GWENNIE—BACK TO THE VET

I’ve been keeping a close eye on Gwennie since I’ve had her.  She had the stomach issues (and dehydration) from eating things she shouldn’t.  All of that is much better.  But I saw a few things that needed a check.  I told her we were headed to the vet. 

She tried to hide.  I can see you Gwennie.  😂

They all had breakfast.  I found out from her previous home that Gwennie liked table food.  That’s a no-go in my house. She has had special food w chicken on a plate. Yes!  She will only eat off a plate w me sitting by her. It’s ok.  I’ll help her. She doesn’t know I’ve been mixing in ground up Hills ID (sensitive stomach food). 

We had some couch time first. Coffee is a must. And look who was beside her. Cinnamon!  Piper joined us too. 

At the vet, Katie heard she was there   She rushed down to get some time w Gwennie.  Katie adores her  there’s even a note on her chart that says this   I love my vet and staff  

The front desk staff had to take turns holding her. 😍

Then we sat down to wait for our turn.  Gwennie still had an ear infection, and it needs more time to heal.  Her spay incision— from 7 weeks ago — was giving her some problems.  That’s very unusual. The stitches have usually dissolved by then.   They found one trying to surface and took care of that. I’m putting some medicine on it until it looks better.  She was so good at the vet. Sweet girl.  She had lost weight when she was sick but she’s gained some back. 

On the way home, a truck pulled out right in front of us.  My brakes stopped us so fast. Gwennie had her seatbelt on and it kept her from being hurt.  I was so grateful. (Only use a seatbelt w a harness.)

Back home, everyone was glad she was back. Even Paddington.  They’ve all done really great together.  I know Gwennie was glad to be back w her friends. 🥰

CINNAMON AND THE INTRUDER

Cinnamon has been pouting since Gweenie arrived. She thinks an intruder has arrived.   When I sit on the couch, she’s always there. But not the past week. 

But yesterday, she came and sat w me. Maybe she’s forgiven me. 

She stayed by me when  Gwennie joined us on the couch. 

Both up there and all was fine. 

Gwennie even did her cute poses. 

I wondered where the boys were.  Piper was on the ottoman but Dickens and Paddington had left the room. 😂  Don’t worry boys. All is well. 😁

2027 CALENDAR PICTURES

CALENDAR 2027

Barbara, our treasurer and calendar maker, sent me this message:

 It may be hard to believe that it is time to start planning for our 2027 PVPC calendar... but it was just about 1 year ago that we made our last photo request.  Gwennie said she could pose. 

This is an open call to submit pictures between April 1 and May 31 for anyone who wants to participate.

If you have any Christmas Pekes, feel free to share an updated photo so everyone can see how great they are doing. If you changed their names, please share both.  Dickens is still Dickens. 

There is no charge to you and if your photo is selected you will receive a free calendar.  Look at sweet Kringle.

Winter has a wonderful life after her Christmas '24 rescue.  

Tulip, aka Tinsel, was one of the Christmas pups.  Look how beautiful she is now. 

Snow Bear is new to rescue and his future looks full of love.   If you have pictures of dogs adopted from us, send them on.  They might end up in the calendar.  

If you have any questions or want to send a picture, send it to Barbara at barbarahoney@hotmail.com. 

Barbara Mudd

Treasurer, Potomac Valley Pekingese Club

MORE BIRTHDAYS🎂

BIRTHDAYS!

Here are Chloe, Moose and Minnie. Moose and Minnie were formerly Oliver and Belle of the Christmas rescue.  

They were all celebrating their birthday 🎂

The singing began and they got excited. 

And there are PRESENTS!  🎁

Treats came in several forms. 

And they each got to pick a toy.  What a fun birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎂

 

🎂 BIRTHDAY TIME!🎂

PIPER PADDINGTON CINNAMON 

DICKENS GWENNIE

It’s been 7 years since Piper and Paddington came to rescue.  Here they were when they first came. They were almost 3 and 4. Piper was a year older and like a daddy dog for Paddington. 

Paddington is getting some gray and he has back patella issues so he has trouble walking at times.  But he’s still the same boy. 

I called them the twins.  When Cinnamon arrived, they became The Three Musketeers. 🥰

We knew Piper and Paddington had March birthdays.  So when Cinnamon arrived, we let her share their birthdays. We don’t know how old Cinnamon is but we think she’s about Paddington’s age.  

What did I do to him for his birthday?  I have him a haircut.  His ears are long and I didn’t want to trim them. So his ears went into a top knot. 😂. Humiliation!

Yes I took a lot of hair off. 

We didn’t know Dickens birthday either. So we decided he could share Pipers  birthday. I know Piper is now 11 and I think Dickens is about that age.  

Gwennie was a breeding dog and we don’t know her birthday either.  We could just let her share their birthday, too.  She curled up w Cinnamon for a birthday snuggle. 

We will just say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all of them!  🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂
 

SNOW BEAR UPDATE

Snow Bear saw the neurologist Friday.  He had an MRI which showed that he didn’t need surgery. They recommended acupuncture so that’s the next step.  PT will probably help too.  Snow Bear is not in pain.  He also had a bladder infection so he’s on meds now.  

He was loved by everyone at both the neurologist and his vet in Richmond.  He is so joyful!   His journey continues.  I will need a foster home for him who can help w his care. (All expenses are covered by rescue.)  He says HAPPY SUNDAY!  🐾🐾
 

GWEN GUINNIE GWEENIE GWENNIE

This sweetheart came to rescue a week ago. At first, she growled at everyone.  But now…

She thinks she’s part of the gang.  She’s waiting for dinner to be ready. 

All 5 were patiently waiting.  Her name was Gwen when she came.  I changed it to Guinnie which was a little cuter I thought.  Then I heard someone say Guinnie like it was English money.  That’s not what I meant.  So I said I would change it to Gweenie.  That would clarify how to say it. Right??  Wrong!  Mt husband said, “Oh you changed it. And he said Gweenie- like it rhymed w Beenie or greenie.  No!  That’s not what I meant either.  Oh my goodness.  

So I respelled it to Gwennie. Like Gwen-ie.  that should work.  I hope.  Whatever we call her, she is precious!   I mean super adorable.  And there she is, joining the gang while they guard the street. I hope we all say her name correctly now. 😂. Her name changes have been an adventure!  

Happy Sunday!