OH, THE SHAME... FAT CHOW

So I am at 27.4 and need to lose more. Lady bought me this at the vet's suggestion. Oh the shame!

 Pallu took me out for some exercise.

Okay, I'm done. I'll just rest a bit and catch some rays.
Waiting for the blood test results from the vet. Supposed to come today but on Indian time, maybe by Friday.

NO GOOD VERY BAD DAY

Furrends, I apologize for not writing for so long. Here's an update. Lady's been in five cities since I last wrote. We're home now until the end of the month. I'm still pudgy. We've been trying really hard, too. Lady has restricted my table food and treats and put me on (oh the shame) Obesity Chow. Last week after her trip, she noticed my hair was thinning, and I still have spots. My energy level and enthusiasm are limited. And my hearing is bad. So, to the vet's we go. I had a medicated bath. It cost more than Lady's pedicure, foot massage and head oil massage put together -$20! 
So, yesterday, I had to go back to the vet for another bath and a blood test. The vet suspects I have hypothyroidism. The symptoms fit. So, the bath part is not so bad, but the blow-drying drives me nuts and scares me. Then the nail clipping. I tried to pull off the muzzle and tried to nip the vet assistant. Another assistant and Lady had to hold me. She kept apologizing. So, that's not enough, we had to go into "the room" and lie on my side on the cold hard table. Lady fussed at the vet because he couldn't find the vein and kept sticking me. On my third leg he had success. I think Lady scared him. He slowed down and took his time before he stuck me again. Lady kept apologizing. We should get the results back on Monday.
Lady felt so bad for me that she broke my diet and gave me cheese.
I'm home in my own bed with my Lady. I have forgotten my no good very bad day.

MOTA BACHA

Mota Bacha means "fat baby" in Hindi. Lady and I both are too big in the middle, but our diet isn't going so well. I need to lose five pounds. I'm not getting extras (much), but it is too hot to exercise. Normally in August, the rains keep the temps down around 90 degrees or less. But not this year. All week it's been 103 plus. It's 90 in our living room. So we hang out in the guest room. The AC in our room isn't working well. The AC man is coming tomorrow. 
The vet said I can have 140 grams of dog chow a day. I am on Royal Canin Adult mini, plus some supplements for my bones. He suggested a weight reduction dog food, but I don't like my food changed unless it is my idea. I like this chow. 
Any ideas furrends on helping me get my buff bod back?

HOME FROM SUMMER CAMP!

Vicky, Nancy, their Dad and I took a taxi down from the mountains -a nine hour drive! But I love car rides. It was slow going in the mountains due to fog. We were two hours later than they told Lady and she was busting at the seams! Yep, she missed me. I waddled right into her arms. Yep, I might have put on a little weight. Lady put me on the scales today and I gained 1.4 kgs at summer camp. Well, they are omnivores! They gave me eggs, chappattis, meat and cheese! Yum! 
One evening, Nancy and her mom were walking me on the mountain and they heard a low roar. Nancy asked her mom if she heard it. She did. They heard it again and we took off running home! Remember I told you have a leopard that took care of all the stray dogs in the area? 
It is still hot in Delhi. I like the AC. I will have to get used to this heat again. I sure liked being in my own bed with Lady. I followed her around all evening! My little buddies Dee, Erin, and Brooke came over to welcome me home. We all had noodles together. 
Home again. Lady says home is where we are together. 

HELPING NANCY

Life is good in the mountains. It is a lot cooler than Delhi. Nancy is hard at work studying for her finals. She is finishing her second year in her Bachelor of Technology program. I help her study -make her stay on task. I give occasional licks of encouragement.

Nancy told Lady not to worry about street dogs here -the leopard took care of them! She reminded them I am NEVER to go out without my harness. Even I know that! 
Lady went to a meeting in Thailand, and now she is on her way to Nepal for another training. She has a large territory. She misses me, but is glad I am cool and loved.
The vet was out of Royal Canin mini Adult, so Lady bought Adult Pug. Do you think my nose looks shorter?

BACK IN THE MOUNTAINS

We had a pretty good trip up, despite our annoying driver.

 This is like an Indian road stop where you can eat, go poop, and exercise. Lady had to pay a guard 20 rupees to watch me so she could go in and take care of her needs.

 Made it to Wyatt's house!

 I love playing with Wyatt on the balcony.

 Baby Nolan came over to see me. I gave him a Marley stuffie so he can remember me when he moves to the US.

 I think he is saying thank you.

 We're having a chat.

Tate likes to go naked like me. His mom made him wear a diaper. I am waiting for ice cream.
Nancy and Viki came to see me, too. It is so nice and cool here!!
 

OFF TO SUMMER CAMP!

Our bags are packed and by the door. Tomorrow we're getting out of this heat and head to the mountains. Nancy said it is hot there, but it's 35 degrees cooler there than here. Another day of 115. Lady had to go to an embassy to pick up a visa. Over an hour in an auto rickshaw. She wouldn't take me cuz of the heat. Her feet got sunburned and baked -in the auto rickshaw!
We're going to see our little buddies Wyatt and Tate! Lady's got lots of work to do, but she can do it better out of the heat.
We have an all-day trip tomorrow, so this little dog better hit the sack.

OW

Lady picked me up from my time-share family's last night. I was so happy to see her. Of course I had fun with the Critters, and I like riding in the elevator. But I was ready to get in my own bed with my Lady.
My back end is wobbly. I walk like a drunk. I lose my balance when I pee. So, it's off to the White Coats today. Lady leaves again soon, so she wants to see what we should be doing. I am not currently taking any supplements. In June, I am going with Lady back to our old city in the mountains to stay with Vicky and Nancy for Summer Camp. The government vet there is very good. He helped me more than the Delhi vet did.
That little white tart that lives above me is teasing me and causing me anguish. I have unmet needs. Lady says she'll be glad when I leave again and we don't have to listen to that yappy white fluff who teases me. 
Yes, it is still very hot in Delhi -over 110 for the entire last week, and those temps continue this week. We were out by 7:00 am this morning. Our low is 84 degrees. But I am not complaining. I have nice cool tile floors, AC at night, and a nice breeze on my balcony.  
UPDATE: Lady took me to Max Vet's. I had my annual immunizations and my nails trimmed. He watched me wobble. Basically said I'm thirteen and a dachshund. He put me back on joint supplements for life. I didn't bite anybody so I get a treat. I didn't cry with my sticks either! I got to ride in the auto rickshaw, which I like. 

MY PAWSOME PAWTY

It's my pawty and I'll bark if I want to...
Actually, Lady said I was the perfect host. It takes talent not to get stepped on with so many people, and to remember to greet everybody as they arrive, to be polite when they give me a gift, and to remember to say thanks to everybody. 

We had my favorites: chicken fried rice, chicken momos, veg noodles for Lady, veg moms, paneer (cheese) momos, carrot cake, carrots, ranch dip, bone shaped sugar cookies, cheese, and chips. 
Yes, we served in (new) dog bowls.

 We played Pin The Tail on the Cat.

 This is for Sit-Beg-Sit (Tic-Tac-Toe) 

 Dog Bone Toss. Lady put a sponge in the bowl because everytime a bone hit the dish I jumped!

This was for the Hot Dog game (Hot Potato). Brooke won.

The Treat Race: Everybody chose something off the table and held it out and called me. The one I got to first was the winner. I chose Merry's chicken momo! Merry is in the pink dress. 

No thanks, I don't need any help opening my gifts! But thanks so much for bringing me gifts!

 Sabra and the Bone Toss game

 Aunt Delena tries

 Erin tries

Sit Beg Sit game. The Beg team won. I was on the sit team. 

 We'd play a game, and then I'd get to open another gift.

 Lap Race: Erin and Daniel raced me to see who could lap up their dish first. Daniel won!

 Hot Dog Game: Lady played music and everybody passed the hot dog stuffy. If they had it when the music stopped, they were out. 

Opening another gift!

 Can I have some please?

 My birthday cake had a doghouse on it with my name on it. 

 Silly Sabra!

 Aunty Gail and Aunty Deb. I am staying with Aunty Deb now.

 Aunty Gail and Tico brought me homemade peanut butter dog treats!!

 Daniel, Erin, and Brooke made dog bone sugar cookies (eggless) 

 The Critter's gave me a card, treats, and a squeaky toy.

Decorations.

 One pooped pup!

 Brooke and me

Just us guys -Daniel and me.
Daniel Erin and Brooke took me home with them, and Lady went to the airport. We had a super fun 13th birthday pasty, and celebrated 10 years together -Lady and me! Lady gave me a badger stuffy!! Pawfect!

NANCY AND VICKY'S VISIT

 I mentioned that Nancy and Vicky came to visit me from our old city. I take Vicky for walks in my 'hood when he comes.

 Here's Nancy with her "little" brother, Vicky at India Gate.

They enjoyed seeing the sights in my awesome city.

PAWTY PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY

Hello Blogville furrends! Sorry for the long delay. Lady has been on two trips since Easter. I've been at sleepovers with my time share families. Nancy and Vicky came to visit us from our old city! We had fun, of course. Next month, I will go to summer camp at their house in the beautiful, cool mountains. Delhi is HOT, but not as bad as last year. Temps are running 104 -110. 
So, stay tuned for my BIG PAWTY! May 20 we are celebrating my 13th birthday and TEN YEARS together!! All my time share families are coming. Then, that night Lady flies to Thailand, and I go home with my newest time share family, the Critters (nick name). They were here today helping me prepare pup cakes, and dog biscuits, and my cake!! We're going to have games and prizes and goodie bags! I want to say thanks to all my wonderful Delhi timeshare families!
Well, I was trying to add photos, butt they are on my other laptop and I can't get to them.