A letter written by Pup…
Dear Great Aunt J, (mother of pup’s vet)
Mummy said to write and tell you of my latest adventure, but I don’t think it was an adventure. It hurt and I got very frightened.
I got bitten by a BEE today… or a jackjumper ant. Not sure which. But Grandmother T. chases bees and she never gets bitten and it looked such fun!
Swelling on left of screen, smaller after needles. He couldn't see out of his eyes, before the needles
I scratched at the door and Auntie C. let me in and I ran to Mum’s and Dad’s room and threw up THREE TIMES all over their carpet and then I think they saw my face and ran round like puppies, yapping! Mum picked me up and I couldn’t see her cos my face was so big and my eyes all scrunched and I felt really woozy and floppy.
Next thing I knew we were in a car and I was in Mum’s arms and she was cuddling me and kissing the top of my head I think, but I ‘m not sure cos I just felt funny and breathing was a bit hard.
And theeen, we were in a doggy doctor’s and it was a different place to Auntie H’s because Auntie H’s surgery was too far away from where we were on holidays. The doggy doctor felt me all over. It hurt my lips but I was very quiet. They gave me two needles and I was SO brave… didn’t cry once cos I’m a Jack Russell and named after a famous spy from a show called Spooks!
My tail wagged after that and we went back to the car after they had peeled Dad off the floor when he paid the bill and we drove back to the cottage and I slept aaallll the way! My face wasn’t as bad and all the other dogs welcomed me back and I drank lots and lots of water and wee-ed and wee-ed and wee-ed!
My face’s okay now but Mum and Dad said they’re tired and that Grandfather M. is channelling through me, whatever that means. I think it’s got to do with money as they call him the $6 million dollar dog. He’s a LEGEND!
Great Auntie J, did you know that dogs can be bitten anywhere by bees and their faces’ll still swell up like mine? Like a balloon. Dad said if he’d stuck a pin in it, I’d pop!
Anyway, I’m a bit tired. Before I got bitten I went swimming in the river with Grandmother T. and that was amaaaazing!
Lots of love and maybe you could tell Auntie H. (Pup’s vet)
Pup
Dear Pup, (written by Patty the pom),
I’ve never been bitten by a bee. That sounded terrible! And so is getting stuck! You were sooo brave. I’m glad you’re better now. Be sure to ask for lots more cuddles and treats cuz I think mummy and daddy will want to. Especially treats.
Your pal,
Patty
Dear Judiang and Patty,
You’re very nice. I like getting letters from America. I was brave. And you kniow what? I’m gonna show those bees! I’ve been practicing and i chase them all over the garden. We’ll see who gets stung!
Bye… going to get some dinner.
Dear Pup,
I’m very glad you survived your first run-in with a bee. Your mum and all her readers here just adore you and we’d all be very, very sad if any lasting harm had come to you. I hope you’ve learnt that bees are fun to watch, but Do Not Touch!
I look forward to getting more reports in from you on your life and your universe.
Dear Auntie Corinne,
I am sooo excited to get a letter from South Africa. It almost makes the bee sting worth it. I was thinking… could I be like your dogs and chase chooks and cows?
Let me know.
Love
Pup.
What a nice face he has, even when swollen. I want a dog!
Dear Auntie Lexi,
Mum told me what you said and i want to say thank you. Do you want me to model for your jewelry studio? I will… my fee is a pound of mince.
Let me know.
Love
Pup.
Poor Dear Pup:
Stay away from bees! When you’re grown-up, Older Dog will teach you to munch them up quickly so they can’t sting you. I’m very sorry you got hurt, but I admire your great bravery, and I would expect nothing less from a magnificent and courageous terrier like you. All of us who love you hope you are feeling better, and that your Mom and Dad have stopped hyperventilating.
Much love, your far-away Auntie Hannah. (Schnauzer-beagle-terrier-pit bull-and maybe some Sheltie in there somewhere) and her mom, Pat
Auntie Pat and Hannah!
Wow! I was wondering if you’d write! Hannah, do you chase bees and CHEW them? Crikey, you’re one brave schnauzer/beagle/pit-bull/ Sheltie. Wish you’d show me how, cos I’m gonna get those bees!
Mum yelled at me a lot today because when I got bored I hid one of her shoes in the garden… but I just grinned and her and she thinks I’m cute (sigh!) and just said ‘oh pup’ and that was that as they say in those ‘doggone’ classics.
Must go… gotta wee.
Sweet and oh-so cute Pup!
What a terrifying thing to happen. I got bitten on the nose once, what by I’m not sure, but although my face was swollen and I didn’t feel very great I could still breath okay. So sorry you got so sick, but I’m happy to know you are feeling better.
From Milo. (BTW – I’m a big boy as I’m a black lab – mostly!! – and I think you are very brave!!)