Happy Birthday to Me!

Walter's birthday is on the 4th of July. He turned 12 this year. A very handsome 12 I might add. As usual, there were parades, fireworks, parties and BBQ's in honor of his birthday. But for Walter, even on his birthday, there is work to be done.

Back on Duty!!

It's been a bit over seven months since Walter's surgery. He has healed well. He still needs to get back in shape, but he is moving well and we've been taking him for more walks. Kitty has been taking him for some hikes in the Briones open space. He's been doing some four mile hikes with a couple of stops to swim in the pond. It leaves him pretty tired, but VERY happy.

And in case you are wondering, Walter wanted all of the squirrels to know that he is back on duty as the enclosed picture shows. Squirrels can enter his back yard at their peril!




Some highlights from today's hike/swim in Briones.

From Behind Enemy Lines

Top secret squirrel training camp video sent to me by one of my deep undercover agents, code name "Velo Bella". I can't reveal his or her true identity without compromising their safety.

Homeland Security has raised the threat level to "Grey".

Merry Christmas

Can you believe the nerve of this squirrel??



Christmas Haul.

Strike a Pose

Working it for the camera...


Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.

Hair Club for Dogs

All is well in Walterland. We are going for more and longer walks and he seems to be healing very well! Of course, the squirrels are still out there plotting against him, but he's got that situation well under control.

His fur is growing back except for two small spots and we are starting to wonder if he's going to need hair plugs, or a toupee, or maybe... The Hair Club for Dogs? Is this an idea who's time has come?

What do you think?




He is of course, still very handsome.

Turkey Day

Our friends Liz, Harlan and Mark spent Thanksgiving with us. Liz and Harlan brought their dog Alice who coincidently had a TPLO surgery on her right knee about four or five weeks after Walter. Unfortunately she doesn't have a blog of her own. None the less, her recovery is coming along quite nicely.

She made herself right at home...


Lately the squirrels have become even more bold than usual. They have taken to walking up on our deck as they seem to know that we won't let Walter out to chase them. In a few months they may be in for a rude surprise!

Meanwhile, here is one squirrel that knows it's place... Behind bars!


We had waffles and pancakes before our big Turkey Day bike ride. Guess who wanted some for himself...