One Hurt, Fuzzy, Black Dog

Humor helps me cope with life. I've always felt that sometimes you just need to have a good laugh to clear your head and look at something fresh. Then you can deal with it, however serious it may be.

However, this time I'm taking break from the humor. Bob, my fuzzy, black spaniel, somehow slipped a disc in his back. We got him back from the emergency care clinic yesterday.

The fuzzball is restricted to his kennel for the next few days. That is to limit his mobility. He now takes more pills a day than I do! He's suffered some paralysis in his hindquarters due to nerve damage.

All I'm asking is that you say a small prayer for the little guy. Whether you're a dog, cat, gerbil, parakeet, sea-pig, ferret, snake or hamster person, your pet is part of your family. I'm just hoping for a speedy recovery for the fuzziest member of my family!

Many thanks.