Piecing it together, we think Bud came across a nest that had fallen out of our biggest Maple Tree. Whatever was inside caused some dreadful sickness; he was vomiting all day.

He is weak and somewhat subdued today but getting much better.

Right now, he’s sitting outside in the yard with Zinnia. He seems to be pleading with me in some way to help him; he is sitting quietly, even posing, for portraits, which he never does.

The vet says he’ll be fine by Monday, and he just needs to take it easy.

In this portrait, he shows vulnerability and calm, two things he rarely exhibits.