I've Been Published! Yabba Dabba Doo!!!!!

Yup, it happened. I've got my first magazine article published! That's right....my own article. You can pick up a copy of the magazine at local bookstores or NM Visitor Centers. Its in Around 505 Magazine...and it's cool! The article is entitled "Dog Gone It--Let's Hit the Road Together" starring yours truly!

Yep, it's all true....while I was recuperating from my surgery, I just had to do something so I got out my trusty computer, sat down and penned...er pawed my first travel article. ...and let me warn you..this is JUST the beginning!

When it comes to travel....just Ask Jack!

Jack Paddy O'Lane Here!

Okay, I know, I'm still in rehab from my surgery! But that sure won't slow this dog down from celebrating with his Irish leprechaun cousins! All dressed up...and ready to PAW-TEEE!! Where's the pub?

Patchwork Jack

Well, you asked....now here you go! Some post-op pics. Guess they got carried away with the razor....got hairless on my operated leg along with a patch on my back (for the epidural) and a patch on my paw for the IV).

But it's all good! I'm patched up good, thanks to Dr. Schwarz at the vescnm.

And I'm on the road to recovery.....for some good times on the road less traveled....waiting to be traveled by Jack n Jill....down the road! (Get it? Aren't I just the cleverest roady you ever knew?!)

Here's to ya! Have a doggone good day!

Doggie hugs and slurpy kisses!

Surgery Time for Jack!

Well, the day had to come. March 9th. And I'm ready to go under the knife! So this ol' dog has to get ready, right? Someone told me it was proper protocol to wear scrubs to the party....so I donned my own personal scrubs bonnet. Me-thinks I look pretty doggone med-dog-ical!

Then off to the Dog Hospital. Nothing less than THE BEST for this pupparoo. Even had my favorite camera crew there to welcome me in for the big event! Thanks Dan & Frank..and Barbe and Matt too! Never get enough video and pics, I say!

I was taken grand care of by Dr. Peter Schwarz at the Albuquerque Veterinary Specialty Surgery Clinic. Here we are having our pre-op party with Dr. Schwarz and his Right Hand Gal.

Anyway, from here on out, it was all business! Don't remember much, but I'm now at home recuperating. The Doc says it was 100% successful. Course I KNEW that...after all, he was in charge!

I'll chime in in a day or so, once I get back on my feet (get it---I had leg surgery!) and get my brains and wits back again. That happy gas they give you sure does do the trick!

anyway, for now, gotta get my rest..

doggie hugs and slurpy kisses!

GULP! It's almost Doggie D-Day!

Mar 07 2010

Okay here's the real scoop--er poop. I bummed my back knee out..Tore the CCL, and now I hafta go under the knife. It's all set for Tuesday, March 9th. BUT the good news is...I have a FAB Surgeon. He's not just a VET...HE'S a Class A SUPER-DOOPER Surgeon Specialist. His name is Dr. David Schwarz, and he owns THE Surgery Clinic For Dogs. It's named Veterinary Surgical Specialists of New Mexico. His website is www.vescnm.com.

You see, not just any vet can do my CCL surgery. I happen to be a doggone bully of a dog...and us bulldogs have a tendency to have what "THEY" call Hip Dysplasia. They say this with a groan. Doesn't seem to bother me, but worries them a lot. Well, since I am special and have this hip Dysplasia issue...I get THE BEST SURGEON! Yep, no ordinary doc for me.

SO....the good news is I am goin under with the best.I guess they are gonna knock me out with some happy gas or something like that, then they are going to cut, fix, and repair. That's the way I see it, anyway, from this ol' bulldog perspective.
But stay tuned. I'll keep all my doggie friends on my travelogue-dog-blog follower world connected to the next chapter of Travelin' Jack's Surgery!

doggie hugs and slurpy kisses!

UH-OH.....I've Done It This Time!

Yup, I did it now. Just bein' my doggone crazy self. The doc says I was being too bully bouncy, turned the wrong way on my leg...and BAMMO! Ooowooow! Did my leg hurt! After a visit to the vet, some fancy dancy X-rays on my doggy derriere, they gave me my daggone diagnosis.

I tore my CCL. Now in doggy language that means I blew out my back knee. Just like those crazy skiers that are always blowing their knees doing those flying twists and turns (I say that with great bulldog authority as I just watched the action on the slopes at the Vancouver Olympic games)

....but I dog-gress. Back to my leg. Seems as if the doc....correction...doctors (seems I have a whole slew of fab vets who are weighing in on the subject of my injury...thank dog-ness for all that great love and support!) all agree. There's only one thing to do to get my leg back in grand shape......

Yup...you heard it right from these sloppy ol' lips. SURGERY!!!!! I've gotta go under the knife.....aaaawwwwoooohhhh!!!!

Bout the only thing I can think of that will make me feel better is knowing I have A dog-zillion friends out there thinkin' great thoughts about me. But never fear, while I may be laid up awhile, that does NOT mean that my adventures come to a halt....nope, just takin' a little detour off the adventure trail.

I'll keep you posted on the happenings ...and as the song goes, so goes travelin' Jack....The hip bones connected to the thigh bone and the thigh bone's connected to the knee bone.....OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH....

doggie hugs and slurpy kisses!

American Idol....Here I come!

Travelin' Jack, New Mexico's ONLY canine travel reporter has made his national debut on YouTube in his special musical salute to New Mexico!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDcs418fa0s

Enjoy...and sing a long! And you can join him on his traveling adventures at www.travelinjacksdog-blog.blogspot.com.

Jack
& Jill (his personal chauffeur and agent)

ps Jack sends this personal message as well....... "Feel Free to share this with your friends....doggone it!"