UNLIKELY FRIENDS

Jingle came in the first group of the Christmas rescue. 

He is small and sweet.  I don’t think Paddington knew he was being used as a pillow. (Yes there is a size difference.). 

Hunter had been here awhile. He and Jingle are about a year old.   And they both love to play. 

A majority of the day is spent chasing each other around the yard.  Hunter is bigger and faster but Jingle isn’t far behind.  

After several weeks, Jingle realized that Hunter was fun to play with.  They follow me upstairs and down.  They run circles around the house.  

They have become best friends!   

We have someone interested in adopting them together.  That would be awesome!   For now, I can enjoy them and laugh at them while they race around.   It’s great entertainment.  😁

AUTUMN-- MAKING PROGRESS

Autumn came into rescue last fall.   She was a terrified dog who had been turned into a shelter by her family.  (I shouldn't use the word "family."  Family doesn't treat a dog this way.)

She was 8 pounds, thin and matted.  She has gained 3 pounds!!   11 pounds is a good weight for her.  

Look at her now.  Her hair is growing back, and she is not the abandoned, neglected dog anymore.  

She needs to be fed alone--dogs who were starving tend to be food protective.   They just need to eat on their own.   (I use crates here to feed the Christmas dogs that I have.   They were starving, too.)

Autumn has learned to trust her foster mom, Amee.   It takes time for dogs like Autumn to feel safe.

Autumn is a beautiful little girl.  I'm so glad PVPC saved her.  💜

DICKENS-SWEET BOY

Dickens is one of the #🎄24 rescue.  

Dickens and Fizziwig were the two oldest ones.  They are both estimated 8-10.  (Why weren’t there any older ones?). 

They both lived a hard life so their age shows.  

Dickens has mobility issues    I have to carry him on stairs- he waits patiently for me  to help him. His back legs just don’t work well. 

We did an X-ray and it showed compressed discs.  Only an MRI would show specifics and those plus surgery would be about $15,000.  It’s not an option. 😢

Like many of this group, Dickens has eye issues.  Injuries and infections were not treated.  Many of this group have been to the ophthalmologist.  Care is being given now but it can’t undo the scarring.  Some have less than optimal sight.  But like Cinnamon, dogs can do fine w vision issues.  

I’ll keep watching over Dickens.  He likes to follow me if he sees me move around.  He usually drags his back legs but I’m going to try some baby socks in him to protect areas that rub on the floor.   He will continue to be monitored to see if pain meds can help him.  (He just had a major dental, so meds for that can’t be combined w meds for his legs.  Soon we can try those.)

Dickens just wants to be loved, he’s a gentle soul.  ❤️

GABRIEL (TOBY) AND FIZZIWIG (LUDO)

Fizziwig and Gabriel are in their foster home. 

Olivia, now Calypso "Callie" was adopted from us. Fizziwig and Gabriel are sitting by Davy Jones.

Calypso has fully accepted the two new additions and is having fun with them.  

Calypso is the sweetest girl!

I think she is teaching them some new games-- like tearing things up.   Calypso just had her first birthday!   She has a cake and everything.   🎂

I just heard from their foster mom.   Gabriel/Toby is finished his medical and is being ADOPTED by his foster family.   Not only the first adoption of 2025, but the first adoption of the Christmas rescue.  

They love hanging out with each other but are also becoming more independent.

They know how to relax. :-)

💙Welcome home Gabriel/Ludo -- I'm sure Fizzywig/Ludo won't be far behind.  💙

JACK AND WESTLEY

Jack is one of the first group of the #🎄24 rescue. He was modeling his “neuter suit.”   It saved him from having to wear an e collar.  

He and Westley are starting to become friends. 

Jack is settling right in there.  

Hanging out boys? We see you. 

It snowed and Jack wasn’t too sure about it. We rarely get snow in S Virginia.  So this was a treat. 

Westley looked like he was having fun. 

Jack is volunteering to help w chores. Pre wash? 

Once he has his dental, he will be ready for adoption.   Hmmm.  Is he going to leave his foster home? 😜
 

MISTLETOE AND WINTER

Taking the weekend off gave me a little time to rest.  The flu going around takes a lot out of you. 

Winter (above) and Mistletoe visited my home all last week.   Winter is one tiny, exuberant ball of energy. 

Mistletoe is bigger framed and needs to continue gaining weight.  She’s still too thin. She wants to be near her person.  

Winter can play w her brother Jingle. And Jingle loves to play w any of the dogs, especially Hunter, our Cocka-poo foster.  

Mistletoe managed to break out of the laundry room and get up to our bed.  She didn’t move all night.  She just wanted to be close. 

She also likes to explore. Tabletops are fun.   Most of this group of Pekes can get into unusual places.  

Mistletoe and Winter were at the end of the #🎄24 rescue. 

They love being in a pile.  This was normal in this group. 

They need a friend.  Some of them would not do well w out one of their buddies.  If you are interested in adopting you can fill out an application.  Experience, home and vet checks are required.  

https://potomacpekes.org/adoption-application/
 

RESCUE IS WORK

When you take in a large number of dogs, it take a lot of planning, setting up appts, taking dogs for neuter/spay,  ophthalmologist appointments and dentals.   

Dickens has his dental yesterday.  So many ground down teeth and so many roots that had to be removed.   He will be on soft food for awhile.   Now those bad teeth are gone, and he is on the healing path now.  

Meanwhile, Mistletoe is exploring.  Table top?  No problem. 

She thought a pile of clean clothes made a great bed. 

“Want to cuddle?”

For today, we will all go slow.  I’m recovering from the flu.  Dickens will be healing too.  And the rest?  We will all just hang out. 

Winter keeps changing her outfit. I think this one is the best fit.  She’s a little thing. Curl up w me Winter.  Let’s just go slow.  If we happen to snooze, all the better. 💤💤