shot of energy today and she is wearing Me out. LOL I'm like, who is this dog. Surely not my easy going, have a walk, have a play, take a nap, molly.
I love it though and I'm hoping that poop problem today was just her loosen everything up on the walk and all will be fine tomorrow. I'm sure it probably will be. She certainly doesn't feel bad. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Awww, Molly...she want to play so badly she whimpers for you. So cute! What is it with the bad poops today! I hope she's back to normal tomorrow. Happy Canada Day on Monday! Hope you have a totally fun party! :D

Sharlene,
As long as she's being a pest and wants to play, she's doing okay!:D
It sure sounds like the diarrhea things going around internationally!;)
I hope Molly's tummy settles and she's great tomorrow. Happy Canada Day! Enjoy your day off!
Big hugs,
Kathy

Awww Miss Molly has had a shot of something too... nice when they are full of beans!! Yep this poopy butt is catching lately, few of them have those problems and it is such a pain when it becomes chronic. Hopefully just a one off for Molly due to the walking, can't be too much wrong if she is pestering to play non stop :D:D

Poor Molly :(:( I hate runny poop. When Peety's hair was long even though he had a poop shute, sometimes it got on him and he would be so embarrassed. Hope it's nothing more than something disagreed with her tummy. Otherwise she is spry and happy so hopefully she was just off a bit and today will be better. Happy Canada Day. Hope it's a sun shiny day great for a BBQ. :)

Sharlene:
I hope Molly is feeling better today. It would seem that all the doggies on the forum have the poops going around. Maybe it's national poo week and they are all joining in?? It isn't fun when it's your baby that has it, so hopefully this shall pass too. Couldn't resist that little pun there. Blessings
Patti

Good golly, Miss Molly! How's it going on the poop front? I hope Molly's tummy has settled nicely. It's hard to jump out at the neighbors from behind that tree if you're having that problem. We all know that the cute factor is just a disguise! :DEnjoy your holiday Sharlene. Big hugs,
Kathy

Hey All. Yesterday was a a pretty good poop and this morning was a tad small and runny, red color. :)

No telling What the kids might have sneaked to her yesterday though during the bbq. I know she got a bite of cheese cake that hit the deck (she was there waiting) and a cheetos, so I figure today is just a wash of trying to figure it out. I'll give her a teeny bit of pumpkin and go from there.

She was so exhausted from all the running around and trying to keep up with what 2 year old was doing and playing in and out of the house that she slept through the whole firecracker thing last night with no shaking. Well, at least as far as I know she didn't, we were konked out on the couch too.
I took her out while it was still light, then about 9:30 we all snuggled in on the couch for a nap and when I woke up at around 12:30, she was upside down on the couch, sound asleep between us.

Now I just need to figure out how to make her tired enough that tonights fireworks don't bother her too. :) Maybe I can borrow the 2 year old little girl!!!!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hi Sharlene,
I think you should bottle that two-year-old energy and send us all a case:D. I hope Molly's diarrhea is just is a result of snatching those tasty morsels quickly! Sounds like your barbecue was loads of fun! Let's hope that Molly is so exhausted she doesn't even hear the fireworks! Big hugs,
Kathy

Happy Canada Day Sharlene!! :D
Wow...Molly slept thru the firecrackers...good work. Hoping she does that again tonight!
It's those darn dietary indiscretions that get them every time! Sometimes all it takes is a small bite of something rich or greasy to churn up their gastro systems and cause havoc!
I hope Molly's poops have settled down to normal. It's always such a relief when it clears up!
Things I used to love--fireworks, thunder storms...now I wish them away because of Trixie's reaction to them, but what's better than a fireworks show!? The huge one here in the city is just about impossible to see unless you want to sit outside pretty much the entire day until they start at 9:30pm. We've done it in the past, but I don't have the stamina for that anymore especially when the forecast is for 90degrees on the 4th. Anyway we can't see it from our window but unfortunately we can hear and feel the BOOMS! Poor Trixie!! We'll be at my mothers most of July4th and the kids in that neighborhood tend to set of firecrackers all day...then once we get home it will be right in time for the start of the big Macy's show. Ugh. :(
Hope you have a great holiday today! :)
Barbara

I hope Molly is better today Sharlene. Too much fun and maybe sneaking food from the BBQ. Take care. Love, JoAnne