No Balls on Thanksgiving

Ratchet’s report:

We had a great Turkey Day last week. There was a nice walk and good smells all day, and then we had a really good dinner. Me and the kid had some turkey and stuffing on top of our kibble. Yummy!

We all gave thanks for the many blessings of the year, including the arrival of my little brother. I hate to say it, but I guess I am grateful for him, too. He really cheered me up after my big brother Jive went to the Rainbow Bridge.

But I gotta admit I’m really thankful that they got rid of that ball of his. We’ve gotten back to all our usual games and romps, except when the Moms get all fractious at us because he’s supposed to keep quiet because he’s still healing. Judging from the speed he races up and down the hallway, I’d sure hate to see what he’d do if he wasn’t convalescing. The kid is going to break the sound barrier any day now.

So, I’m pleased to report that everything’s back to normal now that the aberration of the ball has been taken care of. And this morning, we each got a treat from a dog Advent calendar, which is some sort of cardboard thingy with treats hidden behind little doors. Cool, huh?

Clank was hoping it was going to last all year, but I explained it’s only until Christmas. Then the kid asked me what Christmas is and I really had to laugh. He’s in for a big surprise in a few weeks.

His latest insanity is that he’s sending a picture of his butt to the Toreth blog (that’s his breeder), challenging his siblings to an exchange of fanny pictures. He claims he has a really cute butt, but I think he’s just compensating for not being able to sniff their butts like a proper Welsh gentleman.

In Memoriam: Jumpin' Jive

Ratchet & Clank’s Report:

We had a sad thing happen this week, which is why we haven’t written in our blog. Our big old brother Jumpin’ Jive died on Monday evening. He was really sick for a long time and the Moms explained that he couldn’t stay with us anymore because he had to go be with his brother Jazz at the Rainbow Bridge.

Ratchet: Jive took really good care of me when I came to live with my Moms. I had been ‘bused and was awful scared of everything, but he helped me get my smiles back and he taught me all kinds of good things about playing with toys and stuff. I will miss him a lot ‘cause I loved him.

Clank: I only knew Jive for a little while, but he was a wonderful big brother. He taught me all about pottying in the yard instead of the house. When he got really sick last week, I would cuddle with him on his bed and kiss his chin to cheer him up. I hope he is having fun at the Rainbow Bridge and that he knows how much I love him.

Jumpin’ Jive
In Memoriam
1998 – 2009

His spirit lives on in the love and joy he shared.
He was a healer and a gentle, loving soul
with a heart as big as his smile.
Good night, Sweet Boy.
We’ll meet you on the other side at the Rainbow Bridge.

Read the book, “The Legend of Rainbow Bridge”
by William N. Britton
Read the poem and support this wonderful author at: http://www.legendofrainbowbridge.com/