My job is to stand here and look beautiful. It’s harder than you think.
We call Sophie our Supermodel dog. The dog thinks her only job is to look beautiful. Lately, she’s been having issues even accomplishing that much! Work? What’s that? And at the risk of stereotyping, like most Supermodels Sophie also abuses prescribed medication. Hey, at least it’s not crack.
Last night Sophie began limping and refusing to put any weight on her right hind foot. Her eyes are still opaque, although much improved, and she was in need of a Parvo shot so off to her pusher the vet we went.
We spent the better part of an hour waiting our turn to see the vet. Sophie did her part and looked intimidating. Looking fierce is a supermodel thing. Like most Terriers, Sophie has never met a fight she wouldn’t start—so, it was no surprise when, with just one look, she sent a sweet Doberman named Riley scurrying behind her owner’s legs. Riley spent the whole time with her nose buried in her owner’s lap, casting spurious glances our direction until Sophie was called into the exam room.
Evidently, Ms. Thing has an infected toe due to all the gnawing she does. Not only is my dog an addict, she has a few anxiety issues to boot! Add that to her poor social skills and you begin to see why our dog has more in common with Naomi Campbell than the average canine. We won’t even discuss her obsession with haute couture.
Of course an infected toe means more script. Drugs, drugs, give us the good drugs! I don’t think my addict dog would know what to do if she actually left the vet without a discreet brown bag. These monthly vet visits give new meaning to the phrase, “left holding the bag” as it’s me footing the bill and toting around her stash! Her little addiction to script is EXPENSIVE. Which, I suppose, goes with the territory. Beauty isn’t cheap.
It does appear that the primary infection in her eyes has passed and as long as we keep her on medicated eye drops for the rest of her life, surgery isn’t necessary for now. The toe is a different story. If she’s still feeling pain in three weeks it’s likely that the toe will need to be amputated.
We’ve assured her that she will still look beautiful with a gimpy foot. Besides, all heroine addicted supermodels walk funny. Although, most of them don’t poop in their kennels. At least, if they do, that doesn’t seem to make the papers!
Meanwhile, she’s still hiding every time I come calling. Her job is to look beautiful. My job is to administer eye drops. Division of labor is overrated.
Do the vet’s eyes light up when you walk into the waiting room?
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Yes! And there is this audible “cha-ching” noise. ~W
It’s been rumored that Kate Moss has pooped in her own kennel, but she missed the papers. Bad supermodel! Bad!
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Funny, that’s what we say to Miss Sophie when she misses. 😀 ~W
Well, Sophie does *everything* with style. With her injured foot it was pretty funny to see her pee with her bad leg held out – looked like a ballerina doing a complex move…
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This dog is killing me, tho. I feel like we’re on a vicious merry-go-round that isn’t so merry! ~W
Oh the life of the beautiful! I tell you, they are very high maintenance arent’ they? My little miaower just lounges around all dramatically sprawled out waiting to be photographed…the other night I had to Searanade her to keep her happy…sigh.
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Indeed! ~W
Oh, poor sweet girl, but she does still look so very beautiful…
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Thank you! She has had her fair share of health issues. ~W
Supermodel indeed! Will she have to wear one of those funny cone things to stop the gnawing? ‘Cause I’ve seen some supermodels wear similar gear! I hope she feels better soon!
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Ah yes, the dreaded Elizabethan collar. I don’t know, it’s a thought! ~W
She is very adorable, even drugged up, but will she have to go to doggie rehab in some fancy place? Maybe she can meet some celebrities!
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Well, Miss Sophie is an Amy Winehouse fan. And when asked about the possibility of Rehab, she replied, “Bark, Bark, Bark.” ~W
I could have SWORN I saw Sophie on America’s Next Top Model last Wednesday!!
It was just a beautiful short girl who missed a much needed waxing.
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hope her foot heels up soon!
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Sometimes, it’s hard to tell the difference! And thanks!! ~W
Love that dog. We have an Airedale terrier and she looks so much like your Sophie. We love our dog more than anybody could know also. My kids will love these pics.
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Yeah, she’s a sweetie. And lots of people mistake her for an Airedale puppy. ~W
Sophie is such a Diva! Treating you like a poor PA carrying her scripts around. Sheesh!
Hope she gets feeling better. Wouldn’t want to know what kind of scripts and time off from the runway it’ll take to get an amputation!
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Yeah, that’s not going to be a cake walk. Wonder if the vet would prescribe ME something in that case?? ~W
Just don’t let her get behind the wheel. Friends don’t let dogs drive hepped up.
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But we can let them drive when they’re sober?? 😀 ~W
Poor little Sophie. Life at the top is ruff! 🙂
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It is! 😀 ~W