Yoshi...Fozy/ DiDi/Betty

Check out the "artwork" that Jeanne did on one of her former foster dogs. I think this is so neat--- looks like we have a gallery shot of DiDi/Betty: http://www.dumpr.net/photo/eccdb40fc81ae6ff/
Yoshi has been with his new family for a few months now. His mom is Ania, who did the Peke painting of Fozy, a Peke she rescued and hoped to keep. (His owner found him and took him home. Not the best place to live, but she was his owner.)

Yoshi has so many toys to play with. And he loves each one of them!

but he's thinking......

Can you see Fozy's picture at the top of the stairs. Yoshi is in deep thought-- but we can assure him. He is as great as Fozy! He's his own special little man, who is very loved by his mom. Don't worry, Yoshi. We all love you. :-)

KENZO AND MOI-MOI

I talked about Moi-Moi yesterday and how much she has to put up with Kenzo. Kenzo is adorable, but he is really full of himself. I bet his mom has to spend some time grooming him, too.

Moi-Moi is just trying to pretend he's not there.

But, he is-- there is comes. He loves Moi-Moi. But, she's a dignified royal little girl and some of his antics just push her royal limits.

Kenzo tries to behave, really! He does. But, it's so hard when you have so many ideas for playing and running and getting into things.

Moi-Moi is just into being quiet and regal. Moi-Moi knows how to give her mom a high-five. Look at that tiny little paw! And do I see a little bit of Peke tongue there-- yep, that's it! So cute.

Moi-Moi,I know you'll eventually get Kenzo to understand who you really are. In the meantime, you'll just have to put up with him. You are just so cute.

MOI-MOI IN AUSTRALIA

You'll love this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNvmAw2Tp5c&feature=player_embedded
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KENZO WILL BE ON THE BLOG TOMORROW. :-)
Moi-Moi lives in Australia and her mom, Melinda, "Lady Jicky" responds to my blog every day. I love her comments-- many make me laugh out loud.

Moi-Moi was rescued from a back yard breeder in Australia. We think they don't exist other places, but people everywhere are willing to sacrifice the comfort and health of these precious Pekes to make money. It's just called greed. Moi-Moi is safe now.

She is a stunning Peke-- look at her coat! She is regally lounging on her bed.

Moi-Moi likes to pose for the camera-- she knows she is a gorgeous little girl. She even knows how to do a "Show Peke run"-- she does this cute little walk where her head goes side to side and she throws her front legs out. Her mom says she is sooooo cute! She would win ribbons !

Moi-Moi likes to go with her mom and her bad brother Kenzo (I've heard lots of Kenzo stories!) to the dog park-- they call it a free range park in Australia? Are there fences around this Melinda? Here in the States, they are all enclosed. Kenzo was playing with a hound mix, and the hound came flying by Moi-Moi (who was being held by her mom) and he jumped up and kisses Moi-Moi. I guess he had a crush on her. Yes, Moi-Moi, I know you and your mom are still surprised by that!

Moi-Moi loves her mom to brush her. She gets lot of attention that she never had before. It comes at a price-- she has to put up with Kenzo harrassing her. She lived with him now for several years and has learned to put up with his shenanigans. I'm sure she's going to eventually get Kenzo in line.

Keep us updated on your Australia adventures, Moi-Moi!

YOU CAN SHARE MY WATERBOWL

I want to say farewell to sweet Maggie. She was found as a stray several years ago and turned into our rescue. She was older and had limited vision, but she was the love of life for her parents. She was in congestive heart failure and died last week. Rest in peace, sweet Maggie.
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A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. (That's Starlight-- she wonders why I brought in ANOTHER foster dog-- Poochie, below.)

He wondered where the road was leading them. After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble.

At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch, and the street that led to the gate looked all shiny. (This is Zack, a new foster dog.)

He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side. When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?' 'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered. 'Wow! Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked. (That's Caleb, getting into an empty popsickle box.)

'Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up.' The man gestured, and the gate began to open. 'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked. 'I'm sorry; sir, but we don't accept pets.'

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog. After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. (That's Cranberry, on the dining room table! I did a blog with this picture. It was so cute, I had to use it again.)

There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book. 'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?' 'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.' (How many people does it take to groom one dog? This is Snowflake/Sabra being groomed by Amee, me and two others. Who got wetter?)

'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog. 'There should be a bowl by the pump,' said the man. They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it. The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, and then he gave some to the dog. (This is Jazzy-- she's now the sister to one of our foster dogs, Zack. She's going to teach him some things-- or will he teach her?)

When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree. 'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.

'This is Heaven,' he answered. 'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.' 'Oh, you mean the place with the shiny streets? Nope. That's hell.' 'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'

'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.' You are welcome at my water bowl any time!
WHAT WOULD HEAVEN BE LIKE WITHOUT OUR LITTLE FRIENDS?!

PUGGY THE PEKINGESE

This is a blog on an unusual Peke-- but here's an unusual deer/fawn. I love leaning in for a snack!!
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Puggy the Pekingese has the longest tongue! He has won a spot in the Guinness World Records 2011 for his tongue which is longer than any I've even seen! He was a stray, who wandered up to a house and went under the porch. The person's cousin came by and he came out to her-- all covered with mange and hair like straw. He was desperately in need of medical help. After convincing her husband they DID need a third dog :-), Puggy came to live with them-- he is now very healthy, happy and has two doggy friends. If you want to see his web site, just go to: http://www.puggy.com/ or http://news.yahoo.com/video/dallascbs11-15750646/longest-dog-tongue-exists-right-in-north-texas-22017592

You can watch his video on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHyIvtBWTuc His new owner ends her story about him (from the link above) by saying: "STRAY AND NEGLECTED DOGS NEED HOMES, TOO, SO DON'T BE AFRAID TO GIVE THEM A CHANCE." I couldn't agree with her more. If you have room in your home and heart for one of our Pekes, please fill out an application.

PETEY AND ALICE-- ADOPTED

I know most of us don't fly often, but just wanted to give a warning about flying your dogs. You can go to: Click here: speakingforspot.com to see what Dr. Kay writes about this. Half the dogs who die in airplanes are the flat faced dogs-- they simply don't breathe well in airplane baggage areas. Many airlines will not even allow them to be placed there. I know I wouldn't.
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I love to announce adoptions! We've had several lately and I'm thrilled for these Pekes.
Here's Petey-- he was a crosspost of ours (not one of our PVPC fosters, but important just the same) and he came out of Georgia. He was ten pounds of love at 4-5 years old.

He is going to live near me in Virginia Beach. I met his new mom last week and he is going to have so much love! I can't wait to meet him and kiss him myself! I know his foster mom, Lori, will miss him. But, it's what we do-- love them, care for them and then let them go when it's time. It's hard work, but so rewarding.
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And Alice was adopted, too! She was saved from a puppy mill. At six years old, she had never known what a home was like until Emily saved her.

One eye is smaller but she can see just fine out of the other one. Here's a note her foster mom sent to me:

Alice Balice from the Palace is at her furever home. Her new parents are two wonderful people that live in Frederick, MD. They came out last week to meet with her and fell head over heels in love. They were discouraged because she is a bit skittish and fearful, and weren't sure that she would be comfortable with them, but they didn't give up hope that she would be able to fit in at their house. Their vet check was perfect and talking to them I was totally comfortable with them for her. I am so happy that she found such a happy home. I cried yesterday at work several times, and I kept thinking that it might be best for her if I just keep her because she does love me and the boys, but when I brought her over to their house, I felt totally at peace. Alice walked in like she owned the place. She was so comfortable in the house, that she started exploring right away, and let them pick her up and pet her. She smiled so bright it warmed my heart. She was so happy to be there with them. She was smiling from ear to ear from the minute that she entered the house, and she went right to work finding her favorite places to lay and actually went to bed right in their living room in the nice comfortable bed that they bought just for her! She has a perfect back yard and two cats that she will be sharing her new palace with. I think that she will like the quiet of their house, and getting to be the princess of her very own palace as opposed to sharing the kingdom with my brood here... which, let's be honest... must annoy her LOL. She has lots of nice treats and toys, a new harness, and there is so much love in that house. I miss her already, but I just know that they are perfect for each other. It was a tearful night without her smiling face here in my bed with me, but I know that they will have a lifetime of love and happiness together. I was blessed to have the time that I did with her, and thank you Mary again for entrusting me to care for her, help her finally be the dog that she always should have had the chance to be, and find her the perfect family.
For everyone, but especially Mary, because she knew Alice before we had her... here's the last video that I took of her in the backyard with the boys (about a week ago). Can you believe she's the same little peke that came from the airport a few months ago? Such a sweet and happy girl. I miss her so much already.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc_eMaXWpjY

Emily

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AND THIS IS WHAT WE DO-- LOVE THEM ALL WE CAN. WE ARE JUST THE BRIDGE TO THEIR NEW HOME-- WHAT A PRIVILEGE IT IS TO HELP THEM.

LINDA

POSTER HELP NEEDED

Is anyone out there an artist who wants to help Jeanne make a poster for an art show-- we have donated items (handmade small hangings) and we need to advertise for a show. If you have skills and can help Jeanne, please email us at potomacpekes@gmail.com.