R.I.P. Jax Paarsmarkt

Jax was put down this afternoon. He is the first that I knew that date that it was going to happen, before it happened, so I spent as much of the last 24 hours that I could with him, including sleeping on the floor because the couch was too small for his breathing problems. Last year, he started fainting after exerting himself, and it turned out there was a lump on his lungs. The meds didn't work, so it was just a matter of how long his quality of life would be okay. On top of that, he got congestive heart failure, his heart was getting bigger, and it was putting more pressure on his lungs. And he was okay with that for over a year. Then last week, he started panting after the littlest of movements. It was decided to up the meds and see how he would do. He got better for a few days, we got another week with him, but he got worse over the weekend. Since it was a long weekend, we said Wednesday if we could get appointment, and we did. I spent as much time as I could with him, getting pictures and videos. We all said goodbye to him, he was to the end a little vacuum cleaner and ate all the treats and kept looking for more, and sniffing all over the place. He was in my lap at the end, and he was gone so quickly. But he's no longer in pain, he's running around, he got to meet Winky, and play with Dobby again. I miss him so much, but I got to be there, say goodbye, the first time I've been able to, so I don't have regrets. We adopted him February 24th, 2019 (fun story, there were 2 possible dates of birth for him in his records), when he was just 6 years old, and we had him a part of our family here for 6 1/2 years. It wasn't enough, it's never enough, but he's not suffering anymore. It hurts, and it feels like a chain has been broken, that Dobby remembered Winky, and Jax remembered Dobby, but there's no dog to remember Jax. Holly might remember him, but that's not the same. And honestly, I'm feeling like odd years are cursed. We lost Winky right at the start of 2019, Dobby near the end of 2023, and now Jax, mid 2025. I know there's only odd and even numbered years, and the odds are pretty good, but this streak...especially since it hasn't been 2 years yet since we lost Dobby...yeah, it hurts. 

He was a silly, special, unique, crazy boy. He was a little vacuum cleaner, eating everything that he could, including things that aren't food, and causing scares. He thought the snow shovel, the weed wacker, and other outdoor tools were either toys or threats, and always wanted to bite them, which wasn't safe. He always gave kisses, even near the end when he was having trouble breathing, and he should've been doing that instead of giving kisses. He frequently needed to be burped after having water. He snored so much, even after he lost the weight. He was a reactive bean, barking at other dogs, cats, people on bikes, squirrels. He didn't like to be dog handled, to be put on his back, but he enjoyed back scratch dances. He was a solid boy compared to all our other pets, not his weight, but his density or bones or something. He needed to make what he was sleeping on him smell like him, so he had to lick all the blankets before going to sleep, or even me. I got to the point where I had one blanket down on the bed for him to lick because the fitted sheet took too long to dry. He liked to soothe himself by biting a blanket, dominating it, and it was so funny to hear him breathe doing that. The way he reacted when we said the word golf, that we think was a hold out from his previous family. That he was ambivalent about car rides, but hated being in a car that was parked. We're going to miss you so much, Jax, you are so loved.

Jax Paarsmarkt

February 4th or April 2nd, 2013 - August 6th, 2025

R.I.P. Dobby Paarsmarkt

Dobby was put down today. It's hard to write this post, I've been crying so much. But he's no longer in pain, worrying about cancer, going up and down stairs, or, what ultimately took him away from us, the infection in his bladder that caused him to pee blood and drink so much water that he needed to go out every half or or so. I first noticed the bloody pee the day of his annual check up in July, and he was on meds, and when we booked this years' cancer surgery (he ended up having 5 surgery for the past 5 years in the fall) he had it checked, and it seemed better so he had the surgery. But he still sometimes peed blood. He's been on different meds, and when it was tested it turned out to be e coli, and he had meds targeted for that. He didn't like the pills, we had to struggle with him to get him to have them, and he had to have them longer because he still was peeing blood. He finished the meds on Saturday-but he still had bloody pee at supper that day. When his sample was tested on Monday, it seemed clear. But yesterday, his pee was mainly blood. So he was taken into the vet today to be put to sleep. I got to talk to him on the phone right before and say goodbye, but I still have regrets. And I'm feeling pretty alone. But he's not in pain anymore. And he's with Winky-it's been almost 4 years since they've been together, 3 years, 9 months and 18 days. We got him just shy of my 14th birthday, and I turn 30 next year, so he's been in my life more then he hasn't at this point, and it's going to be hard when the balance tilts the other way. Jax doesn't know what has happened yet, we're acting a bit strange. But he's getting lots of cuddles and love.

So here's some pictures of my weird little old man, by himself and with his sister and brother, who loved to cuddle and give kisses even if he was half asleep, and gave me so much comfort. I think Fall was his favourite season because there were all the leaves on the ground to try to eat, and it wasn't cold or had snow to walk on yet, sometimes needing the coat or booties-he and Winky both rejected the booties. You were such a good dog even when you were a silly butt, and such a good boy. I love you so much, I can't express how much I'm going to miss you. Enjoy playing with Winky! 

Dobby Paarsmarkt
March 10th, 2008 - October 18th, 2023

Dobby Update

So because today was a slightly big change for Dobby since he had his surgery-today is the first night without the Cone of Shame, which I'm sure if Dobby knew, that he'd be glad for. He doesn't get the stitches out until September 2nd, but the incision looks really good.

And I'm glad for this change, both for Dobby, and for me, because it's not too comfortable sleeping in a bed with that cone in it! What about you guys? Happy reading!

Dobby's Surgery

So I mentioned that Dobby was having surgery today. It was the 3rd time that he'd had cancer in this spot-so the 3rd time he had had a non-neutering, non-teeth cleaning (though he did get his teeth cleaned this time) surgery, going under anesthesia. And all 3 times, it was in the same spot. And he's 12 years old, so the risk was higher than usual. We weren't planning on having this 3rd surgery, because he is older, but the vet said at Dobby's last check up, that it would start affecting his quality of life soon, and if it was removed, he could have a longer life, so might as well do it now, when he is younger, because of the anesthesia, so we did. And I'm telling him now, like I told him after the previous surgery-No more cancer! 

But got through it OK, and though he's already sneaked a jump onto furniture twice now, well, I'm so relieved that he got through it OK. He's already less groggy than he was when we brought him home.

This is him 2 hours after bringing him home:

And this is him half an hour ago, now. And it does show his stitches. I didn't notice any blood, but I am going to put a page jump here, just in case.

Meet Our New Dog!!!!

So if you've read my blog, you'll know about my dogs, Dobby and Winky. And maybe you read that we had to unexpectedly put down Winky at the beginning of the year.

Well, Dobby was alone for the first time, so we decided we were going to get two puppies in a couple months, after my mom got back from a work trip. Plans changed, however, when on the Humane Society website, was a Boston Terrier dog. So here's Jax, who is a Boston Terrier Pug cross!

He's 6 years old with his birthday in April, and overweight, about the same or more than Dobby, but he has a smaller body. We didn't change his name, my mom likes it. I feel weird, because I've only had Dobby and Winky, but I'll get used to it. We only saw him the website yesterday, and called and emailed, and they gave us some information about him, and my parents went to see him yesterday, and it went well, and all that would have to happen for the adoption to be approved was for his and Dobby's meeting to go well.

So we had that meeting today, and I was so nervous! Dobby was very hesitant and pretty growly, but Jax was fine, and so we were approved to take him home! So it's only been a day that we've known about his existence, but I'm glad he's now a part of our family!

When we first brought him inside, he was huffing and puffing, and running around everywhere. It took a bit to calm him down, but he settled. He's only going to be sleeping over at the suite for the first month, and spend most of his time there, to get used to his new home. I can't wait for him to be acclimatized to us so he'll sleep with me and Dobby. He does have a small nose/snout, and combined with his weight, he does snore a lot, and make some different sounds, but yeah, he's a cutie!

So welcome to the family, Jax!

R.I.P. Winky Paarsmarkt

Today my dog, Winky, passed away. She had been ill, but we didn't know how bad it was until today when additional tests were run. It was very unexpected and I wasn't there because my family didn't even consider it happening. But she was in a lot of pain, and so it was decided that she would be put to rest. I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. This is a difficult time, and I'm not sure what blogging will happen because I do have meme posts scheduled. I am reading because it does help with the pain. She would've turned 11 in March, and she's the first major pet that I've lost. We still have Dobby, but we kinda always thought that he would go first because of the cancer he's had. We don't know how he's going to react, he's never really been away from her since they were born, but we're giving him a lot of love right now. Here's the main picture of her I use, for my profiles, the one I love the best.

I love you, Winky, and I know you're not in pain anymore. You were such a good girl and a good doggy. I hope you're enjoying investigating every corner and happening in doggy heaven. I'll miss you so much.

Winky Paarsmarkt
March 10th, 2008 - January 1st, 2019

My June and July, like Dobby

So I feel like I should write this post, and yeah, I've been meaning to do so for a while. I've fallen behind on both my reviews and my meme posts. So I wanted to say sorry, opps, and to give an explanation.

Looking back at these two months, I know that I was stressed. There was a lot going on, both planned, and not so planned. Like, I had my convocation ceremony in June. So I now have my diploma, which took me 5 years for a 2 year program. Oh, well, I finally finished!

But I also had my computer crap out on me, and I spent most of the day trying to fix it, including taking it apart, which was very interesting, to say the least, because this computer is 5 years old, and I break things very easily, and I have doggies getting their hair everywhere. So that was a fun, stressful time!

Another big thing that was planned, was the doggie's annual vet check up. Dobby had a suspicious lump right where he had cancer before, and the family was worried that this new one was cancer, again. The vet agreed that Dobby should have that lump removed (he, and Winky, have a ton of lumps that are just fat lumps.)

Dobby's had cancer before. I'm not sure how much I've said about it before here, so I'll do the whole story. He had a lump on his leg, we took him for his annual check up (we go to the vet once a year sometime in the summer) and since the lump had been growing, the vet decided to take a sample while they were under for their first teeth cleaning. The results meant that a surgery was scheduled, and it went fine, and he healed well. Fast forward and it seems like there's a new lump growing, so the vet opened him up again, and also removed a fat lump from a different leg. Turns out that what we thought was a suspicious lump had been a inner stitch. Which was good, but he'd still had surgery again, and had to go through the whole process, as well as having the scar be more defined. And that now, he had a new cancer lump in the same area, just a few years later...not fun!

So that was very stressful, I was at school when Dobby had his last surgery, but this time, I was at the vet for the appointment, and I dropped him off-he was so scared! And I was there to pick him up. He was so groggy and out of it, and so yeah, here are some pictures with blood, so be warned!

Some pictures with blood in them below the line!

2 Birthdays!

So I'm a little bit late with this, but happy 5th birthday, Words I Write Crazy! I started my blog on March 7th, 2011, so that's now 5 years that I've been blogging about books!

So yeah, happy birthday, blog!

Also, happy birthday, Doggies! Dobby and Winky are now 8 years old. I don't know what day they were born. But they were born March 2008. And we got them May 1st, 2008. I love my butts, and I hope they live long and healthy lives!

Dobby's Lump's Story So Far

Dobby had cancer. Maybe he still does, but I'll get to that soon. Dobby used to have two lumps-a fat lump on one side, and another, smaller lump on the other side, near his front leg. But that small lump grew, until it was bigger than the other one.

He had his annual vet visit this summer, and the vet took samples of the growing lump, and told us later that if it grew, then to arrange what became his surgery. And it did grow. So this Tuesday, Dobby didn't get his breakfast, and he had surgery.

Well, it turns out that the lump that had grown, is soft tissue carcinoma. I'm not sure of what kind, since there was a whole bunch listed on a site I looked at, but I was told in a brief conversation with my mom that it's basically a non-harmful one, or as close to non-harmful as a lump that has to be surgically removed can be. If need be, Dobby will just have to have another surgery to remove any leftovers growing back.

The worst thing for me right now, knowing that it's gone, and that he's recovering well, is that I'm not there. I can't see him, pet him, have him give me kisses. I can't cuddle with him, I have to bug my mom for updates. Thankfully, I'm going home tomorrow, so I'll have a night and two days with him. And Winky of course.

Probably the worst bits for him, was the lost breakfast, the cone of shame, and maybe Winky not wanting to be around him because of the cone of shame. They've been running around the backyard of Pope, so the stitches didn't bug him, and while he apparently had a little trouble on the stairs, he learned.

So for Dobby, here's some pictures since I need to see his cuteness to bide me over until I see him in the flesh tomorrow!

Yeah, he-they-are my silly butts!

Follow Friday #173, March 6th

Follow Friday is a blog hop that expands your blog following by a joint effort between bloggers. Follow Friday is hosted by 2 hosts, Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it'll allow us to show off more new blogs! For more rules and how to participate, visit one of the hosts. Now for this week's question:

Q: Do you have any furry friends? Share a picture!

A: Yes, they're my main images! Here's Dobby and Winky!

Winky (with a bit of Dobby in the lower right corner, Dobby, then Dobby and Winky :)

What about you guys? Happy reading!







Any or all. I'm not too picky, there's options!

Follow Friday #129, April 25th

Follow Friday is a blog hop that expands your blog following by a joint effort between bloggers. Follow Friday is hosted by 2 hosts, Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it’ll allow us to show off more new blogs! For more rules and how to participate, visit one of the hosts. Now for this week’s question:

Q: Have any pets? Tell us or show us.

A: Oh, yes I do, 2 doggies, Dobby and Winky. Here's my favourite picture of them!!

And the bottom one shows more of Dobby, he had his head like that, I added the blanket, because it looks so cute!!! What about you guys? Happy reading!

Book Blogger Hop #6, September 16th

Book Blogger Hop is hosted by Crazy For Books Want to participate? Go sign up!

The Question of the week is: As a book blogger, how do you introduce yourself in your profile?

My Answer: Uh, I don't really have anything different. I say I love books and reading, and that I have 2 doggies, usually. But that's about you. How about you?

My Dogs and Don't Eat...(Fill In the Blank)

My image for my google account is a picture of my dogs, Dobby and Winky.

Winky is the one looking at you with those soulful eyes. Dobby's the one at the bottom right corner looking at you a bit funny. My doggies are so cute, don't you agree?
One thing that I say constantly around them is "Dont eat __(something that they were trying to eat that they shouldn't have) that!" They really eat a lot of things that they shouldn't. Like grass after the lawn's been mowed (and with a 3.9 acre yard, that's a lot of grass) Like weeds. They like weeds, like dandylions and such. They'll eat them instead of getting busy so we can go back inside and get away from the bugs.

Oh, I forgot something.

They used, and did again today, eat their poop.

They haven't done it in a while, but then today there was an incident. I woke up to my mom yelling "Bad Boy" at Dobby (the doggies where sleeping with me last night, and then around 7 my dad came and took them outside, and my mom started yelling and stomping around at 10) and when I got up, she told me the story.

Dobby hadn't gone all his poop on his morning poop walk, and had pooped all over the main floor (my house is a bungalow, my room is in the basement. And it's a good thing that my dad's a carpet cleaner, he cleaned the living room carpet) and he wasn't done so my mom took him outside to finish.

While she was doing that, Winky, that cute, innocent girl you see there, ate Dobby's poop. They used to do it when they were younger, but they'd  grown out of that habit, or so we hoped and thought.

Apparently, if they have an opportuinty, they will do so.

And so when I got upstairs, it smelled really, really bad, feces mixed with the smell of air freshener, which wasn't really working well, with the doggies in their room, which is also the laundry room (we have a door on eihter side, one from the garage, the other to get to the hall leading to the front of the house, which is boxed by a bathroom and a closet on either side of the opening.

My mom said that she was mad at them and didn't want to see them (The laundry room also has a walk in pantry, a door at one end, and a gate at the other, so that the doggies don't get into the food)

Silly doggies. They'll never learn, will they? But they're just so darned cute!

Oh, another thing that they like to eat? Socks (Like the ones that Dobby finds in my room and takes out to try and eat) and cardboard. The latter is a toy, that they can have, since they once destroyed a toy meant for a big dog (and they are pretty small) in about 1 day, so we give them cardboard to destroy, Dobby likes digging in the corners to he can, I dunno, play with it, get a peice to chew or something.

The people that we house them with when we go on vacation (about once a year, but they're not going till I move out) call them the "terrible two".  Have any guesses why they're called that? Yep, those are my doggies! What about your pets? Any funny or silly or annoying stories?

Oh How I Love You Parent Teacher Interviews and Concerts!

Today is parent teacher interviews. And I love them! Not the actual interviews, but the fact that it means that we got out of PA after just 1 hour! YES!

Which is also good because I have this headache that while I haven't taken any advil, and now that this post is kinda a day old now, I'll update it. I had 14 advil today, was at school for 14 hours, and 14 seems to be the common theme today. Yep :)

Another thing I love is concerts, especially striking, I dunno, I'm just so happy that we're done that I get a bit hyper, and striking is a lovely way to get rid of that excess energy that I don't need :) Plus, it's just soooo fun!

I love my doggies too, they are nice heaters, and they sleep, and it's sooo fun to bother them, since they just look at me and their eyes just say "why are you doing this to me?" and that's it, and then they try to go back to sleep. They sleep most of the day, the weirdos! But yeah :)

Touching A Heart

Ok, well, I wanted to do this post Friday, but on the mini. Different post for that.

Anyways, I'm taking bio this semester, and we did the digestive system, and we're just finishing up the circulatory? system, and that includes the heart.

So Friday, the shorter day of the school week, was the day that we got the cow hearts.

It was actually pretty interesting, I could fit my hand in the cow's aorta, which I think takes the oxygenated? blood from the heart to the rest of the body, but I'm not sure. I know it's near the end of the process of getting oxygen to the blood, though!

It was a bit gross getting the fat off the heart-these are cows that are bred to go become burgers, and they had been killed 2 or 3 days earlier, so the fat was hardening, so that wasn't pleasant, but once it was off, it was fun to hold that heart in my hand.

Yep. Just wanted to let you guys know that :)

And now I have the warm doggies with me, hehe!

Hello All!

Hi, I'm Louisa, and for those that know me, I don't need an intro. So I won't do one. I've done waaaay too many on wrimos (writing months) to want to do another one.

Basic facts, though.

1. I am a horrible speller, and unless grammar is pointed out to me, I probably won't notice :) (I have been caught spelling my own name wrong on occasion)

2. I am a writer. I write books. I love books. I have started who knows how many novels, and have completed 2-How it Did Fall, and The Soul Collector. I have a lot of ideas-over 200. I also read a LOT! About 1 book a day, so if I talk about a different one, well, I've probably finished the previous one already.

3. I tend to rush things, so thus that means a lot of spelling mistakes/I don't get a lot of homework :)

4. I love my doggies. And I think you'll hear about them a lot, so I won't say anything else about them right now :)

Books and Music are my loves. If I post something that doesn't involve them, well, that means something is probably up :)

Yep. That's me!