TOASTY’S PROGRESS

Toasty hurt his back last week.  He spent three days with the neurologist.  He had to go on crate rest, with little movement.  

They have a hot tub (which is not heated) and Toasty is having water therapy.

He's not a fan.  He has on a life jacket.   But he's still not sure about this at all.  

Toasty is also getting red light therapy to help the inflammation in his back. 

He is walking a little bit.  His legs are still weak, the right back leg is having a harder time.  But he's progressing and that's good!

Toasty still has to have limited movement.  No moving around a lot, no trying to climb stairs, no trying to play with Tuk Tuk.  It's okay Toasty.  I know you are complaining, but it's for your own good.  It won't be forever.  We're rooting for you.  😍  
 

ZEKE AND THE RAIN

We’ve had a lot of storms in Virginia lately.  Zeke is not a fan. 

Zeke was very upset and was exhausted from stress.  

He tried to go outside to do his business but it was so scary. And to make it worse, he had to REMIND his mom that she forgot his cookie!  Oh he was traumatized.  His mom made a fast trip to the cookie jar. 😉

It was all ok and Zeke ran to get a toy. 

We are supposed to have more rain so I hope Zeke does okay.  Storms are scary for sure. You can be brave Zeke. I’m cheering you on. 
 

Gidget—THREE YEARS!

 GIDGET 💕

Gidget came into rescue in December of 2021.  

Gidget came into rescue because her owner was dying and could no longer take care of her.  Gidget was 9 years old.  She also began seizure meds when we got her. 

Gidget is so cute.  I love her white eyelashes.  Gidget had a special talent. She’s SINGS!  Loudly.  If you aren’t there, if you leave, she will SIIING.  🎶🎶

Gidget wanted to be with her person ALL THE TIME.  Gidget fell in love with Amee and Amee couldn’t resist.  She adopted her.  

Gidget is her helper.  She even has a blanket on the desk. She’s very good at proofreading. 😉

Gidget slept on my pillow above my head.  She does the same w Amee. 

Gidget has been in her new home for three years now. Her mom adores her so much- even when Gidget sings.  🎶🎵

BERKELEY—ADOPTED!

Berkeley came into rescue in December.   He was in a shelter, and he wasn't doing well there.  

He was a tiny one at 7.5 pounds.   Super little.  He gained weight and was 9-10 pounds after time in rescue.  

He enjoyed getting out of the shelter.  Look at that smile. 

Most people on our page and web site are looking for Pekes.  Berkeley wasn't a Peke. 

We had interest in him, but Berkeley wanted to be an only dog and have all the attention.  Some dogs don't want to share.  That was okay.  We weren't in a hurry to find him a home.  We would wait for the right one. 

Well, the right one came.  And Berkeley was adopted yesterday.  

His new mom had a collection of toys, harnesses, and leashes.  He will have quite a collection.  

His new mom messaged us after they arrived home.  Berkeley is doing well and his mom adores him!  It's what we wanted for him.  We're so happy for him.  

SWEET AUTUMN

Do you remember Autumn?  She came into rescue last October.  She was a stray and was matted and thin.  8 pounds thin.   She needed help. 

She had to be sedated to trim her tail because the matting was painful and she reacted.  We knew she would get  help at Amee’s.  

You can see how underweight she was.  But we knew food and love would help.  She needed at least 2-3 pounds.  She went from 8 to 11 pounds. 😁

Her foster mom adopted her.  Autumn had some issues and her foster mom didn’t want her to go through another move. She said, “I have been known to have one or two that have a bit of a attitude. Autumn is one. She has challenged me, frustrated me,  made me cry but she has come a long way and this is her Monday mood.” 

Autumn has come so far. I’m so grateful that Autumn has a forever home w Amee.  She is loved and safe the rest of her life. 💕

BATH DAY

Yesterday was bath/groom day.  It’s a job w five here but it got done.  (I usually do it over several days.) 

Piper was not happy w my scrunchy holding his ears together. I thought he looked adorable. 😂

Cinnamon was exhausted after she was done. She has a lot of hair to blow dry. 

Dickens is so good.  His hair had long pieces, so he had a little haircut. Wow.  When we got him, he had almost no hair- and now I’m trimming it.  😁 He lets me dremmel his nails, blow him dry.  

I’m amazed at how good he is looking. 

He was so patient during grooming. 

Piper was exhausted.  He still needs to be brushed but he was over it.  It’s okay.  We’ll finish your hair today. I was Tired, too.  Early night! 

JOLLY—WINKING

Jolly has two eyes but he decided he would wink at all of us.  It made me smile so I wanted to pass it on to you. 

Happy Sunday!  😜

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