I got this photo of our blind Dachshund Callie on a cot in our living room the other afternoon. Callie has been on a diet ever since she arrived here as an overly plump girl, and even though we've reduced her weight, she's still rather ... well, expansive. (Yes, we've tested her for thyroid and other medical issues.) But she has lost quite a few pounds in recent months, and it's as if she wanted to show us what she thought was her new sleek and svelte figure. Callie realizes blind Widget has so far won the weight loss competition and maybe she just wanted to prove how many pounds she's shed.
I will admit, I did a double-take when I saw her on the cot looking so slim, and that's why I went to get the camera. I had never seen her looking quite so slender.
Alas, then she rolled over on her side, and ... something changed:
Apparently we have a few more pounds to go.
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We're going to take a blogging break for the rest of this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Next post will be for Monday, December 1st. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks for the laugh this morning. That was great!
Posted by: Wendy | November 27, 2008 at 09:01 AM
What a cutie. Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: gayle | November 26, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Glad to see the blanket put to most excellent use Callie! Something tells me you might get a little taste of turkey, too. Just watch out for the gravy, :)
Happy Thanksgiving All!
Posted by: Margaret | November 26, 2008 at 02:38 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all at the ranch. Blessings to each and everyone.
Posted by: Miranda | November 26, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all you wonderful folks and animals at the Rolling Dog Ranch!! Thank you for the wonderful work you do every day!!
Posted by: Angela | November 26, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Callie, take it from me. It's all in the angle. Besides, the camera adds AT LEAST 10 pounds. That's my story and I'm sticking with it.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at RDR!
Posted by: Linda | November 26, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to all at RDR!
Thank you for all you do and for the wonderful home you give to so many!
Posted by: Brenda | November 26, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Callie is a cutie regardless of the few extra pounds.
Thanks for all you do for the animals. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Barb R | November 26, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, friends...and tell Callie I think she looks "mahvelous, darling, just mahvelous"!!
Posted by: Debbie | November 26, 2008 at 07:33 AM
The first photo of sweet Callie reminds me of me trying to put on my too-tight-jeans! Sarah's post was correct -- its the secret all girls know. Keep at it Callie, you'll shed those love handles yet. A very blessed and happy Thanksgiving to all at the Ranch. We give thanks for you, and the excellent work you do.
Posted by: Donna | November 26, 2008 at 01:35 AM
inhale, stretch and twist toward the camera...Callie Hilton knows that!
especially on the red carpet! (or the flannel blankie)
Posted by: darla | November 25, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Hahahah - it's like she was holding in her breath for the first one and then couldnt hold it any longer ...
What a cutie despite the extra couple of pounds :O)
Posted by: Sarah NZ | November 25, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Yes, Callie you have learned the secret all girls know. Lay flat on your back & suck it all in & you will look slim & trim! Don't you worry you will get that weight off, just keep on trying!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for Steve & Alayne, all the volunteers, generous donors, & of course, all the beautiful, sweet animals that bless us all by just being!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | November 25, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Oh the eternal diet struggle!!I soooooo identify...I vote for tossing caution to the wind until after Thursday : )
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you at the Rolling Dog Ranch!!!
Posted by: Janet | November 25, 2008 at 06:56 PM
You had me laughing so hard I almost fell off my chair!!! That's so precious!! A happy and a blessed Thanksgiving to you and Alayne and all the sweet critters!
Posted by: Leila | November 25, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Oh my goodness...Callie is so cute! I love stretching out pose...so funny. Just wanted to wish you both, and all the wonderful animals, a very happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for people like you who help those furry, loving souls.
Posted by: Sue | November 25, 2008 at 06:15 PM