Charlie is recovering from his puppy surgery. He was snipped and chipped on Thursday.
Gary Larson’s Far Side cartoon (above) always come to mind when I hear of an animal being neutered. If you’re unfamiliar with his work, look him up, you’re in for a treat.
Did someone say treat?
Charlie seems to be recovering well but I’m not sure how I’ll keep him on limited activity for 10 days. I hope we can make it for 7.
He looks adorable in the cone and really only needs it if he’s being left alone or at night. Charlie is doing well, but doesn’t understand that running around the house and leaping down the stairs are not what to doctor ordered.
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I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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Poor pup!!
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Thanks. He’s feeling fine. I just don’t know how I’ll keep him “resting” for another week.
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I get that!!
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Aw…he is just adorable. Those little rambunctious eyes tell me that there is WAY too much fun to be had to obey the doctor’s orders. Good luck with him this week. 🙂
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Thank you! He’s a handful in the best way possible. Puppy energy and enthusiasm is a force of nature. 😊
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How old now Laura? Mines five months and on the fence when to neuter since some camps say wait longer to avoid cancer poss. Hope he’s doing well and so cute!!
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Thanks, Elaine! He’s a Valentine’s Day baby so he’s 6 1/2 months old. I had been told 5-7 months is the sweet spot before they become aggressive and demonstrate “male” behavior. I know others have waited longer.
Is yours also a Goldendoodle?
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So glad Charlie is recovering. 7 days is better than 10 days. 🙂
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Thank you. I think if he’s fine after 7 days, we’re going to start slow with hiking but maybe without friends because that’s when he’s most active.
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He doesn’t agree with such strict rules lol I see it in his eyes :))
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It’s funny because the vet tech said he might have trouble going up or down stairs and we live in a vertical 3 story house so I was worried. No need to be worried except for the fact he leaps down the stairs like a boss!
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