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Walter’s Day Off

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Took Walter to the groomers, and they report that he was a perfect gentleman although a little worried about getting on the table, which shows good common sense because he does have three bad legs. But they washed him, scrubbed him, and got his coat looking excellent and he smells so good and he is all soft and cuddly.

It’s weird though, because even though in person his coat looks so much better than it did before going in, in pictures it looks much worse. But trust me, it is better, and the baldish patches don’t have all that old brownish dead hair:

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Also, as you can see, he is ornery and happy:

He also is much stronger. He climbed from the back of the Subaru all the way to the front seat, and I could not stop him, and he stepped on and destroyed my bifocals, so I have to go to the eye place tomorrow and buy a new pair.

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  7. 7.

    Pogonip

    Looking good! Does the vet expect the bald patches to grow back?

    He bumbled onto your glasses and destroyed them. Yay! He’s doing Dog Things. Has he barked yet?

  11. 11.

    the Conster, la Citoyenne

    Just made another donation to an animal rescue in Maine who got 2 old cats adopted out to an old friend. May all beings be happy. May all beings be happy. May all beings be happy. May all beings be happy. etc. etc.

  13. 13.

    satby

    He looks great and happy! Such an amazing improvement from when you found him, John. Thank you again and again for saving that sweet boy and giving him a happy second life!

  14. 14.

    bluefish

    Hello, Walter! You look great! xoxo. I love this dog so much. He looks so much better, Mr. Cole. Thank you for cheering me up today. Your rescuing of this sweet dog is something I think about now every day.

  18. 18.

    Francis

    nah, the pictures show a huge change for the better. His coat is developing gloss and it’s thickening in. He’s put on a ton of weight, he’s holding his head higher and his skin doesn’t look nearly as awful as it did.

    (at least, I think that’s what the pictures show. my office seems to have suddenly got quite dusty and my eyes are watering.)

  22. 22.

    Joy

    My dog does the same thing when he comes home from the groomer. I’m, like WTF? I paid good money to have the coat debris free! He is really a handsome and happy man.

  26. 26.

    Joy

    I also meant to add he looks satiated. I don’t see his ribs and his eyes look shinier. He is so thankful as are all of us.

  29. 29.

    daryljfontaine

    <3 Walter. Bless you for saving him, Cole. This story has become my anecdote to friends for "why I read/mostly lurk at this particular poliblog".

    Obligatory politics:
    TNN: T-Rump News Network. Coming January 2017. “White News. White Now.”

    D

  32. 32.

    scav

    I think Walter may have a slightly different definition of smelling all nice — of course he’s going to roll in the grass. He’s a sane dog.

  34. 34.

    seaboogie

    Thank you Cole – Walter looks so good and so happy – love his crazy little teefus when he smiles!

  38. 38.

    skyweaver

    Thanks, John. Sort of wishing we could hold a Walter party just to meet him, what a good boy. And I really hope the Walter pics don’t stop once he leaves your care!

  40. 40.

    raven

    @Adam L Silverman: Right in my wheelhouse. I had the record but the film was not available for years because the Beach Boys held it up. Incredible show, actually a 2 day gig at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1964. It’s the best footage there is of James Brown and the Stones did not want to follow him!

    The Barbarians
    The Beach Boys
    Chuck Berry
    James Brown and The Famous Flames
    Marvin Gaye (with backing vocals by The Blossoms)
    Gerry & the Pacemakers
    Lesley Gore
    Jan and Dean
    Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas
    Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
    The Rolling Stones
    The Supremes

    The Bluray is da bomb.

  47. 47.

    Mary G

    @skyweaver: I already asked debit, Walter’s new mom, to send AL pictures so we can see his progress. She’s going to keep us updated.

    He looks much better, John, and thanks for the photos and video. When his head is at a certain angle he does look like he has hound in him. He’s got the blocky skull.

    Costco has really good prices on glasses and my opthamalogist (?spelling ) says that their central lab produces high quality stuff.

  48. 48.

    raven

    @redshirt: No, I had moved back to Chicago with my old man and my mom and sibs stayed in LA. I spent the summers there but was always at Manhattan and Hermosa. I did see the Stones at McCormick place on my 16th in 1965.

  49. 49.

    Patricia Kayden

    @Joy: My Boxer does that after he has been bathed. Lol.

    So good to see how improved Walter looks.

  51. 51.

    ThresherK (GPad)

    OT: I am looking for a link a fellow BJer posted to a webcomic about asexuality. Anyone remember that recently?

  54. 54.

    SiubhanDuinne

    Walter looks fantastic. Y’all remember that first day, my bartender was so moved by his photo and story that he donated $20 bucks to the vet fund. I’ve been keeping him updated and will message him with the latest photos.

  56. 56.

    debit

    My good, sweet boy! He looks so handsome and a million times better. John, you are an amazing guy.

  59. 59.

    Lee

    If you are looking for cheap glasses zenni optical is the way to go.

    I purchase all of mine there.

  61. 61.

    MomSense

    @SiubhanDuinne:

    I’d love to make something for the new baby and send it to you to give the bartender with a big heart.

    Walter looks wonderful. Thank you John, Debit, and all the juicers who chipped in to help.

  65. 65.

    encephalopath

    That fur will lie down all smooth and beautiful when the oils come back in. He’ll just be shiny and clean at the same time.

    Looking good, old man.

  68. 68.

    the Conster, la Citoyenne

    @raven:

    The different gold medal winning body types blow my mind. Tall, short, squat, long limbed, stout – it’s fascinating. Hard to pick out who is suspect.

    Here goes BOLT.

  72. 72.

    raven

    So it looks like they can have a decent crowd. I can’t tell what’s up with those box seats in the upper deck. It’s still not near full.

  74. 74.

    jl

    Doesn’t look like the same dog. Looks like a happy dog. And smells good, too!
    Glad to hear the good news.

    Edit: Missed the bifocals thing at first. I went back since it seemed like the story wasn’t complete… It was missing something, and of course it was missing the Cole-saster! Which was there all along. I just missed it, is all.

  76. 76.

    trollhattan

    Back to the Doghead–Walter has his mojo back and can go about the noble cause of being a dog. This is just the best thing. Good job Mr. Cole!

  77. 77.

    jenn

    Walter’s looking fantastic, and has really filled out beautifully. Give him a hug and an extra treat from me!

    Thanks for rescuing him, and giving us the periodic updates!

  82. 82.

    the Conster, la Citoyenne

    @MomSense:

    Watching this Olympics, I can’t help but imagine a world in which blacks couldn’t compete with whites. Thank the FSM we don’t live in that world.

  84. 84.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @MomSense:

    Oh, what a lovely idea! He isn’t due to arrive until late November. If you’re serious and would really like to, feel free to email me at SiubhanDuinne (at) gmail (dot) com, and I’ll give you my address.

    And thank you for that sweet thought.

  91. 91.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @MomSense:

    November generally pretty mild. If we get a really cold weather spell it’s more likely to be in February or March. Some years there’s no winter to speak of; others, we get blizzards and ice storms. You never know.

  97. 97.

    seaboogie

    @MomSense: @SiubhanDuinne:

    I’d love to make something for the new baby and send it to you to give the bartender with a big heart.

    Walter looks wonderful. Thank you John, Debit, and all the juicers who chipped in to help.

    This fucking place…how much do I love it? I missed out on donating to the Walter vet and travel funds, so donated to the LA flooding sitch based on jacy’s recommendations, and raven’s urgings re: the shelter with PetCo matching funds.

  104. 104.

    CaseyL

    Look at that good boy! Of course he’s rolling around – must feel fantastic to get the last of the grime and dead hair off, and now he can feel the good grass and dirt on his fine new skin.

    I remember when John had had Lily for a little while and took her out to play – I think it was the first time he’d taken her outside – she did the same thing: belly-scooted and rolled around on the grass like a crazy girl. Part of the rehabilitation process, joyously rolling around.

    Sorry about the glasses, John. Be sure to get a spare pair, eh?

  106. 106.

    Immanentize

    @John Revolta: That Terri Garr episode was so great — it was actually a pilot for a new series spin off that never made it. Ah, Gary Seven saves the world….

  108. 108.

    lamh36

    USOC statement about Lochte et al…apologizes do Brazil and basically says they believe the events as laid out by 2 other swimmers that nib”robbery” took place…amh

    so one of them vandalised the gas station (Lochte I believe) and then lied about being robbed cause the armed security guards at the gas station made them pay for the vandalism and yes maybe pulled out their guns…I’m betting he claimed robbery cause of the amount of money he had to explain having lost…smh.

    In statement, USOC CEO apologizes for ‘distracting ordeal’ involving American

    Lochte is the one who likely came up with the robbery story

  111. 111.

    pseudonymous in nc

    Pretty sure that’s the first time I’ve heard Cole’s voice and it’s weird to hear it and yet exactly how he ought to sound.

  113. 113.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @Woodrowfan:

    That’s hilarious! I love how Lily utterly ignores everything except her own grooming until John says the magic words “Who wants treats?” The way her head just pops straight up is priceless!

  114. 114.

    pseudonymous in nc

    @lamh36:

    so one of them vandalised the gas station (Lochte I believe) and then lied about being robbed cause the armed security guards at the gas station made them pay for the vandalism and yes maybe pulled out their guns…I’m betting he claimed robbery cause of the amount of money he had to explain having lost…smh.

    One thing I know about elite (men) swimmers: they are like monks in training, and like beasts when the big meet is done. For the Olympics, the entire second week is basically dedicated to partying and using up the bucket of condoms supplied to them in the village. It’s deeply embedded in swimming culture — not just the US team, all the teams. A bit like how orchestras are notorious.

  116. 116.

    Karen marie

    The difference between Walter then and now is amazing. I can’t imagine how he hung on till John showed up. He’s one lucky dog.

  117. 117.

    J R in WV

    Love the photos and video, thanks so much for the original rescue and following up to keep us all informed.

    And , me too, why weren’t those glasses on your face! Friends who started wearing glasses later in life are always losing them, or bending or breaking them, because they don’t wear them 24/7.

    Well, except for showering, swimming, sleeping. I even put them on to go to the toilet at 4 am! Elsewise I can’t see the – things – left on the floor by pets. But I’m a nerd…

    ETA: nothing like stepping on a gall bladder in your bare feet – thank you cat, so f’ing much!

  118. 118.

    Aleta

    Walt must feel so much better now. Less hot, less itchy, less old hair sticking to his skin. And he must have been so lonely before you found him. Thank you John for real stories like these.

  120. 120.

    CONGRATULATIONS!

    Dammit Cole you went and made me cry at 7 in the morning. He’s an old guy and all busted up and you made him happy. So thank you.

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