Dear Hamburger Lady,

I so sorry I had to go. I just want to say how much I love you and you were the bestest Mama ever. Thank you for all the treats and rides and walks and cuddles. I was the best Doggo I knew how to be.

I know you miss me when you come home at night. But I still your Hello Kitty! And every time you think of me, I will be there with you.

Take care, Mama. And take care of Papa especially. And girls too. My bestest Family.

Your Doggo forever,

Wheelie T. Dog

💔

#WheelieTDog

I thought we were taking Wheelie for his Last Ride yesterday. But the vet was able to drain the fluid that builds up in his chest cavity due to his congestive heart failure. Two liters!!! The X-rays of his lungs looked good, relatively, and we could give him more time to be with his family.

Or, really, he’s given us more time with him.

This morning, it’s like the clock was set back 4 months. His breathing is so calm it’s startling. We might not have bought him much time, but that time will be more comfortable.

#WheelieTDog

Every day with Wheelie T. Dog is a blessing.

We had Doggo Christmas early this year, because we never know if we’ll get to enjoy this derpy goofball another day.

Photo is Wheelie, playing with last year’s smash hit toy, Santa Rex.

Wheelie sez, “Merry Christmas to doggos everywhere.”

He’s such a good boy.

#WheelieTDog #DogsOfMastodon #Mastodogs

Da Doggo!

#WheelieTDog #BearDown

Wheelie T. Dog *SUPERSTAR*

#WheelieTDog

@maloki Wheelie poses for the weekly Wheelie Prediction™️for Chicago Bears games.

Here Wheelie sez, “Mighty Bear 33, Stinky DC Commodes 19.”

(Wheelie faithfully predicts a victory, but unfortunately, the Bears lost this game.)

#wheelietdog

Thankfully, Wheelie’s appetite has not been dampened by this ordeal!

#wheelietdog

Wheelie is not happy that I got back in bed.

Knee is swollen but otherwise looks good and isn’t painful. I’m working on standing today, and slowly hobbling, with long breaks of elevation and ice. I’m headed to urgent care in a few minutes.

The stress of ruminating over my ability to fully return to fieldwork is the most painful part. I’m 53. This is the kind of injury that sidelines you for the rest of your life.

#wheelietdog

I shut the back door and immediately, this (apparently) most feline of doggos needed to be out. Again.

You can take the dog out of Chicago, but you can’t take Chicago out of the dog.

#WheelieTDog #SnowDoggo #ChicagoDog #ShuttingTheDoorAgain

How’s the snow down your way?

Wheelie:

#WheelieTDog #mastodogs #dogs

Someone had a fun day today:

#WheelieTDog

“Mmmm! Lunch! Hey, where yours, hooman?”

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Doggo adventure with #WheelieTDog.

[Photos show a German shepherd mix standing in front of a large pond surrounded by shrubs, blue sky in the background with white puffy clouds. Drinking water from my orange hard hat. Licking a soft serve ice cream cone, eyes closed with bliss.]

Celebratory Doggo
#WheelieTDog

#DogsOfMastodon
#Mastodogs

Wheelie T. Dog sez, “Let’s get dis show on da road!”

#Thanksgiving #TDay #WheelieTDog #mastodogs #DogsOfMastodon

Taco pan? Taco pan? Taco? Pan? 🥺

#WheelieTDog #mastodogs #DogsOfMastodon

He loves me so much. Such a look of devotion! (Nothing to do with the pizza I’m eating AT ALL.)

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#WheelieTDog asks if there is such a thing as a doggie Mai Tai.

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Hot doggo

#DogsOfMastodon #mastodogs #WheelieTDog

Me: Wheelie! Whenever I sweep and vacuum the floors, you’re right behind me, shedding even more fur!

Wheelie: We make a great team, don’t we, Hamburger Lady?

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