PRINCESS

 Princess was in a Virginia shelter.   She is an older girl and her owner turned her in.

 She was having some health issues and the owner could not care for her.   But, we can.

 Jackie went immediately to get her.  I love our Peke family!   We have so many wonderful people and Jackie and Bill are part of that family.  They were an hour from the shelter and went right away.   We have others who will do this and they are incredible!

 Duke was mesmerized by her.  He kept licking her and checking on her!

 They all welcomed her to the yard and home.   And there's Gizmo in his onesie LOL.

 Princess is thin and only 7 pounds.  She has kidney issues and we're trying to help that.  

 For now, she is safe and cared for and we hope to get her well enough to find a forever home.  She is about 16, but we still want to give her life as much quality and love as we can.

 She has seen the vet and we are doing baby steps to help her, slow, but sure.   We want to fix it all right away, but care has to be taken when they are so fragile.  

She has explored every bit of her foster home-- her foster mom said she's "walked five miles."  haha  She has decided it's a good place and she's settling in.   Thank you to all of you who have already donated to her care.  We appreciate you SO much!!

HAPPY SUNDAY!

 It has been a long week.  My daughter broke her arm, and had surgery, so the Bits have been over here more.  We've had fun-- but we are all tired.   Then, yesterday, the Bits helped to transport Charlie to his new home and we went to visit their cousins for awhile.   Kai Kai says Sunday is the day to rest.  I agree!

 Simon agrees, too!  

 Bella looks like she is going to fall asleep!

So, we all go inside, curl up on the couch together and take some time off to rejuvenate!   Happy Sunday!!

CALENDAR AVAILABLE SOON!

 Our 2018 calendar is going to print soon!!   Here are some of our forever fosters who will be in it!   This is Baby Girl-- now known as BG!

 I wanted to give you a sneak 'Peke' at who will be on it-- I'm not posting them all, because I want you to be surprised!  Charlie, above, will be on it.

 My sweet Floyd will be one of the special ones.

 And Jasper, another forever foster, is gracing part of one of the pages.

 JJ, is also another forever foster.

Mr. Waddles is so sweet.   These are some of the forever fosters who have posed for our calendar.   I'll let you know as soon as you can order!!

FAREWELL ALBERT

 Sweet Albert came into rescue almost two years ago, in October 2015.

 We were told he was found wandering on a street and a lady saved him and contacted a shelter.

 He needed rescue, and we were glad to help.  

 Albert had a huge tomato sized tumor near his neck, but the vet was able to remove it and he was fine.   We were thrilled!  Regardless of the life he may have had before, he was so sweet and loving and we wanted to give him a chance at a long life.

 He was in foster care a short time and we had an application for him.   Albert was a senior-- we really did not know his age, but he was older.   My heroes are those who adopt the older ones.   They need and deserve love the same, maybe even more, than the rest.  

 He went to live with Claire and it was the best, most loving time.   He even wrote me an email once.  Here it is:

"Hello everyone, it's me, Albert. This time last year I was found wandering by the side of a highway somewhere near Baltimore. I was cold, hungry, tired and very scared. I had a large tumor on my neck and I was in a lot of pain. Just as I thought the whole world had abandoned me, a very nice lady stopped to pick me up. She took me to the shelter and from there the wonderful people at Potomac Valley Pekingese Rescue took me in. I was in a foster home for a little while until mommy and daddy saw my picture on Facebark and came to get me and bring me home. Tonight I'm on candy duty with mommy. I can't believe that all my dreams have come true! Please spread the word, adopt don't shop, and please consider adopting a senior doggy like me. Much love, Albert P."

 He was cherished and cared for.  

 His mom messaged me and let me know he was not doing well.  

 He had lost mobility and could barely get around.  Life was just hard.

His mom was with him as he took his last breath, holding him close.   I'm so sorry he had such a short time with her-- but at least he knew that kind of love.   Run free, now, sweet Albert.   You were loved by many.

Hijack!!

This is Meghann--Linda's oldest daughter.  I hijacked the blog today to give my mom a little rest.  (And also just because I could.)

My baby sister, Molly, broke her arm in a rather spectacular way so I came down to help wrangle toddlers and also do a little housework.  The toddler was more fun (and more exhausting).

As my son used to say "I very love her."

We got a little exercise on the trampoline. Simon didn't know why his napping spot had an earthquake.  

We read stories about Peter Cottontail...

 Chumley just wanted someone to throw his toy.  Over and over and over (he's still going--several hours later). 

 Then Simon and Bella took over story time.   Bella read the left pages and Simon read the right pages.  They make such a great team! (And they have the sweetest little mannerisms--even their barks are sweet!)

Floyd couldn't hear the story anyway (he's deaf) and decided to just take a nap.  

Starlight found a comfortable spot to supervise everyone.  

When Sugar Bit took a nap, I went over to my sister's house to help her and do a little cleaning.  I broke my wrist a year and a half ago and I remember how hard that was!

 

Her rescue hound, Callie, was exhausted by all the vacuuming I did.  

Leo, her 12-year-old rescue dog won't leave her side.  He is so faithful.

Then, it was time for Beach Bit to come home from school so back over to Moppy's I went. 

 He's definitely my favorite nephew (also, my only nephew--but he hasn't figured that out yet and loves being my "favorite.")  

We had a great time building airports out of his magnet blocks...

  

 ...Complete with hangers and runways.  

 Then we went outside to play in the sprinkler--just like I remember doing when I was a kid.  

 YAY!!!! Daddy's home! 

My sister still has a lot of healing to do, but hopefully I gave her and my mom a little help today. 

FAREWELL OREO

 I so did not want to write this blog.   Oreo became special to me after his mom, Michelle, and I became friends.   We both had blind dogs, and so we had a bond.   Here is a blog I did on him in March:  Click here: Must Love Pekes: OREO THE BLIND PEKE

 Last week, Oreo began to have some issues.   The vet thought he hurt his back.

 Michelle took him back for a recheck because he was getting worse.  

 Even though Oreo was blind, he had done well.  But, now he was crying softly and walking in circles.   The vet suspected a brain tumor.   Michelle was at the vet three times in five days.  She was doing all she could for him.    Oreo was only seven years old.

Michelle has been battling cancer and going through treatments.  Oreo was a bright part of her life and gave her so much joy.  But, today, she had to let him go.  There was nothing else that could be done for him.  Pray for Michelle-- she will miss her precious boy.