So Lucy’s in heat again, and I’ve come to the conclusion that we simply must have her spayed in the next few months because this is the last time I want to have to deal with it. First, it’s gross and nasty; second, it’s too much of a hassle trying to keep her and Asbjørn separated for weeks on end (just my luck that he’s one of the rare-case neutered males who can still “perform”); and third, the dogs manage to escape just often enough that there’s a risk she’ll meet up with an unneutered male one of these days and the last thing we need around here is a litter of puppies. Luckily, Olof agrees with me (in principle, at least). Now just to figure out where we’ll come up with the $800 to pay for the operation.