NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY

Chello and Symphony are in their new home and doing so well.   It's as if they just KNEW this was their new mom and home.   

National Rescue Dog Day was begun in 2018.   I thought it had been around longer.  

It was begun by Lisa Wiehebrink who is a children book author.   

She is also the executive director of Tails that Teach.    She had a rescue dog named Cooper. 

He is a gentle giant who showed her that rescue dogs are usually incredibly grateful to be rescued.   

May 20, 2018, was the first National Rescue Dog Day.  All the dogs on this post were rescued.  

Tolstoy was one of our rescues.  He looks like he in in jail, but he was just behind a gate so he would not jump on my granddaughter's prom dress.   And yes, he would have done just that.  LOL  

I've had many rescue dogs here.  Kai Kai was one of them.  My heart boy.   

Piper is still here.  Not a Peke, but he thinks he is.  

Some were rescued and found their permanent home here because they needed hospice care.  Sissy was one.

Clara was another.  I was so lucky to have her here to love and care for.  

Tuk Tuk was a puppy and continues to entertain us.  

Max stayed.   We loved him and he lived to be almost 17.  

Many stayed at my home a long time.   Floyd was a permanent foster.   He was a special boy.  Of course, most of you knew and loved Starlight.   She was such a princess.  

So many special dogs-- so many rescues.   They each deserve to be recognized, so please share a picture of your rescue in the comments.   💜

Lady and Louie say HAPPY RESCUE` DOG DAY! 

A NORMAL WEEKEND -- WALES, SOUTH AFRICA....

It began as a normal week-end.   

  Tuk Tuk was begging for coffee.   Does he get any?  Nope.  

It had rained a lot at my daughter's (and here, too).   So Tuk Tuk and Toasty ran the fence, through the puddles, with Rosie the dog next door.  

Granger is older, but he still participated enough to get very dirty. 

Yes, they were in great need of a bath.

It was Prom weekend.  So of course I had to see her.  This dress was my mom’s.  So my granddaughter is wearing her great grandmother’s dress from 1964.   It was hand made and hand beaded in the Philippines.  She wore her great grandmother’s earrings and her other grandmothers necklace.  She wore my diamond ring.  Very special outfit! 

My family was all over the place.  My granddaughter is interning in Canada in cancer research. 

And she saw a Peke.  His name is Casper. 

My husband was in Missouri. 

A lot of deer run through the yard. 

My son in law is in Wales.  That's now on my list of places to see.  It's beautiful there! 

And where is my youngest daughter? 

In S. Africa.  She teaches there every May and went on a safari with her students. 

Here, we just did house projects and took walks around the yard-- Barty and Cinnamon are mostly blind, so I help them navigate.  

For mid May, it's been chilly, so the fireplace was on, and morning coffee was inside relaxing.   How was your week-end?  :-)  
 

PEPPER THE DIVA

Pepper (aka Peppermint) was adopted earlier this year.  At first, she was confused and wanted to be an only dog.  Her owner had died and she didn’t understand what was happening. 

She met Bandit and at first they didn’t get along.  Then they became great friends.  Like Piper and Paddington they protect their street.  Oh the barking. 🫨

Pepper is a little diva there.  And she can be SASSY.  Imagine—a sassy Peke.  She is still a daddy’s girl and probably gets whatever she wants.   🥰

HAPPY SUNDAY!  
 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEX AND DALLAS

In 2022, we were contacted to see if we could help two Pekes whose owner died.  The owner's daughter was taking care of them, but she traveled so she asked for our help.   It was so good that the owner's daughter kept them until we took them into rescue.

They were adopted together and have the best life.  

They are always hanging out together.   Lex has a smaller white spot on his forehead. 

Both enjoy time on the deck, too.   It has shade which is awesome.   

Many Pekes will find the sunniest spot in the yard in the summer-- nope   Time to come inside.  

 I often have to pick up a HOT dog in the yard to bring them in.  

Happy 11th birthday Lex and Dallas.   I know you had a wonderful day! 🎂

CHERRY -- WASHINGTON GIRL

Cherry belongs to my friend Andrea.    Cherry is a rescue, too.   They live in Washington state.  Pekes are NOT easy to find in the NW.

Her mom makes beautiful quilts.   Cherry helps-- I'm sure she does a huge part of the job.

Look at these two quilts -- big and little.  Cherry looks at home posing on them.

Cherry was very overweight and had a mouth of bad teeth when she was adopted.   She had been loved but medical care wasn't given.   She's healthy now, slim at 10 pounds (instead of 16) and has a healthy mouth.  

Cherry is like most Pekes-- baths aren't her favorite thing.  But, it has to be done.   LOL

She loves going on stroller rides.  I'm sure she gets a lot of attention.   

She loves exploring.  Something smells good.

Cherry was so lucky to go to her mom's home.  

She is so loved. and is a very special girl.   💗

SCOUT AND FRESIA

Fresia and Scout are best friends.   They are both PVPC alumni.  

Scout came into rescue in July, 2018 from a shelter.   She was very sick and stayed in intensive care for several days.   Gastroenteritis is serious.  She healed and her foster mom decided she was already home.  

Fresia joined the family later.    She was about 6  months when she came.  

Scout loved having a playmate.   She took on the big sister role right away. 

Fresia is definitely the sassy little sister.  Look at that dirt sprinkled face.  

Scout loves to curl up in a cat bed.   Her mom said "she goes in headfirst, 

and then scrabbles around and pokes her head out next to her tail."   

Fresia is still mystified how she does that.

Fresia and Scout are so cherished by their mom and dad.  

Lap time is the best.  

Life is good for these two beautiful girls.  💗