The Mountains!!

We have 3 new foster babies...

Fuji

McKinley

Sophie

 

All our new babies have been named for mountains.  (There is the San Sophia mountain range).  Each of them has his or her own personality.  Fuji is the only boy; he is a total lapdog...even though he already weighs 13 1/2 pounds at 7 1/2 weeks.  He is a total love bug.

 

McKinley is the ALPHA.  McKinley starts snapping and nipping at Sami and doesn't let up...she doesn't back down at all!! 

 

Sophie.  Sophie is coming to life as second in command now.  She, like Fuji, loves a good cuddle.

 

Mama is a shepherd/husky mix.  Dad is unknown.  We got them on Sunday, 1/26.

Taco and Bella Have a Home

I am so excited!! Taco and Belle have a new home in Greensboro, NC!!  Yes!  My babies got to stay together!  I LOVE that they get to stay with each other, as they love each other so much, and they are so good with each other.  Their new mommy took one look at them and burst into tears...I knew then she had to have them!! 

Miss you, babies!!  But I know you have an awesome new home!!

Taco Bella

Taco and Belle/a (Scot and I call her Bella, the kids call her Belle) are doing great.  I will tell you straight out that I have never been a small dog person, and certainly not a Chihuahua person.  These two have changed that.  The two of them are awesome.  They are not purebred Chis...that much is for sure.  If I had to venture a guess I'd say they have some Corgi in them...they have the shortest little legs.  However, they are much too big at this point to be Chis.  They are both around 4 pounds, and if they were pure Chis they would top out at 6...the vet thinks Taco and Belle will be closer to 20 pounds each.

For tiny little things they have BIG personalities.  They play HARD when they are awake...with us, with Sami, with each other.  When they get tired they run to the nearest human and paw at their legs til they are picked up and then they IMEEDIATELY close their eyes and fall asleep on us.  Scot swears Bella has pit bull in her...she grabs hold of things/fingers/bones and doesn't let go...and shakes shakes shakes.  They are like little squirrels running around the house...we have to be careful when they are on the loose b/c they LOVE to get underfoot!!

I have a couple of interested applicants...and one wants both of them!  I hope it works out...I know they would be so happy to stay together!!  <3

Sweet little Belle.  I will tell you now that we are not small dog people...and these babies are small...both about 2 pounds each.  The fact that they are so small, though, makes them that much more helpless seeming.  They just need help with so much.  Our deck has two steps, and these poor pups can get down them, and up one, but the second is higher, and they get stuck halfway up to the door.  Someone has to help them come into the house.  The jump and hop around like little mechanical or wind up toys more than dogs.

Are we small dog people?  No.  However, we see now the appeal of the small lapdog.  They want to be snuggled up on a lap all the time.  They are tiny and feel safe when with someone. 

 

Little Taco.

We Got New Puppies Yesterday!!

Yesterday morning at 10 a.m. we had new puppies delivered to our door. 

Belle and Taco.  Or, Taco Belle.

 

 

These little 7 week old Chihuahua puppies have been living in a shed in their owner's backyard.  A shed.  Chihuahua puppies.  Chihuahuas huddle and shake and shiver in 70 degree weather; a shed is certainly not appropriate.  I will give the owner this very small amount of credit, however...she DID allow the rescue to swoop in and take them away from the cold, dark shed.

 

 

As soon as we got them the girls grabbed them up...and we immediately saw that they had fleas.  Their bellies were also swollen as can be with worms.  Ick.  The vet was completely booked, but I was able to go over and pick up some dewormer which they desperately needed, and they both got baths in Dawn dishwashing soap.  They were NOT fans of the bath, and sadly they will need another today.  We got a lot of the fleas, but not all of them.

 

 

Within hours of the wormer they had roundworms coming out in every poop.  That sent the girls screaming in disgust and horror.  It WAS pretty gross, but most puppies have worms...these just appeared to have lots.

 

 

I think they spent the majority of their short lives huddled up for warmth.  Their walking skills left a lot to be desired when they came into the house (the hardwood floors didn't help this either!!  Taco kept doing the splits when he would stop moving b/c his legs just slid out from under him!!)

 

 

 

 

 

Belle didn't do much but sleep.  And sleep.  Even today she is sleeping a lot, but she had a big burst of energy this morning so I am feeling better about her.  They both are eating like little piggies, and are right now curled up in front of the fireplace warm and happy.  This is like taking care of little squirrels.  They are just these tiny little puppies...but already they are following us around like the others, and have decided we are the BEST. FAMILY. EVER!!



Emmie Found Her FOREVER Home!

This morning a family of 6 came to meet my little Em.  Marek, Elizabeth, Ania, Milla, Rea and Maren took one look at her sweet little face and fell in love with her. 

It was a tough morning, as I feel like all of us wanted to keep Emma, but at the same time, we didn't get into this because we were looking for another dog.  We got into this because we love puppies and we wanted to help out dogs in need.  Truth be told, we are making a difference with these pups.  They shouldn't have to be stuck in kennels awaiting a forever home...they should be in a loving home learning the basics.  They should be able to go out in a yard to go potty, and to go for a walk on a leash around a neighborhood.  They should be able to cuddle up in a lap when they get tired, and have plenty of food, water, heat and air.  That is what we are doing.  That is what I remind myself.

Emmie's new home has a nice yard for her to explore, and lots of space to roam inside.  She has 6 people willing to hold and love her...and it doesn't get any better than that. 

So, I miss you, my sweet Em...but I know that you are happy in your new home, and that your new name, Gemma, will always have a little piece of us in it (G(emma!!))  Love you Little Bit!!

Merry Christmas!!

Emmie says MERRY CHRISTMAS!!  I am so thankful this little love was able to spend Christmas with us this year, and not stuck in a shelter cage scared and alone.  Emma got to meet lots of family, chew on rawhides, and play with Sami.  When we went to my parents tonight for dinner, we left Emmie and Sami together and came home to...NO MESS!!  They did a great job of NOT destroying the house together!  Hooray!!  I am really having trouble with the idea of letting Em go.  She has been so sweet and loving, and she and Sami get along so well.  Tomorrow we have a family coming to meet her, and I can't imagine them NOT wanting her.  I know this is a good thing, and this is why we are fostering, but at the same time, I love this baby!!!

Sami loves her, too!!