FAREWELL RICK

Rick (aka Bric) came into rescue in April of 2021.  He was terrified in a shelter.  They can be scary places.  

Marti offered to foster him, and he went to live with Susie.  

Rick ended up with some behavioral issues, so he became a permanent foster.  

His foster mom loved him and understood his quirky ways.  

He trusted her and was good-- most of the time. :-)   He knew he was safe in her home.

Rick was older when we got him, and he turned 17 this year.  Marti gave him incredible care.

He had some health issues, like most older dogs, but he didn't like to take pills.  She hid them in ice cream, which he loved! 

Rick began to have trouble walking and Marti could tell he was in pain.  

We both went to the vet with him to say good-bye.  

He is now free from pain; he sees and hears perfectly, and he is peaceful.  Run free, little one. 💙

CINNAMON AND ELECTIONS

Cinnamon heard there were elections going on so she decided to distract me. 

She realized her ramp to the couch ALSO allowed her to on the coffee table.  “Look mom!”  She started to slide off, and quickly got down. She may not try that again. 

She said “Let’s go outside. We can’t hear any news out here.  Mom needs me to keep her busy.”  

She went way out in the yard. I always stay close to her. I really thinks she just wants me to give HER the time I would use watching news updates.

Paddington is on her side. 

They decided election stuff was just boring and they got on the couch to nap. I think I can find a spot.

I might have to leave the tv off to protect Cinnamon from all the election news. She’s a sensitive little thing. 🤣. Well kind of.  Maybe she just wants me to hang out w her.  That’s a good idea too. 💤🐾💤
 

YOGI-- READY!

Look at this precious face.   He is just adorable!  

Yogi came into rescue the end of August.  He was a stray, and no one claimed him.   Here he is with Shaq, his friend.   Shaq lives in Yogi's foster home.  They are both so cute!

When Yogi first came into rescue, he was out of sorts with other dogs.   But, with time, he settled down and his fear went away.   He was always friendly with people, but he realized he could have doggy friends, too.  He plays with the other dogs now--tug of war, tumble around with each other, nap together.   

Yogi's hair was shaved when he came in, but it's already growing back. (I'll get new pictures to show it.)   He's a little guy, 10-11 pounds.  He is 5 years old.  (I was able to track his microchip.  The owner was contacted, but he didn't want Yogi back.  Sad.)  He's a great little boy.  He's a sweetheart!  If you are interested in adopting. email us at potomacpekes@gmail.com  or fill out the application:

Adoption Application – Potomac Valley Pekingese Club

FAREWELL PEACHES

Peaches (formerly Lilo( was born in 2007.   She came to us in 2011 when her family turned her into a shelter.  

We found a wonderful home for her.   It looks like she loved boxes, too.  

She was such a good girl.   She followed them everywhere.  

She liked to stand up and hold her front paws together.   (Maybe she also liked skateboards. 😊 )

Her mom wrote recently that she had passed away.  "We had to say goodbye to Peaches on May 26, 2024 (~16-17 years old) after a year of palliative care following a vestibular event and progressive vestibular symptoms (most likely due to a brain tumor)." 

I know Peaches was so comforted by the care and love she received.  Snuggling feels so good to them.

Her mom wrote that she was so grateful to have been able to adopt her.  

She said that Peaches was "confident and sweet, dignified and silly. We loved her more than I can describe and are thankful for every day that she was in our lives."  

"She is resting between two Tulip Poplar trees and we plan to plant Peach Berry Ice Coral Bells near her next spring." 

Thank you for giving her such a beautiful life.  Run free sweet girl.  💜

Peaches was so incredibly loved.  

 

BIRDIE BEA—HAPPY!

Birdie Bea has been in her new home.  Two months. 

Birdie Bea loves her new home. She adjusted seamlessly her mom said.  She sleeps in bed w 

them and they adore her. 

Look close. That’s her new friend Trigger. ❤️  They both eat very healthy and their snacks are, too. Carrots, watermelon, lettuce and other yummy things.  

Birdie is such a happy dog.  She is just full of joy. 

She is a daddy’s girl.  When he comes home from work, she is so excited! 

She goes a lot of places w her mom and dad. Her mom’s hat says, “Hold my drink while I pet this dog”.  A lot of us could wear that hat. lol

Her mom said, “We’re so grateful to have her as part of our family. She’s already so loved. Thank you again for everything!”

All of us in rescue love these updates.  They encourage us to keep going. 🥰

EMMIE AND BELLE

Emmie (Clementine) and Belle(Sable) were two of the West Virginia 6.  

They have such an incredible life now.  I’ll post more soon. Just look at those smiles. 🥰🥰

HAPPY SUNDAY! 

COSTUMES GALORE.

I loved all the pictures of Halloween. 🎃

Zeke was over it quickly. 🤣

Charley Barbou was ready! 

And Gayle’s pups were so cute.  #1

#2

#3

#4. 🥰🎃🥰🎃

What are you big boy?

Candace works at my vet. She dressed up and so did her dogs. 

My friend Bonnie showed me her guard dog.  He’d out of the picture. He was watching the sheep enjoy a pumpkin feast. 

Phyllis sent me this of Penny, Sympjony and Chello checking out the skeletons.  At first. I thought she had more dogs.  😂

Three homes on my street (including me) sat together to hand out treats.  Our neighbor’s yard was amazing.  So many Halloween decorations. Skeletons (very tall),  big  pumpkin on wheels, a snarling wolf, grave stones.  So much.  The kids loved it.  

Melissa’s pup was a cowboy. 

A dog pretending to be a dog— or it a bear?? 

One of Elaine’s pups is ready to do something magical. Oohhh. 

Dave and Lily were not too sure about all those critters showing up!  

I hope you had a fun time! 🎃🎃