Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy Visits the Vet

~ John W. Howell

 

“So Boss. What are we doing up at 5:00?”

“I’m surprised you know the time.”

“Twelve hours since dinner. It’s not tough. What are we doing?”

“We need to drive two and a half hours to the vet. Let’s go.”

Lucy goes to the vet

“Why can’t we go to the one near here?”

“Because you need your teeth cleaned and our Vet in San Antonio is the best.”

“I like the car, but that’s a long way.”

“Lay down, and we’ll be there before you know it.”

Lucy goes to the vet

“Thanks for bringing my blanket, Boss.”

“You’re welcome.  Now take a snooze. I’ll wake you later.”

Lucy goes to the Vet

“What’s up Boss?”

“A little traffic, Lucy.”

“What is traffic?”

“We are getting close to San Antonio, and people are going to work.”

Lucy goes to the Vet

“Wow, it’s raining too. Look at those cars. Why aren’t we moving?”

“It could be an accident. At the least, the rain is slowing people down.”

Lucy goes to the Vet

“Shouldn’t you stop and wipe off the glass, Boss?”

“We have wipers for that Lucy. Look.”

“Ah yes. They move fast don’t they?”

Lucy goes to the Vet

“This is exciting, Boss. I’ve never seen so many humans.”

“Well, you did when you were young. You were born here in San Antonio.”

“I was? I don’t remember.”

“I’m glad you don’t, Lucy.”

Lucy goes to the vet

“What is that noise, Boss?”

“There are other pups in the vet’s office.”

“I think My favorite doctor is out there.”

“Yes, he is.”

Lucy goes to the vet

“I think I will jump up on him.”

“I’m not sure he will like that.”

“How will he know I’m glad to see him?”

“You could give him a shimmy.”

“I’m happy to report that the visit was very successful. Lucy has all her shots, a complete physical, and her teeth cleaned. She did need three teeth pulled because she doesn’t brush as often as she should.”

“I right here. You know that don’t you Boss?”

“Yes I know it Lucy and I’m so glad you are. It was a full day and now it is time to relax.”

“Night Boss.”

“Night Lucy. Sleep well.”

“I think the dope will make that happen Boss. Thanks for that too.”

 

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I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

78 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy Visits the Vet”

  3. That’s a long way to go for the vet. I’m so glad ours is only about twenty minutes away. It’s always a worry when dogs reach the age where dental work becomes necessary – Trevor is close to there now (and he’s showing signs of arthritis). I hope Lucy came out of the anaesthetic okay and is back to her old self.

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  6. You have to trust your vet. I used to have one that did it all. The time I walked in on him doing teeth braces on a mastiff had me in stitches though. Glad Lucy came through it all A-OK.

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  8. I love her expression in the car, John. She’s such a sweetie. I’m glad she came through all of that in good order. Your a good human, John – I think you should get a treat. Biscuit? Bourbon? It’s your choice.

    I’ll be visiting the city of Lucy’s birth, in the spring. Tell her it feels a little more special now.

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      1. As soon as I saw that, I checked my own posts and saw that the “Reblog” button is gone from them too. I clicked on “Press This” and couldn’t figure out what I had to do – the Title area was blank. Have to visit WordPress.com and find out. Sigh…

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  15. Been putting off a tooth-cleaning for Dallas as Shelties don’t usually handle that well. Glad Lucy’s checkup was a breeze and that you had a safe journey. Good that she’s such a compliant passenger — guess the dope on the return jaunt didn’t hurt!

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  20. Glad it all worked out for Lucy, John. My dogs get teeth cleaning every year. You don’t know what teeth are loose or infected until then. Also the blood work needed is important as dogs get older. Yep, they are like children! 🐶 Christine

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  26. I have a cat who’s affectionately known at the vet’s as “that demon cat.” She should take some lessons from Lucy. A little “special medicine” before she goes keeps her from drawing blood herself — if I can get it in her. As they age, they can react differently to anesthetic, and recover more slowly. I’m glad Lucy’s doing well — and I hope your vet’s on the south side of SA! 🙂

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