First of all let me tell you that I
Hilda
am doing wonderful!
Mom is amazed at how well I have healed from my big girl surgery. Both Angel Greta and Mabel
had reactions to their sutures but not me!
My incision looks totally healed and I feel great!
In September and October
Mom & I went to Pre-Sport Puppy Class
This is me on the puppy sized A Frame
It was a really fun class!
Next week I get to start going with Mabel on Monday nights
The winter session classes will be starting!
We are the PugRanch Kids
Mabel & Hilda
Well done my little huggy puggy. I love your blue platform you are sanding on.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a bone.
Hugs cecilia
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Delete1) Go off the Beaten Path
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2) Hide Your Dog’s Toys
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We're glad to know you're having fun and are doing well.
ReplyDeleteWahoo!! How fun to be able to go to class with your sister!!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
Oh boy, I can't wait to hear about your adventures!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteYou and Mabel together will be quite the Pug-force to deal with at those classes!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
You and Mabel will be having lots of fun together, Hilda, and we are so happy that you aced your big girl surgery!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear you are healing so well Hilda. We bet you will have fun at your next class.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are healing so well.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing so well. We are proud of you.
ReplyDeletethat are wonderful news !!! and we wish you tons of fun in your next class
ReplyDeleteBet you got an A+ on your report card!
ReplyDeleteThe puppy sized A Frame looks like fun, and just your size, Hilda. Isn't it great fun doing things with your Mom!? XOX Xena
ReplyDeleteYou are one amazing little pupster!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Going to class with your big sister is going to be so much fun. XXOO
ReplyDeleteSo glad you healed up all nicely! How fun you gets to go to class wif Mabel. Ya'll will has da bestest time fur sure :)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Matt & Matilda