Abbey Update #1

My cab ride this morning.

First of all - a big shout out to the NYC cabbie who picked us up today for our journey from Bideawee Clinic on E 38th to the AMC on E 62.

I don't take cabs often - and Mom even brought a blanket so I would not leave too much Abbey Fur behind. (Like someone might find too much of me a problem) The cabbie was very nice to both us of and we were very grateful.

Second of all - a big THANK YOU to everyone who left a message of encouragement on my blog. Hearing from so many friends helped our spirit. I know it means the world to me - and I know it helps Mom as well. Let's face it - she's a weeper.

At AMC this morning they did a needle aspiration to test the mass on my lung. We'll get the results tomorrow and will let everyone know what it all means. Of course in order to do this they shaved a circle on my left side. The same side with my scar from the cancer of '06 on my elbow. The same side as my bum ear. It just that means that now when you take photos of me - I do have a good side (the right side)! I think all the bumps and scars just add character!

Due is coming over to hang out for a bit tonight to keep me company. I think it's so the 2 legged ones can have wine and pizza and stare at me. I'll be fine. It's a journey. Not sure where this one is leading me - but it will be an adventure.

I promise to keep you up to date. (I think making Mom type for me and take photos will keep her preoccupied so she doesn't worry too much - at least that's my plan).

Abbey

Say A Prayer for Abbs

Abbey's Mom here. Abbey has not been feeling well for the past week. She hasn't been eating - except for a biscuit here and there. After a week of this we headed to the vet this morning.

An x-ray seems to indicate that the cancer she fought 4 years ago - has returned. This time to her lungs. Abbey is staying at the vets for the next 48 hours. She'll get some fluids - and we're hoping that this is just a little lung infection - and after some fluids, etc - she'll bounce back. After all - we didn't see a tumor - just cloudy lungs. Of course we never went to medical school and had no idea what we were looking at! We'll see. The next 24 hours will tell.

We have an appointment with Abbey's oncologist at the Animal Medical Center on Thursday. If the fluids don't do the trick - that's the next step. And yes, Abbey has an oncologist.

In the meantime - please keep Abbey in your thoughts and prayers. I did take a snapshot of her at the vet's this morning - but she looked so sad I don't think that's how she'd like you to think of her. So this is one of my favorite pics - one happy (and silly) pup.

We will let you know as soon as we have news. In the meantime I'm heading back to see my girl this afternoon loaded up with her favorite biscuits - and favorite toys. We're taking the squirrel , the bunny, and of course - her very own Air Force One.

UPDATE: Tues. 5:30pm. I just got back from visiting hours. Abbs is responding well to the IV fluids and antibiotics. She's eaten almost a whole can of Wellness Turkey - and had SEVERAL biscuits with me. (Her favorites are the Tartar Check Biscuits from Nutro.

Our appointment with the oncologist has been moved up to 11:30am tomorrow. I will post an update following that visit.

Meet Cooper

Coop(er) is the newest member of the Brunch Bunch.

He's a 10 week old rescue from Tennessee. Border Collie & Flat Coat Retriever Mix.

Face it - he's just plain adorable.

Michael was a very proud Poppa.

And Max was a very sweet big brother. Max knows the routine - as Michael rescued him several years ago. I'm sure he'll show Coop the ropes.

Of course since Coop was getting all the "OMG it's a PUPPY attention" - Max did what any smart pup would do - he found the nearest table where he could work his charm and get bagels from a baby! Trust me - he worked it well!

I guess brunch can be pretty exhausting if you're not use to it. But then there's nothing wrong with catching a little shut-eye in Central Park!

Ah...October...

Saturday morning in the Park.

Perfect.

My ' Liv

Meet my friend 'Liv (short for Olivia of course).

She came to NYC to work on a special project last week - and stayed over the weekend to play with us (meaning ME). I had to take her to Central Park for our Saturday morning ritual. After all, this is what we city girls do.

The weekend was full of NYC fun. A Broadway play on Saturday night. Late night dessert after at the neighborhood coffee shop. Breakfast on Sunday (at the same coffee shop), the annual Broadway Flea Market (props, costumes, etc - great fun - I hear), shopping in SoHo, Lobster Rolls from Luke's on E 81st.

I was excluded from all of the above activities with the exception of Central Park. Do you think it had anything to do with the fact that they caught me rolling on a dead squirrel in the Park?

I'm a DOG, people. It's what I do!

I hear Miss 'Liv is coming back to help Mom out with the New Year's Eve coverage from Times Square this year. Do you think if I refrain from further dead squirrel rolling - they'll let me hang out with them to watch the ball drop? And why does the ball drop? Can I chase it?

My Beloved....PARK

We made our first journey to Central Park in over a month. There's so much to do we might have to go back tomorrow!

First - there's a little culture at the entrance to the Park off 5th Avenue and 60th Street.

Then it's time for some rollin'

And rompin'

A little tete a tete with the Boss...

Some stick chewin'...

And rock climbin'

Put that together and you have ONE HAPPY DOG!

Now it's time to nap. Being happy is exhausting!

I hope you all enjoyed your adventures this weekend!

Wild Night

Wow! Now THAT was a storm!

Last night's thunderstorm was a whopper. Fortunately for us - the bulk of the damage was in Brooklyn and Queens. We were fine here in Manhattan.

Truth be known - the lightning made Mom jump - I on the other hand - just chilled - until it was over. We went for a quick spin in the neighborhood. All trees standing. All power on!

Thanks to everyone for checking on us. We're fine....and TOMORROW we're heading back to Central Park! We haven't been to my Park since the incident with the fountain (and the surgery on my ear that followed).

I promise to post a full report tomorrow. Well - Mom will post and I will be in my post-park coma!