GETTING ATTENTION

Jolly has a new tactic for getting his dad’s attention.  He gets up close and personal.  Yes.  Right in his face.  It works.  A walk?  Check.  A treat?  Check.  I know who is in charge at Jolly’s house!  

Happy Sunday! 🌞
 

FAREWELL PRETTY PENNY

Sixteen years ago this month, The Bristol 18 came into our care.  Dogs from a terrible back yard breeder who were in horrific shape.  Penny was one of 2 kept in the house and she was in better shape.  She was 3 at the time.   

She joined Phyllis and her pups.

She was a sweetheart and she recently celebrated her 19th birthday.  Wow!

She had many friends that she met in her house-- Cosmo, Jay and so many.

As she got older, she had a stroller and took walks with Moe, a sweet senior who had joined the family. 

Moe was her best buddy. 

When Tulip and Percy of the Christmas 19 rescue joined the family, Penny was rejuvenated.  She came to life and took over.  She let them know she was the leader and they listened!  She became like their mama dog, and she loved having them there.  

This past week, Penny suddenly lost ground.  She stopped eating and lost her will to live.   For me, Penny WAS rescue.  She presented the best of rescue, and she received all the love and care she could have.  When her mom told me she had passed away, I was surprised even though I knew she was 19.   I just didn't expect it.

I'm so grateful her mom shared her life with us, her updates, her antics, her adventures, her friends.   Now Penny is with so many of them.   Run free, precious girl. 💜🌈

 

PIPPI PIPER SURGERY

Pippi had a rough day yesterday.  She was spayed and had a dental.  She was missing most of her teeth but lost 7 more.  She also had holes in her jaw and abscessed  teeth. She has 3 teeth left.  She ate a little liquidy food this morning.   She will need that for at least ten days. Phoebe was there too and I’ll give an update on her later. .  

Pippi slept close and rested all night and I’ll be watching her all day.  Heal well little one. 🌸
 

PHOBE AND PIPER

Today is the day.  Pippi Piper and …

Phoebe go in for their spay and dental.  They both had baths and are ready. 

Cinnamon is going too. She’s having a mid year checkup. 

I know both girls will need teeth removed. Both are missing some already. 

Once they’re back home, I’m sure they’ll take a long cozy nap. 

Maybe I’ll take a nap right along w Pippi Piper. 😴
 

GWENNIE AND STARLIGHT

When Gwennie came into rescue, many people commented on her resemblance to Starlight. 

Starlight has been gone since January 2018.  But we remember her so well.  

Starlight and Gwennie both have similar coloring.   Gweenie is lighter.  

Some of you remember Floyd and Starlight together.  Floyd was similar but with darker brown.  

Gwennie is longer than Starlight and she loves everyone!  If people come, she is right there to greet them.   After all, they must have come to see HER.

Starlight.   Let's just say I had a playpen near the front door to put her in if someone came in.  She was an ankle biter and didn't like strangers at all.   But little people, babies and children?  She absolutely adored them.  People were shocked, but she was like their Nanny dog.  

Starlight was compact, so she looked smaller.  She and Gweenie weigh about the same.   A little over 12 pounds.    We were/are blessed by both of them.  💕💕💕💕

JOLLY—WAITING FOR A WALK

Jolly was one of the Christmas ‘24 rescues. 

His life is so good now. Plenty to eat. Walks to take.  Parents who adore you. 

Did you mention walks?!

Jolly’s dad went out for a moment before their walk. Jolly was not amused!

Finally. About time.  Let’s go!

Then it’s time for more rest. Jolly has to regain his energy before he goes out again.  Oh the life of a Pekingese. 🥰
 

YOGI AND THE PUPPIES

I’ve never had a Bishon.  I’m not sure if they’re judgy but they sure are cute. 

Yogi is loving having Sophie and Spencer there.  Non stop playtime— w a few naps in between. 

We’ve discovered that bichon puppies are investigators, explorers, excavators, curious, loving and full of fun! 

Did I mention they like to dig?  😂

Then they discovered the hose.  Oh wow did they get into that.  

Total joy!  They get a lot of baths!  🛁

They are giving Yogi a run for his money.  And he loves it. 

All clean — again.  We’ll need to send their foster mom Susan some shampoo.  She’s going to need it!  lol 

The puppies will be neutered/spayed in September and be available for adoption after that.