THE MARYLAND FIVE

Not only did we take in Denver and Zeke last week, but we took in five from Maryland.  We are calling them The Maryland Five.   Helps us remember who is in the group. 

Five  Pekes (with some Japanese Chin in there?) were taken into a shelter from a hoarding situation.   I don't know if there were other dogs, but we were asked to take five:   two males-- Chewbacca (Chu Chu now) and Jabba.  

Rey, Leia and Padme were the girls in the group.  They're all beautiful!!

This is Chu Chu.  He looks small in the picture, but he's long and about 17 pounds. And oh, is he sweet!   We are working on housetraining and he's catching on quickly.  

Padme is a sweet one, too-- the whole group is sweet!   They were jumpy, but don't seem to be traumatized.   Just shy.  

Rey-- oh, she reminds me so much of one I had years ago.   She was sick the first day in her foster home, but is already doing better.   They go through so much in the first weeks of losing their home.    Their owner is gone, their home is gone, they are in a shelter, terrified and confused.  Then, they go on a transport, and the long day is more confusion for them.   Then, they are put into foster homes.  WHOA!  That's a lot to go through.  We give them time to decompress.  

Chu Chu was quiet and timid and jumpy the first day here.   Now he races around, plays with toys and loves everyone.  

Leia is here along with him (and Zeke).  They saw themselves in the back door-- it was dark, and there was a reflection of THEM!  Oh, they took it on.  Barking and grumbling-- protecting me from those scary dogs.  😁

Leia will have stenotic nares surgery, nasal fold surgery and spay.   She will also see the opthalmologist.  So will Jabba.   

It has been a BUSY week for all these dogs.  But, they are adjusting and doing well.   When they are medically current, they will be ready for new homes.   Thank you to everyone who has donated.   Seven dogs at once is a lot-- but we will do all they need.   WE ARE RESCUE!!