The dog groomer assured me that she had blades that could cut close but not so close that the dog might appear to be suffering from something chronic and possibly contagious. The blades certainly got close but I am not sure that he escaped the appearance of a fatal disease.
For your own comparison pleasure, please enjoy a photo of Maltsby on the day we adopted him two years ago.
And now here is Maltsby of the tropics where he plans to spend his precious last days lusting after street kitties and ignoring all the awkward glances and whispers tossed his way.
Awwwww!
Posted by: Melody | May 09, 2006 at 09:21 PM
he probably looks naked to you but he looks really fine in the second picture, not illish at all.
Posted by: anne | May 09, 2006 at 09:31 PM
He got shorn... poor boy... it will grow back...
He might never live this one down...
LBC
Posted by: LadyBug Crossing | May 10, 2006 at 03:26 AM
He is adorable, shaggy or not!
Posted by: Karen Rani | May 10, 2006 at 04:04 AM
Oh my Goodness..He is adorable either way. He looks nice and cool not ill in the least. :)
Posted by: maria | May 10, 2006 at 06:33 AM
Well both styles are so sexy I don't know which way to look.
Go Maltsby! Flaunt that underside baby.
Posted by: Raehan | May 10, 2006 at 10:01 AM
I think Maltsby looks quite dashing!
Posted by: Sarcasmom | May 10, 2006 at 07:00 PM
Ha ha! He's cute both ways! Now I understand the powerful charms of Maltsby.
Posted by: Lucinda | May 10, 2006 at 09:40 PM
I held in the laughter until I scrolled to the bottom of the picture...it's just the contrast between the tail & his body. Otherwise he looks charming!
Posted by: jess | May 11, 2006 at 01:42 AM
m.
he looks almost human. Can you see what I mean??? Cute AND funny!
xo c.
Posted by: carrie | May 12, 2006 at 04:54 AM
I think he went from shabby and lazy to manly and proud! And certainly cooler!
Posted by: Unga Chunga | May 12, 2006 at 06:39 AM
Beautiful dog in both pix, Meredith. What stunning colors!
(But where did I get the idea that Maltsby was a German Shepherd? Geez, some people...)
Posted by: Old Horsetail Snake | May 12, 2006 at 07:03 AM
I'm spending the night catching up on your life. Cannot believe that's the boy we got from good old Carl. Then I looked at the first picture. Look closely, there I am! I feel so special to make better butter.
I have been laughing and crying reading about all of your happenings. Sure do miss you.
Posted by: Kathy | June 04, 2006 at 01:08 PM