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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SO MUCH RAIN

There has been so much rain.  Some has been torrential. 

Paddington heard thunder.  The loud crack sure got Piper and Cinnamon’s attention.  It got mine, too. 

It began slow and then it was beating the porch roof. 

We had little rivers in the yard.  We have slopes in the back so there were little rivers everywhere.  It goes down to a tiny creek. 

When it finally stopped and dried out a little, we went back out. 

Paddington heard more rain is coming. He’s pouting.  It’s okay, Paddy, we’ll be okay.  🌧️🌧️
 

TOASTY—BACK INJURY

I visited my granddaughter on Wednesday-- she had her wisdom teeth out.  Ouch.  Of course, I saw all the dogs.  

Toasty was his usual silly self.  

He loves his family, and he includes me in that.   He's so precious.

After I left to go home, Toasty and the others were in the yard.   He suddenly screamed and was unable to walk.  

My daughter and granddaughter rushed him to the emergency vet.  He was in a lot of pain.  The vet there took x-rays and called to see which neurologist could take him.   They rushed him to Richmond (about an hour away from them).  The neurologist found spinal bruising.  He doesn't need surgery, which is great.  The healing will take longer than if he had surgery, but he will be fine.  🤞

In 2011, Starlight had the same thing happen to her.   No surgery, but a long rest.   I would sometimes put Beach Bit in with her.  Starlight was our little Cujo, but oh did she love her kids!   

It took 6 to 7 weeks for her to heal.  She ended up loving her playpen.  It had wheels so I just rolled her around the house. She would even ask to go in it after she was healed. :-)  She healed and never had a back problem again.  I hope the same for Toasty-- full healing.   He is so loved by the family!! 

Soon, he will be walking around, smiling and playful.   We love you Toasty. 💘

 

GRANGER AND BOXES

Granger has an obsession w boxes.  We all know that. 

He has somehow passed that on to Tuk Tuk. 😫

I went to visit yesterday.  They were all there.  Granger, Gigi, Tuk Tuk and Toasty.  (Charlie my grand cat passed away last week at 18. 😢)

Granger was in his big box part of the time.  His orange hair from October is almost gone. 😝

Toasty was on my lap.  They all know me. 

He has the saddest face. But he is such a happy boy. 

Granger must be giving Tuk Tuk tips on boxes and their uses.  You know- playing in them, sleeping in them, tearing them apart.   

Tuk tuk seems to say “What?”  

And then back to pulling pieces off the box. He has been able to make a hole.  It’s only the beginning. 😂 I predict pieces of cardboard all over the place. LOL. 
 

WINTER’S VACATION

 Winter got to go on vacation w her family.

She has helped their hearts to heal after the loss of their beloved Bailey. 

They are on vacation. Todd and Winter snuggled together on the ride there.  Winter and Todd have become best friends.  😍

And Winter had her first tricycle ride- strapped in for safety of course.  She loved it.  She listened, sniffed and watched.  They said, “She is a dream. We have realized how perfect she is.  Everyday we are all laughing w her and enjoying every minute. Her personality could not be more joyful, playful and cuddly.   We are so lucky to have her.  Maybe she was waiting for us.”

😁😁. 

Happy vacation! 

TULIP, PERCY, AND PENNY

Tulip and Percy (aka Tinsel and Nicholas) have been in their new home for about 5 months now. 

Their 17 year old sister, Penny (a Peke from the Bristol 18 rescue of 2010) has been rejuvenated since they came. 

They love to snuggle together.  They’re a trio now. 

Percy also likes getting into the ivy.  

It must be contagious.  Tulip has joined him. 

Percy continues to explore.  What else can you find? 

Continuing his search, he decides to watch the street.  Something fantastic might show up! 

He gives up and decides to nap.  I’m sure Penny is already sleeping somewhere. 

Tulip is ahead of them.  She found a comfy chair and she’s already dozing.  Sweet dreams you three!  💤💤

MAGOO'S TRAVELS

 

Magoo - formerly Licorice - came to us in 2020.  We named them the Potomac Six.  

He began a life like no other dog.  He began to travel!

He came with five others.  He wasn't sure what was going on. 

But, he began to get the care he needed and did so well.  

He was adopted by a wonderful family, and his traveling adventures began.  

He moved to Italy. 

And from there, he had many other places he visited.  

He's been to Germany!  

And France.  

He has a special front pack, but he also loves to be carried.  

Magoo has spent many holidays in Italy but now he's on to a new adventure.  He's in the States for a bit, but where do you think he's going next?   

He's moving to Hawaii!   He is going to continue to follow his worldwide adventures.  I can't wait to hear more!  🌍