P.S.

Paddy is going to see the vet tomorrow - about all the howling and running after bitches etc etc...
I hope it won't involve the vet getting too interested in poking and prodding, and I'm glad it's not me this time. Don't tell Paddy I told you, but he actually cocked his leg in the house last week!!! This is the worst thing you can do in a human house, and though Mummy and Daddy shouted a bit, he wasn't punished. Something about old and senile - whatever that means!!

I was out in the truck with Daddy a few days ago and met many humans. You know of course, that I am often admired for my beautiful eyes, soft coat and lovely temperament, but this day was different. I have never been so insulted in my short life! A human, who shall remain nameless, said that I was a lovely girl!!! A girl!! Can he not see that I am a male, and a handsome one?? I really felt like biting him but I know this isn't allowed.
Yes, I am in touch with my feminine side, but this makes me all the more adorable and in no way diminishes my dogginess. I will never understand humans.

Still here...

I haven't written much lately, I know, but things are going well for me. My fur IS starting to grow back ever so slowly. The same can't be said for Paddy who is acting strange in his old age. He's 12, which is 84 in human years, so a little strangeness is to be expected, I guess. He's stopped eating regularly and howls a lot, though he doesn't seem to be in pain. He can't hear a thing and Mummy has to shout really loud to him which scares me as I am a sensitive soul and am easily disturbed.
I'm ashamed to say that this morning Paddy and I had a bit of a set to and were very angry with each other. By the time Mummy came to see what was happening we had forgot all about it - but were still separated! This is to be expected of humans, they don't understand the doggy mind. We instantly forgive and forget and never hold a grudge. Still it's nice to lie in my soft bed and dream the morning away......