Can't keep a good dog down....

Scout has had a tough time being a puppy. He is a mere 6 months old, but has really been through it. From a bowel obstruction to a severe bacterial skin infection, the poor pup has not really had a normal childhood. It has been a constant joke around the house because last week, he was taking 4 pills in the morning, eyedrops in each eye and 3 pills at night!

All of his ailments have improved, so Ryan and I thought it would be a good time for him to get neutered. Poor little guy...he just doesn't get a break :(

Here are some pics of Ryan and myself goofing around with Scout:

He really has been a joy to us. I think the Lord brought him in my life to teach me some flexibility, patience and selflessness. It has been so much fun!

Scout did great for the surgery and is back to his old self on post op day 2 here at the house. When I went to pick him up yesterday, he was walking zig zag and wimpering...poor guy. But, you know I had to snap a few pics of him as we were on our trip back home....

As soon as we got back home, he was jumping and racing all over the house, so I don't think the surgery phased him to much. I am sure the future will hold many more sagas with Scout....what an adventure!!

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