Hi! I'm Sophie Snow Leopard, and I've hijacked this blog for today.
I don't know if you've ever thought about what means to be a soft toy in a terrier household, but I'm going to tell you anyway.
One becomes accustomed to rough treatment of course - being shaken vigorously or subjected to attempted de-stuffings - and some might say I should be happy to have survived until now with all limbs intact and no need of emergency surgery.
But between you and me, I was relieved to learn that Nobby, the rather, er, 'rampant' wire-haired fox terrier who currently rules the roost hereabouts, was last week given 'the snip'. In the olden days, us girls were expected to put up with the sort of insistent and unlooked-for attentions I've been receiving from Nobby and to keep quiet about it. But this is 2023, the era of #MeToo, and I feel it's high time to end the conspiracy of silence.
Post-operation, Nobby has been unusually subdued, but I'm wondering if this state of affairs will last...
PS from Gail: Nobby seems to be recovering well from his surgery, and Sophie Snow Leopard is currently enjoying a period of rest and relaxation in the box room.
BOL Sophie, you tell em.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your rest, Sophie! We're sure it won't take Nobby long to bounce back, though we hope certain aspects of his interest in you will be gone for ever! He does look cute in his soft collar.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Indy xx
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteThat's it, Sophie-gal, very impawtant to break the pall of silence and 'brushing it under the carpet'! Stay strong, that toy... Hugs and squisshings, YAM-aunty xxx
(Pee Ess - I pass on a bit of POTP to Nobby that his healing continues apace and you all settle into a regular, albeit less 'energetic' routines again very soon!)
Sadly Dear Sophie I'm sure that this is only a rest period and within a week or two you'll be back to hiding for your life and the sewing needle will be needed shortly
ReplyDeleteDearest Sophie...bless your little heart. WHEW it sounds like the snip snip for Nobby was a WINNER WINNER for all concerned. May your days moving forward be full of R&R and gentle play from the resident GENTLEman!
ReplyDeleteGail good news to hear Nobby is on this side of snip snip and may soon be Free of the donut.
Hugs Cecilia
Well, Sophie, it's clear you have not only survived Nobby's ministrations, but have flourished (your own blog post!). Sadly, not so the mature cottontail that lived in the overgrown, not longer producing, Muscadine grapes. The poodle, whom I have taught to retrieve toys the cardis leave outside on the back deck, returned Saturday night with another "toy" she found outside and dropped it for me, expecting her usual treat....
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to meet you, Sophie. We hope Nobby continues his gentle ways once he has fully recovered from his snip operation.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to hear your perspective Sophie! So many of our foxie homes have untold tales of plush misery. Nobby may too have a new perspective about life after he recovers from the snip.
ReplyDeleteRest up while you can, Sophie. Nobby will be back to himself before you know it!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your vacation Sophie...we sure hope things go back to just the bitey, chewy kind of attention once Nobby is feeling better.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Sunny and Rosy
Sophie, boys will be boys, but we hope this temporary respite becomes permanent for your sake. Hugs to Nobby on his recovery period.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
It is usual to be a little subdued after getting a snip. I am sure he will be back to normal soon.
ReplyDeleteWell, you might have to run for cover, because while amorous attentions might stop, the bitey and shakey aspects will keep on...soon enough.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel way better, soon, Nobby!
Glad to see that all went well with the snip, and we really like the donut of shame that Nobby is modeling. And we now want a snow leopard friend too, so cute!
ReplyDeleteRosie and Redford
Dozens of de-stuffed and de-squeaked squeaky toys, courtesy of angel Chester, understand you, Sophie. We hope you feel better soon, Nobby.
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