I knew it was going to happen eventually. I understood that one day my dog would rest his snout on the furniture and gobs of saliva would leave their mark on my new JC Penney couch. I knew that one day Leo would shake his head in revolt, rattle his face in excitement, and eye my food hungrily as drool escaped his little doggy lips. And that day, my friends, has come.
Am I sad about this? A little. But not because it's pretty disgusting or because I'm embarrassed when we go to the vet and he leaves his saliva trail all over the Veterinary Technician. But because this means he's growing up. His puppy eyes have begun to droop. His belly will soon touch the floor. His wrinkles will need to be cleaned out and his mouth will fill with massive amounts of spit that will slowly cover every inch of my apartment...
That paints a nice picture of my life, now doesn't it?
In all honesty, I have to say Leo is still just as beautiful as he was when I first adopted him. Once you get past the drool, he really is a handsome dog. He's clumsy and continues to pee on the floor for no good reason, but he sucks you in with his eyes and the don't you want to love me? expression on his face.
We've been walking more now that the snow has melted and the salt is gone. In fact, we walked all the way to the vet yesterday due to an incident that I will not elaborate on due to its graphic and stinky nature (I'm sure you know what I'm talking about!) Leo has enjoyed chicken and rice meals for the past few days and I think he's really loving watching me cook just for him. He's a very gracious canine to cook for!
I'm planning on doing a 5 mile training with fellow walkers on Sunday morning. Unfortunately Leo won't be able to make it since he's not allowed on the Metro. Yes, I've seriously considered disguising him as a "Guiding Eyes Dog," but I feel like he won't necessarily be able to take on the role in a very convincing manner.
I received a donation from a former college-mate (thanks, Laura!) who I miss. Her family also had basset hounds so she shares my love for the breed :)
Until next time! Have a wonderful weekend!
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