tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484834927944077852024-02-19T17:45:51.345-08:00FiftyA "differently-abled" pitty with 2 legs talks about adventures in his life with his new mom Kelly and his rehabilitation at Integrative Pet Care!Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-8319436133643083302011-06-08T11:57:00.000-07:002011-06-08T13:50:18.497-07:00One Year Later<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mkFloV-Oln4D0Y7DHpsNHRth876KwX4Mfh5CFPtR4PrS6HeorDDQObsqQK8y4ENe4meEqYhQGrqzjLjA6SEH9rTBejbdHNCJbpe41MtCrlUYDTyxwJBCxTDy1_5MJimjmoaArwDy2NM/s1600/peg+leg+3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615926682257823458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7mkFloV-Oln4D0Y7DHpsNHRth876KwX4Mfh5CFPtR4PrS6HeorDDQObsqQK8y4ENe4meEqYhQGrqzjLjA6SEH9rTBejbdHNCJbpe41MtCrlUYDTyxwJBCxTDy1_5MJimjmoaArwDy2NM/s400/peg+leg+3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MVwQjZRueOWNGeKb2tFjgesW58ip4Zh45QZwRAd12bbBC2rpqV35qge22QO6uPMuAsEcddk8lxGD3QXO-GEHJzspGRidR9bZSL8jedM96nEO0xSyVGgbAK8iYSt_DWBSfHP6VtRhRvY/s1600/peg+leg+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615926563471526290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MVwQjZRueOWNGeKb2tFjgesW58ip4Zh45QZwRAd12bbBC2rpqV35qge22QO6uPMuAsEcddk8lxGD3QXO-GEHJzspGRidR9bZSL8jedM96nEO0xSyVGgbAK8iYSt_DWBSfHP6VtRhRvY/s400/peg+leg+2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKALyg18233ido87aSd5zrHrg7vj6SFrnsQ74uK8sB2TuU9l38yK11zgp828eWrbgLji0-PGsZOJfrKm1n5sX1FJD8JbD-IaN53V8tXP8vK8PL05BOsprwFNC_iqVG-c1otkVAVhMWeY/s1600/Peg+Leg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615925305878919410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKALyg18233ido87aSd5zrHrg7vj6SFrnsQ74uK8sB2TuU9l38yK11zgp828eWrbgLji0-PGsZOJfrKm1n5sX1FJD8JbD-IaN53V8tXP8vK8PL05BOsprwFNC_iqVG-c1otkVAVhMWeY/s400/Peg+Leg.jpg" /></a><br /><br />One year ago around this time, mom had just started working at the lovely <a href="http://integrativepetcare.com/">Integrative Pet Care</a>. At that time, she met the lovely <a href="http://www.trioanimalfoundation.org/">Sue Naiden and her three legged angel, Trio</a>. They got to talking and mom found out about me. No more than 48 hours went by and she drove out to meet my foster mom, Julie, and was approved for adoption by <a href="http://www.ildoberescue.com/">Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus!; </a>I was moving to Logan Square. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I instantly bonded with my sister Izzy. Mom was concerned at first, because Izzy was used to being the queen of the house. She dominated all her pitbull foster brothers before me and let them know she was in charge, while secretly playing with them behind mom's back. It was different with me though - she's been very good about sharing mom's attention. She understands that I am different and sometimes need more time, and always waits patiently. She still lets me know she's the boss though by humping my head .... little rat girl. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We made it through the summer and mom got to thinking about getting me something to help me walk. I do great now but down the road it is not going to be this easy for me to get around. Different things came to mind when discussing this with his therapist Jeanine and Dr. Molly; a cart, a wagon, a brace; a prosthetic limb was ideal but mom knew it was not going to be cheap. It was time to start saving. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Mom's friend <a href="http://dogsinmycar.blogspot.com/">Heather</a> caught wind of all this and started fundraising for me via <a href="http://www.onetail.org/">One Tail at a Time</a>. Money was coming in faster than I could run (and that's really fast) from all over the country - I couldn't believe it! Mom was overwhelmed; everyone was being so great. Then she got a message from a woman in New Jersey named Dina who hooked her up with a man named <a href="http://www.equineorthoticsandprosthetics.com/Background.htm">Ronnie</a> who lived down in Florida. An amputee himself, Ronnie has devoted the last few decades to making prosthetics for animals of all kinds (horses, a goose, even an alpaca!!).<br /><br />For the last 6 months, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Paws-to-Embrace/126728607371456">Robin Spencer </a>has been the head of Team Fifty. Between her and my good pal Al, the suspension for Fifty's leg would never have worked out. They spent so much time and effort getting us to this point - all pro bono - that we could never even begin to thank them enough. I bit my Southside tongue and got Robin Cubs/Yankees tickets for next week - I owe her that much :)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So now the photos are here and the leg is on one of those big brown trucks I like to chase somewhere between Florida and Chicago. Our anniversary is this Sunday, June 12th - but we will be celebrating later in the month because mom has to go out of town. This is the perfect way to celebrate - with a new leg start to our second year together. Stay tuned for many photos and videos, and please keep your paws crossed that I am a good, cooperative boy and accept the leg and learn to use it with the help of everyone on Team Fifty. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-45729801620418388452011-04-20T11:33:00.001-07:002011-04-20T11:44:40.376-07:00The happiest boy of all time<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-vJMqNMQT3ylH71v6Iy5M4X16WdE9JjODFVV4GAMkYK1g1UUK2oQk13dg4N0gTA0tJrX0gFW5ViZ4GHdvfArMWiRWSb3-S9ZYN-yJ0JPISNtv3OLymUt9U_bh0jjeJbg22bffkZKq-8/s1600/Fiftychecksocket.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-vJMqNMQT3ylH71v6Iy5M4X16WdE9JjODFVV4GAMkYK1g1UUK2oQk13dg4N0gTA0tJrX0gFW5ViZ4GHdvfArMWiRWSb3-S9ZYN-yJ0JPISNtv3OLymUt9U_bh0jjeJbg22bffkZKq-8/s320/Fiftychecksocket.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597738544078238578" /></a><br />Hello!<div><br /></div><div>My sincerest apologies for the lack of updates, but mom lost the sheet of paper she taped up for me with my password and I was locked out of my blog for several weeks. I've been using facebook regularly but i thought I'd quickly fill you in my recent adventures while mom takes a nap (she's home sick, which is good for me!). <div><br /></div><div>Where were we .... </div><div><br /></div><div>Robin and Al have been working tirelessly to get my leg up and running. The suspension is our greatest enemy. Never before has an orthotic limb been created for a dog with an above the knee amputation. Basically, they are creating history and if, no wait, WHEN, this is all done and I'm running on 3 legs, they will be legends. To me, they already are. </div><div><br /></div><div>I got to go out to Robin's house a few weeks ago and that was a blast - on that journey I discovered my guardian angel is a die hard Cubs fan. I swallowed my Southside pride and placed a call to my grandpa for a favor ... well, in case you didn't know this, nobody (besides mom) loves me more than grandpa does. So to help me thank Robin from the bottom of my heart, she will now be going to the Cubs/Yankees game this summer and she is ecstatic. I owe her more than silly baseball tickets, but that's a start. </div><div><br /></div><div>The liner we have been using was working out perfectly until the weather here in Chicago warmed up, I got more active, and my weight fluctuated. Now it's a tad too big - which Robin says is actually okay, because I should have two liners anyway. After working her butt off researching and networking and contacting company after company .... she found <a href="http://evoii.com/">evoii.com</a>. Angie and Dave are the latest to join Team Fifty and I owe them a huge thank you for making such a generous donation to me. Things are falling into place and Team Fifty is growing by the day - I LOVE IT!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ronnie is still ready for the leg portion of all this - but in the meantime, he is doing transports all over the midwest rescuing animals! I'm not the only dog blessed to know this man. Last month alone he transported 800 DOGS to safety! Not too shabby .... </div><div><br /></div><div>I think that is the short story that brings us up to speed. As for now, I'm just trying to be a good boy through all of this and I can't wait until everyone can come together for the finished piece - a brand new leg for a much deserving dog (ok, those are mama's words). </div><div><br /></div><div>Next month I get to go to my very first White Sox Game! Luckily they have a dog day each year and if you are lucky enough to snag tickets ( a HUGE thanks to Jamie Buehrle for getting me in) you get to walk the field and sit in the bleachers for the game! I don't know who is more excited - me or dad. Mom bought me my very own jersey which is being tailored as we speak - I just don't need two arm holes :) </div><div><br /></div><div>To everyone who supports me day after day, I thank you!! I am the luckiest dog on the planet for this. I promise many slobbery kisses to all of you!</div><div><br /></div><div>With Love,</div><div>Fifty</div></div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-1374169372716093882011-02-07T19:34:00.000-08:002011-02-07T19:45:16.856-08:00Check Socket Round Two<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqyeXhsopCIUUrs2tMhJXTRVcM0wOzu0LPXCwRSnstoHiRtLzJIHQ_saXkwztWGby2UK2kGdXkCQEjXIgSS3dm_Ujgt7gbaVuubsVnLXxcZm5kvfCRvZhRggLUDSLQgvn_VWXJrfPark/s1600/167792_10150089605024165_853594164_5900320_1315483_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqyeXhsopCIUUrs2tMhJXTRVcM0wOzu0LPXCwRSnstoHiRtLzJIHQ_saXkwztWGby2UK2kGdXkCQEjXIgSS3dm_Ujgt7gbaVuubsVnLXxcZm5kvfCRvZhRggLUDSLQgvn_VWXJrfPark/s400/167792_10150089605024165_853594164_5900320_1315483_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571159735675067650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisD9DK7x72jHZ5YTYIwxvlCd8ijByQyRj3RkLWAkyicOJnHlHonGfNcYfU8cM9SkLZnThVFZLeXcvK41lp5MxHqPxctADQHHN1DoleUtNf5xUm2jo1jTXaRPlh8BrU94tYWXm8zoLelRQ/s1600/Photo+on+2011-01-07+at+22.21+%25233.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisD9DK7x72jHZ5YTYIwxvlCd8ijByQyRj3RkLWAkyicOJnHlHonGfNcYfU8cM9SkLZnThVFZLeXcvK41lp5MxHqPxctADQHHN1DoleUtNf5xUm2jo1jTXaRPlh8BrU94tYWXm8zoLelRQ/s400/Photo+on+2011-01-07+at+22.21+%25233.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571157905682025858" /></a><br />Hello two legged pitbull lovers - yours truly here. My apologies for not updating sooner, but mom has not been replacing the batteries in her "magic mouse" which has prevented me from computing. I nagged and nagged and nudged and nudged ... and I'm back! <div><br /></div><div>What'd we miss? I spent a glorious 8 days out in suburbia with grandma, grandpa, my cousins newman and kramer, and without little rat girl Izzy!!!! I was very sad and upset the first few days but once I realized how much fun I could have without my little sister tagging along I came out of my shell. We had a massive blizzard here in good ole' Chicago and while I enjoyed it coming down, I'm so not a fan of putting my "kickstand" in the snow when I go potty - it's cold!! Mom tried to put a sock on it, but it got too wet, then a booty ... I kicked it off (I am a teenage brat!). So I just suck it up and go quickly and run back inside to get on mommy's bed. </div><div><br /></div><div>I don't think I've shared with my fellow bloggers mom's new permanent fixture on her arm ... ME!! I mean, I knew she was in love with me because she walks me, buys me bully sticks, gives me peanut butter and sleeps halfway off the bed so I can spread out ... but that is true love my friends. I better start behaving like a perfect angel! </div><div><br /></div><div>Oh, and I won a raffle! Mom let me spend my allowance on a few raffle tickets for an online raffle Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus! (my rescuers) were having and I won $447! Monster bully sticks are about $6 each ... so I can get almost 75 of them! Do I have to share with Izzy and Red .... ? </div><div><br /></div><div>Tonight Robin and Al came back into Integrative Pet Care for two reasons: to fix up Huey's orthotic and make it absolutely perfect (and it is!) and to see if Ronnie's check socket measured up ... and it does. However, with this good news comes some bad news .... because of the muscle use in my kickstand and how much I still can move it, our plan did not work and it will not stay on. So Robin took it home to begin Operation Kickstand: Plan B. I know everyone is waiting for the leg and updates ... but patience is very important here so everything is just right. So I will see Robin and Al again in one week to unveil their new plan! I want to buy them dinner ... wonder what they like? Maybe I can share my Stella and Chewy's frozen dinner with them?</div><div><br /></div><div>It's been an exciting day for me and I am pooped!! I hope everyone here in Chicago is warm, safe and dry just like me! </div><div><br /></div><div>Good night! </div><div>-Fifty Boy</div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-72317779976684176702011-01-17T13:23:00.000-08:002011-01-17T13:25:22.652-08:00One More Week<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Last Monday Robin and Al came back to IPC to see if Ronnie's check socket measured up! I was very excited to see her but I calmed down quickly to take care of business. We sent it back and Ronnie will decide if A) we should do one last check to be safe or B) the measurements seem alright and we will be getting the leg soon! I know it's taken a minute but for something this intricate, I know it takes time, so I've been a very patient boy. Mom and I went on a walk last night and I was flying! Sometimes she wonders if I really even need that leg .... but she knows I certainly will in the future so why not start practicing now. Can you even see my tail in this photo? It's a blur!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdN9jMxDZxmr6MXq6Je3e1qVtmeQERJDPpTe8QDRmLMjbQoQz4zeNb3ocZ-i1eOpWoYhGP8QEyT-i8UwArGT2hFMtkFn8rdb99AQaeWQVOOiVneBJWCcrXkJqARAuW2VKQ6Ev9Fotxps/s1600/Fiftychecksocket.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdN9jMxDZxmr6MXq6Je3e1qVtmeQERJDPpTe8QDRmLMjbQoQz4zeNb3ocZ-i1eOpWoYhGP8QEyT-i8UwArGT2hFMtkFn8rdb99AQaeWQVOOiVneBJWCcrXkJqARAuW2VKQ6Ev9Fotxps/s400/Fiftychecksocket.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563268538325809186" /></a>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-3422146793355612852010-12-28T10:05:00.000-08:002010-12-28T10:07:50.647-08:00Check SocketRonnie "Angel" Graves (as mom has renamed him) sent me a box today @ IPC!! So glad I woke up early to come in and see all my girlies. Anywho, the next step in my new leg came - a "check socket", which we will make sure fits and all the measurements are right for it to fit on my kickstand. After we take care of this and send it back .... the last step will come which will be a SHINY NEW LEG!!<br /><br />Can you tell how excited I am?<br /><br />Also, many thanks (seriously, so many thanks) to EVERYONE who contributed to my Christmas Wish - we reached our goal and paid for Huey's surgery!! He is coming in with me tomorrow to Integrative Pet Care to start his therapy with Dr. Molly and Jeanine and I promise to show him the ropes like a good ole' boy.<br /><br />Love,<br />Fifty boy, the two legged (soon to be 3!) pitbullFifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-13092416907574456772010-12-22T07:37:00.000-08:002010-12-22T07:42:30.557-08:00Huebert!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHA3CYgk382B88zSSRav8eXcfhhVlFAK4zXNTnJnse2e8pGtFyprpIZLIhCjIhn8vKGjTv0NkcUapxxaf11ME4V2BBtUrrOpc3v4LIbiX8JGa5gLcLFMGxlH-u8Mrk-kHZ91m9RVWOVg4/s1600/IL496.17353175-2-x.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHA3CYgk382B88zSSRav8eXcfhhVlFAK4zXNTnJnse2e8pGtFyprpIZLIhCjIhn8vKGjTv0NkcUapxxaf11ME4V2BBtUrrOpc3v4LIbiX8JGa5gLcLFMGxlH-u8Mrk-kHZ91m9RVWOVg4/s400/IL496.17353175-2-x.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553532000651876114" /></a><br />My pal Huey is about $250 away from having his surgery costs covered! Can you send your friends, family, coworkers, etc... <a href="http://pinecone.chipin.com/fiftys-christmas-wish">here</a> to help this holiday season? I know how much you have all helped us so far, and not a minute goes by that I don't think about it. Thank you all!! <div><br /></div><div>Huey begins therapy next week on Tuesday. Let's wish him luck! I promise to show him the ropes over at Integrative Pet Care. I know the place pretty well and love all the girlies over there - they really know how to make a dog feel better!! </div><div><br /></div><div>My christmas angel Ronnie is busy working on my prosthetic that Robin helped me send ... I cannot even wait, mom is losing her mind over it! I am so curious about what it will be like to be a tripod, since it's been so long since my legs went missing. What an exciting time and I owe thank you's to so many people. Maybe we will just need to throw a little party when my leg comes so I can thank everyone personally.....and show off my new and improved kickstand! I'm going to ask mom right now. </div><div><br /></div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-87204139298709026622010-12-21T13:17:00.000-08:002010-12-21T13:56:50.998-08:00Rescue Dogs!I forgot to tell you about Anne Calcagno, the woman behind <a href="http://lovelikeadog.blogspot.com/">"Love Like a Dog"</a><br /><br />She wrote a book and started a blog for people like mommy and her friends to write their stories of how they got their rescued pups (me!) and their lives together. It's a really cool thing and she is always looking for more contributors, so if you have some time email her your story - I personally love reading about everyone when mom let's me go online. The first story is my pal Rudie, check him out!<br /><br />I also had the pleasure of meeting her at the Pinups for Pitbulls holiday market and she is fantastic!<br /><br />So send your story asap and be a part of Love Like a Dog!Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-12400787901564946142010-12-20T22:12:00.000-08:002010-12-20T22:13:27.022-08:00Have you become a fan of me on facebook yet? <div><br /></div><div>Well you should check it out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fifty-the-2-legged-pit-bull/288705276701">here</a>!! </div><div><br /></div><div>Love, </div><div>Fifty</div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-13825030965428291822010-12-15T20:41:00.000-08:002010-12-15T20:44:37.816-08:00Court Case Dogs<div>Check out this awesome article about Safe Humane Chicago's Court Case Dog Program - make sure to watch the video they posted at the end, it's really great! Mom and her One Tail crew helped save Pudge, Dimple and Raisinette and are already ready for their fourth dog. </div><div><br /></div><div>Oh and did you hear who is a big advocate for these dogs ? Watch this video to find out (he's kind of a big deal over here in Chicago, and mom is a huge fan).</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDNcfSAAU_o&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDNcfSAAU_o&feature=related</a>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-9977139301660871802010-12-15T06:26:00.000-08:002010-12-15T07:14:13.936-08:00My Big Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlrqTTewpI3PZ9doDT7drRq4LDkVY7dQ5N3wy83ldcDA_kqw77bh5RTqJGafDpRucRri5rG3TR6rbFaiZIF7g8dABrdPikY8IgRvPCppq1vmAW9RAAgODU1X-O3xM6PVnMOYC3CErXPY/s1600/IMGP2806.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 335px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550922436317910306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlrqTTewpI3PZ9doDT7drRq4LDkVY7dQ5N3wy83ldcDA_kqw77bh5RTqJGafDpRucRri5rG3TR6rbFaiZIF7g8dABrdPikY8IgRvPCppq1vmAW9RAAgODU1X-O3xM6PVnMOYC3CErXPY/s400/IMGP2806.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Just in case I haven't had enough excitement lately, the biggest day yet has finally arrived: I am getting my kickstand fitted today for my new leg by the incredible Robin Spencer (<a href="http://www.pawstoembrace.com/">http://www.pawstoembrace.com/</a>) She is making an appearance tonight at IPC to help mom make an impression cast of my kickstand that we will then ship off to my angel, Ronnie Graves, down in Florida who will be giving me the leg for my Christmas Gift in honor of his pup "HoneyBear". I couldn't be more excited or grateful for everyone's kindness this year, and I am making so many thank you cards so people know just how amazing they are. Life is great and I have so many people to give sloppy kisses to for that!!</div><div> </div><div>I posted a picture with mommy that Tracy took at the Pinups for Pitbulls Holiday Market we just went to (see previous post for that excitement!). We had a blast, can't you tell :)</div><div> </div><div>Wish me luck tonight that I can sit nice and still while the impression is made, and I promise to keep you fully updated on the progress of my new leg. Happy Wednesday!</div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-38167972639032441842010-12-12T17:04:00.001-08:002010-12-12T17:12:34.422-08:00Pinups for Pitbulls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNWjxGmgF1M93cth20usoJvF9e3eMhX90XvPqLisjcV7FGlhWZ7tJmY00omGBM9ZXaMiiJGcolNOEHmUEAHHqHVthJl1x_Tocs4KDDiii-hjG798EUzRce0x01ZcuJ-WeUYxrYPSphx_c/s1600/pinups.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNWjxGmgF1M93cth20usoJvF9e3eMhX90XvPqLisjcV7FGlhWZ7tJmY00omGBM9ZXaMiiJGcolNOEHmUEAHHqHVthJl1x_Tocs4KDDiii-hjG798EUzRce0x01ZcuJ-WeUYxrYPSphx_c/s400/pinups.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549967415603797234" /></a><br />Hello Snowy Chicago! I am keeping warm and cozying up next to mommy on the couch, but I must tell you about my day today. We were invited by the lovely Miss Nicole and godmommy Heather to attend the Pinups for Pitbulls Holiday Market/ Calendar release party in Chicago @ Anything is Pawsible. It was so fun! I got so much attention, with lots of belly rubs and kisses, and my photo taken with so many great people. I felt like a celebrity! I made a CD to play for all the guests with a bunch of songs that I like about dogs. I hope they enjoyed it. My photo in the calendar with Heather, Red and Tulip looks so great, it even made it onto the flyer. Take a look (in the center!). It was such a fun day but boy am I wiped out. As soon as my mom got my booties off I was in bed snoozing, and woke up just long enough to eat my dinner. <div><br /></div><div>I'd like to say thank you to everyone today who gave me some loving, to Miss Nicole for having me, and to Heather for the great photo in the calendar! If you haven't picked up your PFPB calendar yet, you can do so by clicking right <a href="http://pinupsforpitbulls.com/#/2011calendar/4543040470">here @ the Pinups for Pitbulls</a> website. Mom got a cool hoodie too that she hasn't taken off yet. </div><div><br /></div><div>Stay warm!</div><div><br /></div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-54584099313707114362010-12-07T09:06:00.000-08:002010-12-07T09:16:53.886-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8nRhiCo15qYCWQch7WKQxjdRUannNKOmyO8t8ycbomY4dQZWea-CR_wMxar5bG6jrJQtUg_nelSL46ucx1dm3_j0TyGCktGinRyPiMFvvzWcUW3p_-GKQUVxgqx403MhI6j6MakS70k/s1600/Fiftycovers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8nRhiCo15qYCWQch7WKQxjdRUannNKOmyO8t8ycbomY4dQZWea-CR_wMxar5bG6jrJQtUg_nelSL46ucx1dm3_j0TyGCktGinRyPiMFvvzWcUW3p_-GKQUVxgqx403MhI6j6MakS70k/s400/Fiftycovers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547990273514104274" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ayLHReJONpYcMyp-J9Bd9sY7BqgMOM2M0cqIQTvBES1DXPVjuKqNza7rx8SbqqTXecDFSOBGVDX_QQj8xNnmRTj9lPFYsjF34l4QIi6tCDSdHTc2YGflpx0i-Ur2fXUPWmdC2E8YRRU/s1600/FIFTYDEMO.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ayLHReJONpYcMyp-J9Bd9sY7BqgMOM2M0cqIQTvBES1DXPVjuKqNza7rx8SbqqTXecDFSOBGVDX_QQj8xNnmRTj9lPFYsjF34l4QIi6tCDSdHTc2YGflpx0i-Ur2fXUPWmdC2E8YRRU/s400/FIFTYDEMO.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547988151513871362" /></a><br />My cool, artist girlfriend <a href="http://http://www.margieglasssula.com/">Margie (Glass-Sula)</a> and I got to meet last Friday! She is wonderful, and she is the angel behind The Gutter Dog Project. She paints GORGEOUS paintings of rescue dogs, donates them to the cause, and then the rescue group uses them to raise money for their organization. As you all know I was chosen (along with two gorgeous ladies) this year and on Friday, mommy and I spent her birthday driving out to meet Margie and pick up the final piece. As you can see .... it's unbelievable. Not only is the painting one of a kind magnificent, I had the best time with Margie and her mom. I got so many belly rubs, I couldn't stop rolling around!! Mom said I was being a total ham (ok, guilty as charged ...) We took photos which I will show you once I get to see them, so you can see the woman behind the magic that is <a href="http://http://thegutterdogsproject.blogspot.com/">The Gutter Dog Project</a>!<div><br /><div>So from the bottom of my heart, my mommy's heart, and One Tail at a Time - THANK YOU MARGIE GLASS-SULA for all you did for me, for us, and for all the dogs who need you. Mom hung the painting on the wall to take some photos and I can't stop staring at it ... the next photo will have me in it (except this morning I'm still tucked in under the covers. see photo1) </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Go check out her blog and website - her birthday is this week as well so give her many well wishes!</div><div><br /></div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-3829519796940016752010-11-22T19:28:00.000-08:002010-11-22T19:31:29.595-08:00Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUi68buYjWNFIitASTaqsxxDl7jSRJYIg53D8rdc4y8IuhN5iegJknISqHag-iaVMMOloV3ZLkLsDjdsq3UKdIqjR89gR6Nmb5BtgijSCswA3xHHEOdNSfkvqv5fWH2JFhbGN0PQ0sJto/s1600/IMG_0956.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUi68buYjWNFIitASTaqsxxDl7jSRJYIg53D8rdc4y8IuhN5iegJknISqHag-iaVMMOloV3ZLkLsDjdsq3UKdIqjR89gR6Nmb5BtgijSCswA3xHHEOdNSfkvqv5fWH2JFhbGN0PQ0sJto/s400/IMG_0956.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542582514502727602" /></a><br /><div>So. It's my first Christmas with my new family and I have a pretty hefty wish: a new leg to hop around on. My godmother Heather made this for me:</div><div><br /></div>http://pinecone.chipin.com/fiftys-christmas-wish<div><br /></div><div>People from all over the country are donating their hard earned money to help me out! I can't even believe this, I really better make sure to behave. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have to get to bed now. I am going to start making thank you cards as soon as possible! The process for my new leg has begun, and I will keep you posted on the excitement to follow. </div><div><br /></div><div>Love,</div><div>Fifty</div><div><br /></div><div>Ps - come to my birthday party this week! I turned five on the 20th, and will be celebrating Wednesday night @ Archie's in Humboldt park. Come say hi!</div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-16350769090924794732010-09-28T12:28:00.000-07:002010-09-28T12:40:09.399-07:00Handsome stud<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUHEAQAQttTsOx34N2c7v-P-ubHLUvlamoqWswIN12e0hPWdBIFIguNl58CuVSSe0d0dxjotfC1tIZIW1ticFK-e0I_22vPZ7Tr4HXlUld3tdhg8DXb9YkTxkQ2t78tvJ8yDZxyhVjkz4/s1600/Fifty+headgear.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522049334458724882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUHEAQAQttTsOx34N2c7v-P-ubHLUvlamoqWswIN12e0hPWdBIFIguNl58CuVSSe0d0dxjotfC1tIZIW1ticFK-e0I_22vPZ7Tr4HXlUld3tdhg8DXb9YkTxkQ2t78tvJ8yDZxyhVjkz4/s400/Fifty+headgear.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I had such a great swim last week with mom! I know I don't look like such a tough guy with that snood on, but hey, I'm not embarassed. Mom says it's my best swim efforts yet - I added time on to each swim set (an extra 15 seconds each time) and added a whole extra set! My total this week was 6 minutes, with plenty of rest and massage jets in between. Not bad for a two legged dude. Kathy, one of my office girlfriends, took a few photos of me.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusCFq5BXQ_P79eoP5BQG9eALxemzqcppLLpVhD8diNXIssdonfMBJ7BImW5IjF8Ont3efQzJSMP21WcRcz0tncwqMMtPUS27iuVXtn21rwWzflSaIDpNuV3Hij3tIJJvf_7CO2PbYFGQ/s1600/Fifty+pool.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522049006493868242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusCFq5BXQ_P79eoP5BQG9eALxemzqcppLLpVhD8diNXIssdonfMBJ7BImW5IjF8Ont3efQzJSMP21WcRcz0tncwqMMtPUS27iuVXtn21rwWzflSaIDpNuV3Hij3tIJJvf_7CO2PbYFGQ/s400/Fifty+pool.jpg" /></a> </div><div>I wanted to include a link my favorite thing ever, The Gutter Dog Project, because this week I am the featured dog! </div><div><a href="http://thegutterdogsproject.blogspot.com/2010/09/2011-gutter-dogs-meet-fifty-one-tail-at.html">http://thegutterdogsproject.blogspot.com/2010/09/2011-gutter-dogs-meet-fifty-one-tail-at.html</a></div><div> </div><div>I caught a sneak peek of my painting ... and it's incredible. Also, Margie's dog was in the photograph as well and she is the long lost twin sister of my best pal Red! </div><div> </div><div>Come on down to IPC and say hey to me soon, and meet my newest lady friend Dr. Rosie!<br /><br /></div><div></div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-85658843958069522562010-09-06T16:39:00.000-07:002010-09-06T16:42:58.221-07:00Cuba Marsh!<div><br /></div><div>Just had a great holiday weekend! Went for a four mile "walk" (and wagon ride), to prove to all the disbelievers that I can do it! Went with my sister Izzy, and my cousins Buck, Newman and Kramer - and everyone's humans, of course. Four miles sure is a long time, and I sure don't like to sit still in my wagon - Mom even had to ride in it too for a bit to hold me down! The ride home back to the city was great, I slept on my pillow in the back of the car with the wind blowing on me .... Hope everyone else had an awesome holiday too! Now I must sleep .... so tired .... </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-w6pfLnlJLuNOFEgbatOwjIsbYvNJUnOyfk25GDtPxipJxi28zkDmTYsoTU6otE9TIbkoOgCe0alCC61krWueqtu4MvaF7ruC4TzpE9Z0xJG3yvTs3Afmay4r3xdHNQy1YqzkXqjbZzk/s1600/cuba+marsh.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-w6pfLnlJLuNOFEgbatOwjIsbYvNJUnOyfk25GDtPxipJxi28zkDmTYsoTU6otE9TIbkoOgCe0alCC61krWueqtu4MvaF7ruC4TzpE9Z0xJG3yvTs3Afmay4r3xdHNQy1YqzkXqjbZzk/s400/cuba+marsh.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513949468197875618" /></a>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-90357256829642045042010-08-18T13:11:00.000-07:002010-08-18T13:20:06.885-07:00Resistance Pool Therapy SessionYesterday I went back into the resistance pool for my twice weekly therapy session - it went great! I added 30 seconds to my overall time swimming - mom was very proud. I did lots of passive range of motion stretching and got a very good rest with the massage jets on. I'm very exhausted today, but I feel amazing - can't wait to go back in tomorrow! It's very important to space therapy out with a day in between so I don't overdo it. So today is just a nap day in the office with my little pal Uma.<br /><br /><u><span style="color:#0066cc;"></span></u><br />Eileen promises to photograph me in the pool tomorrow - I've been very shy in that red snood, but I know I need to wear it to protect my ears!<br /><br /><br />Last night as a treat for doing so well in therapy I got to go for a ride in my wagon with Red and Izzy ... I felt so strong after my pool session that I kept wanting to get out and hop, but I know I should've stayed in and relaxed. I promised mom I'd behave better next time.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJkHxV32u7VZUFK8Qvmkwu_iq2Dd8An_EY35x2DjlQaumejcSXAOusgsdKqw9-MxOqBy5invQixfrTCzTO81YN9PsvMNTa4OKQDOmj3BxJlXYRV56e0Ob6qdxLmYH6sl3dioak9oa25Q/s1600/hydro.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506845538313321234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJkHxV32u7VZUFK8Qvmkwu_iq2Dd8An_EY35x2DjlQaumejcSXAOusgsdKqw9-MxOqBy5invQixfrTCzTO81YN9PsvMNTa4OKQDOmj3BxJlXYRV56e0Ob6qdxLmYH6sl3dioak9oa25Q/s400/hydro.jpg" /></a>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-13689525519136808602010-08-16T19:56:00.001-07:002010-08-16T19:58:05.930-07:00I love my human girlfriend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69NH1wI_BF9R8ofaQFyqkS7HLDnP2fhbz9CF_tT7oXI3_PRVmmp2dKDsV8rClow0o9Y6RTk00Qhd1zo4evAcBD3PfdtokcuAcQ-jkAubpqNVKajW0Wrcx7PA-sNvEPAkqHcUWjqXk8K4/s1600/Fifty+and+sarah.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69NH1wI_BF9R8ofaQFyqkS7HLDnP2fhbz9CF_tT7oXI3_PRVmmp2dKDsV8rClow0o9Y6RTk00Qhd1zo4evAcBD3PfdtokcuAcQ-jkAubpqNVKajW0Wrcx7PA-sNvEPAkqHcUWjqXk8K4/s400/Fifty+and+sarah.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506207507259344274" /></a><br />Oh boy do I love Sarah.<div><br /></div><div>I'll be in the pool tomorrow morning at 11:00, so right now I need my beauty sleep :)<br /> <div><br /></div></div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-56167798614457605312010-08-12T09:06:00.001-07:002010-08-12T09:24:26.232-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1eMv80BmXhbP-Nb1uMnPQ7cpN4tvGiYnJgdxcOFN7W3K1Non7tNRImXn9vSSRWIVYYC49tNyO21-2kyuZmKaGVMuIHajf_5Y5F3lUG1xvew0QA_PWJhWLUJ3ymS_hYRUIF2PRLVkUIs/s1600/fiftyumasbed.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1eMv80BmXhbP-Nb1uMnPQ7cpN4tvGiYnJgdxcOFN7W3K1Non7tNRImXn9vSSRWIVYYC49tNyO21-2kyuZmKaGVMuIHajf_5Y5F3lUG1xvew0QA_PWJhWLUJ3ymS_hYRUIF2PRLVkUIs/s320/fiftyumasbed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504559582597873378" border="0" /></a>What? I fit! ....sorta<br /><br />I've been having a great time hanging out in the office with my friends every day at Integrative Pet Care. Yesterday I played with Reyna, Ana is her human, and today I'm making friends with Uma, Doris is her human! The only thing is...I like to lay in their little bed and it hasn't been going over so well with my new friends.<br />I've been very active lately so today they put some Traumeel ointment (a homeopathic anti-inflammatory) on my elbows and my "kickstand" (that's what they call my partial rear limb, because I use it just like a kickstand!). I feel much better now so I'm going to go take a nap before I get in the pool later!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-5290177812433472732010-08-07T08:38:00.001-07:002010-08-07T08:44:42.486-07:00How I Spent My Summer Vacation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_mmiVaeu3f1zUoSDKia0A_EVY5Ig_71bUMkAfvqRzaB2IPIRAnaQsqJNZYxSF0CfmIW1s2XM3wNmnEnElfcZDdXgh93XpI8M1Caic9sqnl5uRTvHCVZJREi9udX4lIopRYUaOQSCRqI/s1600/dogs+in+wagon.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 217px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502693898904600370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_mmiVaeu3f1zUoSDKia0A_EVY5Ig_71bUMkAfvqRzaB2IPIRAnaQsqJNZYxSF0CfmIW1s2XM3wNmnEnElfcZDdXgh93XpI8M1Caic9sqnl5uRTvHCVZJREi9udX4lIopRYUaOQSCRqI/s320/dogs+in+wagon.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNRb8bGbPGiwUypmngt2-WIbnlxjdBI2wApWq4X2ZOHs_l3HfdrcxyyYhPKOtZsDwsN6xh893rn_ahfm99HyFAn4CyMPrPvi7iPpNnYiMnwjcqcfjOkncZbq6j2Wn7A7CMft-ggqVxAM/s1600/dogs+in+wagon.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div>Last weekend I got to go on a mini vacation to "suburbia" with mom and Izzy. It was awesome! So much grass to lounge in, lots of dogs and kids to run with, and a whole lot of people around to spoil me even more (grandparents are the best at spoiling!).</div><br /><div>My grandma bought me a new wagon - now I can easily get down to the boulevard to hop around and impress people - before, I was way too tired from walking the three blocks. I let Izzy and my new pals Kramer and Newman go for a spin too.</div><div> </div><div>When I got to IPC on Monday I told all my girlfriends about my fun trip and how much I missed them. Then, I got lots of massages and treats - just like always.</div><div> </div><div>Tomorrow morning I have my photoshoot for the Pinups for Pitbulls 2011 calendar. Wish Red and I luck ! We are going to wear our best collars :)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-26069496915252201752010-08-05T16:40:00.000-07:002010-08-05T16:44:03.443-07:00Long work day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFBspzJrasxZy1h6wWCjpDaanICrgDGcH3ZgCgKQj3ta-akw8b2QLZQXQ3yhT7fPVSzhfCsMCJpWzLBVuuMILFVsBYoMf3EqWn40Rjx_63tFYVdept-1NiUPvmoIUg_muQxU4RvcX7Fo/s1600/IMG_9358.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502075619416782402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFBspzJrasxZy1h6wWCjpDaanICrgDGcH3ZgCgKQj3ta-akw8b2QLZQXQ3yhT7fPVSzhfCsMCJpWzLBVuuMILFVsBYoMf3EqWn40Rjx_63tFYVdept-1NiUPvmoIUg_muQxU4RvcX7Fo/s320/IMG_9358.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I hung out at Integrative Pet Care all day! Fortunately I was able to nap here and there in the office. Here is a picture of my brother Red and sister Izzy picking me up after work! </div>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-14854709070751104102010-07-26T11:43:00.000-07:002010-07-26T11:44:57.795-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8wAJ4FcUyeu1d3LKn0EVYZVs1FAJiOuhs3VYpCYQBTHNrwqGcKnTHTzVr0M8PKatbLq0jyXQD11_kGc_Z1bnQIOf6K3rL1faQet6AworFVsO1EtVs6e6875Uss80x8C4pRdDnRlGV2M/s1600/fiftyofficewindow.jpeg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8wAJ4FcUyeu1d3LKn0EVYZVs1FAJiOuhs3VYpCYQBTHNrwqGcKnTHTzVr0M8PKatbLq0jyXQD11_kGc_Z1bnQIOf6K3rL1faQet6AworFVsO1EtVs6e6875Uss80x8C4pRdDnRlGV2M/s320/fiftyofficewindow.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498287605496043890" border="0" />Fifty owning the office :)</a>Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-46878431771040993122010-07-20T16:50:00.000-07:002010-07-20T16:53:45.805-07:00Dog Party!This past Saturday was One Tail at a Time's second annual family reunion, and while I am not a OTAT dog, my sister Izzy is so I got invited. It was a blast! Look how happy I was:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlJEbiJYsCVCQTVBBFwuOIg8Q9xHQ4hqZqWSOYhiMBwtXdpFx44UYZChX9F5AeFCQsVjQzV7LvVPIfKO7MY8glLDQYAQ-NN1hisPWRWxxIUjK5s2SKzMpkYysTKFbH_SPaPioSYIqyac/s1600/fifty.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlJEbiJYsCVCQTVBBFwuOIg8Q9xHQ4hqZqWSOYhiMBwtXdpFx44UYZChX9F5AeFCQsVjQzV7LvVPIfKO7MY8glLDQYAQ-NN1hisPWRWxxIUjK5s2SKzMpkYysTKFbH_SPaPioSYIqyac/s320/fifty.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496140120070284290" border="0" /></a><br />Izzy and I met the smallest dog I've ever met named "Teddy" - I think my size freaked him out but eventually he took to me. Izzy and I ran around all day (with lots of rests) together and finally Red came to hang out too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih50H_hYDL0IbLP_M86CIB6FkMyJQt7xgDWsDwyk8RWc5ye4cYF6mxotKG96mmG9qi3FMpVWHDiloO7r8YLUbFGXQKEv4IWiOz099QooGoWbVEi6I9OkgmaN1mnKVqSCed84zraU9isOA/s1600/fifty+izzy+pom.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih50H_hYDL0IbLP_M86CIB6FkMyJQt7xgDWsDwyk8RWc5ye4cYF6mxotKG96mmG9qi3FMpVWHDiloO7r8YLUbFGXQKEv4IWiOz099QooGoWbVEi6I9OkgmaN1mnKVqSCed84zraU9isOA/s320/fifty+izzy+pom.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496140110718290210" border="0" /></a><br />By the end of the party, I was passed out and ready to get home to my bed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdlGUTeClLdYgtY6Cd6BaD1Hy78EWOUTmAnz7VzD345RGGWszf1DHlc8fTkBQ241ZIJi9cLQOuB671Seb2Cd7JZW6mt4RS8qVclGy451_0EV-erdIhxFvI-AVHalRdgjR4jQtgvG6MtI/s1600/fifty+sleep.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdlGUTeClLdYgtY6Cd6BaD1Hy78EWOUTmAnz7VzD345RGGWszf1DHlc8fTkBQ241ZIJi9cLQOuB671Seb2Cd7JZW6mt4RS8qVclGy451_0EV-erdIhxFvI-AVHalRdgjR4jQtgvG6MtI/s320/fifty+sleep.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496140105392404226" border="0" /></a><br />I also wanted to send my girl Trio a shoutout - Happy Birthday! I'm sorry I missed your big day on Monday but I promise to see you soon. I will be back at IPC soon for another Pool session so stay tuned!Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-90636605569679537572010-07-10T06:59:00.001-07:002010-07-10T10:06:51.704-07:00Resistance Pool round two!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoXzFNJ8zXJHgQ_3zmJctbAWYv4dqnAZ3vFHpSPSf0KM9bsNe17REQwaCx5K5ZOvV6rwN9Pw_u_GVBND2lc5RFGRwFVQgas5zcTlaVsvwM_LklEcVt6kdZuJj9L9-C7G9DgKnDIGJzDY/s1600/Fifty+sleep.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyoXzFNJ8zXJHgQ_3zmJctbAWYv4dqnAZ3vFHpSPSf0KM9bsNe17REQwaCx5K5ZOvV6rwN9Pw_u_GVBND2lc5RFGRwFVQgas5zcTlaVsvwM_LklEcVt6kdZuJj9L9-C7G9DgKnDIGJzDY/s400/Fifty+sleep.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492277104765873218" border="0" /></a><br />Yesterday was my second visit to the Resistance Pool. Jeanine took me in there and showed my mom how to help me swim and stretch my legs out. They made me wear this ridiculous cap over my ears! (I did look pretty cute though). I was still a bit nervous, but I think I will be swimming twice a week now so I need to man up.<br /><br />After I got home I fell asleep immediately (see photograph above). I slept in the car too then dried off in the sun.<br /><br />Today I am going with my sister Izzy and my best pal Red to the Wauconda Dog park! Hopefully it won't be too crowded and I can run for a minute then just relax in the shade.<br /><br />Also, to anyone looking for an awesome addition to their family, my "sister" Bella is available for adoption through One Tail at a Time!<br />Here is her petfinder link:<br />http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16841568<br /><br />I'm so excited to see her again this week, my mom found her an awesome foster home just four short blocks away - I can easily walk four blocks! I bet she'll take lots of photos to show everyone.Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-3860539108643114642010-07-06T12:08:00.000-07:002010-07-06T12:10:42.312-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZsAToNt7HJq7U1MB4f-nQV6nzx5wO7sxaeo_LijOdh907qYgem-aH6-Z-vVI9zj6i8vdvGZRpKwvAaJt3Dnu_7me7Nmmz_xY4WvsgKX6jVqJQi47UyMn0ulVq387S5Kz5JlAztHyem5s/s1600/Fifty's+New+Chair.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZsAToNt7HJq7U1MB4f-nQV6nzx5wO7sxaeo_LijOdh907qYgem-aH6-Z-vVI9zj6i8vdvGZRpKwvAaJt3Dnu_7me7Nmmz_xY4WvsgKX6jVqJQi47UyMn0ulVq387S5Kz5JlAztHyem5s/s320/Fifty's+New+Chair.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490872249902712626" border="0" /></a><br />Lawn chair or Throne?<br />My mom heard a rumor that I love to lay in lawn chairs, so Kathy (IPC's office mgr) brought me one from her house. Today I am in the office, in my throne..er lawn chair... watching all the comings & goings!Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448483492794407785.post-42378907840135140342010-07-05T10:53:00.000-07:002010-07-05T12:29:50.283-07:00Fifty's First Date<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzDhvuxWTAzQTlxCQApWAE-jmbvi4bzLJL5J13K9M5QBYkY7cryFOLHb8gfO_UZVA8dsOAWNYKOccacSQHQOQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>I had a date recently with a beautiful girl named Trio, as her name suggests she, too, was missing a limb. We got along famously and hope to meet again soon! You should also check out Trio's organization<a href="http://www.trioanimalfoundation.org/"> The Trio Animal Foundation</a>, they do wonderful things for homeless pets!Fifty Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13533153383828479109noreply@blogger.com0