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Leslie:
This is a fascinating and wonderful story of a very brave and selfless woman. That is something I would like to do, but where I live would not be allowed. I would love to live on a farm and rescue animals for the rest of my life. Blessings
Patti
I'm in awe of the extreme measures everyone on here has taken to look after their babies... but I am overwhelmed by Glynda and Leslie for what they do. Selfless, kindhearted and loving doesn't come close to what these two ladies are and do.
My hat is off to both of you, and I have the utmost respect for you both.
Plain and simple you are "wonderful women."
Thank you so much Leslie for filling me in. I'm crying and my heart is breaking for Glynda because of the oceanful of tears she mush have shed each time she had to leave a pup behind her because she couldn't save all of them there and sadly we all know there are way too many of them. Still I'm so thankful that there are courageous people like Glynda out there doing this heartbreaking but also rewarding work for our best fur friends. I know I'm not cut out to be doing what she's doing in many ways for sure. I'd be crying all the time, couldn't possibly get anything done positively. So my sincerest and biggest thanks to you, Glynda.
Glynda has a heart of gold and I'm sure she sheds many a tear. I didn't know she had been named rescuer of the year, but I certainly can't think of anyone who is more deserving of that honor. She does so much and saves so many.
You are both, pretty darn wonderful.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Ohhhh baby!! I just watched the video, so pleased I could see it!! I am not crying but cheering
"GO LESLIE!!"That was so awesome to see you and the babies!! Love it, they are some mighty big bags of dog biccies, hope they like them :D:D You are such a star, love your hair... hope Janis see's that :D xxxxxxx
Well, I think I'm gonna have to start sedating Squirt to go anywhere in the truck. We went to see Doc for a nail trim and teetee shave and I am exhausted plus re-injured my shoulder trying to control her on the way back. She used to ride so well, it was a real pleasure to travel with her and we have covered literally 1000's of miles on the road together but those days are gone. :( She will not lay in her seat but insists on standing or trying to walk around the bucket seats with her wobbly legs. For a while I could hold her in my lap and she would be ok but that seems to be losing effectiveness, too. I tried crating her and she still stood, falling over the first turn; even in Brick's little carry case she insists on standing. She fought me the whole way there and the whole way back while holding her in my lap. That is dangerous for us and everyone we meet on the road. So next time we have to take a ride somewhere, she's getting a melatonin and if that doesn't help, she'll get Valium next time as much as I hate it. The only other thing I have been able to think of is to wrap her tight like a burrito and lay her in the seat but I think she would fight that, too. She wants to ride, still LOVES to ride but just can't settle and ride like she used to. :(
Ah Leslie... I know what you're going through. Just today I took Keesh in the van for his ACTH test. He's all over the place in the back, his crate is too big for the van and today he decided he should crawl up to the passenger seat. Needless to say he got stuck part way and I was all over the road trying to get him either back to the back or up on the front seat. My fault, I should have blocked the passageway, but he's never bothered much trying to do that lately. I had to laugh though, thinking of you holding down a squirming Squirt... sorry, but I thought it was funny. Matter of fact I got the giggles imagining it. ;)
Leslie,
Does it hurt Squirt to sit down? That could be why she continues to stand even when put in a small crate. Just a thought..... Buddy had difficulty sitting the last several months. xxxxx
Leslie:
That's too bad about Squirt in the car. Tipper does not like to sit either for what it is worth. It seems uncomfortable for her. She has a great car seat that she loved, and she does not want to sit in it. It could be something making her uncomfortable in that position. What if you put a doggie seat belt on her, I have one for Tipper. She can move around, but cannot get off the seat. Hope it works out, I am sorry to hear that as it is dangerous, Tipper had done some stuff like that and I almost wrecked once because of it. Blessings
Patti
She doesn't seem to mind sitting at home so I don't think it's that and a belt wouldn't stop her from standing; movement is what has to stop or she's gonna hurt her legs and I can't have that. :eek: She was taught to lay down and ride calmly and that is what she has always done until recently. I think this is part of the Doggyheimer's - maybe it's like the Sundowners but for moving vehicles! :D I've been trying to remember how long this has been going on and it seems like about a year, getting progressively worse. I missed the incontinence as a sign of cognitive loss and may have missed this as a sign as well. I think it's related to the stress factor - she hates going to the vet now and thinks every time she gets in the truck that's where she's going so she gets anxious and can't be still. For over a month, I took her everywhere with me that she could possibly go trying to let her know not all rides mean the vet but it didn't help. Doesn't matter if it's 1/2 a block to get the mail or to the bank 5 miles away she can't be still. But today is the first time she's fought me constantly even while holding her in my lap. She did not let up for more than 30 seconds at a time for the combined 1 1/2 hours on the road and that was only to gather her strength for the next assault! :p
Leslie:
I see what you mean about the legs. I worry so when Tipper runs thru the house she doesn't watch herself anymore and hits into gates etc. going too fast. I have a fear of her doing in one of her legs too. The other day she hit one off the gate really hard, never even winced, just kept going my tuff girl Tipper. She is having a lot of tracheal noise today and snorting, she worries me 24/7. I fed my cat 4 syringes of baby food. They can get hepatic lipidosis really fast if they do not eat and he won't. He will be at the vets tomorrow if no improvement in the morning. Sent my email to Cat again. Hope she finds it it has Tipper's name in the subject line. I am so glad all the bad weather is out of here, I can breathe a sigh of relief for Tipper. Blessings
Patti
Hi Leslie
Maybe a smaller confining box, like a cat carrier where she could not stand up... maybe cut a hole for her head so can see out and not be too scared but not able to stand. I use a seat belt attachment for Flynn, but today for the drive home it was not going to work with him being sore. So he lay on the back seat on a nest of blankies all the way home. Usually, if I don't put his seat belt on, he stands on the middle console thingy between the two front seats and rests his head on my shoulder like a parrot! Not real safe as he would turn into a missile if I crashed into anything.
You were a tower of strength to me this week Leslie and I wanted to tell you how much that meant to me, I am going to add in Marianne and Lori too as it was so nice to have them popping in to check on us. Thank you all xxxxxx
Here's what I've done with Keesh. I keep his collar and leash on, tie it to the back of the passenger seat at the top where the head rest is. He has enough room to stand up or lie down and look out the window in the back of the van. He can't roam anymore around the van, and he can't get all tangled up in a dangling leash.
I learned my lesson the hard way. A cop was on my left on a side street and just as I came over the railroad tracks he throws on his overhead lights. Keesh was in the front seat and this cop wasn't anymore then 20 ft ahead of me. I slammed on the brakes, grabbed the dog but yes Keesh became a missile. He hit the dashboard, cut his nose but didn't yelp. Keep in mind this is going through town at a very slow pace. My fault for having the dog in the front seat, however it was a slow ride. The cop drove across the street in front of me onto the road directly across from him then turned off his lights. All he wanted to do was cross the road. I was furious. Needless to say the OPP in this town got an irate phone call from me. They apologized, but I'd like to have choked this guy at the time.
Leslie:
I am confident you will get this under control somehow. I know it is hard to drive with a dog doing that. Toby is not good in the car like Tipper, but she has so much more experience at it than him. Hopefully you won't have to go for a while in the truck with her. Blessings
Patti
Leslie,
Zoe is the same way in the car- she will only stand, wont stay on my lap, cries and pants and carries on- she was never like this- it all just started within the last six months.
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Leslie,
I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Leslie:
I just wanted to pop in and wish you and the babies a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am sure those little ones would enjoy a go at some turkey! Are you cooking a bird? I am making a chicken for us today, as Tipper isn't great on turkey and all she has been eating is her chicken. It is in the teens here this morning so no walking for the doggies. Blessings
Patti
Thinking of you and yours
Thank you both! Wishes for a happy day flowing back to all!
For those who say they don't like cranberry sauce - it's only because you've never had "real" cranberry sauce. Here is a recipe (NOT canned!) that is sure to please the pickest of eaters -
1 bag fresh cranberries
2 cups sugar
2 large boxes of lemon jello
1 medium can crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup pecans
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup fine chopped celery
1 heaping tbsp frozen orange juice
Day one - chop berries fairly fine, add sugar, and store covered in the fridge overnight.
Day two - add all the rest of the ingredients and store covered in the fridge overnight. Serve chilled.
This goes great with turkey, chicken, or pork and makes a delightful fruit salad any time of the year! You will make converts from those who think cranberry sauce is that stuff in a can they don't care for to cranberry sauce lovers with this recipe! ;)
Happy Thanksgiving Leslie and gang!
Enjoy the holidays!
We make real cranberry here Patti! My husband makes it the night before the dinner. yums
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and.... nope I don't eat cranberry sauce, it gets in the way of the gravy - LOL
Leslie:
It is freezing here today and the roads are sheets of ice. I don't think the Tipper the Ripper will be out today. She has been so bored I truly feel for her. I slept very little thinking of Tracy and Woody most of the nite. She handled it well, as I am not sure how I would have done. I may make some chicken soup today with my chicken left overs as I am sick of them already. Has your weather gotten much colder? Re you still feeding Squirt her cooked meals or did you put her on the dog food? I am going to the store on Wednesday so I will start looking for ingredients that were suggested to see if I am able to get them. Blessings
Patti
Yes, when I stopped cooking for all of them, Squirt started to decline so she is back on the home cooked and has been for a while now. She does get about 10 pieces of kibble for the crunchies she told our Communicator she wanted. ;) Soph, Trink and Brick eat the donated food just fine but I can't help but feel sorry for them when Squirt gets such good stuff to eat so I usually make them a little gravy with either canned food or green tripe for breakfast and supper (they eat it plain for lunch) - less than 1/2 tsp with water for the "gravy" - and they think they are all royalty now! :p
She finished the second round of Novifit last Thurs. and so far no signs of decline like when stopping after 30 days when she started to decline within a few days. The Anipryl has been on board for over 30 days so it's had plenty of time to get up to level and start to work like it should - and she is doing well! :cool::cool::cool: I have another round of the Novifit should she need it and have the second bottle of Anipryl standing by - this she will remain on from now on. She still gets lost at times outside at night but as soon as she sees me, I can see the light come back in her eyes and she knows where she is again. She hasn't had the terrors at all, no nervousness or anxiety or restlessness, and she rests well at night. She has been quite happy and energetic lately with the cooler temps - she LOVES winter time! I am praying we get some snow this year because she loves it so and I'm not sure how many more winters she has left so I want her to have snow this year. Daytime temps are going up to the 50's for the next few days while nites are in the 20-30's. Squirt and Trink both like the colder temps but the other three don't care for it at all. ;)
Hugs,
Leslie and the still reigning Queen
Leslie:
I think the no crunch factor will get Tipper too so I may have to opt for a few pieces of kibble too. She has always eaten dry kibble so I think that will really drive her crazy to have none. Well if you read my post you will see I have a mouse, and I am off to go find the way he is getting in here. Blessings
Patti
Thinking of you and Baby Squirt, knowing how your heart feels.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.:)
love to you and the gang
:D:p:D:p:D We are expecting some inclement weather later in the week so I have a lot to do today to get ready in case we are trapped in the house for a bit. Sooo, I've been up early this morning and going strong....and breakfast was late as a result of me being busy. When I started preparing, I suddenly felt teeth slide down my calf and looked down to see Squirt, tail wagging, looking up at me with her gums pulled back from her teeth as if to say, "I COULD really bite you if I chose, ya know. Do I need to in order to remind you it is mealtime?! Where is my food?!" I just told her my mind didn't work much better than hers so she better be grateful I even remember to feed any of us at all! :p:D:p:D:p It reminded me of the movie Little Shop of Horrors and "FEED ME, SEYMOUR!" :p:p:p
Poor Squirt having to remind mummy to FEED ME, FEED ME NOW :D
Heheheh, I love that Little Shop of Horrors. My favorite line is the one Tracy just quoted "Feed me Seymour" hahahahaha Squirt as a huge plant, now that's a hoot!
We're suppose to have 2 days of warmer weather and then below freezing for the highs after that for the next couple weeks. Yikes!
Stay warm and snuggled up
hugs,
sharlene and molly muffin
Wow! I can visualize the "feed me Seymour".
Daisy waits patiently, milling around the kitchen while keeping her eye on the prize. Annabelle Lee mills around and nuzzles my legs crying and Gracie stands on her hind legs next to me at the counter acting like she never gets fed.
Each personality makes me laugh :) People who say "they're just animals" have never lived with one. <3
Haha I can just picture that, so cute!! As if, she would gnaw you... then who would make her home cooked delights!!
I took Flynny for his evening stroll tonight, as that is all he is getting these days and he was so excited he leapt in the air and gently nipped me on the bum :D:D Cracked me up, little bugger!
I love it when her personality comes shining through! My old huzzy, the Queen of all she sees! :p
We are expecting ice storms, 2 on their way, over the next 3 days. They say we will have accumulations of up to 3/4" of ice which means we will more than likely lose power. We are going to my brother's who has a fireplace and I just wanted ya'll to know if I disappear for a while it doesn't mean anything bad has happened to the babies or to me - we just don't have juice to run the machine that rules my life! :o:rolleyes::p But as long as we have power, ya'll are STUCK with me. :p
I saw that weather report this morning, does not sound good - stay safe and get some good fireplace snuggles with the babies in:):):)
Leslie:
Stay safe at your brother's with all the babies and the warm fireplace. That ice storm is very dangerous according to the news I watched. Blessings
Patti
I saw on the news this massive cold air even hitting Texas too.
Please stay safe....
Please stay safe with your furbabies. We had a big storm last night which knocked out the power and brought down trees on the road, so we,ve been stuck in the village with no power luckily I have a gas heater for Woody :)
They were talking about it on the news here in Canada, saying it's a massive storm. That can't be good.
So you got everything together to get to your brothers before it gets bad right? Dogs food all packed up, etc.
Stay safe and stay warm!
hugs,
Sharlene and MollyMuffin
Leslie:
Looking bad for everyone with this massive storm coming. Get to safety with the furlets please and stay warm with your babies. Blessings
Patti
Stay safe Leslie and babies, no slipping on any nasty ice!! Hopefully we see you back here safe and sound soon xxxx
Thank, ya'll! :) We made it to Mark's yesterday afternoon just as the sprinkle was changing to rain. Got unloaded and everyone in the house just fine. Funny I expected Brick to have some trouble with the change but Trink is the one who is quite stressed out over this. She hasn't eaten a thing - not even a bite of bacon when offered. :( And she just wants to be held. I hope she settles today and we don't have a colitis flare. Poor baby. Grace is having to stay crated as people here are not accustomed to looking where their feet are going plus she is very confused by the new surroundings. I'm a bit concerned about her getting depressed thinking she's been returned to the shelter so I spend time holding her as much as I can. Squirt, Soph, and Brick are living large and happy to be here again.
Woke up early this morning to the sound of sleet pounding. It looked like snow coming down there was so much of it! But within an hour or so, it had changed back to mostly rain. The next 3 days will tell the tale. Entergy has sent an extra 8000 workers to the area and sent out an alert to be prepared for 5-7 days with no power starting last nite....and there are already several 1000's without power in the counties north and west of us. Our temps aren't supposed to get above freezing for several days so even the rain is going to cause problems as it freezes on roads and lines. The road to the house here was already lightly wet when we came out yesterday and I thought if the temps dropped then, that long twisting road would be nothing but black ice! :eek:
Mark has the generator working and ready if needed, wood piled on the porch and carport, LOTS of food and love to be had so we will be fine. I'll be online as much as possible but don't worry if I disappear....I"ll be back if only in your nightmares! heeheehee :D:D:D
Hugs,
Leslie and the displaced gang