[Dailydrool] CIC Bo on the run; and Sticker Shock

[Val Brewer]

Bo is turning my hair gray--what is not already gray, that is. On a leash, CIC 
Bo has refused to venture farther than one house to either side of ours since we 
moved here two months ago. He generally looks highly wary--certain that we will 
be bombed by squirrel drones or something if we are visible in any way beyond 
the walls of our compound. Okay. So today my husband returned from the store and 
apparently left the gate open. Soon I heard shouts from the end of the block and 
an adorable little boy appeared at my door, breathless, panting "Your dog is in 
the road! Your dog is in the road!" I rushed out (with Lt. Harley right 
behind me) and there, at the very end of our road--at least a block away--is 
Commander Bo, smiling his most winningly, performing Meet and Greet in the 
middle of the street with a group of children. I could not have dragged him that 
far with a tank and chain. I called his name and he came loping up the street, 
all smiles. "I'm not afraid to leave the compound, Mom, I just don't want to be 
seen with YOU!!" Thanks, Bo.

And on another note. Talk about sticker shock! Day before yesterday I took the 
two hounds to the vet for their yearly physical and vaccinations. Both are in 
good health for them--Harley in excellent health; Bo doing quite well with his 
chronic health conditions. The vet recommended "senior panels" on both. 
Urinalysis, fecal samples, blood work, heartworm tests, (and nail trims). And I 
got three months worth of heartworm meds. and flea preventive. The tab?--$450 
per dog!! Wish I'd asked first. Our TV just gave up the ghost. We've decided to 
wait a few months to replace it since we'll be paying off the vet bills for at 
least that long. 
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