HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMI

Emmi came into rescue two years ago this month. She’s such a beautiful little girl. She had been abandoned in an apartment when her owner moved.  This caused her trauma.  One of our previous adopters wanted her even thought she knew Emmi needed a lot of help. 

They had Piper who I fostered years ago.  He’s an old man now but still so precious. 

Very young Gracy needed a home last year. She was outside of Virginia where they lived and they got her to foster. Gravy brought a lot of activity and puppiness to their lives.  They loved her and adopted her.  I was so happy for them. 

Emmi just had a birthday.  We don’t know her exact birthday or age so she was given a birthday.  She got a new toy!  Celebrate 13!!

She had an incredible cake. 🥰 

Happy birthday beautiful girl. 

Your family loves you so much. 

🥰

 

VELCRO DOGS

 Do you have Velcro dogs?  Do they velcro to you or to another dog?  Mine do both.

Mine usually have another dog touching them.  And they’re often like this. (No climbing for Divkens for awhile as his back heals.)

Granger and Tuk Tuk love to be together especially if there is a box involved.  

Ludo and Toby have to be touching. They’re from the Christmas rescue so they would pile up together. They take comfort in that. 

Hunter and Jingle love being together. They roll, chase, get into mischief and keep their mom busy and entertained. 

There they are again. Cinnamon, Piper, and Paddington.  All are set to protect me from the danger of a squirrel coming through the double window.  It’s a dangerous possibility. 😂

Jellybean and Snickerdoodle say, “Velcro dogs unite.”   I guess they can commiserate together. 

TIME TO PAMPER DICKENS

Dickens has done so well this past year.  He learned to walk again, gained weight, grew hair.  

Yesterday, he woke up and he couldn't walk.   He tried, but his back end just fell side to side.   So, I messaged my wonderful vet.  She fit us right in.  She examined him and saw that he had a lot going on.  He was shaking in pain, so they did three xrays.  The results weren't what I wanted to hear.  He has compressed vertebra several places on his spine and neck.  He had arthritis in shoulders and hips.  His whole left side is weak.  He has bad knees.   Dr. M gave him a pain shot and another shot.  He has two medications to take at least twice a day.   She also did a laser treatment on his back, and I'll go back to 1-2 times daily with his red light therapy.  I had stopped doing it every day because he was doing so well.   

When we got home, all the dogs had to make sure he was okay.  He was groggy from the pain shot.  

I crushed his medications in his food, I added chicken.  But, so far, he won't eat.    (PS- he ate some this morning.)

He needs at least two weeks of rest and then go back to see Dr. M.  

For now, he will be babied (he always was, but now it will be more).  I hope he shows improvement soon.  He was so good at the vet, they all love him there.  

SWEET BRADLEY

Sweet Bradley came into rescue in the spring of 2016.  It doesn't seem that long ago.  

His first stop was at the vet.  He was so good.  

He's been at his home for over 9 years now!  He is a daddy's boy.

He's on the cover picture of a book his human sister made for her dad.   I love it!

Another rescue had contacted us for help.  They had a Peke come into their rescue.  But they were unfamiliar with the breed and asked if we could help find a home.  Of course we would.  They thought about it and decided they would adopt both!  An instant, full family.

Bradley made himself right at home.

He could sure relax.  

 I think he feels very safe and loved there. 

This small family is still going strong.   Two Pekes who had become brother and sister in the same week.   Doesn't that make you smile?  💙💗
 

RELAXING AT RUNAMUCK

We call our house Camp Runamuck because when the grand kids were small, there was a lot of running amuck. If I’m on the couch, the gang is all there. Cinnamon is very confused if I don’t sit on the couch w her after her breakfast. Who is trained?  ME. 

Piper doesn’t snuggle as much because he usually chooses  the ottoman after he has been beside me.  Then he takes his spot by the window. He knows the dogs and I are fine. 

Cinnamon will snuggle w the others. Usually that is Paddington or Dickens. 

After Cinnamon has groomed (aka licked) the other one, she settles down for a nap. 

They can relax anywhere and it’s usually the couch, but the long bed in front of the fireplace is their second choice. 

They just like to be together. And touching, especially Cinnamon. Do your dogs cuddle with a friend or w you?  😍
 

A GREAT YEAR

I’ve been looking back at the pictures of the dogs we’ve rescued and I remember when they came in and how they healed.  Peppermint/Pepper came in the same month as Cinnamon. December 2023. Her dad fell in love w her. She has a doggy brother and a tiny human sister is arriving soon. 

Berkeley came to us terrified and only 7 1/2 pounds.  He gained 2 pounds, a lot for a little one.  He found a perfect home and is so happy w everyone who gives him attention.  The picture shows a very relaxed boy.  😁

Jack, a Christmas rescue, is so smart. He’s learned a lot from his mom.  He’s a happy pup. And he does think all the toys are his. 😉

Hunter and Jingle were adopted together and their mom said they keep her on her toes.  The latest adventure is getting over baby gates.  Hunter had kangaroo legs and he jumped over everything at my house.  Then he went and taught Jingle how to do it.  Oh Hunter! 

Holly found a perfect home and she loved her family.  She loves having a Peke brother and his girl and her parents take her on long walks. 

Wicket has a wonderful new life that includes kids, the beach, toys, a best dog friend and long walks. His mom was looking for a friend for her Peke Luna. They now play and have fun together. 

Kris/Eddie 🎄 and Brock (from the West Virginia 6) play all the time.  Eddie is such a happy boy. Like the rest of the 🎄 rescue, he came a long way. He loves his life now. 

Noelle was so scared and timid and thin when she arrived.  Her two sisters have taught her to be brave and how to take walks.   She loves sharing a snuffle mat w her sisters. Yummy treats are hidden there. 

Mistletoe/Missy was w me a long time.  We were waiting for her perfect family.  And she found it.  She has become braver and even ventured in to the “forest” in her yard.  She wouldn’t go there at first.  Now she is a pro at climbing up her little hill. 

Nicholas/Percy and he sister Tinsel/Tulip were afraid of a lot.  Walks were scary!   They are doing so much better. I love seeing their progress. 

Fizziwig/Ludo and Gabriel/Toby  were so happy to be adopted together.  They have kids who adore them and doggy friends, one from us, Olivia/Callie.  Callie loves to play and Ludo and Toby are content to watch.  

Jellybean is so happy that she is w her sister ….

Snickerdoodle.  They play and romp around and are full of joy. They bring so much joy to their families.  

I couldn’t leave Dickens out.  He made great progress this year. From not walking to running across the family room. He will have his one year vet appointment and they will be so surprised to see him now!  

Jolly refused to leave his foster home. His parents were experienced fosters but Jolly knew he would get his way. He just refused to interact w anyone who came to see him.  Even when I went to visit him, he was not interested in me.  And he was MY foster for awhile.  He was serious about staying where he was.  And it worked. 

His brother can be a grumpy old man, but Jolly was determined for for TD to accept him.  😍

So many have new lives because people were willing to love and foster.  I’m grateful to each one of you. 

THANK YOU!