Nala and GusMy little Gus was my first baby. He was walked often, fed well, enjoyed treats, and always slept in my bed (sometimes up by the pillow). Amy got his litter mate, Max, and they enjoyed a happy life together.
Then came my princess, Nala, and Amy's princess, Bella. With both Amy and I getting married, we needed to find friends for our little boys. The boys did not make it easy for the little princesses to warm up to them, but after a few weeks the new pairs before inseparable.
Before Sean, Gus and Nala were bathed and brushed at least once a week. They were walked at least once a day. Their food dish was always full, and they were welcomed inside with a treat each time. They slept at the foot of our bed and even went to doggy daycare twice a week.
Now, they sleep on a nice pillow on the floor. I haven't walked them in quite awhile. Their food is measured out, so they always act desperate to eat. They don't get treats because of a special diet they have to be on. They, once again, live with their litter mates and are trying to figure out "who is in charge." They still love to sit close and get as much love as possible, and they follow me around everywhere.
As you can see, I have having the case of the guilties. To top it off, Gus has been battling a never ending ear infection for the last couple years. It came upon after taking him the groomers one time, and now we have to make sure we are checking it often to keep it clean and medicated. Well, I haven't been checking him lately and it got pretty bad. So bad in fact, we had to make an expensive trip to the vet to get it cleaned, get new drops to clear it up and pills to relieve the pain, and a new ear cleaning liquid to try. Poor little buddy.
I think I need to find time in my day to start incorporating some of the "good old times" we used to have together. We can all use a good walk and a bath to make us feel good. If not everyday, at least a few times a week. So sorry Gus.
