Link to Buddy's TV Debut

http://www.wbtv.com/story/32280418/paralyzed-boston-terrier-overcoming-all-obstacles-even-swimming?clienttype=generic&sf29446959=1

(Cut and paste into your browser and will take you to WBTV GOOD NEWS program today by Kristen Hampton)

I am sleepy mom, and a little hungry.

Can you bring me one of those treats you hide in the cabinet?  -Buddy Love

Oh, now that I can see.....you are going DOWN.

OMG.  I see a purple monster dancing in front of me.  I want it. I want it.

I plan to rip you from mom's tiny little hands. And love all the stuffing right out of you. - Buddy Love

Give ME the treat!

I am the prettiest one. - Buddy

Slinky Buddy

I took pictures of Buddy sleeping the next day after eye surgery to restore his sight. He appeared drunk and slept like he was wasted. It's like the vet removed his spine instead.  Tell me, were those good drugs Buddy?

(He wasn't testing his eyes that day)

There it is, up on the right Bud.

Man, I could really go for a Wendy's frosty right now. And have your tried the new fries with sea salt Buddy?  Mmmm.  I like to dip my fries in my frosty but mom doesn't like it because I make a mess all over her precious truck. - Shanti

Now that I can see you better...

I can tell you are my mom.  We really DO look alike, have the same expressions and have to live with others basking in our beauty.  - Buddy

I know how to do this....says Buddy

It is like playing with a rattlesnake.

Sam looked sad so I am here to keep him company....

Plus there was no more room on the couch so stop fussing. So our butts touch. Me likes.- Buddy

Which dog is blind?

The neighbors are outside (2 O'clock position) and three dogs are looking at them. One thinks he is....

Shanti the lab mix loves to be outside on the deck, when it is cooler "on watch". (However, she doesn't know how to get off the deck by herself - true story).

The boxers love to be inside, soaking up the sun through the glass and only pretend to care about trespassers (and they do not pretend very hard and fall asleep quickly as they warm themselves like bread in an oven).

Blind Buddy loves to be on guard and obviously has this "guard dog" job covered he thinks.  He is the most alert of the four dogs Sad huh?



On a side note, I took the dogs for a walk at dusk and four deer ran beside us in the woods by the road.  ONLY Buddy could "see" them or notice.  The other three trotted right along within feet of the deer and never turned their way.  Yep, Buddy is the best hope I have for protection.

Excuse me, but-

If this seating arrangement works for us, you shouldn't concern yourself with our business.- Buddy Love

Why are you still looking... (freak)?

I keep having a bad feeling.....

Like I am about to fall but I know I am pointed up, right?! - Blind Buddy

On a serious note, Buddy underwent surgery to get new lens for both eyes due to juvenile cataracts. That, along with weak retinas pretty much rendered him blind.  He is now recovering and slowly regaining vision that will continue to improve over the next 3-5 weeks.   Two very cool observations:

1.  Before surgery, Buddy could only aim his head in the general direction of a noise and could not see me, objects, furniture, dogs, etc. Yesterday, for the first time ever, I saw Buddy sitting in my kitchen actually looking around, taking in the surroundings and I knew then he was starting to regain his vision!  His little eyes were focused in on everything around him and slowly he would go from one object to another.

2.  I have only had Buddy a month and when we play outside I will yell for him and he comes running. Most of the time he either runs into another dog or flies past me and doesn't stop until I call his name (misses me entirely).  Today as I walked around he jumped from about 3-4 feet away and nailed me in the leg, playing of course. I knew he had set his eyes on the target.

Both made me smile.  Much thanks to BTRNC for helping make it possible for one cool little dude to be able to see again.  Buddy freakin rocks.

Maisy Mom

Damn, they found me. One son is blocking my morning rays of sunshine. The other son is hogging my bed, and blowing me kisses out his backend.  I didn't birth these babies, so not sure why they think I am their mom. I just want peace and quiet, to rest in my grey years.  That is the last time I forget to shut the door. - Maisy Moo Mom

Family picture- see more on website

This is a picture taken today with Maisy, Samson, Buddy, and Shanti.

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Drive faster

I can smell the open air and I like it.  I want to fly with my new cape. Help me out the window mom. - Buddy

Have you seen my squeeky bone?

Sam and I have looked everywhere for it. I love to squeeze it so much, especially when you are on the phone working.  I just cannot seem to find it and you know I can't see.- Buddy Love

I see you. And I hear you.

So what. Just drive the truck (that is what we came for). Don't confuse us with your jabber.- Buddy and Sam

I smell horses and manure

Or is that your butt Sam? Either way, sure smells good! - Buddy McCluskey

Yes, I might have killed it...

But mom, we both cannot have on the same outfit. He had to go. - Buddy

Where is Maisy?

Hey kids. Where is Maisy?

"Don't know and don't care"  - Shanti

"Huh. Are you talking to me?"  -Sam

"I thought you WERE Maisy driving.  I can't see but you smell like her." - Buddy

"I jumped into the back seat and she is not in the truck bed." -Sam

(I came back here because I have gas)

"I don't see her outside running along side us mom.  I am just trying to enjoy a little ME time."- Shanti
"Dang, you fooled me again. That is not YOU Maisy, driving the truck?" - Buddy

"I am here momma, in the corner of the back seat. See me?  It got too crowded up front"- Maisy

(Pssst, can you sneak me a fry?)