Day 2005: Ossa eyes.

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Short story, or as short as I can make it?

About 34 years ago or a little more.

Our family of 3 went for Chinese food at Wing's. A tradition.

Afterward we went to the adjacent pet store, also a tradition.

On one visit we saw a black Sharpei in a cage.

His nails were too long & he seemed sad.

We decided that he wasn't being walked or receiving care.

Even though we had a 160 lb Great Dane at home,

we bought & brought him home & named him Ossa.

Young WW & Ossa

A sweet dog, muscular & strong, but he soon had a problem.

Sharpei's too often have a condition called cherry eye, 

where because of extensive wrinkles & folds...

the eyelashes rub on the eye & third eyelid, causing irritation.

Tacking/eye surgery is necessary. 

Our vet recommended two surgeries, to avoid over correction.

I tried to get in on that deal, but no luck.

Ossa healed well, his eye looked great. 

Mine stayed the same.

A smile for Sunday ...