Ears Lent & Maxie's Haircut (142, 143/365)

I was having problems last night with Blogger, so I couldn't get my post up.  :(

But anyway, I was having a really cruddy Wednesday night and Thursday morning.  In a tiny nutshell, I went into just about full panic mode when I was thinking about all of the responsibilities I would have to take care of in a few weeks, on top of 2 jobs and going to school.  I just didn't think I could do it and I didn't understand why anyone would give me such responsibilities.  I freaked out.  And I was basically tired of being "bullied."

Lo and behold, my friends came through for me.  On top of that, I found a couple more people who were willing to lend an ear at a moment's notice.  That's so awesome.  :)  I'm super thankful for having met these people in my life.  A super special thanks to Medic, to whom I basically gave a full on rant via PM.  Even on holiday they listened!  Amazing.  :D

On to today...

Maxie got shaved!  HAHAH!  :)

Maxie got a bad case of hot spots and his fur was getting out of hand.  We had originally taken him in for a trim and quick grooming, but there were certain spots that had mattes that I wasn't able to work out (even with daily brushings!) and so my dad decided to just have his fur shaved off.  This makes easy work of treating his hot spots until his fur grows back.  :)  Aww.... 

It's the Little Things (136/365)

It's the little things that makes you happy.  :)  Today, I came home from a long patrol shift.  I tossed my jacket on the floor, let the babies in, and then went to take a shower.  When I came back in my room, the scene above is what I found.  It was adorable.  Mr. Tinkles (the little one) and Sir Maximilian Piddlesworth (Maxie; the bigger one) fought over my jacket for possession.  Mr. Tinkles won and Maxie got the pity prize of my sleeve.

I love my doggies.  <3

After that I went ahead and made little beds for them out of pillows and towels for them to stay in my room while I worked on some stuff.  :)  Little angels.  :)

Newest Member of the Family (030/365)

Though not EDC related, I wanted y'all to meet Sir Maximilian Piddles ... aka MAX.  :)  He's the newest member of the family.  Max is a full breed Shih Tzu, two years of age.  I adopted him the shelter today and so far he's doing great.  Max is very laid back.  He knows a lot of tricks already and we already love him lots.  Here's to many more years with Sir Maximilian Piddles.  :D

He doesn't do very much.  He just likes to lounge around all day.  Pretty much the only time he's active is when he sees the leash and when he hears to treat box/bag rattle.

He doesn't seem to notice Mr. Tinkles, but boy does Mr. Tinkles notice him!  Mr. Tinkles is a little jealous and while I do make the effort to give him (Tinkles) extra attention, apparently, it's not enough.  He's so used to me giving him 100% attention that he's being a little baby at the moment.  It's getting better, so hopefully he'll come to realize that Sir Piddles is here to stay and that he's his little brother (albeit 4 times T's size!).

PS.  Though his microchip reads Max, he doesn't answer to the name at all.  I wonder what his previous parents called him.  Or maybe he thinks his name is the rattle of a treat box.