TOASTY HAS INSTAGRAM

Toasty is very popular in New York. 

People stop his girl to see him. 

Toasty’s adores his girl. Even when he looks out, he turns to gaze at her. 

The window ledge is right next to the bed so he can climb up there and look out. He has steps to the bed so he can get up there easily. 

His girl says the first thing she does in the morning is telling him how wonderful he is.  

So many have asked her to set up an Instagram account for him so they can see regular updates on him. 

If you want to follow him, just go to Tolstoythepeke on Instagram. Toasty is going to get a big head. 😂

CHRISTMAS PUPS-FIRST HOLIDAY COMING

Yesterday, I was thinking about the Christmas dogs.  They’re all in safe loving homes now.  Dickens is here w his buddies. 

They haven’t had a happy Thanksgiving or Christmas yet. 

They were in the vet over Christmas last year and then many came to my house.  We needed to figure 

out foster homes. They found security in each other. 

Then four more came on January 3.  Two came to my house. And then Mistletoe “Missy” joined my crew. 

While they were at the vet, they had initial vetting 

They were in rough shape but new life had begun. 

So much better.  Hair now, teeth better, weight gained. Beautiful. 

And they have new families. And friends. 

They’re snuggled and loved. 

Some have friends from the Christmas group. 

Some have new friends. 

And they love having a buddy.  

I hope I can get holiday pictures of each one of them.  So, if you have have one or two of these precious dogs, message me some holiday pictures so we can all share the joy of their first holiday.  I can’t wait. 🎄🎄

BERKELEY—FOUR MONTHS

Berkeley came into rescue as a scared, 7.5 lb tiny one. He wasn’t sure who was safe and he had a tough time at first. After time in rescue, he gained two needed pounds. 😁 

He’s been in his forever home for four months now!  

He has had a lot of adventures.  He’s having so much fun. 

He went on a trip from NC to Massachusetts.  He did great and had extra people to give him love all the way there. You can tell he enjoyed it. 

He’s done great with the cats there. 

Helen seems to be “plotting to kill him” his mom said. 😉But they get along most of the time.  Berkeley is just fine w her. 

His mom said that he continues to be a joy and she’s so happy that he’s part of her home.  We are too!❤️

WINTER-BEFORE AND AFTER

WINTER WINNIE

Winter came in the second group of the Christmas rescue.  I won’t forget that day.  Mistletoe, Fizziwig and Dickens were also in that group. 

She became very lovable and sweet and very healthy.  

But here she was when we got her. She had to be shaved because all the matting went to her skin.  (That’s Mistletoe w her.)  They were both skinny- you can see Winter's ribs.  

She began to heal and her hair started growing back.  She was also becoming more outgoing and we saw how incredibly sweet she was.  

Since it was January, she had a lot of warm sweaters to wear.  

She was adopted into an awesome home.  She is loved by human sisters and her mom and dad.  She goes everywhere with them.  To the beach, to New England-- if they go, she goes.  

And she is snuggled close a lot!  Her "after" life is more than she could have ever dreamed of.  

Her hair has grown back thick and healthy.  

I know she loves all her adventures.  

Winter "Winnie" and her brother Todd have become great friends.  I'm so happy they adopted her!  💜💜
 

JOLLY ADOPTED!

Jolly came in with the first group of the Christmas pups.  December 23 began a new life for him.

Jolly was 7.2 pounds and part of him had been shaved.  He was about 5 we think and thin.  He was sick when we got him and he lost weight at first, but he was well cared for at the vet and we got his system settled.  The staff set up their kennels in the break room, so they all had a lot of attention and holding.  He looked sad and without hope when we got him.  

Look at him now!  What a smile! 

He is healthy at about 10 pounds now. 

After a bath, he had a little bit of wild hair.  :-) 

He loves both his foster parents, but his dad is his favorite.  Jolly and TD are usually on or near him. 

His foster parents are now his parents.  💜  He can relax now, knowing he is safe. 

Jolly and TD are forever brothers now.  His first happy Thanksgiving is coming soon!  
 

DICKENS GOES ON A TRIP.

Williamsburg (Va.) has an event every second Sunday of the month except for January and February.  It's called Second Sunday.  (Clever and easy to remember.)  I like to go to the event and wander around w my daughter and granddaughter.  

It was warm today, but there's a freeze warning in two days.  The weather can't make up it's mind.  I love the autumn trees here.  We don't get great changes of color like you do in the mountains, but I still love it.

We drove into my daughter's neighborhood and then...

Dickens wandered around my daughter's yard.  I only brought him with me. 

Wood piles are ready for fires inside.   Dickens was walking on a pile of yellow leaves.  Awe, the look of Fall. 

Tuk Tuk was so happy when we arrived.  

He and Dickens wandered around and then I took Dickens along with us to see how he would do in a crowd.   He was in a stroller.  He couldn't have walked that long.  He seemed to enjoy being wheeled around. 

 My daughter and granddaughter also get "fairy hair" with me.   It is like Christmas icicles put in your hair.  You can choose multiple colors or just one.  I get silver which sparkles in my hair.  It's just fun.  It will stay for months.   Dickens was so good while he watched us.   Someone asked why I didn't put fairy hair in his coat which is long and thick now.    That's an idea!  

People smiled at they saw him and quite a few asked if they could pet him.  He did really well.  He is so sweet and there's not an aggressive bone in his body.  He did keep looking toward me to make sure I was always there.   Of course I was.  

When we got home, he was ready for a rest.  After dinner, he was out for the night.  It was a long day, but he did so well.