Sunny's Beginning

It's always tough when we don't know the full story of a dogs origins.  We more often don't than do.  But here is what we do know of Sunny's.  She was found in September, injured, hit by a car.   No chip, not spayed, no collar and no one came to claim her.  

She was xrayed and found to have a pelvic fracture; foot fractures and due to a dislocated tail, it would require amputation.  Luckily, rest allowed the pelvic fracture to heal; a splint for the foot and surgery for the tail.  Then, with the xrays - what do they find?  Poor Sunny has at least 7 little bb's in her hind end.  You can feel a few when you pet her.   The vet says it's just easier to leave them in there than the trauma of trying to get them out.  They don't bother her.   Makes me so sad to think that someone shot her like that... Hurt her.  She's so sweet.    Good news is, she is completely recovered from her injuries.   Rattie runs and can be a little jumpin bean when the treat can comes out.  I would never guessed that she was injured like that. 

snapchat filters work on her!  *almost

Life handed her a rough deal indeed, but it's turned around for her too - she was rescued  (Thanks Laureen,!), recover and have a safe loving spot to heal and then transferred to us - to me; her final step before having a family of her very own.  She's so close and she doesn't even know it! 

I'm amazed at the resilience that so many of these dogs have.  Always willing to give humans another chance to love them the way they should be. 

Sweet Sunny

Sunny is a very sweet dog.  About 2 years of age; she has gotten over most of her growlies and is finding herself more comfortable in the routine of things.   She knows how to come IN from the doggie door; so we are working on having her go OUT on her own; but she hasn't quite gotten that in. 

The weather was nice; so on the weekend, we all went out to Cowiche Canyon and enjoyed a nice walk.  Sunny was more than up for it and is lovely on the leash.  Pulls just a bit but there was a lot to see and sniff so I don't blame her a bit!  They really all did super considering it was the three of them.  Barky at other dogs (mostly mine being instigators) but Sunny happily is easily distracted by treats!

We walked about 3 miles and she had more in her for sure but my two gals were puttering out.  I'll have to take her out by herself where we can go longer and or go faster.. she would enjoy that I think.  

 Skeeter had a good time until she fell over...right into a mud puddle no less!  This was because she kept looking back at a dog to bark at him and wasn't paying attention!

She's good in the crate at night.  Whines for a few before settling in. She would love to snuggle right up to you all night long though.  She does like to be very close and touching you. 

Getting to know Sunny

So Sunny is busy settling in - she sure wants and loves attention.  She really wanted to be in my lap while working; but I can't do that.  She didn't want to be a desk dog like Skeeter - so I brought a dog bed and put it right next to my chair and that seemed to settle her...

She can be a little growly at my dogs and tries to be intimating; she doesn't want anyone but her to be closest to any people.  it's all show without much underneath; but we are trying to be consistent in rewarding good behavior of sharing space and if the growling starts; play stops or she has to get off the couch.  We will see how this works out as time goes by.  She's shown already she is capable of sharing space with no issues.

She doesn't care much for kisses on her head but she loves to play with people (haven't found a toy that she likes yet) and is a world class snuggler for sure.   She tolerated her bath and wasn't phased by a good toenail clipping at ALL which was great.  And she's gets a little crazy after the bath which was fun to see that energy level come up on her!

Sunny after a bath video

Sunny days

Sunny is here and what an adventure we had!   First I got stuck on Saturday in Yakima due to weather conditions.  Luckily Skittles mom, Angela helped me out and picked up Sunny and kept her overnight.

Happily I was able to pick her up on Sunday, but I stayed too long and I didn’t want to drive in the dark while it was snowing - so we ALL (did I not mention I brought Sasha and Skeeter for a fun road trip) at my friends house.  It was a crazy busy night, but we all got to know each other and everyone were great troopers.  Thanks Chelle and Isa for letting the crazy group of us stay the night!   Isa, took some great pictures and we headed home at 5 in the morning Monday!  That was eventless and we were all happy to be home’.

Such a sweet smile for this little girl

Skeeter can nap anywhere...

Sasha just loves car rides so much

More news about her later  as we get to know her more- but she was called Booboo by her previous foster home - so I’ve taken to calling her Sunny BooBoo - keeps the S and it's fun to say and is super cute!

Here We Go Again...

First the sad news - we lost Cassie's beloved childhood cat, Sarah at 18 years to chronic kidney disease in November.   We are so grateful for Airport West, Erica, Rose and staff who helped not only helped give us almost an additional quality year with her, but also helping us when it was her time to cross the rainbow bridge.   And thanks to to the Tanya's Comprehensive Guide to Feline Chronic Kidney Disease - an invaluable website to anyone battling CKD with their cats.

And then if that wasn't sad enough - George got pancreatitis shortly after that and I was struggling with that, when he had a stroke of some kind and I let him cross the rainbow bridge in early January.  I really liked George - he was a super chill cat, just wanted to be petted all day every day every second forever.. :)  

Onto happier news; Pinkie, the other cat of Mike's, is doing really well being an only cat.  I believe she was picked on by her two siblings up at my dad's being the smallest and it's probably why she hid all the time.   It has been great watching her come out of her shell. She's been coming out of her little hidey hole and asking for pets and being sweet.   She's doing so well - Cassie decided to take her back to school with her this weekend .  She misses Sarah still; but she can use the company and Pinkie is not a fan of the dogs; so she will get extra extra attention and her own dog free space.  She seems happy there... And she is wearing a little pink collar for the very first time at age 17!

So I find myself back with  just Sasha and Skeeter; but the energy is the house is... well...low... They are world class nappers.  I thought we could use a change. The winter has been mild; so we aren't under tons of snow like last year.  Time to change things up.   Some new energy for all of us.  So I am going to pick up fostering again... I have really missed it.  The love and the joy of new dogs in the house.  Yay! 

So who is this new dog?  Well; her name is Sunny.  She is coming up on transport this weekend - she is about 6 years old.  She was found as a stray and injured by most likely being hit by a car and some other surprises; but now she is healed up and ready to start looking for her forever family.  I am excited to meet her and getting to know her.  Hope Sasha and Skeeter are too!  Look at those ears!