Mollie Gets Tagged

This was a big week for Mollie. After getting her rabies vaccine last week, we took her to Newfane Town Hall where she became an official resident and received another tag for her collar (i.e. the first was the rabies vaccine certification from the vet). We drove over to Petco where we made her a name tag with our phone number. Mollie was excited about all the jingling. However after awhile, the tag noise was getting to be annoying. Jessica went online to EBAY and found a Pet Tag Silencer , something that she knew about from Colin's dog, Blake. She won the auction (i.e. no one else was bidding) and it arrived today. It's a little big and very pink. Mollie thinks that it is another chew toy. We're enjoying the quiet while she plays with it.

I should mention that Mollie went back to the vet this week for a distemper shot and a lyme disease vaccine. She's gained another pound (13lbs). The vaccine made her a little lethargic for a couple of days but she is back to her loving self. She has to go for a lyme disease booster vaccine shot in a couple of weeks.

Making History with Mollie

Today, the Windham County History Fair took place on the Newfane Commons in Newfane, VT. We took Mollie along. Yael and Jessica decided to dress her in an outfit given to us by a friend. Mollie looked very cute. At first she tried to chew it but quickly just accepted it. She was quite the hit at the fair. We couldn't take too many steps before someone would stop us to pet her. Mollie took all the attention in stride. There were other dogs there, albeit larger dogs, with whom she tried to play. The fair was very interesting. There were tents staffed by folks from historical societies around Windham County. We go to see some maps, photos and other memorabilia. I picked up a first day cover commemorating the Vermont Bicentennial (1991) and we bought a glass ornament from the Brattleboro Historical Society. After about an hour we headed home. I should mention that Mollie really enjoys traveling in the car. She lays down in her crate and either looks out or falls asleep. She is truly a treasure.

Gill and Mollie among the daylillies

Make a Smilebox photobook

Mollie become legal

We went to the vet today for Mollie to get her rabies vaccine. She was a real trooper. Now, we can go to town hall and officially register her as a resident of Newfane.

The vet thinks that Mollie is NOT part lab but rather a mix of Jack Russell and Beagle. Regardless, Mollie is a very loving dog.

She's gained three pounds in the month (now 11.8) since our last visit and appears extremely healthy. We have to return in two weeks for a distemper booster shot.

Paid $98 for today's visit. Might have to look into health insurance for her.... possibly Blue Paws Blue Shield.

Mollie picks out a toy

On Saturday, we stopped by the pet store to pick up some metal bowls for Mollie since she has chewed up her plastic ones. Mollie was very excited to go shopping. In fact she piddled on the floor. While searching for the bowls, Jessica spotted a display of dog toys that did not have any stuffing. Mollie went over and picked one out -- a rooster. She was very happy with the purchase and even carried it to the car.