Yushi

Hello. My name is Yushi. I live in Northeast Orange with my family. I have the distinct pleasure of living with the two best humans…my mom and dad, Lois and Charles. While I am an incredibly beautiful 14 lb Shih Tzu who is ten years old, I have only been living in my home for seven of those years. I was actually born and named Lady Madonna. My doggy parents then were Chop-Chop and Princess Tatiana. I didn’t like having to share attention, so when I was about two, I started looking for a new home. I knew that I had found my new parents quickly, jumping on their laps and licking them. I decided to go home with them and I have never regretted the decision, although I do miss my old family sometimes. My new parents gave me a new name, Yushi. I have my new parents quite nicely wrapped around my paws.

I really enjoy the finer things in life, sitting on laps, steak, chasing cats, chasing golf balls, sleeping in bed with my parents…I have a really good time really. I tell you, things could not be better.

That was until October 16th. That day, I was minding my own business, chasing cats in the backyard, as I so love to do, when in broad daylight I was brutally and savagely attacked by a coyote. The nasty brute almost killed me. He jumped the six foot fence He tried to ruin my good looks and almost completely tore the skin from my back. Boy was I scared. My parents were even more scared. Luckily, I got away from the coyote and my parents rushed me down to Orange Villa. Dr. Sage was there and on the case. The surgery and recovery were long. I had to have a lot of bandage changes and a lot of really nice pain medication. Finally on December 3rd, I was given a clean bill of health and no more bandages. I do have a big scar. It’s a constant reminder for me that I’m in coyote country and I have to be much more careful when I’m outside. I’d like to remind my dog friends (and cats too) that coyotes are really fast and sneaky and they can sometimes get you during the day too. I don’t go out chasing cats by myself anymore…my parents think that it’s too dangerous.

Thanks to Orange Villa for making me pet of the month. I deeply appreciate the honor…but what took you so long? Thanks a bunch,

Yushi