Timeline cleanser:

Benson begging for a walk by making it impossible to sit at my desk.

WTF, dog! You're so large.

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My vet is being a poop.

I hate seeing my schmoopie so sad and low energy. (He's clearly picking up on my vibe and being all, 'I'm sick mommy.')

So fine.

I'll flush Benson's eye myself.

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Benson was a slow, sleepy love today. The ideal senior pibble.

I may have given him an extra 'calming' chew.

Oops.

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You know you're a #DogMama when you find yourself spraying down your dog with cool water during a hella heat wave and it's totally normal.

Did I create a calendar only for Benson's appointments and schedules?

Yes.

Because I'm that kind of #DogMama

This is why I don't have the same energy for cishet menz anymore.

I have a dog.

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The marine layer woke us both up with its cool damp breezes coming through the windows.

After deigning to snuggle for approximately 5 min (I take what i can get), Benson wanted a long sniffari so that's what I gave him.

My back will chastise me later.

After breakfast we went though our Goopy Face routine (I wipe his face+jowls because he's a messy eater), he did a butt scoot. Horrified, I *immediately* grabbed the dog wipes and wiped his butt.

And that booger plopped into a perfect sit. Thwarted.

Ok, doggo. I'll respect your boundaries. But I AM going to clean that booty later.

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Being a #DogMama in medical crisis is hard.

These are my thoughts:
Omg what's going on with my back
Oh shit I need to walk Benson
I can't get his harness on its too painful
What the hell I need to call my doctor
But what about Benson
How will I do all the things
I just need to be able to walk
Benson needs to poo

Exhausting and anxious thought process.

But I have my helpers in place now: Aaron from No Bark Zone
Besties
Happy Hound

But dang. Talk about needing a village.

Benson is happily cobbling one of his toys right now but maaaan, the walk upstairs was a comedy of Woman vs Pittie Who Wants to Play.

Have you ever had a pittie accidentally nip your fupa in the struggle to grab the leash? No? Let me tell you, it motivates you to let the dog have the leash while you go up the stairs.

I don't care what trainers and Cesar says. If Benson wants to nibble on the leash because he's in his dog feelings then fuckit. He can nibble on it. Until we get inside.

Then it's *on.*
Also, thank God I wear leather gloves.

Upside: my back is warmed up and my hip is loose. Thanks, doggo, you beast.

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