Freddie stopped responding to Archie a couple days after he got settled in.
We took him to the vet, and she told us that he was eight to nine months old and severely undernourished.
Well, we got him fattened right up. In a few weeks he’s doubled his weight and he’s doing very well. We’re very pleased with his overall health but we are concerned about this persistent kennel cough that has continued even after a couple rounds of antibiotics and the inoculations.
The other thing we love about him is his huge personality, and how he plays with his toys all the time, and does everything he can to get you to play with him. It’s like he didn’t get any of that before he was rescued.
I hope this post finds you all happy and healthy and dealing well with this weather. Here in Tooele, we’ve got about 165% of typical annual snowfall, and a couple more inches tonight, apparently.
On another note, I am the Interim President of the American Federation of Government Employees newest local, #4016.
We’d been trying for years to get a union election at USDA OCIO, but we just kept hitting one wall after another. I’ll go into details later, but suffice it to say that we’re off to a new start, and we’ve had to hit the ground running.
I hope to be posting a little bit more around here in the future.
Consider this an open thread as well.
War for Ukraine Day 372: Ukraine Counters in Bakhmut
Jackie
Freddie’s a cutie!
I can’t believe we have a Maxwell and a Freddie the same night!
I should have bought a lottery ticket – this is probably the one and last time I ever post FIRST!
TaMara
He’s just adorable. I’m so glad you’ve all found each other.
Joy in FL
Beautiful creature. I’m so glad he is safe with you.
prostratedragon
Freddie with the pose!
Brachiator
Love Freddie with the pose!
RaflW
Nice to see you here, Sooner!
Winds are starting to make our early-80s condo building creak here in Summit County, CO. High wind advisory doesn’t even start till 8a.m. Sunday. I wish we could brag about the snow base. Breck is at 90% of normal. It’s alright, but some pow would be nice.
And the Dillon Reservoir is a little lower than usual for early March, and if we end the season at a 90% pak, it’s not going to be a great summer right around here. 🤞
Currants
He’s adorable, and I am so glad you’ll be back/around more, Sooner!
One of the Many Jens
Sooner! Great to see you around again. Congrats on finding Freddie, and congrats to Freddie for finding you! :)
eclare
Freddie is too cute for words!
TXSwede
How great to see you here again! The semi-weekly Freddie pics on Twitter are a highlight.
(I am Southlake Independent on the bird app)
geg6
Hey Sooner, great to see you here and very happy you may be around more. Congrats on your presidency!
Freddie is adorable! My sister just got an adorable little fluff ball, too. She’s a mini golden doodle and she’s a snuggle bug. Freddie looks like one, too.
anitamargarita
What a fine little dog!
rikyrah
Awe Freddie🤗🤗🤗
mvr
Happy to see you here.
Rose Weiss
So nice to see your nym here again! Glad to know you’ll be around more.
Jackie
Sooner, hope to see you posting more often. You’re a voice I’ve sorely missed here. I know you tweet, but other than your tweets posted here, I’m not a subscriber, and now more than ever, I’m never going to be.
HumboldtBlue
Nice to see you around, Comrade.
Soonergrunt
@Jackie: I’ve had tweets posted here?
gwangung
@Soonergrunt: We have eyes everywhere….
Grumpy Old Railroader
Ahhh the joys of being a Union Officer. Warning!!! You will spend 90% of your time caring for the needs of 10% of the membership.
Anne Laurie
Freddie is a darling!
And it would be great if you chose to occasionally post here, Soonergrunt!
Grumpy Old Railroader
Weather watch. Another cold and windy Atmospheric River just hit us in Northern California. Everyone head to the store and stock up cuz it will be your turn in a few days.
Yutsano
@Soonergrunt: Guilty as charged. :P
Also: welcome fellow union thug! From National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 30. We have cookies.
Danielx
Good to see you.
CaseyL
Soonergrunt! So great to see you here again!
Freddie is adorable, and I’m glad you found each other.
thalarctosMaritimus
Good to see you again, Soonergrunt!
What a cutie!
kindness
So glad to see you posting again Soonergrunt.
SFAW
Soonergrunt, great to see you again! Congrats (I hope) on the Interim Presidency. And that second photo of Freddie is outstanding.
Manyakitty
Hey Freddie! Welcome to the party!
BruceFromOhio
I hope the same. Good to hear from you. Bet you got stories to tell.
NotMax
Gotta admit to being kind of relieved you did not change your nym to beehivegrunt when you changed location.
:)
Omnes Omnibus
@Grumpy Old Railroader:
He was an NCO. He knows.
Anotherlurker
As a fellow Union Thug (IATSE Local 119 and former e-board member of IATSE Local 100), I want to say welcome! It is so good to see you here and posting again.
Your pup is beautiful!
Juice Box
He’s the same color and curliness as our Alfie, just smaller! He needs a face shave though, to keep all that fluff out of his eyes.
eclare
Oh I hope the fluffball feels better!
SectionH
I see your semi daily Freddie posts over, um, there. They always make me smile. And I often “like” your other posts too. GO YOU for Unionizing.
J R in WV
Welcome back Soonergrunt… I’ve missed you while you have been regrouping in UT.
We’re still in rural WV, both of us retired and hermiting to avoid the COVID, so far successful in that endeavor.
Balloon-Juice is my main social connection to the human race currently, it will be great to return you to the active list.
Regarding your union activity, Wife was elected as Sec-Treasurer of her national local and remained in the office until she retired something like 16 years ago. Best of luck with the new role!
AJ of the Mustard Search and Rescue Team
Great to see you’re posting here again Soonergrunt! Looking forward to having your take on things again.
swiftfox
Spent three years in Tooele. Not much to say about it other than that it’s a nice quiet place to land in.
Dorothy A. Winsor
Freddie is a cutie. Good to see you too, Sooner!
WaterGirl
Hey Sooner. I hope we see more of you! Nothing would make me happier than to be able to move you from the Past Authors area to Authors. (in the sidebar under Balloon Juice Posts.
E.
Looking forward to seeing you around here again Sooner.
WaterGirl
Love love love the jaunty arm resting on the arm of the chair! All dressed up in his handsome shirt.
WaterGirl
@geg6: What breeds go into a mini golden doodle?
@Soonergrunt: Of course! You are the very definition of gone but not forgotten.
@HumboldtBlue: That’s Mr. President, to us.
Madeleine
I’m so. glad you’re coming back. I’ve missed your perspective. Cogrtaulations on the union success including your (interim) office,
Freddie news and pics are very welcome on this early Sunday morning—thanks. A happy healthy pup.
stinger
Well, helloooo, Freddie! Aren’t you just the most totes adorbsest thing ever?!?!
And, Soonergrunt, I look forward to reading more of your long-form writings again.
TheronWare
Freddie is a good boy!!
Sis
Freddie is incredibly adorable!!!❤️❤️❤️
NutmegAgain
Gotta love a dog who can watch TV with that much panache! Thanks for the updates.
brantl
Good you’re back, Sooner.