WELCOME CHEWY

We found out about this little one last week.   

His owner could no longer care for him and needed help.   It took time to coordinate, but he was picked up yesterday.  They have adopted 3 from us, and so I know they are wonderful.  He was so sweet. 

He did great in the car, and a stop was made at a pet store to give him a bath.  He was covered in fleas.  Poor guy.  

He needed two baths and a capstar to kill any remaining fleas.   He had bites all over him, but he'll be checked out at the vet and given the vetting he needs.  I love his little face peeking through.🧡

He did so well in the car.   I don't know if his name will remain Chewy, but I'll let you know with updates.  Don't apply for this special one-- he will be staying right where he is.   

 It was a very long day-- he took a long nap.  I know today, he will wake up, ready to begin his forever.  In the meantime, his new home is thinking of new names.  There's a lot of new names this past week! 

(People have messaged me asking to adopt.  I have a list of applicants who have been approved, and I use that list first.   If you want to be considered for a Peke, and you live in the Virginia/Maryland area, just fill out this application.  We require home and vet checks.  Some of you have applied recently and I'm working on your applications.)

FATHERS DAY

Happy Father's Day Matt!  

He's a dad, he's a granddad (Poppy), he's a dog dad, and he's helped me for 23 years being a dog foster dad.   

Some of them have adored him-- like Starlight.  

He took the dogs and the Bits on wagon rides.  I began fostering when my first grandchild was born.  So, it's easy to remember when it was.  

Matt was a very good sport.   I mean... 100s of Pekes (and a few wanna-be Pekes) have come through our home.

We cleaned a lot of storm doors since it was a very good place to guard our home.  We replaced carpets, we bathed and groomed and cared for sick Pekes.   We bought lots of Peke things and food and beds and toys.    

Matt liked some dogs more than others.   We've had some who created a lot of chaos here.  LOL  Right now, we have a great group.  

He went to a lot of PVPC picnics with me.  He met a lot of Peke loving people.   He manned the grill at so many of our picnics. He drove me long distances for picking up Pekes, taking them to new homes, supporting me when I had to let one go.   He supported me because he knew I loved these dogs. ("I love my wife.  My wife loves these dogs.  Therefore, I love these dogs."}  I never planned to foster Pekes.  It kind of just happened.  And now, over 23 years later, we still have foster Pekes in our home- even though I am trying to slow down.   I AM 23 years OLDER than when I began.  Funny how that happens.   

So, for Matt, Happy Father's Day!  We love you!   Gwennie loves Matt, too!  
 

GIDGET AND TRIXIE

 And their names are… Gidget and Trixie!  

The girls are napping w Dolly on the couch.  

Trixie is bigger by a pound and a half.  Tiny Gidget is only 6 pounds.  🥰🥰

Minnie (Belle of the Christmas rescue) , Li-Li (formerly Leia of the Maryland 5) love having the little girls having the girls there.  Li-Li always makes the new ones feel welcome. 🥰

Li-li has the sweetest personality. 

Walter is a Japanese Chin and all the dogs get along. 😁

Trixie (7.5 lbs) and …

Gidget have found their forever home.  Their foster mom and dad fell in love the moment they met them. 

Trixie has some white on her- so it makes it easier to tell them apart.  They will have dentals and Gidget needs stenotic nares surgery.   Then they will be “official.”   🌸🌸

WE ARE RESCUE. 🐾

GRANGER COMES TO VISIT

Granger, Tuk Tuk and Gigi live closer now that we’ve moved.   

I saw Granger yesterday. He’s 14 now and is on 3 heart medications. His heart is enlarged but he just keeps going. He’s slower but still a happy boy. He has syncope so we have to be careful with him.  

Syncope (Fainting) In Dogs | PetMD

Tuk Tuk is still a wild child and he comes to my house every time they visit.

Piper noticed they had arrived.

Granger immediately found an air conditioner register.  Yes, that was where he would stay. 

I walked toward the laundry room and everyone ran w me.  Nope, I'm not feeding you.   

You have to wait a little longer.  

Tuk Tuk is still young and runs full tilt in the yard at his house-- I still have xpens making a small yard at my house but it's plenty to see the squirrels and deer.  Lots of deer.  (A fence is on the list of things to do, but the list is long so it will be a while.)

Time to go home Granger and Tuk Tuk.   My granddaughter and I have been working hard and we're both going to sleep early.   I think Granger will, too.   

TINY DUO

This tiny duo are in their foster home. They saw the vet yesterday.  When they were weighed, they were smaller than we thought. The one w the white on her is 7.8 pounds.  Wow. Little!    

The smaller one is only 6 pounds!  She’s probably the smallest adult Peke we’ve ever taken in.  She needs a dental.  She also has breathing issues and needs stenotic nares surgery.  It will help her breathe so much better. 

Their foster is trying to decide the best names for them.  Were brainstorming.  They’re so petite!  What would you name this pair. I have ideas. I’ll see if you have the same ones.  Their foster mom will enjoy reading what your names are.  So will I!  🌸
 

ANOTHER?

 

Rescue has been busy. We took in Marlowe and the bonded black Pekes.  Now I’m working on this beauty.  Sometimes we help by taking them in as fosters. Sometimes we are able to connect people to find a new home.    

Between rescue and unpacking, my dogs needed attention. I brushed Dickens a lot. He came w almost no hair and now he has SO much hair. We were outside because he can have a lot come out during brushing.  Hair was sticking to the deck, flying in the air, sticking to my clothes and tickling my nose.  

I groomed Piper and Paddington who both needed hair trims.  After we finished, they went back to guarding the yard. Deer show up often, usually early or later.  The boys have seen many, so now they wait.  

Tuk Tuk takes on deer seriously!   If one jumps the fence into his yard, he’s flying, barking all the way. That deer sprang over that fence in a flash. 

Dickens can’t see them.  And he doesn’t really care. He’s not a fighter. He just wants me and his toy.  Life for him is good.  

I’ll keep you updated if/when we get the new boy.  🐾

MARLOWE’S NEXT ADVENTURE

Marlowe was w me for five days and yesterday, he was off to his foster home.  

During his five days here, I found he was the highest leg lifter I’ve seen. 😂. I found that he was having accidents but he also had a bladder infection.  Ouch. Belly bands are in use.  

Winters mom came to get Marlowe yesterday.  She was thrilled to meet him and got right on his level.  He responded so well.  He could see the love right away. 

Over he rolled for a tummy rub. 

Then he walked a little.  He does like walks!   

After visiting for a while, it was time to head to his foster home.  He was going to meet Winter and Todd!  

Marlowe and Todd had to check each other out and I think they liked each other.  Marlowe made so many new friends this week!  Piper, Paddington, Cinnamon, Dickens, and Gwennie- the Camp Runamuck gang. 😍

Marlowe will be set up for a neuter and probably a dental. All his labs were done at my vet. He’ll soon be ready for his forever home.  New life continues.