UPDATE ON NALA

 Nala is such a sweet dog.   Since her sister, BeeBee died of IMHA two weeks ago, she has done well.  We give her a lot of attention, she sleeps by me on the bed, we play with her more.

 But, IMHA is awful-- and she agrees!!

 She and her sister fought valiantly-- prednisone was our main weapon.   We did begin BeeBee on Atopica when she began to decline, but it couldn't save her.   I was holding her as she passed away.   She had spent the night on oxygen, and I got back to the vet at 7:15 in the morning to be with her.   We could not save her and she died hearing me tell her I loved her. 

 Nala is the more outgoing one.

 She loves to explore the ivy.   She loves to wander around the yard as I sip my coffee in the morning.

 She had a two week check up.  Her tongue has been deep pink, so I knew her red blood count was good.  Her test showed her numbers have dropped some, but she is still doing okay.  But, she has been getting signs of pred effects.  Her stomach is huge (pred belly), she is losing hair, she is getting little sores.  Her face has lost a lot of muscle.   She has a low slung back, from muscle loss and big belly. 

 What is going on is Cushings Syndrome-- a side effect of long term prednisone use.  But, without the prednisone, she would have died.    So, the treatment ends up causing another issue.  IMHA is a horrible disease.  We call these little dogs who fight it "warriors."  They are.   And Nala trusts me to do all I can for her.  I am the lucky one who was chosen to care for her.   What a blessing.

We are trying to reduce her prednisone to every other day, and then reduce it more if she is able to tolerate it.  If not, we have to just do the best we can.   She has her pink purse, her favorite toy, to keep her soothed.  🌸

For now, though, she has her best buddy, Sugar Bit, to snuggle with.  She has us to care for her and love her and hope she can be a victor over this awful condition.   Many with IMHA don't make it, but we are trying.  And she's happy and she is loved.  Greatly loved.   🌺🌺

SEEING DOUBLE

 Andy and Harrison are becoming pals.   I received so many pictures when I asked for "seeing double."   You are all amazing!!

 Bennett and Allie-- both adopted from us.  I had so many pictures, and some sweet ones of a few who have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. 

 SuzyQ and Binks-- SuzyQ depended on him so much.

 Aria and Bella are adorable.  Are you posing? 

 BeBe and Butter-- Are you waiting for treat?

 Brandy and Camden were both adopted from us.   Brandy was part of the Bristol 18.   (She was mom to the puppies, Carter and Colby.)  Oh, her underbite.  💜

 Bruce and Harvey were also adopted from us.  They were six when we got them in 2011.  Can they be almost 13? 

 And here's Bugsy Lee and Monsieur PeePee-- love the names!

 Harley and Paws belonged to Barbara and they are both gone now-- but her love for Pekes continues.

 Our sweet old senior fosters, Chi Chi and Leanne.  Robin is taking care of them-- they are so sweet.   Sometimes, the old ones need us, too.   I love the seniors!  I have four seniors here right now!

 Chien Chien and her friend Marley.  Chien Chien was in a Roanoke shelter when she came into rescue.  She's stunning.

 Sometimes, seeing double is a challenge! haha  Here's Elmer Fudd and Diamond. 

 Of course, I had to put Furby and his son, Rocky.  Oh, Rocky--that face.  Sweet boys--

 Kodi and Klarita and adorable, too.   One doesn't care a bit about picture taking, but Klarita seems to be posing.

 Lola and Coach.  I love the name "Coach."  One of my Pekes long ago was named Coach-- of course we called him Coachie-- everything ends up being two sylables for me. lol

 Tracy's Macy and Colby (Brandy's son).  Macy's tongue is always out.  HMM, that sounds familiar!

 Sweet Madeline Grace and Mickey.   Mickey's face just grabs my heart.  And Madeline Grace-- SO many people wanted her.  Now she lives close to me, so I occasionally have the pleasure of seeing her.

 Magnolia (one of my fosters) and Scout, who was recently part of our foster program.   I DO see them some-- we have our meetings at their house and I just love it.  I know it's a lot of work, but I feel so much at home there. 

 Maya and Harmoney have a dog's life-- and it's good!

 Barbara's Melrose and Kacey do have me doing double takes!

 Mookie and Maizie-- such beauties.   All Pekes are beautiful, but the parti-colored ones can be so varied in their coloring.  I love it.

 Oh, Ollie, and Buffy.  Ollie has a collection of belly bands and he is always in style.  Buffy's harnesses are so pretty-- and what a sweetheart.  (Both PVPC alumni)

 Pearl and Jules are spooning-- they have their summer cuts and are so cool.  Also PVPC alumni. :-)

 Phyllis and Newman-- Phyllis looks sleepy, but Newman looks like he's ready to snore.  I want to kiss him.

 I know this group!  And it's only half of the Pekes there.   Pop, and Beau and Domino are just chilling out! 

 Princeton and Clarence-- sweet boys who were both adopted by my friend, Kim.  (She posts lots of her biking adventures and I can visit the places she goes through her pictures.)

 Lisa's Rocky and Daytona are "watching" TV with her.   Like Kai Kai, Daytona has no eyes, but that's okay.   He does fine.

 Rosie and Ginny LoLo-- Rosie is one of our permanent fosters and LoLo was adopted from us.  She's small but mighty.  Rosie is just a sweetheart.

Ping and LiLi are two that like to be touching.  I love seeing that.  Pekes who just love to be together.

 Sammy and Abbi-- Piper's brother and sister.   Such sweet faces!

Lilly and Cosmo live in Maryland with another Peke lover-- and animal rescuer.  She has helped many.

I'm in cuteness overload!  Pete and Dolly are adorable!

Red and Moo-- snuggling and content!

 This is Rusty and.... I can't find the picture for the name of the second one.  If you post it again on this, I'll fix this!  I love the hats!!

I know I must have missed some.  This was so much fun!   Seeing double was a great adventure to blog about!

MINNIE COMES TO VISIT

 Minnie came in with Koko and Andy. 

 She is a sweet one, but very timid.

 We decided to see how she would do in a new foster home.   She would have a friend and we thought it would be great.

 Sometimes, things just don't go as planned and no one is at fault.  Adoptions/foster homes don't always work out, and we bring them back.

 Genise and Chip and I did the transport.   I had all my dogs with me, so I could visit my daughter.  Chumley met Minnie.

Granger was just hanging out in the kitchen.  He didn't care if we were all there.  

 And then Minnie met my old boy, Max, who is 15 now.

 And then she met Nala!   We had a lot of Pekes! 

 Nala and Minnie set off together.

 Gigi decided she had to meet Minnie, too.

 Oh no.  They're conspiring!  LOL  It's a Peke-Meet.

 We were having dinner with my daughter, so Minnie explored the house.

 It was time to go home-- and Minnie used Sugar Bit's car seat.  I had a doggy seat belt hooked on to it.  She could see out the window.

And then she curled up for a snooze once we got home.   She'll be visiting this week.  She is a sweet girl!  💜 Oh, my goodness.  I'm falling in love.
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