My new to me winter Coat!

Rusty here!  I have a new to me winter coat!  My aunt in Atlanta found it in a thrift store in Atlanta near the end of this season.  I am hoping for one more snow this season so I can wear it.  It fits well and Mom says I am handsome with it on.  Have a great day!

Single Payer System Please! I am a conservative

Please share if your agree.  I am tired of interim bills, arguing, and money spent.  I have have worked as a healthcare professional for 42 years.  I am a conservative.  Please just go on to single payer. It works fine in many countries.  Enough was spent advertising the sign-up for Obamacare a few years ago that all our healthcare insurance could have been paid for!  Get it over with!.

My First Day with mommy!

Hi All,
Rusty here.  Below you will see two pictures of my first day with Mommy!.  I turn seven years old on Thursday.  In October, 2009, Mommy picked me up at the pet store.  She had never had a doggie before.  As you can see, as a baby Shih Tzu I had hair in my eyes.  I enjoyed her yard and Fall leaves. Most of all I loved all the hugs!  We spent the next few winter months potty training in a very rough winter.

Rusty enjoying a beautiful day!

Rusty here! What a beautiful day! We just visited my best friend Pierre the poodle on his screened porch. They have a doggie door. I can go out in yard when I want without leash. I like that freedom. I usually stay close to mom though. I only take short trips to yard. I take cere of her you know!

The cat from next door!

Rusty here. I have been in this window all afternoon watching my neighbor's cat. It just left. It was sitting on my porch just in sight. I wanted to play with it. I barked and it did not seem scared. Mom said cats usually don't want to play tug or ball. Maybe it will come back tomorrow! Mom said if I go out to meet it I will need to stay on a short leash. I don't know what that means.

She is back!

Rusty here. Uh oh ! She is back! I will act like I was not napping on cool floor! I will act like I was waiting for her! She will never know.  A boy has to get rest when he can.

A hot day for Rusty the Shih Tzu

Rusty here. It has finally turned summer. I am considering a nap on the cool tile floor. I refused my last walk. I know she was upset. It was just too hot. She went out for a walk alone when I would not budge. Sorry Mom! Enjoy!