Don Gollini di Seattle's newest Wise-Guy - Buddy "Two-Legs" Gollini

We interrupt this Blog to bring you this Special Report...

Buddy "Two-Legs" Gollini

In an apparent retaliation for recent rude comments, cat calling and snickers, Don Gollini di Seattle held a private ceremony this weekend during which Buddy was "Made". Now known as Buddy Two-Legs or simply "Two-Legs" for short; this newest member of da family had this to say: "Any youssa guysa call mia Gimpy an-I-ma gonna killa ya, ya see..."

Frankie "da Fat-Pig" Gollini

His younger brother,"Frankie da Fat-Pig" (not yet a full fledged Wise-Guy, Maleducato!) offered this warning: "....messa widta Two-Legs anda you'll beeya swimmina widta da Salmon ya see, we ain'ta gots no plainna fishes here in da Spacifica Norta Westa, we gottsa Salmon ya see.... hhmm Salmon, I'mma hungry heyya Two-Legs, manga!"

It's not known how long before Two-Legs will be up and walking after his most unfortunate "Accident" (no comment). However he is hopping around, walking on his knees, occasionally stands on all fours and last Wednesday in an attempt to come to "Frankie da Fat-Pigs" aid during an altercation with a neighborhood Doberman who goes by the name of "D" (it is rumored that he too is a Wise-Guy from one of the other five families); Two-Legs flew out the back door and down the steps yelling loud enough to be heard in Cleveland (of all places!). Well the Don was highly annoyed as Two-Legs was a bloody mess from the concrete steps. The Don was also secretly proud of the little guy's spunk & courgage: "..datsa mya boya"

When asked if Two-Legs will keep his Wise-Guy name after making an anticipated full recovery, the Don had this to say, "yeppa, once a wisa guyya, always a wisa guyya; now getta youa outta mya facea you no good sonnaofa ..."

...aaahhhhemmmm, Well we return you to our normal Blog already in progress... -Alright then, Cheers, Thanks alot!

Resting after their recent "ordeal":

Buddy "Two-Legs" & Frankie "da Fat-Pig"

Disclaimer: This post is intended to make you laugh while updating you on Buddy's condition, anyone offended by this post or it's reference to our Italian heritage (of which I am are very proud of BTW) really needs to get a life -con amore, indossi Gollini di Seattle

I Can Stand Up All-By-Myself!

Just a brief update: On Saturday February 10th Buddy stood up on all four legs to eat his breakfast, all on his own!! This was rather exciting as I was not paying attention but talking with Michale, waiting for the dogs to finish so we could make our Saturday morning ritualistic trek to Starbucks for a much needed Double Tall Latte!!! Michale pointed to Buddy and said "look!" there he was standing up eating away... He has stood a few more times since then but is not yet walking. Other improvements:

• Getting better all the time with "bathroom habits"; he is anxious to go back outside. He tries to get out the back door if I am not careful when I let Frankie out.
• Grumpy as heck and tired of being confined - started to allow him time in the kennel with Frankie, does ok and is happy to be back into his "routine".
• Off the Steroids and thank goodness, I am over his "roid rage"; he fights Frankie for his food, has a ferocious appetite and is overall ornery, not fun!
• Participated in his acupuncture last week, next session is Friday... stay tuned for more!

Here is a wonderful song about Dixie, a little Dachshund; click on this link, scroll down the page until you see a link to this song: "Dixie the Tiny Dog" then click on that link to play the song...

-Thanks Dr. Lena!

http://www.himmelfans.org/links.html

My cousin Tripp...

Here is a quick update on Buddy's progress this week:

• He goes to the bathroom on his own completely now.
• He has learned how to sit on his butt and using his front legs he scoots around the kitchen as fast as if he was walking!
• His so-called diaper-rash is completely cleared up now that he can control his bladder.

One day this week I hope to catch a short video clip of his little 'scooting on his butt' trick, it is so cute!

On a more serious note, the lesson Buddy shares with us is to "adapt and over come adversity". He doesn't worry how silly he looks or worry if all the other dogs will laugh at him, nope he has figured out how to do all the things he likes to do in spite of his physical limitations. What he can't do on his own, he figures out how to get me to do it for him! (smart dog)

My sister Michele's dog Tripp is starting to lose his sight. Please send her and Tripp positive thoughts and prayers as they adjust to Tripp's "special needs". Since they live 3000 miles away, I put up a special Blog for her and Tripp. Michele; thought you might have some fun with this Blog. Putting Buddy's site up and the positive feedback from everyone, has given me the strength to do take Buddy through another difficult rehabilitation. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers, love you!

Tripp's Blog site: http://tripphorvat.blogspot.com/