SCRUFFY—WHAT A LIFE

SCRUFFY

Scruffy came into rescue a year and a half ago.  

Scruffy was a 4 1/2 month old puppy at a shelter we work with.  He was a stray and no one came.  

They asked if we could help and we knew a puppy would be adopted quickly. 

He was an adorable puppy and he went to a foster to adopt home.  

He is in constant motion now. There are working dogs on the property and puppies are there.  

Scruffy loves them and has convinced the puppies to play w him.  

He plays w little Tim too. Good friends!  He’s sweet and gentle.  His mom said “He still loves to bounce. He has taken a lot off the counter when we aren’t looking.  He loves to climb on the back of the chair and look out the window.  We should have named him Tigger from Winnie the Pooh.”

Scruffy is very loved by his family. He is a daddy’s boy.  

I’m so glad PVPC was able to help him. ❤️
 

DOGS—BUYING A HOUSE

When you have dogs, you have to consider what their housing needs are.  Paddington has really bad back patellas (knees). They've been that way a long time, but the specialist said he wasn't a surgical candidate.   Stairs are hard for him.   Going up is a real struggle.  He has learned to wait for me to carry him. 

   Dickens has spine issues.  He was partially paralyzed when he came into rescue, and laser and meds and treatment really helped.   He began walking again.  Then his back went out again earlier this month.  He is doing better now.  His back sways from side to side as he walks, He will continue to have issues.  Stairs are no good for him either. 

Piper is almost 11 and he has some patella and arthritis issues.   He would do better in a house that has one floor.  

So what did we do?

We began looking for another house.  And if we were going to move, why not move closer to our kids. Houses in that area were mostly 2 stories.  One story homes were few and they went fast. 

Our daughter sent a picture of this one in January.  It had just come on the market, so we went the next day to see it.   It was just what we needed AND it was less than a mile from one of our daughters.  Our other daughter would be much closer, too.  As you see, it's one story.

We closed on the house yesterday!   We haven't moved our furniture in because we might make some changes first.  We'll be doing a lot of painting in our current house and just go back and forth until we sell this one. 

We're not really buying a house for the dogs, but they will be much happier without stairs.  AND some of the grandkids will be over a lot and the dogs will love that.    

So we bought a house for us AND the dogs.   I think we are going to love it!  🏡

EDDIE (KRIS) LOVES TO PLAY

Eddie (formerly Kris of the Christmas rescue) has come a long way-- I say that about all of them, but that rescue will forever be the one that touched me so much and that I was personally the most involved in.   

Watching them go from skinny, malnourished, flea infested, timid dogs-- to ones who are healthy and loved continues to show how much a dog can heal.   

Eddie loves his mom.   He was playing with her yesterday.  He rolled this way and that.

Did his brother Brock (of the West Virginia rescue) want to join.

Eddie seems to be looking for him.

But he is just getting ready to spin around. 

The joy he brings to Lisa is wonderful- and I love that she shares the pictures with me.  💙

Let's hear from some of our other alumni.  :-) 
 

PADDINGTON AND HIS TOY

Paddington loves his stuffed dog.  It’s almost as big as he is. 

He will often grab it when we’re going outside.  He usually drops it on the porch. 

Yes, I see your you. 😍 Is Cinnamon helping?

He’s deciding whether to take it to the yard.  Normally, he leaves it at the top of the stairs.  

This time Paddington AND his dog went all the way out.  
 Have fun Paddington!  

TOASTY-- WHAT IS ALL THIS WHITE STUFF?

Toasty was surprised at the amount of snow.  

REALLY SURPRISED!

Snow shovelers and snow blowers were making $25-30 dollars and hour.  

Toasty went to explore and inspect. 

There was so much white.   And Toasty's girl said NYC was totally quiet-- she had never heard it so quiet.  

He was sinking.  Do you need help?

At first, there was no way to walk anywhere. 

Driving on the streets was a Code Blue-- no driving!  Emergency vehicles needed to get through if needed, so no broken/stalled/stuck vehicles would get in the way.

Toasty was ready to go inside.  

It was still snowing-- and more is coming Wednesday.  WOW.  Stay warm Toasty. Don't get lost in the snow.

KRINGLE, WINTER, SNOW

In Virginia, the weather can be very different from one area to another.  The areas near the beach are milder.  Kringle is glad for that. 

Kringle had snowflakes on him.  He loved it.  

Winter lives further north in Virginia. She was having fun. 

She sat and watched it for awhile. Did more come?

When mom called, she went running for the door. 

Blankets feel so good after coming in from the cold.  I wonder if it kept snowing.  We’ll find out. 

Now Toasty in New York says his weather is a LOT!  We’ll see a report from him tomorrow.  

RESTING ON SUNDAY

Some Pekes really know how to relax.  Scout Annabelle “Iggy” was just melting in her dad’s lap. Her mom said she thinks Scout is the smartest dog they’ve ever had.  😍

Missy Mistletoe has become a pro at relaxing.  She is jello on that chair!   Good thing she’s not on the edge.  

Mine will be doing the same today—especially since it’s going to rain ALL day.  And it’s going to be much colder. 🥶. Stay warm everyone!  (Except Lady Jicky in Australia where it’s warm.  It looks like she’s getting rain, too. ☔️)