Jackie Chan

I am in great need of another foster home or two. I have some SWEET dogs that need help. If you can help, please email me at haveninhim@aol.com I have kennel cough here right now, so cannot take any in (and I'm over my husband's limit!) :-). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

This is Jackie Chan. He is with a rescue group in Stuarts Draft, VA.

Jackie Chan is a 5 year old purebred Pekingese that came into a local shelter after being neglected by his former owners. He was kept outside, used for breeding and terribly neglected.

Jackie is blind but that doesn't keep him from enjoying life or being a great companion. He loves to be held like a baby and exploring the backyard. Jackie is good with other dogs and will make someone an adorable "baby." Please contact Amy Hammer 540-490-0487 or email amyjohammer@hotmail.com for more information.
skylarkk@earthlink.net is a second email contact for this precious boy. Blind Pekes do quite well and once they adjust to where things are, they navigate just fine.
Linda haveninhim@aol.com

Ewok Trap/Calendars

Jon, one of our members who is a photographer, has done another Peke calendar this year. He also did one on Italy. Sales from both these calendars benefit PVPC to help our Pekes and you know that we have taken in a lot more than usual this year. If you are interested in ordering one of these calendars-- or both-- please visit the sites below.
Click here: PVPC 2010 Calendar - Jon Barrett Photo on SmugMug (Peke calendar)

http://www.lulu.com/content/lulustudio-calendar/italy/7827022 (Italy)
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I saw this on line-- this is too cute not to put on here!!
Click here: EWOK « Loldogs, Dogs 'n' Puppy Dog Pictures – I Has A Hotdog!

One, Two, Three, Four....

Just wanted to include this link for those who have pets who have diabetes. As always, check with your vet. Click here: FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine Alerts Veterinarians About Problems with Vetsulin® to Treat Diabetes in Dogs One vet we know did say: " They haven't started a recall, mainly I think, because this is really the only product on the market. Recalling it would really cause a lot of problems." So check with your vet if you need more information. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR.....
I went to a Homearama-- you know, where new homes are all set up with beautiful furnishings and decorating ideas. I was in a dining room and saw a picture high on the wall. Wait! Is that a Pekingese? Let's get a closer look.

Looks like one to me! I was thrilled-- a Peke at a Homearama! This one has two eyes. But, many Pekes come into rescue with just one eye.

I had to add this picture of DiDi-- my friend Jeanne's QUEEN. She let me know I forgot to put DiDi in this blog-- my humble apologies. What was I thinking??? :-)

Bianca/BB came into rescue with one good eye and one bad eye. The bad eye had to be removed-- now she is a member of the "swash buckler club." She has lots of fellow members of this club.

Benny is one of them-- but he came into rescue that way.

Max also came into rescue with one eye. He's now MY boy! And I love him!!

Many come in with two eyes-- Missy is one of them, but next week, she'll be a member of the "swash buckler club." Unfortunately, one of her eyes is damaged, she is blind in that eye and it bothers her a lot. So, we'll take care of her. And baby her a lot while she recovers from surgery.

This is Charlie-- he has two eyes. He is going to see the ophthalmologist next week. He has some sight problems, but I hope we can save his eyes with special drops. We do all we can to save their sight.

This is Coco-- nothing is wrong with HER eyes! She's a sweetheart, loves her foster parents and loves her doggy friends. I'm having a very hard time keeping track of where they all came from!

Here are two other eyes-- on two dogs! BB is on the floor and Max is on the ottoman. BB has been reading the paper-- she's such an intellectual dog!

Now here are THREE eyes! Scooterbug who is mine is on the ottoman with BB. Two plus one equals three!

Coco and BB-- two eyes plus one eye..... You get the picture.

Here's BB and Scooter again-- three eyes on the couch. They are often together. They are good friends!

Starlight and BB-- two eyes plus one eye... They are not good friends. Starlight just wants BB to leave her alone. :-)

And then there are four eyes! Coco has two eyes, and Starlight has two eyes. Two plus two equals four! We are good, aren't we!

Here are four eyes-- on three dogs. Scooter has two, Max has one, BB has one. Two plus one plus one equals four. We're getting into higher math!

How many canine eyes are in YOUR family?! :-)

Trio and Arbie/Treat Warning

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TRIO AND ARBIE
Georgia, now Trio, was adopted last month. She's really acclimated to her new home. She even decided that her new mom couldn't go on a trip without her! She's firmly sitting on the suitcase!
She has become BEST friend with her new sister, Arbie, a Peke-Spaniel mix. Aren't they cute together.

They love to curl up together. Snuggling with a friend is the best!

Look at these sweet faces!

They're sound asleep.

But, sometimes they just hang out on the couch, one on top and one on the cushions. Trio has taken over Arbie's space--- but Arbie is okay with it. She loves her new sister.

They sleep on the bed together, too. It's a good thing it's a big bed!

Look at this face-- she can look so sad-- but trust me, she's a HAPPY GIRL now!

One more couch picture! Arbie is back in her spot and Trio is content to sleep on the cushions. They can run in the yard together or just hang out-- Trio is so happy in her new home.

Trio (Georgia) loves her new big sister, Arbie. She has to be near her all the time-- and Arbie just loves it. Trio gets to go on walks and really enjoys them. I love happy adoption stories!!

Caesar, Shih Tzu

In the puppy mill raid, there were lots of small dogs-- 83 of them! Some were Shih Tzus. This little boy came through our rescue to go to his new home near Charlottesville. Yes, we are Pekingese rescue, but we still helped this little guy.

He is on his journey to his new home. A kind hand reaches out to give him a treat. He hasn't been used to kindness before. He hasn't been used to someone offering him a treat. He was used to being neglected and caged and dirty. Now he is safe, he'll be groomed and cleaned and loved.

Here he is with his new dad. "Really?? Is this my new Dad? Am I safe?" Yes, sweet boy, you are safe.

And you'll be greatly loved.

I think he's already telling his new dad "Thanks."

"And who is that over there? Is that my new mom? I'm excited!" Caesar has already learned to potty by going out the doggie door. He runs in the grass in the fenced yard. He plays with toys and fell asleep with one in his mouth. He has made friends with his Yorkie siblings. His new mom and dad think he is amazing..... And he is!

She is making sure he is really hers!

Yes, he's yours! Look at that sweet embrace. It made my eyes fill up with tears when I saw this. This is what we want for each one of these dogs we have in our care.

"You're safe little man. Your name is Caesar now. Your doggy brother is Brutus. You're going to be best friends. You're part of our family. FOREVER."

UPDATE: I just received this new information on Caesar, He learned to fetch last night. He is soooo smart. You throw his bone on the deck, he runs to retrieve it and brings it back to you to throw again........ What a happy boy!

If you want to find out more about our rescue dogs, please visit http://www.potomacpekes.org/ or email me at haveninhim@aol.com

Teddy and Tess

Tess was adopted in October-- she loves her new home! You can see she lives with big dogs and small dogs. She also lives with Teddy, another one of our rescue dogs. They love being together!
They are all waiting for a treat. Teddy, Trena, Maggie and Tess helping their owners fix lunch,

Tess was a back yard breeders's dog-- She is afraid of squeaky toys, so they put all those away. The rest of the toys are fine, though. She loves being in the backyard; she even beats Teddy's time enjoying the yard. Tess really loves being out. She surveys her domain from the garden and snuggles down into the ivy while Teddy is on "his" lawn chair. Here she is sitting on the patio in the drizzle-- come inside, Tess! :-) Her moms told me, "The other night we put everyone out for the last time to take care of necessary business and all came back but Tess. We had to get flashlights and go crawling thru the back ivy. All the while we could just feel her smiling. When she saw we had spotted her, she came hurrying over to us and flopped over on her back to be picked up and carried in. :) Got her wish, too."

Tess, Teddy and Maggie looking out the sliding glass door. Like all Pekes, they love watching and guarding the outside area.

Teddy is on the couch with Tori, their Doberman. My sister has Dobies and they are great dogs-- They love to back up and sit on your lap. :-)

Teddy and Tess are so happy in their new home. :-)
Linda haveninhim@aol.com www.potomacpekes.org

Amazing Grace

Here are two of the dogs from the puppy mill raid that our group took in. Actually, two very special people, John and Terry, have changed their lives. You see, these two had very little chances of adoption. One was blind and deaf and the other had tumors all over. If it was cancer, she had little time left.

John and Terry picked these two out to give them a chance to sit in the sun, know love, eat well and sleep in comfort.

They are in the car, on the way to freedom!

"Are we there yet?"

Almost there!

This is Grace. She probably has a little something mixed in with her "Pekeness." :-) She has tumors, but the vet thinks they are not malignant.

She has that "deer in the headlights" look but she is just posing pretty for the camera. This is all new for her, so she'd doing her best to look beautiful.

Grace loves to play with toys-- she never had them before. She heard a neighbor fire a rifle (Grace's family lives in the country) and she was afraid. But, cuddling in hr mom's lap made her feel safe again. And her tail started to wag and she was fine.

This is Amazing. Look at those little teeth. Love that look. Amazing is deaf and blind. She also has a deep scar on her forehead-- probably from a dog fight. She is very submissive.

This is my favorite picture of her-- you can already see the confidence building in her.

And her sweet face is beautiful. Rescuing these precious dogs is so fulfilling-- WE are the ones who are blessed when we help them. WE are the ones who see the smiles come, receive the kisses, get the hugs and see their joy bloom.

We get to see them begin to explore and feel safe in their new environment. Amazing uses her nose to find her new dad-- and she starts wagging her tail as soon as she smells her new parents walk into her room. We foster parents smile with tears in our eyes as we see them progress and become "real dogs."

And here's Grace and Amazing-- or as we call the pair, "AMAZING GRACE."

They are safe now-- and these two are HOME, where they will remain the rest of their lives. Thank you John and Terry for being part of the miracle of these dogs.
UPDATE:

I just received a new update on Grace. Here's what her new mom said: "Little Grace (the sighted one) went down the hall last night for the first time...she followed me until we hit doorways, then she dove into the bedroom, library, bathroom sniffed in each room then ran back to the hall to make sure not to lose me. Then she ran back to her playpen, and got on her hind legs to get me to lift her in....wagging, but enough new stimulation for the moment. they are precious." THANK YOU for taking such loving care of these two!!

Linda haveninhim@aol.com