Because nothing makes you feel better when you’re under the weather than a new toy.

This box from SitStay.com arrived at our house today.

They have the BEST shipping material.

Really.

Check out what it says on the top:

“WARNING: For your own sake, please do not stand between this box and your dog. Dogs have been known to go through just about anything to get to their SitStay box. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.”

Then, on the side:

“NOTE TO DELIVERY PERSON FROM DOG: The humans that live at this house haven’t figured out that I can use the computer. I couldn’t wait any longer for my favorite treats from SitStay.com. Please place package where I can get at it. There will be an extra treat for you during the holidays if you follow these instructions. –The Dog.”

And look how happy!

It’s really hard to see, but that’s a little sheep-shaped squeak toy that Chappy’s been playing with this afternoon.

* And, really, it’s not so much that he’s under the weather. He doesn’t seem like he’s feeling ill at all. Maybe a little quieter than usual, but even there, only on about every third day. As long as the blood platelet counts stay steady so that he can get off the prednisone, I’m optimistic. But, really, new toys can’t hurt, right? And it’s been MONTHS since he had one!

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