I know, she is awfully young to have cosmetic surgery, but something happened to Sophie and we just had to have the procedure done. I have mentioned that she has been awfully feisty with Ozzie and that there has been a bit of fighting going on between them. At first, she was the instigator, but there has recently been a role reversal and Ozzie has been paying her back.
They got into a scrape a day or so ago and I noticed afterward that Sophie's ear was scabbed up. I took her into the vet for a check up and when they washed her ear off they could tell that it had been bitten right through. Did I want her to go through life with a tattered ear like some raggedy old pit bull? No, I did not. It is important to a girl to look good, and since she is such a pretty little thing, I did the right thing and opted for surgery to stitch it up.
I swear, they had better out grow this phase of adolescence, because I can't take much more.
She isn't too happy about having to wear the plastic collar. Ozzie keeps trailing after her trying to chew on it. She rallied around by dinner time and was her usual self, eagerly watching Daddy prepare her meal.
Poor little thing...she does look really sad. Hopefully she won't have a vengeful spirit and bit Ozzie back. She is a lady after all and will do the big-girl thing. How long does she need to wear the E-collar? Hope she heals very quickly.
Posted by: Christine Thomas | January 17, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Bless her heart...look at those two sweet, innocent faces...how could they ever get into a scrape???LOL! Hope she's better real quick!
Posted by: Carol | January 17, 2009 at 10:41 AM
I hope Sophie feels better soon. I love your dog stories--I cracked up over your "favorite games" post. Oh, and wanted to say I really loved your Spice Cake quilt; I'm ordering that pattern!
Posted by: Molly | January 17, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Poor Sophie. Bad dog, Ozzie! Bad dog! Now you two play nice.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | January 17, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Poor Baby!!!
Posted by: Miss Jean | January 17, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Awww, poor thing. She'll be back to normal in no time!
Posted by: Kate | January 17, 2009 at 02:30 PM
You have more adventures at your place than most of the people I know...I always learn something new over here! I hope you are printing all these doggie stories off and keeping them in a scrapbook...too much fun. Get well soon, Sophie!
Posted by: Kayte | January 17, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Poor Mrs. Sophie! Hope she feels better soon! But you know that a girl has gotta look good!
Luckily they have you to play referee.....
Posted by: Stefanie | January 17, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Poor Sophie! I love that quilt in the background is there another photo of it on your blog?
Posted by: Bernadette B | January 17, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Poor baby. Trying to keep a dog in an 'Elizabethan' collar is a pain in the ... well, let's just say not the neck. I've had my furry kids in them a couple of times a it no fun for anyone involved. I do hope Shophie is feeling better soon and that Ozzie will just be pationt whis she recouperates. In the mean time, maybe Ozzie should watch a little less 'Mike Tyson'...just a thought. But I truly do hope that Sophie heals quickly and things can get back to normal.
Posted by: Nancy | January 17, 2009 at 11:56 PM
ahh shucks. Bless her little heart. Sorry to hear that my friend. Here's to rapid healing.
Posted by: *karendianne | January 18, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Oh dear, poor little Sophie. Hope she recovers quickly! Our dogs used to get in awful scraps (and still bicker occasionally). I think they went through a period where they were trying to establish who was the boss. They mostly get along now that they've sorted out that question.
Ozzie probably feels just terrible for what he did to his little friend.
Posted by: Rachel | January 18, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Poor baby. I just found your blog and was drawn in when I saw your dogs. I have a 13 year old Welsh Terrier, who has given us a lot of love, but Terrier through and through. Love your work.
Elaine S.
Posted by: Elaine S. | January 19, 2009 at 06:52 AM
Oh poor little Sophie. Maybe if it happens again, you could just buy her earrings *s*
Posted by: Libby | January 20, 2009 at 07:13 AM