Updates

I've been busy and my updates got a way from me  - so I thought I should get out the ones I've been hoarding for while... sorry if I missed anyone... 

Little Frankie has settled in great with his new mom and fur sister, Koko.   As you can see, he loves her so much and of course he loves his mom too.  So happy for this little guy.  How freaking cute are they?!!!   This is just what I wanted for him.

Millie - (formerly Skye) was a puppy I fostered many years ago.  Now all grown up.  Unfortunately, she was recently diagnoses with Addison's disease, but quick action from her mom and family wiht the right medication got her back on track and feeling better.  Best Wishes and stay healthy!  

Just a cute picture of Lola (formerly Scully) and  Silas, enjoying some good beach time. 

This is Pippa, who at 5 years old - won't let a puppy win a tug a war battle since she's the boss!   

Slater with his fur brother Ruger at Christmas.  Both such good boys!

And an updated on my Skeeter... some people saw it on Facebook - but we took Skeeter to see the neurologist for her back... we found out that while she does have problems in 3 places in her spine, two luxating patellas in the back of the knees - what was worse - was the lung cancer with involvement in the lymph nodes that they found that make any other surgery impossible.  Cancer is most likely metastatic from one of her previous mammary tumors.  I have taken her in 3 times to have them removed after her primary surgery and still as the WSU - they found 2 that I hadn't spotted yet.   Devastating and uncurable.  However, we opted to do some chemotherapy and on her last treatment - her xray showed no progression of the cancer, even a possible bit of a reducement.    Also - good news... medication for her back has been working and she isn't dependent on her wheel chair; those she still has some motility issues. Very little symptoms from either her cancer or the treatment which is great.   As long as her quality of life is good - we will fight this.  She's still barking at the neighbors, licking faces and being the best desk dog-  Go Skeeter!

Update on Frankie!

Sweet little Frankie is doing well in his new home.  He loves playing with his new fur sister and has met some new people and is doing well.  His mom is going to continue to work on socializing him and building his confidence, but he's off to a great start.  He's getting loves of love and snuggles and is learning the new routine without skipping a beat.   I miss this little guy - but he is HOME and that just makes me happy. 

I'm Adopted!

Of course he is!  It took a bit for Frankie's family to be ready for him and the weather didn't help - but now he is off to Spokane with his new mom and fur-sister Coco.  I know he's nervous, but I also know how much love and fun he has in store for him and finally a dog to play with unlike my two fuddy duddies.  Good times ahead for him! I'll miss little Frankie and hearing him pitter patter in my house - running at full speed from outside to my office to say HI and get cuddles but good times ahead  Be brave little man! 

I'll be taking a break while we get Skeeter over to WSU neurology to see if anything can be done to get her walking more surely.  Fingers crossed!!!

Here comes Spring!

So Frankie knows what's going on!  Finally a dog who appreciates the fireplace!   So much, I moved a doggie bed in front so he could get comfty.  Too bad, fireplace days are nearly over....

Frankie LOVES stuffed toys... He loves them to be thrown so he can chase them.  But he also just likes to play with the by himself nibbling away.  Sidenote:  I found about  5 toys out in the yard when the snow finally melted away!!!!  He has his favorites but no toy goes unnoticed for long - they all get played with!  It's the cutest. 

AND YES - the snow is finally gone... Spring is here...   All the dogs seem so much happier to be outside... however.. it's kind of wet and muddly so dirty dogs - so fun... but I know me and Skeeter are both thrilled that the snow is gone!

And special thanks to Aimee who watched Frankie while I was out of town - he did great at her house and loved playing with the dogs that were his size and didn't care about their cat one bit!!!

I LOVE SNOW!!!

I think little Frankie is the only one who is saying that these days.  As it snowed AGAIN this week and is currently trying to snow again... I think everyone is Washington is saying enough already!  But to Frankie - it's a fresh new playground. Nothing is funner than chasing snowballs in his opinion!

Enjoy some Frankie Snow Pictures!   

Snow Playground

So Frankie has mostly been inside or running errands with me - we had so much snow on the ground it was impossible for him to play outside.    However; now the snow has melted down - and while there is still a foot of snow on the ground - it's got a ice covering on it that is perfect for 7 lb Frankie to play on!  He's sooooo much happier! I also throw snowballs out in the yard for him to chase - which is great fun for him.... then he started bringing his snowball prizes in the house!    I'm just happy he has more room to play and run around.  Frankie Plays in the Snow

                                            Can't have him getting chilly from all his snow play!!!

We also went for another trip to the pet store - he is doings much better in the car, not being so scared and worried.  Good in the pet store too, just not ready to meet people yet; but loving the pup cups he gets for being so brave!!!

As of today - more snow - but that's not stopping Frankie one bit!  Frankie in today's snow!

Frankie gets his howl on

Frankie definitely has had enough of the snow - he needs room to play!   Luckily I found that he loves chasing what I call the tail chaser.... Keep him busy; run some energy out - until someday I have a yard that isn't full of 3 feet of snow.    Here is a video:  Frankie chasing the tail toy   ,   Pretty hard to take a video and play with him; but he can really go sooooo fast!

Another discovery - Frankie likes to howl!  And what a cute little breathless howl he has!  Frankie gets his howl on

Also during the snow days - we have been practicing sit (which he has down pat) and "pretty" which is what he did when he first got her for sit (which is a beg position) - so Ive worked on separating the two skills.  And now we have move on to spin.   He's a fast learner and he loves the treats!

We ended the week with some errands - went to the pet store again - he's pretty nervous in the car still; but did well in the smaller pet store - but then was too nervous to enjoy the treat I got him until he got home.  however, a stop at Starbucks for a pup cup

Snow Days

Frankie loves the snow!!!! He did lots of running around in it when it was just a few inches.   However, he doesn't love it when it's taller than him which is what has happened and put an end to him playing it is.    Happy to say though, he doesn't mind going outside for potties which is great.  Video of Frankie playing in the snow ——> Frankie snow days

 He really loves to snuggle with his foster sister, Skeeter.  She's not that sure of him but she tolerates napping with him - they are pretty cute together - like ying and yang.   I'm working on getting them to play together cause if Skeeter's in the right mood - she'll play tug.   He would so like a dog to play with him!  He's very friendly and sweet with other dogs.