After a long wait for a groomer appointment, and a revised day and time, I finally took Ollie for his much-needed bath and claw trim yesterday.
When I picked him up at 5:30 pm, he was so pleased to see me he jumped up excitedly, something he rarely does.
His fur feels sleek and soft, he smells like fresh laundry, and he will be able to run around better without long claws.
All I have to do now is to try keep him out of the river for a few days!
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Great! So the summer can start, in Beetley! Best wishes, Michael
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We have had some warm weather indeed, Michael. Today it is 22C.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I bet the cool river water feels good on Ollie’s joints! Whatever makes him happy 💕C
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He was only away from the river for two days. He has been in to cool off since. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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That’s great Ollie news, Pete.
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Thanks, Jennie. He has been in the river since, but still looks good.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi Pete, I am so pleased Ollie finally had his grooming appointment.
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Thanks, Robbie. He certainly looks so much better.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good luck keeping him out of the river.
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I managed it until today, then he went in for a drink on the way home. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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There is nothing like a clean freshly groomed dog..Saangchai lasts 5 mins before he rolls in something 🙂 x
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Ollie never rolls in anything nasty, never has done. But the river water makes him smell.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh not nasty the soil is very sandy here and he loves rolling in it 🙂 x
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They all love the river!
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Ollie doesn’t swim much, but he loves to stand in the water and cool down.
Cheers, Pete.
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happy ollie, happy Pete
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That sums up my life, Beth. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Passing the smell test. Warmest regards, Theo
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It will only take him two days to smell like a dog again. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Dogs always seem so pleased with themselves after a haircut and bath, though I know some will still roll in something disgusting as soon as they get a chance. Best wishes to Ollie.
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Thanks, Carolyn. Luckily, Ollie is not a ‘roller’.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Are there windows at the veterinary clinic? Did Ollie get a groom with a view?
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The grroming shop has large windows, David. I’m sure he was embarrassed at being seen while he was having his shampoo. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Nice to hear the latest about Ollie! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, John. When Ollie is happy, that makes me feel good.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Best news I’ve heard for weeks! Love to Ollie and his equally well-groomed humans.
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Thanks very much, dear Pippa. By coincidence, Julie had managed to get a hairdresser appointment on Wednesday. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. xx
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That sweet baby needs all the comfort that he can get. Of course he will get into the river if he gets the chance, right?
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I took him to some woodland with no river in it today. He enjoyed the change of scene, John.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Child: “Can you ride a river horse across the Wensum?
Parent: “Nay. Not even across the Nile.”
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I took him somewhere different with no river today, David. Got to try to keep him smelling fresh until next week at least. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Child: “Are there hippos on the bank of the Potomac?”
Parent: “No, just hypocrites.”
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The restorative power of a nice bath and grooming! (Stay out of the river, Ollie.)
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But I love the river, Miss Liz.
Tail wags, Ollie.
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My dog is a canine after your own heart, Ollie. He loves frogging in the swampy areas.
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My dogs don’t like being bathed but are always happier after when they are all clean and smell nice.
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Ollie doesn’t mind, because he has always had the same lady groomer, and he likes her. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ollie had a wash
it took so long oh gosh
He now feels clean
Pete’s now longer mean
all he needs is a licence to drive his machine
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Nicely done, Gavin.
Cheers, Pete.
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Good for you, Ollie! Enjoy this happy feeling. ❤
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Why thank you, Miss Annette. Tail wags for you.
Ollie. x
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I’m so glad Ollie is well Pete
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Thanks, Jack. His arthritis is still very evident, but he is happy. That’s the main thing.
Best wishes, Pete.
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