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.  
 

AN AUTUMN SUNDAY

There’s not just leaves inside, thanks to the dogs, there’s leaves outside.  

I’ve never counted how many trees we have.  I should do that. All I know is that my husband and I blew the leaves into piles, my job, and he bagged them.  12 LARGE bags.  We put out bags last week, and we’re just beginning to have the leaves fall.  

Piper tried to help, but he just has no talent for bagging leaves.  😂🍂🍁

At the end of the day, they were all exhausted from supervising us.  I guess we were all tired from just watching or just working.  Today is a good day to rest some.  I think I’ll do that. What about you? 🌞
 

GRANGER HAS A FIELDTRIP

Granger took a nap so he could be fully rested to take a field trip. 

He went to the farmers market. 

He’s sitting pretty. He must have wanted some flowers. 🌸

The best part was meeting other dogs there. 

A little ‘getting to know you’ went on. 

Lots of sniffing.. 

And making new friends. So many to see! 

Granger couldn’t go to the market when it was warm.  He has a bad heart and can’t risk getting overheated.  

But now that’s it’s cooler, he was so happy to go! 

And then it was time to leave.  Lead the way Granger.  You’re ready for another nap. ❤️

 

IGGY’S NEW HOME.

Iggy wasn’t with me long.  I was looking for a Peke for one of the applicants we had.  I knew what they wanted. And when Iggy came, she was the one. 

She got a new name!  Scout Annabelle.  💕She receives  so much attention. 

Scout is cherished.  

Her new mom and dad said, “She is just perfect. She’s very affectionate. She loves playing, walks, and running around the yard.”

Welcome home Scout Annabelle! 💕🏡💕

 

CINNAMON— LEAF CATCHER

I know you have beautiful dogs in your home.  Cinnamon is one of ours here. 

Cinnamon has the most beautiful tail.  I call her “Cinnamon of the tail.”   Paddington’s used to be long but as he’s aged, his tail has lost its length. 

When we see pumpkins, that means leaves are beginning to fall.  And we have a lot of trees, especially in our back yard. 

I love all the trees. And I don’t mind mulching or bagging them.  It’s all part of autumn. 

Cinnamon brings a lot of leaves in.  You wouldn’t think that darling face could do anything wrong. 

Her long ears bring some in too. 

But her tail brings in the most.  I think it must have little hooks in there.  Hiding and waiting to grab those leaves! 

She says Paddington is responsible too. I guess they all are. 

She tries to deny it.  I see you Cinnamon. 

Piper, are you a culprit also?  

It’s okay Cinnamon. You can bring in all you want.  You’re just decorating the house. 🍁🍂.