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Wednesday - 04/09/03 - 8:30 AM
Yesterday, we had to go to Corinth to get a larger pool for the puppies. While we were there, I
bought four gorgeous ferns (two Kimberley and two Boston) to put on the porch plus some annuals to set out - sweet
banana peppers and begonias. I couldn't find the kind of tomatoes that I like (Arkansas Travelers) so I
thought I would look elsewhere. I also got kale, mustard, mixed hot pepper and cucumber
seeds to plant. I am betting that last night's chill was the end of cold weather until fall.
I paid $9.99 each for the four ferns that I got today which had just arrived at
Wal-Mart. Lowe's has a shipment of 300 or so ferns due in on Thursday. The price will be
$5.99 for hanging baskets and $6.99 for a 14" pot. Ferns make our porches look great
but I only buy the hardy varities. Last fall I was so sick I was forced to just leave my
houseplants outside to die.
It made me so very sad but I was unable to do otherwise.
When I get finished cleaning out the upstairs, I'm going to tackle our small goldfish
pond, which is lined with black plastic. Last summer a couple of the strays went for a
swim and their toe nails caused holes. Today I also bought two GIANT
Elephant Ear bulbs and two of the smaller variety to put in pots around the pool.
It's a small octagon about 6 feet across.
Bob designed it. It's made it out of
landscape timbers lined with black plastic. The only problem we've had is
"Blackie", the snake likes to go for a swim and maybe partake of a goldfish or two for
lunch in really hot weather.
It is so nice to have my spirit flying high again!!!
Judy
Tuesday - 04/08/03 - 8:30 AM
The Dogwood Trees sprinkled throughout the woods are in bloom, the small Azaleas I
planted a 2 years ago are covered in flowers and the buds are swelling on the wild Azaleas
along the bank of the pond. The trees are leafing out and if you look closely there are
tiny, tiny wild flowers all along the edges of the woods.
Fluffy, Boomer & Dumpy are scamping about snake hunting. Boomer, beagle mix, wanted
rabbit for breakfast but Fluffy refused to help him in the hunt and Dumpy said he wasn't
because Boomer never let him eat any of the catch.
Please say a prayer for Leon and his family, he has been in the hospital with pneumonia.
He is one of our Chicago Area Bulldogs, brother to The Champ, offspring of Miss B & Pepper Jack.
He was scheduled to go home last night. We haven't gotten an update so far this morning. Last
week while playing on the doggie beach he decided to try swimming with the big dogs and might
have gotten some of the water into his lungs. The vets I'm sure will give
them more information.
Update From Kathy: Our regular vet now thinks it wasn't pneumonia, but rather inhaled food
(or vomit) to his lungs. He's going to keep him until noon today, and then John will check
to see if he's OK and probably bring him home. His blood count was fine yesterday and he
has lots of pep this morning. Only a cough once in a while. Now the treatment is to
prevent it from happening again. If we can't, then a specialist would examine the flap
between the food and air passages. So we're to keep him from swallowing the rawhide pieces
that cause him to vomit. That would mean remove them from the premises entirely, in my
opinion. What do you think? (My response was "no more rawhide")
As soon as the morning chores are finished we are taking pictures of all the puppies. They should
be posted by the middle of the afternoon.
For you I wish, A Bully Butt Wiggle Day!!!
Comments From Owners of our Bullies:
From Brenda, who is owned by Miss Blossom:
Our vet goes ballistic when you even mention the word rawhide in his presence. He said more dogs die from swallowing small pieces of rawhide no matter what form, sticks, strips, bones, etc. In other words, if I had a problem with Miss Blossom and a piece of rawhide I had better be prepared to face the consequences when I see him. Most likely he would take her. He says it is abuse. He feels that strongly. I sure hope their dog gets better. You might want to pass this along.
From Mary Ellen, owned by Paducah and has another one reserved:
..."HERE HERE" to the advice on the rawhide.I will never have another one enter this home. Eventually, they try to eat it because it gets so soft and could get stuck in the dogs throat. I happen to be watching Paducah one day chewing on a rawhide and she treated it like food trying to gobble it down..I said that is enough! Also, here is another thought when you think the dog is allergic to plastic that means "all plastic", I was thinking okay just change the dish to metal..well never realizing okay here she has plastic toys, nylabones etc. once I removed these from her playing with them, I can't believe what a change in her coat and face.
4:00 PM Leon Update!! (picture with Oboe was taken in 12/02)Hi, Judy. John has brought Leon home, and he's looking in the pink of health. Our regular vet now thinks that it definitely wasn't pneumonia, because of the very sudden onset, the absence of a cough, and the fact that he was nearly fully recovered in one day. He has concluded, therefore, that Leon vomited from something he ate, and that some of the vomit went into his lungs. The medication that he will take for a week is to kill any microbes that might still be in his lungs. He's not allowed to roughhouse with Oboe for that same period, even though it's very clear that he would like to! And no more rawhide bones, forever!
Thanks so much for your support. The Chicago Area Bullie troops rallied round.(Note from Judy - I sent all the Chicago Area Bully Owners an e-mail)- Kathy
Sunday - 04/06/03 - 3:30 PM
Thousand Island Dressing
Saturday - 04/05/03 - 8:30 PM
It rained last night but the sun came out in all it's glory very early this morning. We had wonderful weather for our Work Day. Kim e-mailed to say Chuck and his sons started out at 6 this morning but only made it half way here before their van's axle broke. They spent the day in a small town getting it repaired, getting back home around 6 P.M. Phillip, Gina and Tyler worked with us all day and much was accomplished but we're going to have to finish up next weekend because full dumpsters prevented us hauling off "stuff".
Mike and Lori from New York were stuck on the I-65 into Nashville for 3-4 hours and therefore didn't get here until about 7 PM to get Hamlet. They stayed only an hour before heading back home. Since it was dark, they didn't get the complete tour but they did meet Hamlet's mommy, Kate, and daddy, Big Stuff, and many of "our gang".
We felt bad when four year old Tyler started crying because he wanted to spend the night
here with The Champ instead of going home with this parents. It was love at first sight
between the two. Champ followed Tyler everywhere, stopped when Tyler stopped and walked when
Tyler walked. Too cute by far!!!
More Pictures of Tyler & The Champ
We've just now sat down for the day, exhausted but pleased. Our spirits have certainly been lifted!!
A Major Bully Butt Wiggle Day!!!
Friday - 04/04/03 - Noon
We're having a heat wave!!! The temperature is suppose to be near 80 today and it is already a little too warm in our upstairs bedroom, my computer's location.
Yesterday, for the first time in two months, I felt like going with Bob to the closest town, 30 miles away, to do some shopping. We got pork roasts to BBQ for sandwiches, cabbage for cole slaw, and other fixin's to feed the Helpin' Crew who will be here tomorrow. If things turns out well, I'll probably make BBQ Spaghetti as well.
We just replaced our main washing machine two months ago and now the "dog" washing machine went out so I called and ordered one from Lowe's to be delivered, tomorrow. In addition, friends are coming from NY to get their puppy, Hamlet. Tomorrow is going to be one busy day!!! I'll just be grateful if it doesn't rain.
Got to run clean up puppy poop........
Thursday - 04/03/03 - 8:00 AM
The high for today is supposed to be lower 70's!! We've been having great weather. However there is a good possibility that we're going to have rain from today through Monday which may rule out yard work this weekend. This is the weekend Gina, Phillip, Chuck & Kim are coming to give us a helping hand. I've been trying to pick up, put up and thrown away but the puppies are getting more demanding by the hour.
Yesterday, Amber was unable to walk !!!
There had been no indications of anything being
wrong with her. Bob just scooped her up and took her to the vet. She has severe calcium
depletion so we had to stop letting the puppies nurse. The vet gave her a long slow
calcium injection. For those of you getting one of Amber's or Gabby's puppies please go
ahead and get a baby pacifier for them to suck on instead of your fingers. Early weaning
most often results in need for oral gratification, a pacifier helps to reduce/prevent
"oral anxiety".Miss Ellie With Her Pacifier
Puppies are calling...
Tuesday - 04/01/03 - 6:00 PM
Today is April Fools' Day, well maybe I am!!
I woke the Bullies up this morning singing a rowdy song!!! They went from sleep straight to a Bully Butt Wiggle, barking out "Mama's Back". Yep, their Mama's back in full force and it's been 6-12 months since I've had this much energy. The Spring season and getting a handle on my heart condition, certainly was a positive combination, but the "kick start" was the fire. Sometime the Good Lord resorts to drastic measures to make us realize what is truly important in our lives.
My exercise routine is 20 minutes of dancing to old Rock N' Roll every morning. These pups had never seen me dance before:
-The Champ wanted to join in the fun, you should see him NOW!!
-Peanut headed for cover, convinced the world was coming to an end
-Sugar Cookie wanted to catch my feet
-Cleo was alert to my movements, cause she didn't want to "go up", poor sick baby!!
-Hamlet just sat and watched.
Sunday - 03/30/03 - 6:00 PM
I've been throwing away plastic stuff - Tupperware, Rubbermaid, etc. the lids of which are all over the place so I couldn't find the one to fit if I did decide to store food in them. From now on I'm using zip lock bags.
In the middle of this frenzy, Bob said, "Honey, what's this all about?"
So I just told him, "When you face death smack dab in the face twice within 3 months (first I almost had a heart attack and then the fire), it must be a sign from the Good Lord telling me to make life simple, I'm starting with the house!!!"
He ambled off telling the dogs, "We better watch our
step".
9:00 AM
Gracious, it is full-time puppy poop clean up here!!! The puppies are getting big. Miss B has weaned hers and one of them is pooping all the time. We're still getting up in the middle of the night to feed them all mushy food and let two litters nurse. Needless to say, that means cleaning up afterward. They had their second preventive wormer yesterday and all appear to be doing GREAT!!! Miss B's babies are a little skinny right now to suit me but that is just a fact when there is a litter that big. They should fatten up in the coming weeks and be little butterballs by the time the leave to go to their new homes.
A doctor once told me to listen to my body because it will tell me what food it needed - I ate a can of spinach for breakfast!! I can remember eating an odder breakfast once: as we sat on a beach in Progresso, Mexico watching the sun come up we snacked on smoked shark wrapped in tortilla's purchased from a native market.
A "Bully Butt Wiggle" Day to you!!!
Friday - 03/28/03 - 9:00 AM
Thursday - 03/27/03 - 9:00 AM
Some of my friends that are close by are coming to my rescue!!! They will be here on Saturday 4/5 to spend the day doing everything they can to help put my life in order.
Those of you who have been here will certainly get a laugh out of the below:
I'm trying to take positive steps. I'm such a pack rat but I've got the right attitude now, so I'm throwing away all the non-essential "stuff" in this house.
- Never again will I buy more than a small bag full of groceries, it's just Bob & I!!
- Never again will I bid in an online auction...well.
- Never again will I take it home, just because someone said, "Do you want this?" Now it's cluttering my house instead of their house.
- I will always remember: a bargain is not a bargain if you already have a 2 year supply.
- Clothes, I don't need any, I'll become a nudist...it will save on washing.
(My attempt at humor... I just had to add that. I sent this to the above friends in an e- mail and they thought it was a hoot!!)
Wednesday - 03/26/03 - 7:30 PM
GREAT NEWS!!! This is the first day in 3 months that I have been able to work all day. Not being able to put in a full day of work has just about taken it's toll on me mentally. I am so pleased with my progress!!! Of course, I probably over did it today but it will be worth whatever minor set back I might have.
10:00 AM
I've sent out e-mails to two families who live not too far away and have our Bullies, asking them for HELP!!!! I had to shed my embarrassment and the Southern Pride woven into my soul, in order to survive.
Tuesday - 03/24/03 - 2:06 AM
Shake my head, take a deep breath and try to see the reason in things that have happened to "our little piece of heaven".
That is where I am this morning. I take it as a positive sign, that I am able to think so deeply after all that has happened.
Judy
- 1:00PM
Fire purifies the earth and fear makes us realize what is important, purification of the mind.
Monday - 03/23/03 - 8:38 PM
We're OK!!
Sunday - 03/22/03 - 12:38 PM
Kids caught the woods on fire, it's all around the pond and coming this way, PLEASE PRAY!!!!
1:00 PM
The pond prevented the fire from coming straight at the front of the house. The Volunteer Fire Department has arrived and are spreading out hose. We've moved all the Bullies that were in harms way onto the front porch, they are going crazy. It's hard to handle them, it's brute strength to lead them around to the porch and into a crate. They don't want to be confined.
Oh God I'm scared, but I refuse to give way!!! I'm suppose to avoid stress!!!!!!!!!!!! It can't get much worse than this.
1:23 PM
The Forestry Department has arrived with
bulldozers, the fire is moving west, but if the winds change it could engulf the house
and kennel in minutes. We have propane gas tanks. I've turned the overhead water spray on in the kennel, installed
for just this reason. The fire is so close it's getting really hot. I've got the water hoses
ready if I need to spray down the Bullies to prevent heat stoke.The fire has circled around us on 3 sides, less than 100 yards from the house, 30 yards from the kennel.
2:22 PM
We're safe, the fire has been put out!!! It was within 10 feet of my parent's home.
I've filed an arson report. Now I can cry - out of fear watching helplessly as everything we have could go up in flames; I would be unable to save all of "our gang" my mind flicked to which ones I would favor if it came to that...the thought tore at my heart; out of caring for the kids who were probably responsible. Their problems are bigger than I can handle.
The smoldering fires have burnt themselves out, probably 30 acres of pasture and trees have been completely destroyed.
Sorry to be so emotional..
9:50 PM
Poor thing, I had to wake Bob up and tell him there was a fire the size of a small camp fire burning in the woods. I have a keen sense of smell so I had been out on the porch to see if I could see what my nose was smelling. It was a stump on the other side of the fire line, he put it out with 2 large buckets of water and a rake.
We're leaving the attic fan running although it will be down to 40 tonight...even though I might doze I will be alerted to fire.
Saturday - 03/22/03 - 8:00 AM
The demands upon us from the puppies are increasing daily plus we are working hard to insure we find the best possible homes for them. To those of you have a puppy reserved, we appreciate your patience, you are wonderful. Those who were not patient after I explained my health situation, got their deposit returned. As most of you are aware, I have been very ill but am making progress daily.
I have received many, many pictures from the owners of our Bullies and will post them shortly. Some of the stories have had us laughing out loud, which is the best possible medicine. We every much appreciate getting updated information on our "babies", it makes it all worthwhile!!!
This week I've gotten many applications to be a Puppy Parents and my usual amount of "hate" mail from those to whom I responded that I did not feel one of "ours" would be right for their environment. I've gotten wonderful e-mails from people telling me they enjoy our website, others shared stories of their "crew", and one was a special "Thank You" from a man who facing a life crisis turned to our puppy pictures to make him smile. I've been asked questions, given information, told about tragedies and received many "it's been a long time" e-mails. Plus I received two which told me I had inspired them to make their lives better, the steps they had taken and how appreciative they were.. it had never entered my mind that I might be an inspiration to someone. I have sent 194 response e-mails. With rare exception, everyone who writes gets a response.
Today, our objective is to turn on the PuppyCam and take updated pictures of some of the pups.
Judy
When I sat down at my computer to check e-mails all is quiet, "our gang" are all taking naps; there are no radio or TV sounds in the background. All that is to be heard is the clicking of my computer keys, then the modem dialing in for a line. Almost immediately, there is the responding call of Ladder-backed Woodpecker, perched on the side of the tree outside my window, anxious to mate with the beauty tapping out a love call from within my house. He waits a minute and calls again....
That's a pretty good indicator that this is going to be a weird day.
In times like these our souls are in need of nourishment. Those of us who believe in God, find solace in prayer asking for guidance, protection and strength. In times of my greatest need, I find comfort in knowing the Good Lord has given me the will to endure and the intelligence to chart the best course of action for my personal needs. We have a special relationship, I take care of his 'fallen angels' and he never gives me more than I can handle, although sometime I walk the edges of Hell.
The most tangible of comforting things he has given me is the appreciation of the aroma of food meant to nourish my body and buoy my soul, making me feel comfortable and secure. In times of my greatest need, I turn to Southern Cooking.
Judy
This world crisis reminds me of my "strays that came to stay". Our 5 heard movement in the underbrush, they were all on the porch barking their heads off. As soon as the first of the neighbor's dogs showed itself, Dumpy jumped to the ground ready to defend us, Fluffy scampered down to back him up while the other three who had barked so loud and sounded so tough, stayed on the porch (- France, Germany and Russia).
I don't like war, but I believe there comes a time when you've got to get off the porch, face the threat and fight if you must. I'm trusting in the Good Lord and our leaders, for just like me they are giving the warning "Get Out Of Here". When I yelled, the neighbor's dogs took off, I hope President Bush's warning will be as effective.
Judy
The Champ Is Ready!
The Champ was feeling ready for action this morning! He ran around investigating the spring flowers, Dumpy, Boomer and Fluffy (his favorite!) I put his Camo hat on but that didn't last long... So it has been put back on his head by magic photo! -- Bob
New Pictures - Amber's Litter
Along about dusk, the Dingo came visiting. Fluffy, Boomer & Dumpy were overjoyed to see him. They all ran around the yard area acting like fools then went on a chase into the woods. You could just hear them say "We were so worried about you. We need you to stay here to help protect everyone! You won't believe what we saw in the woods........"
We've been up since 3:30 AM feeding puppies, so it's back to bed for a short nap, "our gang" will want to be let out as soon as the sun comes up.
Click here to view "Adventures of The Champ" movie clip.
Download time is 30 minutes.
In this one, he's chasing a spray of water. Please be assured that this is not one of his normal activities because he could re-injure himself. We allowed this, one time only, because we wanted you to see how well he is doing!!!
6:00 AM
After a bully goes potty, they naturally kick off with one back leg and then the other. Nothing remarkable about that... EXCEPT when it's the Champ. It's a major feat, a milestone, a sign post! He's still shaky, reminding me of a little boy learning how to roller skate but he DID IT!! He made it around the ring once, now there's no stopping him, he'll do it again.
Eight weeks ago, we got him back from his former owners, an injury had caused him to lose control of his hindquarters and his bladder. The Champ was flat on his tummy pulling himself around with his front legs and NOW he's just about there! One more goal for this 7 month old Bulldog, raising his leg to mark his territory and his therapy will be complete.
God Bless Bob, who has spend countless hours teaching The Champ how to walk again. I'm so proud of them both!!!
Saturday, Peanut Butter Cookie's big brother, Oatmeal Cookie, went to his new home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Christina got happy tears in her eyes when she saw him! 'Oatie' (short for Oatmeal Cookie which is a mouthful - excuse the metaphor) likes girls and Chris was crazy about him too.
I met them in Tupelo, Mississippi since I had to go there to buy dog food. I
took Oatie's sister, Sugar Cookie, so Chris and her friend, Dawn, could meet her. Dawn,
who came along to drive, was totally a "cat person" until Sugar won her heart. Sugar had
a "fussy fit" when Dawn put her down. She wanted to go home with her. Sugar would look
straight at Dawn and fussed at her as if to say, "Pick me back up! Take me home with
you!!" Naturally they wanted to buy her and I hated to say "No".
Day Out For Chicago Area PuppyGal Bullies, plus Oboe, a black Pug!
Click Here For More Pictures of Bulldogs romping in the snow!!!
8:00 AM
Updated Last Night - Adventures of Peanut!
Written By "Mama Bob" Especially for Bronson & Alec!
Click Here - To Enter Peanut's World!!
Up for a 2 AM feeding puppies, I checked my e-mails before crawling back to bed. There I found an emotionally distraught e-mail telling me in graphic detail that a 3 year old male Bully Bred By PuppyGal had been hit by a car and killed. This intact male had gone out to go potty - running free in a new area without a fence or anyone watching him. Every time I closed my eyes this scenario played out in my mind so I have been unable to go back to sleep.
We were up for a long time in the wee hours of the morning feeding puppies, etc. so when I finally got back to sleep, I slept like a log, oops in this case it should have been dog - Bulldog that is!!! (little attempt at humor) Can you tell I'm on the verge of a "Bully Butt Wiggle" attitude.
I e-mailed McDonald's to tell them about the wonderful attitude the lady who works the drive-in window, at their Bolivar, TN location, displays to all of her customers, the operative word here being "her". Please take the time to compliment upper management on good service and positive attitudes. Most of the time they only receive complaints.
Peanut is such a stinker!!! At a point in time if he continues to make progress, he will be placed in a loving, protective home but that decision is several weeks away. Click Here - To Enter Peanut's World!!
I told Bob he should try to get Peanuts stories published, then he and Peanut could go visit with lots of children and make them smile. I call him "little goober" when he does something cute. If only you could have seen the look on his face when all the puppies were getting under him "trying to find dinner" he kept going higher and higher with his feet off the ground and since there were so many of them they kept him level. He looked at me like "look what they're doing". I just reached over and picked him up. When I've put the little pups in with him, to clean their box, he just licks and licks them. He loves them so much...or maybe he just tastes milk on them!! I want to believe he loves them.
Have a wonderful day!!!
Judy
Here at Dogwood Pond, we are ready for Spring! I told Bob, the Buttercups were blooming so we needed to take the snowflakes off the website! The time has arrived for new beginnings, elimination of irritations, spring house cleaning and making plans for the future!!
Can you tell I feel better!? An enlarged heart is a wicked thing but I can now breathe deeply without my heart hurting and I can do some work without getting too exhausted due to lack of oxygen. My meds need to be tweaked, but I'm getting there.
Judy
The Champ's Great Chase - we let him outside to do "his business" occasionally checking on him. This morning his free spirit took over and he led Bob on a chase, down the drive almost to the mailbox, 1/4 mile away from the house. At first he was following Boomer, then Fluffy sped past so he got his motor running and was good for the chase. He can't run but a few steps, but he had his whole heart into the race so he would bunny hop a few times, switch to his newly acquired run, then do a fast walk. Finally, he was just doing a fast hustle. He heard Bob calling, looked over his shoulder, decided Bob had joined the game and since Fluffy was long gone, his goal was to stay ahead of Bob. At least that had better be what he was thinking, instead of just being a stubborn teenager!!
Finally, Bob overtook him. Look at the picture below. The Champ was in about the same position as the Dingo, when he joined the game. Then notice way down on the left side of the drive, before the last curve there is a black stump. That is how far he went!!!
All this from a Bully the vets wanted to "put down" because he was cripple!!!
Wednesday night, I went downstairs to check on Bob because he had been gone for a long time. Here's this 65 year old man sitting cross-legged in a child's wadding pool with a big pouty mama, Gabby, half on his lap, with one puppy nursing. He has a turkey sandwich in one hand, he takes a bite, then tears off Gabby a hunk. She was afraid of her puppies so he decided it was time to hug her up tight and give her maximum comfort. He did this same routine through 4 puppies. It worked, she is much much better now although he still has to have his bare feet in the pool, she rests her head on one and he rubs the side of her head and neck with the other.
8:00 AM
The Champ has the Bully Butt Wiggle almost mastered!!! This morning he started doing it!! Only if you have a Bully can you truly know what this is all about. Basically, the Bully's posture is stiffer than normal with a very firm stance, the tail starts to wiggle - only the tail, the hips engage and start moving in joy, then total happiness takes over, spreading that wiggle down to their back feet!!
I cooked chicken all night in the crock pots so The Dingo came by to eat breakfast. I'm sure he isn't too far away, not with lots of chicken to be eaten. He's probably laying out in the underbrush waiting to hear me call "Kitty, Kitty", then he'll come running.
Thursday - 02/27/03 - 8:00 AM
The Dingo is ALIVE!! Early this morning when Bob was walking Happy, he appeared. Not close enough to see his eye, but Bob said he appeared to be physically strong. I wish he would just stay here, so he would be safe, but there is no way to contain a "wild dog".
If I can just get my hands on him, Bob has a antibiotic shot ready. Goodness, I hope he won't bite.
Saturday - 02/22/03 - 4:00 PM
Dingo, is running around in the woods with a half shot out eye and I can't catch him. I had my hands on him and
told Bob to hurry with the leash, it scared him half-crazy so he took off.Dingo's doesn't belong to anyone...he's a wild dog but he loved Angel so he hung around out in the underbrush for 5 months before we finally made friends. It took a lot of work to get him to trust me and I believe "the lead" destroyed the trust. If you saw Dingo hanging around your house you would probably get frightened. I can see where someone would be scared of him and if they had children be afraid for their safety... but I'm afraid he's going to die. I'm blaming myself for not being more careful, it just scared me so bad when I called him to me and his eye was hanging open. I wanted to get him to the vet's quickly. I forgot he was wild and always would be.......
Friday - 02/21/03 - 10:30 AM
Good News! The Champ has started to run! Just 2-3 steps yesterday and this morning, but we're sure he'll continue until he can keep up with "the love of his life", Fluffy our spayed Miniature American Spitz.
He loves to bury his face in her long white hair, but she just views him as an ugly, mashed faced, juvenile pest, with buck teeth and a tongue that quivers when he gets near her. When he comes close she teases him by allowing him to rub his face on her once, then she looks at him in disgust and scampers off...nose high in the air.
There Bob and I stood, with the pride of breeder, parenthood and therapist swelling our hearts!!! It's moments like this that make it all worth while.
Champ now has a "teenage attitude" - I'm a big boy and I'll do what I want. We just laugh at him!!! It's great to see him like he is now instead of how he first arrived!! He wants to stay outside with the "strays that came to stay" as shown in the movie clip, but we're afraid he will get off into the woods and we won't be able to find him.
Looking to the future when Champ will be able to run too far, Bob put a British Training Lead around his neck to get him use to being lead. Well, he just turn his little "attitude" on and gave Bob a look of defiance! I could see this spoiled brat was going to be a challenge so I just got down in his face and gave his look right back to him!!! What a stinker!!!
Thursday - 02/20/03 - 1:00 PM
This movie clip of The Champ is remarkable, especially if you view the earlier clip first.
I'm guessing he has recovered 90% of the movement he formerly had. When we got him back, 5
weeks ago, from the former owners, he was pulling himself around by his front legs, the
other part of his body was flat on the floor and his bladder leaked all the time.We are truly amazed at the positive results of his Physical Therapy and Vitamin/Mineral Regiment. These clips are proof positive of what determination can achieve. I would love to show them to every kid in America!!!
02/22/03 Click here to view movie clip "The Adventures of The Champ".
Download time is 30 minutes.
We had to run the camera longer so you could get the full impact of his progress
01/24/03 Click here to view movie clip of The Champ "barely walking".
Download time 20 minutes.
Wednesday - 02/19/03 - 7:30 PM
We haven't seen Dingo, but the one time since Angel died. It's been 7 days now, I even cooked 20 lbs of chicken in the crock pots overnight, but Dingo wasn't waiting by the door this morning. I hope he's safe and has just found a home he likes better!
Someone is always asking, "Are all Bullies laid back?"
My response is, "Click Here!!"
Why I'm Nicknamed PuppyGal
"We have one mission in life, and that mission is to love" - Mother Theresa