A WEEKEND ADVENTURE

We are checking out things near our new home.  The dogs didn't get to go.  I think they were happy to take a nap.  

To get to the other side of the river, there is a ferry.   So, we loaded on.  There's no charge since it's part of the Virginia system.

We wanted to check out a little restaurant on the other side.  It's very rural over there. 

Coming home, there are so many trees where we live.   I love it. 

Gwennie wanted to know where we went. 

So did Paddington-- and he wanted to know if we had anything to snack on.   

Today is a rescue day.   I'll be sharing more later.   We're getting two.  🐾🐾Stay tuned.  
 

KODA IS ADOPTED

                                 

Koda came to us from a Virginia shelter.  He was 8 months old, and his owners could not give him the eye care that he desperately needed.   The shelter asked us for help. 

He was just adopted!   And to celebrate, he got a brand-new haircut. He's so handsome! 

When I picked up Koda from the shelter, I was so shocked by his eyes that I called the ophthalmologist right away.  From the car, in the shelter parking lot.  They said come right over.   (They know our group well.) 

He received meds and then he went to his foster home.  They took him to see the specialist in his area, Dr. Corcoran in N. Virginia.    

He had several surgeries, one was major.  He had some setbacks, but then he had his last planned visit, and he was good to go!! 

He tried to get his dad's breakfast, but those eyes-- as pretty as they are now-- did not win him any of it.   Poor Koda.   lol

His foster parents adopted him-- they fell in love!   They said he's a little tyrant, probably when he's trying to get their breakfast or other good things!  LOL   Whatever he is, he's super lovable.   I'm so glad we could give him the vision care he received.  

Happy Adoption Koda!!

COCO—FOUR MONTHS

 

Coco (and Gwennie) came into rescue four months ago. They had been Amish breeding dogs.  

She had a home right away.  And Lizzie (and Elwood) became her family. 

At first, she didn’t know how to take walks.  She was very hesitant and kept stopping.  Now she just takes off.  

She loves her brother and sister. Cuddles are fun.  

She has fit in so well. 

There she goes. She’s headed for a neighbor down the street.   She has many friends near by and she has a lot of attention. It’s very different from being in a breeding situation.  

She has love, a home, a mom and dad, a brother and sister.. she has it all. 🥰🥰 she has her perfect place. 

ZEKE AND SOCCER

Last week, Zeke heard the World Cup was on.  

He got his soccer ball—well, his version of a soccer ball. 

It got tense in the two final games.  He was very focused on it. 

At the end, he was exhausted!   Watching the ball go back and forth, back and forth, back and forth—you get the picture.  

Maybe if he covers up, that picture in his head will go away. ⚽️⚽️ 😂

 

MARLOWE—ARE YOU READY

Marlowe came into rescue last month.  His owner could no longer care for him and asked us to help. 

He’s a beautiful boy.  He is doing better w the other dogs but he eats on his own.   He doesn’t want to share. 

(I don’t either.😂)

He loves his foster home. He gets so much attention especially since the college girls have been home for the summer.  He has completed his medical care and we will be taking applications for him.  

https://potomacpekes.org/adoption-application/

Remember we only adopt in Va Md.  We make a few exception to people we already know well, especially if they’ve adopted before.  

Marlowe wears a belly band.  He had a bladder infection so he’s relearning.  Belly bands are so easy to use.  

He enjoys walks and is a friendly boy. He would do best in a home w out young children.  We do vet and home checks.  To be an approved applicant, we need to have a completed application.  🐾❤️

HOW MANY YEARS?

Peanut is one of our board members dogs.  Claretta has fostered many of our PVPC dogs.   She also has had Dobermans.   She had both at the same time.  The Dobies thought they were Pekes and the pekes thought they were Donies. 😂

The PVPC board has a messaging group among ourselves.  We share a lot when we message. ( Fiona's Fresia is a happy girl.)  

In our messages, we wondered how many years of experience we collectively have w Pekingese.  With me, it’s over 60 years.  Wow.  That’s a lot. 

Barbara has Jellybean and Snickerdoodle from the Christmas ‘24 rescue.   She’s has Pekes a long time, too. 

Amee loves Pekingese and Shih Tzu alike. She’s had Pekes over 25 years. 

Fin belongs to Robin. Look at his sweet face.  He’s a sensitive boy who loves his mom and dad. She’s also a nurse so she can share a lot of medical information w us. 

Brock of the West Virginia 6 rescue belongs to Lisa.  All of us have dogs from PVPC that we fostered.  Some stayed w us for medical reasons and some stayed because we just decided they fit perfectly into our families. 

Noelle/Nono was in the Christmas rescue.  Beth and David just couldn’t let her go. She was so timid but has come out of her shell with them.  

So.. how long have we had Pekes?  Together we’ve had Pekingese for 415 years!!   That’s a lot of experience!!   That means we know a lot about Pekingese.   And we have a lot of love for them.  

How many years have you had Pekes?  🐾
 

HOLLY—ADOPTAVERSARY

Holly was one of Christmas ‘24 pups.  Isn’t she beautiful. 

She has a family who adore her. 

Hello sweet girl.  Getting closer to having your picture taken. 😁

Cody likes having a friend.  It took him a while to get used to having Holly there but now he is fine. 

They beg together. They stick together when they’re doing this.  😜

Holly is so content in her new home and I’m so glad that her mom stays in touch.  Every picture brings a smile to my face. 

Her adoptaversary was in June so I'm a little late.  So it’s really her 13 month-a-versary. Happy day sweet girl.  🌸