TOBY UPDATE

Toby came into rescue from a NC shelter.after being hit by a car. I was holding him before he went for surgery. He loves to be held. 

He had major breaks in his pelvis and his condition would have gotten much worse without surgery.  It was hard to find a surgeon that could fit him in.   But we weren’t giving up. 

He went Monday and had surgery Tuesday morning.  

I didn’t know that after an injury, the body starts to form scar tissue on broken bones.  So surgery is needed soon after the injury happened. If the wait is too long, surgery can be extremely difficult or not an option at all.  We were still in the window for surgery.  

We are picking him up today!  Right now he cannot use one leg because it’s too painful. (Don’t worry. He’s getting several pain meds and will have confinement to heal. He use xpens which give space for a bed, food and water.). He will have to have a person hold a sling to walk him for the first few weeks. His recovery is 10-12 weeks.  He will be pampered a lot!  ☺️

We are grateful to Virginia Veterinary Center in Fredericksburg, VA for helping Toby.  Thank you Susan for fostering him! 
 

CHOOSING CALENDAR PICTURES

Barbara has been receiving pictures for our 2027 calendar. 

She’s still accepting more pictures of our alumni.  

Cinnamon wants to know who is sending in pictures.  Are you? 

We can submit this one.  My gang. 🥰

Mistletoe/Missy when she was at my house.  Her mom has some great pictures of her.  Maybe she could send in one of her and her brother Taz. 

We have some alumni who aren’t Pekes.  We helped them find their forever homes. Remember Hazel, the white doodle. Luke needed a friend so the shelter I work w the most had one come in.  Now they are Luke and Leia, best buddies!!! (Star war names) 

Bruce was another Peke wanna-be.  He needed medical care and the shelter asked if we would help. He’s in his forever home now and is the best boy. 

Jingle’s mom sends me pictures.  He is doing great w his PVPC brother Hunter. Look at that beautiful boy. 

Piper and Paddington want to know who will make it to a calendar page. I’m curious, too!  

If you’re interested in having a chance to have your PVPC alumni in the calendar, just send in your picture.  The best ones have a “clean” background so we aren’t distracted from seeing the dog.  

I’m excited about our next calendar!  You can also tell Barbara if you want to buy one or more. 

Send pictures to:  

Barbara at barbarahoney@hotmail.com. 

Barbara Mudd

Treasurer, Potomac Valley Pekingese Club

STEALING BREAKFAST

Have you ever tried to eat breakfast by yourself? Me either. These two decided I had a better breakfast than they did.  I feed all of them before I even think about eating myself.  So I knew they had full tummies. 

Gwennie saw her strategy—staring pitifully— wasn’t working.  She decided to consult Cinnamon and Cinnamon looks totally not in sync. 

They go back to staring.  They kept it up. I kept eating.  And soon, my breakfast was gone.  

And here you see the posture of defeat.  I’m sure they’re already making new plans to get tomorrow’s breakfast. 😂

HUNTER—CAT OR DOG

Can it be over a year and a half since Hunter came into rescue?

He was under a year old and he really wanted to be a Pekingese.  So I fostered him. 

Hunter had springs in his legs.  He could jump small mountains.  Okay, maybe a tall baby gate.  So getting on the cat tree was absolutely no problem for him. 

He was adopted w Jingle and they are still best friends. Don’t you want to kiss that face?!  🥰
 

COCO AND HER SISTER

Coco is on the left.  I get her and Lizzie mixed up!  Two little black Pekes sitting together. 

No matter where their mom and dad are, they are watching.  And mom is being watched the most.  

Like here.  Coco is with her brother, Elwood, and he's joined them.  Their mom just walked out of the room.  Don't worry guys.  She's coming right back.  

My dogs do this, too.  But some don't just watch.  They follow me, especially Piper.  Gwennie isn't far behind.   I bet your dogs do the same.  :-)
 

DAISY— CONCERNED

Daisy came into rescue in January and is in her forever home. 

She lives w Rey and Bogie.  Rey and Bogie roll around and play together. Daisy would rather have her dad throw a toy for her.  And another toy. And another toy!

The three of them were very concerned because something was going on.  They were put on the porch.  

That meant they couldn’t help their dad who was in the house w strange people.  Daisy was showing her concern. Loudly. Daisy, Bogie and Rey found out it was just the air conditioning people.  But it could have been serious.  And they were on the porch!  With the door closed.  

Maybe they can have a reward and go to their beach house this weekend.  They can recover from their trauma there.  Sounds like a perfect place to recover.  🌊🌊
 

TOBY HAS APPOINTMENT

 TOBY

Toby was hit by a car and stayed in a vet near the shelter for care. They were looking for his owner  but no one came.   

He was allowed out only to have bathroom time. Then he was put on xpen rest so he would be as still as possible. 

I saw his X-rays and they weren’t good.  He needed a specialist.  And it’s hard to find one who can fit you in. Appointments are two weeks away and he needs to be seen now.  

We found a specialist three hours away. So another board member is meeting me this weekend and she will take him.  Thank you Lisa!  We’ll know Monday what the plan is and then I’ll get him back to his foster home.  I hope surgery will help him. He’s a sweet, easy and happy boy. And he’s young so we want him to have a full life.  

WE ARE RESCUE.