Recent content by OurnewfDarwin

I dont post here much anymore, but you guys might remember that I posted about my sister getting a puppy a while back. My fears about her being irresponsible with the dog were well founded. My mother and I had a falling out in October and I haven't spoken with her since. She lives with my...

We moved to Seattle last week and are staying in a corporate apartment that's not quite equipped for pets (or kids, really), but that's not really the point of my post. The other day, Arden fed Darwin. Some times later, my husband discovered Darwin's big ol' booty sticking out of the closet...

A few months ago I had an ingrown toenail fixed on my left foot. It's been long enough that said toe is now grown back--and ingrown again (TMI, i know.. but it's important) and now is very painful, and infected. Darwin has come over several times today, sniffed my foot, and tried to lick at my...

We went to the vet on Wednesday. Dr. J said that Darwin looks great. He is on the small side---at 130 lbs---but that she prefers sturdy to long/tall in a newf. His weight is great. He's very healthy and happy.... and ready to be neutered on November 3rd. My husband and I have argued back and...

...for Darwin to go to the vet. He will be 18 months on the 21st. I feel like it's time to get him neutered. Why did the call feel so final? This vet specializes in giant breeds, and is used by just about every newf owner in our area. She will tell us what is best for him. We can always decide...

My husband was late for work this morning, so he was sitting at the dining room table tele-meeting. The kids were hungry, so I pulled their little table into the kitchen so they could have something to eat. This, of course, brought the food RIGHT TO DARWIN'S height. He very impressively sat...

These photos were all taken very quickly with an iPhone, so I realize they are not the highest quality... but I think our boy might think he's a chihuahua. I posted this one before, it was the beginning... Darwin usually lays at the kids' feet while we drive. When Arden got into the car...

...recently, I'm discovering that I actually have a GIANT dog. His back is definitely widening---and not with chunk. It seems like no matter how carefully we feed him, his ribs are fighting to stick out. I think we are in the midst of an 18 month growth spurt. His fur is totally wacky. He has...

We have a very nice neighbor with two rescue greyhounds. One of her dogs has been through the ringer in the last year--two surgeries, including one to repair a fractured ankle from a long time ago (likely while she was rescued). Her vet found a tumor yesterday, and they're running tests to see...

We went camping last night. It was awfully cold, so we ended up coming home early this morning. 38 degrees is not happy for this California girl who rarely sees temps below 55! Darwin did not care for camping at all. We were in a family camp ground where dogs had to be leashed or tethered (but...

nYsgC1vGHaY I'm thinking the cat rules the house...

Darwin is occasionally invited up onto our bed for a snuggle--maybe once or twice a week. Bali is always on our bed--morning, noon, and night. Mr. Kitty lives on the back of the sofa. If Darwin climbs on the sofa (when invited), there's spitting and growling, but no one backs down. Today...

Just came back from the doctor. I have something called golfer's elbow from Darwin's random jerking/pulling when he sees an squirrel, bird, or other dog. It's the strangest pain, because I can knit with no issue, but things like opening jars, cutting foods with a large kitchen knife, holding...

We took Darwin in our apartment swimming pool this morning--before anyone else was awake, because I think it might be against the rules. Better to ask forgiveness than permission, says my husband. Besides, it was 54 degrees, who in their right mind is going in the pool? He wasn't thrilled, but...

Darwin one year ago. Darwin today. Same tennis ball bone--his very favorite toy ever! Roughly the same place on the floor. I'd love to see more size comparisons!