Two weeks in review

We've been quite busy over the last two weeks. Fred has been adopted, Winston has been adopted. Both are in great homes with other furry friends to play with. We added four more to our Foxy gang. Jasper and Daisy came from a pound where they were to be euthanized. Thanks to Rosie Animal Adoptions for helping us get them out. Unfortunately, Jasper passed away due to complications from an illness he contracted. He died at our vet's office on Wednesday, February 15th. We are all just devastated by this news as he was one of our favorites. He did have a very good last week with lots of hugs and kisses and playtime.

He really enjoyed the company of Daisy, who is one fantastic dog. I am currently fostering her. Hmmmm, lose a little shih-tzu and take in a 60lb dog, something wrong with that scenario. But we wanted to see how she did in a home, and whoever adopts this lovely girl is getting one super dog. She is very calm in the house, doesn't need crating when left alone. Is very gentle even though she is quite tall. She is great with cats and other dogs. She loves to have lots of attention and comes to check that you are still there, but then goes off onto her blanket. She has had basic obedience as she has her commands and she does not get on the bed or furniture. She is great when one of the other dogs wants to eat her food, no food aggression at all.

We need a very special home for this young lady. So she can live her days in the manner that befits such a gentle dog.

Maxwell is improving with his commands and toilet training. Codey has found his new family and will be joining them next weekend hopefully, after his neutering and vaccinations are complete.

Miss Vanilla will be listed very soon, she is a lovely little Bichon Frise from our vets office. She belonged to the brother of our vet, who is quite ill and could not take care of her as much as he would have liked so Emilie has a new foster to cuddle up with.

Last Sunday, Jeniese and I did a run to Ottawa with a great dane, Mia, for Danes in Distress. Thanks to Angela for driving her up from Sherbrooke, it was great to see you again. Mia is now in Fergus with her new family.

Ziggy is meeting a prospective new family tomorrow morning. Maxwell is also being met tomorrow, so hopefully each will find their new homes.

Jeniese at play with the gang, Benny, her dog, Codey, Jasper and Daisy.

Goodbye to Lucky

Last night was a difficult time. My little shih-tzu Lucky passed away. He was about 10 years old, came into Foxy's two years ago. He was such a bad tempered little guy that we would not be able to adopt him out. He has arthritis quite badly, and was in a lot of pain. Dr. Plasse took x-rays of his legs and found out his sockets were not even joined, his ligments were what were holding him up and they got tired, hence the rubberband walk.

He did make great progress after the first year and didn't bite me as often. With good food and medication, he became a member of the family and took his place as head of the sofa in the den, or on the bed in the guest room.

Yesterday, he began vomiting blood and passing blood through his anal region. An emergency trip to the vets confimed that he was bleeding internal and was passing away, so we made the decision to let him go peacefully.

"Goodbye, my little guy. You made your presence known and this morning it is quiet without your barking for me to come carry you down for breakfast. Enjoy the Rainbow Bridge, Foxy will be waiting for you. Run free and enjoy the wide-open space and most of all enjoy being pain-free. I'll miss you greeting me when I come in. Rest in Peace little guy."

We have been working with Fred this week, the young rotti we took in from Kingston Humane Society. What a fantastic dog. Loves to hug and give kisses. He lays against you and wraps his front legs around your neck and cuddles into your neck. He is turning out to be one fantastic dog.

Winston is doing really well. He and Fred get lots of playtime together. Maxwell, the little cocker, gets right in there with the big guys and thinks he is 4 times the size he is. He is coming along well with his toilet training and is a very sweet little guy.