Dear Susan and all of my friends at WR of CA,
Just a note to let you know how I am doing in my new
home in Central CA. It is nice here, a little cooler
than So. Cal. and we have had a lot of rain (5 plus
inches already). I have a nice deck and a large yard
where I can make nice tunnels in the bushes. It is
a good place to hide objects that I do not want discovered.
The digging is good in the grass but Mom and Dad say
that I get too dirty when I dig. Oh well, I will let
them have their way this time.
Have been on the Westie diet since I arrived. The
diet has helped my coat to get a lot softer. Dad seems
to like to brush me - I am not crazy about that but
it seems to please him. I get a bath about once a
week. They use a whitening shampoo and a harsh coat
combined. I have pretty much the run of the house
except for 2 sofas in the living room. I let Dad share
his chair with me. I sleep in a crate next to Dad's
side of his bed. It is comfortable and he gets up
when I want him too.
I try to keep 'em on the straight and narrow -like
last night Mom left a pair of boots downstairs by
the computer. I took one to her to let her know she
should be neater. It is hard getting them totally
trained to my way of life. Am holding my weight at
22 lbs. can't gain too much because Brennie (my neighborhood
Westie girl friend) may not like me. We visit most
every day when I take Dad for a walk. I forgot a couple
of nights ago when my Dad had me in front to pee and
I ran to her house. Dad sure got mad at me. I will
try not to disturb him. He has an e-collar when I
get too friendly in talking with other dogs, cats,
funny animals with antlers to get my attention.
I had 4 sessions with an animal trainer, did not impress
me much but I played the game. We go for a lot of
rides in the car and golf cart. I really like the
cart better as I can let the wind blow on my face.
Had a few trips to the vet just for checkups, etc.
I don't mind it too much as I can talk to a lot of
other dogs. Mom and Dad are going on a vacation soon,
so I will be at the animal hotel. But Brennie will
be there too, we will have a lot of fun biting each
other on the neck.
Been trying to help Mom redecorate, got a couple of
rolls of toilet paper and decorated the inside of
the house. That sure was fun. Mom and Dad did not
get too mad. I have a lot of neat toys, mostly balls
(tennis and golf) which I roll under chairs, etc.and
let them retrieve them for me. I am sending a photo
of Mom, Dad and my hansome self.
I am trying real hard to please and like both Mom
and Dad a lot. Each of them have redeeming qualities
and I feel lucky to be here. It sure beats roaming
the streets! Thanks for all you did in rescuing me,
I really appreciate it.
Love,
Frankie, aka Frank,Franklin, Piss Ant, and Bud
P.S. I am good at guarding from the spiral staircase.
It is a good vantage point to observe approach of
critters.
