WELCOME HOLLY BELL

Holly Bell was in a NC shelter. She was brought in by her owner.   

She is about 10-11 and has skin issues so we are seeing the vet today to get her vet care started. 

Friends a few hours from the shelter went to get her and then drove her to me the next day.   I am so grateful to all of you who take your time to help. I really appreciate you. 

You may wonder how she got her name.   Well, it’s the holiday season.  So, Holly seemed a good choice.  And I was thinking of a second name when “I heard the bells on Christmas Day” start going in my head.  So that name “Bell” became her second name. 

Kathy brought her and in just a day, I could tell she loved her.  Her husband Pete did, too. 

Holly Bell has little hair so I found her a sweater and a harness.  I have baskets of both, and found some that fit.   She has a name tag, too. 

Paddington met her.  Be good, Paddington.  He did well. 

Holly Bell found lots of soft places to be. 

She found a bed in front of the fireplace where she could see the tree.  

Welcome to rescue, Holly Bell. 💖🔔

 

GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Sissy and Paddington watch me.  Things are going on. 🎄

We’re beginning to decorate.  Last year, Zoey was on my shoulder as we looked at the finished tree. 

I put her on the couch to keep an eye on her.   

I’ll have to get out her Santa outfit. 

It will be time to shave the ivory soap and beat it up.  (Only a hand mixer works.  My big one just doesn’t get the same results.) 

Sissy is just watching. 

The house looks like a Christmas tornado went through.  It always gets crazy as decorations go up.  The storm before the calm. 

So, the dogs tend to find a safe spot to watch me as I try to decorate.  

Good girls.  Zoey and Sissy— stay safe!  🤣
 

TUK TUK GETS A CHRISTMAS TREE

 

My house looks like a Christmas explosion.   My dogs don’t care.   The tree is up but the rest isn’t in place. Total chaos.  

So we ignored our house and went to Tuk Tuk’s house.  

They were doing their tree.   Tuk Tuk didn’t really care. 

Gigi didn’t care either.  

Tuk Tuk tried to supervise but ….

Zoey went w us of course.   

Granger wasn’t impressed by our efforts. 

After mixing the snow, they used a brush to spread it.  I’ve always used a spatula.    The brush worked great. 

It went on great. 

I love the look of it.  

It turned out beautiful.   Now to do mine. 🎄🎄

TIME TO START DECORATING

Thanksgiving was wonderful.   Paddington had to be behind the gate-- you know, "Bad Pad."   We also call him Baddington.  LOL

All pretty and then we sat down-- bam.  Food--rolls, hot curried fruit, mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, collard greens, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole.   Three kinds of pie.    

And then, full of energy, it is time to begin holiday decorating.  One tree is up and it's time to take down the autumn decorations, and start with the Christmas ones.  It takes days to decorate here, so I do it in stints.   Where do I want everything!?   Are you decorating?  Share pics!  :-)

 

Farewell Trixie

Trixie came into rescue in September 2021.

She was turned into a NC shelter by her owner and she needed help.

She was a tiny one, and so precious.   

Kim and Dave fostered her and were going to adopt her as soon as she was medically cleared.

Right before that, though, her blood work showed some things that were off.   

Her blood pressure wasn't right and she had kidney issues.  She had a lot of kidney stones, so a new diet was begun.  She gained weight though and she was a beautiful tiny girl, who was so sweet and loving.

She suddenly took a turn.  She began losing weight, down from 9 pounds to 6 1/2 pounds.  Her mom knew it was time.   She held her as she let her go.   It was a hard, but a right decision.   

We are so glad that Trixie had a year of love and care with Kim and Dave.   She was loved deeply.   Run free, precious one.  💜

 

FAREWELL GINGER KENT

 GINGER KENT 💜

Ginger Kent came into rescue in 2016-- six years ago this month.   

We had been told she was five years old, but her vet thought she was older.   It's hard when we get them, because we don't have a birthday.  

Once Ginger Kent was updated on all her medical, she was adopted by a wonderful family.  And she became the sister of Louie, an adorable little boy.

Ginger Kent was a beautiful girl.   She had some vision issues, but it never got in her way.

She posed for a picture in the snow... 

She and Louie were always close together.

She had been a stray when we got her, but she realized how wonderful it was to be in a home..

to be loved.    

Ginger Kent began to have medical issues.   Her vet thought she was closer to 16.   She stopped eating and her mom knew it was time.

Her Louie will miss her so much.  They were very bonded.

Her mom said, " I am not sure who rescued who💘💘  My sweet Ginger.  She was 16/12 and I am so happy to have had the last 6 1/2 years with you. RIP my sweet girl. We will watch over your man, Louie!! 😢😢💕💕"

Run free, precious girl.