Chia: Mom just found out that it is Pet Obesity Week. (Thanks Cat Blogosphere.) Actually, I’m not sure whether to thank them or be pis… er…upset.
You see, I knew this week was coming and I did my best to fit in. Literally. I’m sure you’re wondering how that could happen with the careful quality and quantity control my Mom practices when she prepares our food. That’s the same question she was asking herself as she began to refer to me as “The Sausage” and cut my food portions even more than starvation level! (Mom: Actually, I started giving Chia more low-cal veggies and less fruit, squash and meat, as well as one ounce less of food per serving. ) Oh, and I hate being called “The Sausage.” I give her a dirty look every time she does it. Unfortunately, that just makes her laugh.
This is my “new look.”
Then Mom found out how I was putting on weight! Brother Andrew caught me eating all of the food that Riley left in his bowl and he snitched on me. Sure, he took precautions like feeding Ri-boy in his bedroom and closing the door. But sometimes he forgot to pick up the leftovers when Ri was done. And Riley’s been leaving a lot of leftovers, too. *sigh* They were so good!
If starving me isn’t enough, now she’s cancelled our trip to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to show off our Freestyle routine. Dog! I sure was looking forward to dancing with her and Xeboo. Mom! I’m not too fat to dance!*
Oh well, even though I’m on a strict diet now I made it to this special week for all of us obese dogs and cats. I went from 15 pounds to 20 pounds! Woohoo! But I just found out – Mom told me – that in only two more months there’s going to be a “Just the Right Weight Week.” Wow! I’d better stick with that diet that Mom put me on so I can be part of that, too!
Your friend, Chia XOXOXOXOX
*Moms note: It has nothing to do with Chia and everything to do with the weather, both past and what could still happen the first weekend of November. Not taking any chances. Plus the drive there has now changed from 6 to 12 hours each way. We’ll wait until next spring and go to PA for the next Freestyle trial. She ought to be a pro (like Xeboo, er, Xena, by then.)
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess with Lucy and Chia 