[NAGDU] Decorations, blood draws, and yes, cats.

[Debby Phillips]

I grew up with dogs-our family always had at least one, if not 
two.  They never seemed to bother the Christmas tree, except for 
their wagging tails, and we kept food out of their reach.  Having 
said that, after I got married my husband's pet (and mine by 
marriage and love), ate the chocolate sauce from a present.  It 
was one of those cheesecake mix things with chocolate sauce to 
put on the top.  He left everything alone except for the 
chocolate sauce.  Lol.

Last year we put up an artificial tree.  UGH! None of the animals 
bothered it, much.  I didn't bother it much either since I really 
have an aversion to artificial trees.  This year we are 
remodeling our kitchen and barely have room to get through the 
living room because of having stuff from the kitchen in the 
living room, and having the kitchen basically gutted.  I worry 
more about the dogs going in there and getting into something 
than anything else.  They went in there at first, mostly out of 
curiosity.  Now they stay out, except for going through the 
kitchen to get out the door to park.  So no Christmas tree this 
year, no baking Christmas cookies or other goodies.  I'm trying 
not to feel bah humbug, because I generally love Christmas.  So 
it's hard to feel in the Christmas spirit, because none of the 
normal smells and few of the sounds of Christmas are available.  
Sigh.

Next year we are getting a real Christmas tree, and I do wonder 
how the cat will respond to that.  He may be permanently in the 
dog house.  Lol.

I have gotten blood drawn, vaccines, teeth pulled, and complete 
physicals with my dog present.  I'm guessing, if truth be told, 
the woman doing the blood draw doesn't like dogs.  Or she is 
afraid of them.  I hope your complaint brings about some results.

Well, it's time for bed, time to treat the dogs, and the cat, and 
go to sleep.    Debby and Nova