tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46423354456696245662024-02-20T09:32:36.353-08:00All About Maroo, a Tibetan Terrier story...........Maroo came into my life on Sunday March 1st 2009. This blog is dedicated to his progress from a life neglected to a life with purpose...Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-64214621207357881512012-08-17T14:31:00.002-07:002012-08-17T14:31:57.311-07:00Exciting news!!!!"Fred" who is one of Maroo's buddies from the original Missouri group of rescue dogs....was recently in a "Fashion Show" in NYC....now that is exciting news!!!!! <br />
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link to article: <a href="https://www.blogher.com/rescues-rockstars-furry-fashionistas-blogher-12?page=0,0">https://www.blogher.com/rescues-rockstars-furry-fashionistas-blogher-12?page=0,0</a>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-4066381766531442012-08-14T14:06:00.000-07:002012-08-14T14:06:23.680-07:00too much time gone by...you folks need an update!Well....as most good things in life become better with age....wine, antiques, precious art, handsome men, beautiful women. so do relationships with dogs....and some people too...although we will save that story for another day. for some reason I realized that I started this blog almost 3 years ago maybe a bit over 3 years...and for the past year I have not been back to visit it once....shame on me! the good new is that Maroo is doing just wonderful...and I mean sincerely...not just saying that to pacify you all because I have not been here to tell you on a regular basis how he has been doing and adjusting.....<br />
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I cannot say that he will really ever be like a "normal" dog....and God forbid why would he want to be....sometimes "normal" dogs can be as boring as watching paint dry or bread dough rise...although I find bread dough rising very exciting...but we are talking about "normal" and I don't exactly fit into that category myself....so Maroo is in good company... he's with me...and the pack he lives with that love him very much...regardless of how much of a pain in the ass he can be at times with the other dogs....I mean this in a very loving and respectful way...because he had a huge disadvantage growing up....he never really was taught or shown how to play appropriately with other dogs....I mean how the hell could he for goodness sake....he and the other 17 dogs were all kept in a cage together with no room to turn around ...so playing was not on his list of things to do each day....and isn't it the mother of the litter who first initiates the play response in her litter of pups...she teaches them how to play and how to stand up for themselves...moms do this in all species....since the beginning of time...I am sure of it. so without his own mother there to guide him and show him right from wrong...how was he suppose to know that you don't jump on another dog's head and bite him or her so hard that it is obvious that it hurts....and how about when he feels the need to lift his leg on every dog in the yard and pee on them....it is not a "marking" ritual either....my opinion is that male dogs when they are learning to lift their legs and pee need a focus point....a bush, tire of a car, street sign, fire hydrant...well locked up in a cage with the other dogs he learned to pee on the other dogs because they were the only object close enough to him while going from puppyhood to adolescence....pretty sad huh? <br />
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well now that I either made totally depressed or have given you something to think about....I will leave you with this.... I really think I need to come back here at least once a week to update on Maroo of course but to also update and tell you stories of my other dogs too...after all "Archie" is Maroo's father and he is a permanent fixture in my home since I decided to not foster him any longer and to adopt his little butt....and I am so glad I did...I don't think I have ever in my life met or had the privilege of meeting such a loving dog as "Archie"....too bad cute little Maroo could not have learned a few things about love from him....but there is really not doubt in my mind that Maroo does not love me as well....and I him....even though he has an infinity for my "Bose" rear speaker wires...I cannot tell you how many times I have had to re-wire those bad boys after Maroo decided to do a wire stripping number on them....what an odd thing to like...but the shiny copper center of the wire must be very attractive...I am just glad he does not eat the wire...just chews off the plastic coating after he searches out where I have concealed the wires in the room.....odd very odd<br />
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ok....that's it for now....like I said...I am going to try to make a point of coming back here more often these days....thanks for reading...and God bless....Rus and Maroo :) Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-86105787296151978822010-11-04T02:31:00.001-07:002010-11-04T03:22:54.170-07:00Halloween....scary for some, but not my Maroo!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgopFkOEN7HtPlcej1Phc_XbZzw_cgOQVzIzbr0x1ROCD2zoYMpcOE_UCl3sdCGHlU87YeUqiJ0s5qV9UWFKCOJs9BAd_wSuNsiiglxm0KlMxK92Yr9-suuWNx4I4I6LY7DqGLeVUmhlLL/s1600/Psycho.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgopFkOEN7HtPlcej1Phc_XbZzw_cgOQVzIzbr0x1ROCD2zoYMpcOE_UCl3sdCGHlU87YeUqiJ0s5qV9UWFKCOJs9BAd_wSuNsiiglxm0KlMxK92Yr9-suuWNx4I4I6LY7DqGLeVUmhlLL/s320/Psycho.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535638017584583810" /></a><br /><b>I remember Maroo's first Halloween last year...he still was adjusting to meeting new people although he had come miles compared to the first few weeks after I had first brought him into my life. For many dogs Halloween can be a stressful night because not only are you dealing with a constant flow of visitors coming to your door...but most of these visitors are in costume! Through a dog's eyes this can be a very frightful experience and not in the spirit of a ghost and goblin filled Halloween neither! Since dogs primarily work on their two major senses when greeting strangers....sent and sound. Sight can be at a disadvantage when these goblins are dressed in costume. The majority of my pack will bark with gusto non stop until they feel safe and secure that this 4 foot "Frankenstein" is of no threat to them from a dog's point of view. </b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>This past Sunday evening with Halloween upon us, the air was filled with much anticipation for both four legged and two as the events were about to unfold! Bowls overflowing with shiny wrapper filled candy...the scents of Autumnal candles through the house...frightening music playing non stop...yes it was Halloween in full bloom my pack and you were all about to experience it once it again...With thrills and chills as the doorbell rang and those little monsters and demons waited patiently for a handful of chocolate delight! Normally I would rotate bringing each dog with me to greet the Trick-r-Treaters at the door ..but with some of my girls still in "season" I was limited to which pack member I could share this experience with....I choose Maroo this year to be my doorway companion to greet the children since he has always felt safe around those just as innocent as he is...But innocence in costume might not paint the same picture as a greeting under normal circumstances. Since Maroo is my smallest and lightest Tibetan Terrier there is never a problem with me picking him up and holding him against my chest if necessary. But I filled my pockets with doggie treats none the less... just in case I needed an advantage if he became afraid. </b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>With both pockets and bowls filled with treats for both four legged and two...I sat waiting as each ghoul approached the house. Maroo stood guard with me, not barking but almost a gleeful scream when he would see these visitors come close. Not once did he back away or stand behind me as he has done so many times in the past. Boldly he stood guard and checked out each visitor with sniffs and licks as they uttered those famous words "Trick or Treat" To my amazement he did not show once ounce of anxiety and if I did not know better, he was actually enjoying the job of handing out these treats! A few times he would stand up on his back legs and do his little prancing routine as much as to as to say..."look at me, I'm a kid too"...lol! </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>This evening proved to me once again just how far my little man has come since the days when walking on a leash in public was an issue for him....I never pushed this issue with him and decided at the start that I would just let time be our guide and allow things to happen when he was ready to accept new situations. If he was unable to, no sweat....he had more than enough entertainment just staying in the dog yard and house with my other dogs. </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>I was so proud of Maroo this Halloween, I think he enjoyed it more than I did....In my wildest dreams would I ever expect him to be so brave on such a horror filled night...Halloween is not for the weak of heart...only those brave souls can endure the thrills and chills this evening delivers....the sounds, the scents, the sights of pure evil had nothing on my Maroo....he just licked this horror away with a heart filled with love...and the courage of a lion :)</b></div></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-50078694227498433792010-09-25T18:55:00.000-07:002010-09-25T19:46:59.943-07:00Saturday at Susan's<span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Today, Saturday....I brought 3 of the boys over to my good friend Susan's house so that they could enjoy her beautiful fenced-in yard! This has become a pleasant outing for my dogs a few times each month...and I normally will bring 2 or 3 dogs with me, and rotate who I bring each time. Last week it was "girls day out" and this week it was "boys just wanna have fun" day :) I included Maroo with Nobu and Aiden for this special afternoon treat...</b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>I have commented this past year about just how much Maroo has adapted and changed for the better in so many ways compared to how he was initially when I first adopted him...My God he was so withdrawn in those early days...and to see him now, running and jumping in the air on a gorgeous Fall afternoon at Susan's was so heartwarming! He loves to play with each dog he meets and of course the dogs in his pack here at home.... But to be honest here, Maroo just does not play.....he completely loses track of who he is and where he is...as if he is on a completely different level than just a four legged creature who barks and lifts his leg to pee...He transforms himself into joy itself....the smiles and love that radiate from his small little tail wagging frame is so obvious that it is almost impossible to miss! It is well researched and documented that dogs do have the ability to smile...and this research has shown many different types of expression ranging from a smile after a tickle to an all out body trembling laugh...if you can imagine that!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b> </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>You can always tell by the dog's eyes if they are truly happy or not....and when the corners of the dog's mouth actually mimic what we as humans call a smile! With his tongue out and his eyes almost completely closed as two little slits....my Maroo is smiling! </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>This afternoon was a fun time for dogs and people alike....playing Frisbee and fetch...running after each other ( just the dogs did this :) and taking small breaks in the shade when they would collapse all fours and lay in the cool green Autumn grass under a shade tree. Once rested, it is back to the running and chasing again! All 3 of my boys had a wonderful time playing with Melody and Domino this afternoon...they love exploring new places with new friends, although Mel and Dom are actually very familiar faces to them since they are part of their extended family. </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Yes it does the heart good to see such wonderful progress Maroo has made since those early days....he actually will go up to strangers now! He might not get as close to them so that they would be able to pet him...but he is close enough so that he can decide if this is what he wants or not. A year ago he would not even approach someone he did not know. He would stand to side of me or behind me between my legs trying his hardest to hide from what he perceived as possible danger...</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Life was good today for Maroo....and I have a very strong feeling that it will be the same way tomorrow! </b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><br /></b></span></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzQdRDMRMulVJlxqslKQmVVg3zn2d2meQdMlclMa_I7uIuBA2wq-11HWysoK8TiQMl0CAnCx1P_jJjLVNgj' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-54229572152564995512010-09-18T14:37:00.000-07:002010-09-18T14:59:36.295-07:00Another Summer....another season<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuzlI7dS_e2lL0J_E8gBEVpDyRjxkgudqMI3bf-hy6Wy3f-U3BD631xZV9jRykI0Ddo7n2d1VFpjq5j2Ou3qHMIIPZ5fim0e8eVGDymI_1fgT99TUHTc1VbmbjUXzoFBHgbQ8JREvAcBa/s1600/NJ580_13304023-1-pn.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuzlI7dS_e2lL0J_E8gBEVpDyRjxkgudqMI3bf-hy6Wy3f-U3BD631xZV9jRykI0Ddo7n2d1VFpjq5j2Ou3qHMIIPZ5fim0e8eVGDymI_1fgT99TUHTc1VbmbjUXzoFBHgbQ8JREvAcBa/s400/NJ580_13304023-1-pn.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518375189316257490" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>As usual I have been so busy I have not been able to return to Maroo's blog to update or add any new information....but as luck would have it, today I was inspired to do so. Well lets just say right off the bat that Maroo is doing awesome! He has pretty much left his old life behind him and has joined the ranks of the North Star group of Tibetan Terriers with proper status :) He has remained well liked by all of my dogs from day one...but instead of the pity in their eyes for him it has changed to admiration! His antics are always something to talk about at the end of the day by his human counterparts, me included....Antics like chasing his tail in the yard until he finally collapses on the ground and begins to role on his back! Another game he enjoys is riding the backs of the larger dogs like a circus pony...and with amazement they allow it! No fighting and no attitudes when it comes to Maroo and the others....they love him and he adores each and every one them! He finds his most enjoyment with the younger guys, "Aiden" and "Tara" just 10 months old themselves.. because of the similar size between them...he enjoys joining in with them on "running games" Oh they can run and run until the cows come home....and would run with them once the "Moo Machines" hit the barn too...LOL~ At night he settles in with the sophistication of a Champion Pekingese...on top of a pillow like a Prince among Princes...never demanding and always quick to lick the hand that feeds him....kisses come with ease from Maroo and he kisses often! You can always find him in the evening above your head on the sofa...wagging his tail to sleep, thinking I am sure of the day's activities behind him...falling softly off to that place where all dogs go in sleep...and me wondering at times, what is he dreaming about? Yes life for Maroo had become so much better I have almost forgotten how he was in those early days....running and hiding from anything that he did not feel safe from....leaving the other dogs at the fence to bark at strangers passing by....but now he is the front runner at that same fence, barking and barking and barking....oh how I love that sound. </b></span>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-31222526250473247652009-10-02T17:51:00.000-07:002009-10-02T17:58:24.110-07:00Now that summer is over....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvfSTEf6zKEWHSddnhEkpB_0yvurj6tOZfM7uo2D0P-XUUodgyYN4LJAz76La70yMbFSBVL9NFtosgKw2NeJvr0BKgn45HA87rJD9IcVmNDWvYF-k8iNP3X173rGzywVGqgd4SayaWdKEW/s1600-h/dirtroad4.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 216px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388170313830955378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvfSTEf6zKEWHSddnhEkpB_0yvurj6tOZfM7uo2D0P-XUUodgyYN4LJAz76La70yMbFSBVL9NFtosgKw2NeJvr0BKgn45HA87rJD9IcVmNDWvYF-k8iNP3X173rGzywVGqgd4SayaWdKEW/s320/dirtroad4.jpg" /></a> <strong>Now that Summer is over and Fall is upon us, I can finally spend more time updating my Maroo's blog......I am amazed at just how far my little boy as come since this past March when he first came home with me! So much of what he does now and how he reacts to the world around him is so appropriate.....He still is an extremely loving dog who could spend an entire day just licking my face :) So....check back for daily, weekly, and monthly updates about Maroo and the world around him!</strong>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-18275101066381380492009-08-05T04:04:00.000-07:002009-08-05T04:09:35.588-07:00Summer Vacation....<strong>Well I have finally gotten around to posting on my boy Maroo's blog....It has been too long since I have written anything here and I honestly feel bad about that....One of the main reasons is that summer has arrived in full force and all that goes with it.....dogs arriving for boarding......new grooming customers....the continuing story of "Webster"...and a laundry list of other assorted chores and commitments....so it has been busy to say the least.....But I am very happy to report that Maroo is doing excellent! He has become an extremely happy boy...making new friends each week......and forming an even stronger bond with his best bud "Webster".....I will be writing more each week now that life has settled down here at the North Star home....</strong>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-90169189226155681032009-07-05T06:05:00.000-07:002009-07-05T06:33:20.174-07:00Guilt<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5GicF-o9r4ivDG1UjZFOVyPtHGj6JlAquSbUOjfCyqStRAA89UaFzR62Fc42qkpb-3SnbNkPJp6J2Z00pSBZAyQsKnMtDvFTHGTfHOrXIbPBzU1dZZvO_QNiaiAW5ARWrh99GEYmQPdj/s1600-h/Blue-Bird-LG.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354965496204882818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5GicF-o9r4ivDG1UjZFOVyPtHGj6JlAquSbUOjfCyqStRAA89UaFzR62Fc42qkpb-3SnbNkPJp6J2Z00pSBZAyQsKnMtDvFTHGTfHOrXIbPBzU1dZZvO_QNiaiAW5ARWrh99GEYmQPdj/s320/Blue-Bird-LG.jpg" /></a><br /><div><strong>Well now that June if over and I have finally caught a weekend off from dog shows and work, and family obligations.......well not really off from work since my life with my dogs is 24/7 for the most part........but I do have a weekend where I can decide what I am going to do rather than the weekend deciding for me....But I have felt kinda guilty for not writing as much as I have wanted to......spending too much time on Facebook these days and not enough time here on Maroo's blog....And speaking of guilt.....Maroo has a new trick. I figured it would not take him too long but since my other dogs do this it was just a matter of time before he would start "giving me the eye" Oh it all started with my Liza who is an expert at parking herself right in front of you while you are either eating something that she of course wants........or there is a toy sitting out of reach from her and I can reach it for her. She would sit and stare at me and then if that did not work, she would proceed to lick my arms, hands, and work herself up to my face........all in the name of guilt. Well watching Liza and the others do this.....Maroo has figured out just how to get to my heart (like he has not already) and make his every wish come true at my expense :) He has also found a new game outside in the yard....It seems that he loves to hide from me when it is time to come in... This a skill that the others have also developed over the years.....Some call it "selective hearing" I call it just too funny for words........You can stand there at the door and call his name for him to come in and he will find a place to hide and just watch me as I continue to call his name.......finally when I bring the box of "cookies" (dog treats) to the door his attention is all mine again :) Funny how a little baked piece of dog goodness has worked miracles through the ages! But once inside all he has to do is park his little furry butt next to me and start licking my arm and giving me the look and it is back outside again with him..........As long as the day is light and the weather is beautiful I cannot see any reason for him to be inside anyway.......Oh guilt seems to be the name of the game these days.......but not in a bad way. I need to spend less time on Facebook of course and more time enjoying this gorgeous summer weather. I could bring my laptop out onto the deck and surf the web there but the last time I did that a very pretty blue bird flew over and dropped a present right on the middle of my laptop keyboard!!!! took me a half hour to clean it off carefully.............I wonder if that bird also felt guilty? </strong></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-53143573273993896382009-06-23T04:37:00.000-07:002009-06-23T04:54:58.952-07:00a busy month for running in the rain...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMN3nqSZN08aMFQki8DtOQ_nhobrNEnbGr-tKk8PdJbKiiGAlWC9Sn9XuNKtSaGh9nSox97vkomzNxvfnj0KCijnpPRyLtozYWB5etVQRpBfu4qO_v-eVAsmaGhxFv9P6Bht3HJOknCB7e/s1600-h/grass2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 249px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350489756158393170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMN3nqSZN08aMFQki8DtOQ_nhobrNEnbGr-tKk8PdJbKiiGAlWC9Sn9XuNKtSaGh9nSox97vkomzNxvfnj0KCijnpPRyLtozYWB5etVQRpBfu4qO_v-eVAsmaGhxFv9P6Bht3HJOknCB7e/s320/grass2.jpg" /></a><br /><div><strong>I feel really bad that I have not been updating Maroo's blog these past few weeks but things have been so busy that I have not had the chance to sit down without any distractions to type a single word........But this morning I am able to.</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>These past few weeks have been very trying as far as the weather is concerned since the sun has not been out all that much and it has been raining at one point each and every day! The dogs who do not mind the rain have actually have had enough of it! My poor Sabrina and Liza who normally won't set foot on wet grass in the morning just look at me like "you have got to be kidding" when I ask them to go out and "go potty" :) Of course as usual Maroo loves all that water in the play yard......He will run in that yard for an hour getting soaking wet without a second thought! He tries to get the other dogs involved with his running through the wet grass but they only look at him like he is nuts........but he just continues, running and jumping with a huge smile on his face. Then when it is time for him to come in I have to practically put him on the grooming table with the blow dryer to dry his coat again...The other day I brought Maroo to work with me to the grooming salon and he had is weekly bath.....he looked so good and smelled even better. Once he got back home and ran in the yard he looked like he just stepped out of the bath tub......but he still smelled great :) I don't know what makes him different from my other dogs as far as the wet grass and rain is concerned....perhaps it is that he really never had this treat to experience when he was growing up in the puppy mill........God only knows what other things we take for granted that he would get a thrill over? I only know that watching him have so much joy in his heart running through a soaking wet play yard can make my day even on a day when I think I have nothing to smile about........Maroo always brings me back to who I am and why I am here on this planet.</strong></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-76418234465720085962009-06-15T04:20:00.000-07:002009-06-15T04:40:43.397-07:00Luna and Maroo part two...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwR6HoMuz_gMylnSUGWfzlxjbgg2D_HGCZDaaV14_3OiGGbeo-CpwuxkVCWZMwH60ypHICuVtk1v_zw_L5koIUYKb-1-qQI5nRCRjwnC88Bj_4LP_SQtP6-EGclyDHFA54ZvudgN_j3_Zx/s1600-h/B05_ribbonFxText.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 237px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347516379643316594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwR6HoMuz_gMylnSUGWfzlxjbgg2D_HGCZDaaV14_3OiGGbeo-CpwuxkVCWZMwH60ypHICuVtk1v_zw_L5koIUYKb-1-qQI5nRCRjwnC88Bj_4LP_SQtP6-EGclyDHFA54ZvudgN_j3_Zx/s320/B05_ribbonFxText.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><strong>Well yesterday was another big win for Luna at the dog show......much to my surprise the judge gave her Best of Breed over the champions entered....We tried our best in the group but the breed rosette is all we came home with :) Maroo came along for the fun yesterday and since it was finally a beautiful sunny day he totally enjoyed himself playing with Luna before and after she showed.....One of the biggest steps he has taken recently is how he will interact with my sister when she visits.......In the beginning he would shy away from everyone including my sister Gerrill.......but just this past week I observed him going right up to her and giving her licks and kisses with no prompting......She has spent much time with him over these past weeks since she usually helps me with my dogs when I groom or when we are going to a show.......so Maroo is very familiar with who she is......But the fact that he is treating her as a family member now is very exciting! You have to remember that this is the same dog who would zone out when anyone would approach him in the past.....It is very difficult because when I have him with me in public most people want to touch him because he is so damn cute! He still remains shy with strangers but is slowly coming around with the people he continues to see on a regular basis.....I also wondered if Maroo made the connection between Luna, who he adores........and my sister who is Luna's mom? Who knows what language is spoken between our dogs that we cannot truly understand........Perhaps Luna is saying to Maroo........."oh she is ok, she's my mom".........That would explain why Maroo has begun to trust my sister and give her licks and kisses :)</strong></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-49139588633549088172009-06-11T04:46:00.000-07:002009-06-11T05:08:20.938-07:00Maroo's new best bud.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-lUKD-B5DsoN1oAqNKObvsYPwA0AxrOL953u_NW9rClDL8FOwPYJdZL3mSE1fhOZp7Ge6J9eXQLAqtorlwXqFnmJ8pndkg1eBpeqMo6VygS-X67Pqc1T5XLz0TWzBishVn-HZQy5MrYi/s1600-h/Webster+as+a+puppy.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346040661660328210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-lUKD-B5DsoN1oAqNKObvsYPwA0AxrOL953u_NW9rClDL8FOwPYJdZL3mSE1fhOZp7Ge6J9eXQLAqtorlwXqFnmJ8pndkg1eBpeqMo6VygS-X67Pqc1T5XLz0TWzBishVn-HZQy5MrYi/s320/Webster+as+a+puppy.jpg" /></a><br /><div><strong>A couple weeks ago when "Webster" was returned to me I was very cautious when letting him play in the yard with the other dogs........There was no cause for me to be concerned based on any behavior he had displayed but when you bring a non-neutered dog into a pack.....even if that dog was raised as a puppy in that pack and left......things can become a bit dicey. Webby's temperament is lovely........he always interacts with other dogs very appropriate and I like to say he has manners! Richard his full brother and litter mate is very similar to him in temperament and personality.......the happy-go-lucky dog! But with 4 intact males in my pack, 2 being my almost 18 month old Nobu and Richard you still have to be very careful.....Of course my girls are perfect little ladies around new dog friends who are sharing the yard and house with them.........and with the boys they can be little flirts :) So I never have to worry about my boy crazy TT girls in the play yard.........And then there is my Maroo and his dad Archie (who I am still fostering)</strong></div><br /><div><strong>Maroo, who is always looking for a new dog friend where ever he goes was very enthusiastic when he first met Webby.......almost to the point that I honestly think that he got on Webby's nerves a bit.........all that jumping and following him around and chasing after him if Webby decided to run.....got old real fast for Webby......Of course Webby did not become nasty with Maroo but would start to avoid him if they were in the yard at the same time........all of this mostly took place the first week he was back home with me. As the days passed by I noticed that Webby and Maroo started forming their own games while playing and Webster would be searching out Maroo in the play yard instead of hiding from him.....These past 3 or 4 days I have seen them running after each other switching who was chasing who every minute or so.........almost like a game of "tag" Maroo has learned when I let Webby out to play and with which other dogs.........If he is not included with that group, Maroo will become very vocal and let me know that he wants to be included with that group so that he and his new best bud can play together! If dogs could smile and most people believe that they really can, Maroo's face lights up when he is out there in the play yard in the middle of a game with Webster.....and of course Webster has found a new pal in Maroo......someone who looks up to him and can run as fast as the wind!</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>The picture posted above is Webster when he was a few weeks old.........A very cute puppy who has grown up to be a very handsome TT!</strong></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-19155414121536842522009-06-06T09:22:00.000-07:002009-06-06T09:33:24.324-07:00Well another long week is over....<strong>For some reason this week forever to become Saturday........since the past 2 days have been nothing but rain and today does not look so good, more rain most likely I am sure this is why the week seemed to be so long! Yesterday I brought Maroo with me to the grooming salon for his weekly bat and boy did he look great when I finished bathing and drying him! But as soon as I got home and let him run in the yard while the other dogs needed to be taken outside he was soaking wet!!!! I honestly do not think that there are enough towels in the world when you have a house full of wet Tibetan Terriers to deal with........I brought an entire stack of clean fresh towels up from the laundry room before I let the gang out to run in the wet grass and rain......by the time I towel dried each and everyone of them off before letting them back into the family room I had a load of wash to do! Of course I also had to load up my crated dogs with extra towels as well because there is nothing worse than a wet dog laying on a soaking wet dog bed inside of a crate! YIPES! Maroo I think was the most wet out of all of them since I know he has a passion for water and all things connected to water :) Remember he was the little guy who fell in love with the garden hose a few weeks back.....Oh he will do anything to take advantage of the chance to get his little feet wet.......which would also include.....his legs, stomach, head, tail.......actually his entire body! It is a very good thing that he is small and does not require too much time to dry off....unlike my Richard who also shares this same passion.........I really have to watch him during a wet day outside........he takes a very long time to dry since his coat is very profuse and has much length on it right now........Oh the joys of a raining day and a house full of TTs........there are few things that compare....except perhaps a house full of ducks! </strong>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-37419233722271309762009-06-01T05:39:00.000-07:002009-06-01T05:52:34.968-07:00June is busting out all over.......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBVgpa_m2E9_uVyZ5KujRqAwoizvIwxiQAK_3MaIcXypAO3VDrQ3Pb0lop95NvvCIP7C2At-CEgt2C_vLyTKkLj9PLt2B4ZTHBOogFgFVQyjbGUQ5C6NFzB470_tYPphb-iEzqNd82uV-/s1600-h/sunflower.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342341047218315138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBVgpa_m2E9_uVyZ5KujRqAwoizvIwxiQAK_3MaIcXypAO3VDrQ3Pb0lop95NvvCIP7C2At-CEgt2C_vLyTKkLj9PLt2B4ZTHBOogFgFVQyjbGUQ5C6NFzB470_tYPphb-iEzqNd82uV-/s320/sunflower.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Well Memorial day has come and gone......Parades, cookouts, dog shows, friends, family, and most importantly...dogs! It was a great weekend and week for that matter....so much happening. Maroo has changed so much for the better over the past month...that once sad look in his eyes has been replaced with an actual sparkle! Playing outside with the other dogs he has become the fastest dog in the yard! No one can seem to catch him when he is running with a toy in his mouth. Oh they try but he seems to be able to maneuver himself in and out of bushes, around trees and patio furniture...up and down the steps of the deck...fast is the name of game with Maroo! Now that Luna, his heart throb has gone back home to my sister's house...."Sabrina" seems to be his new flame...They both are almost the same size which helps when you are chasing each other....The larger dogs seem to not be able to get around all those obstacles like smaller ones do. The weather has been perfect for all play yard activities lately and I know that my dogs are so happy about that.....nothing like sun bathing on a warm Spring afternoon just after having a wonderful meal or treat...chasing the hose as I water the flowers or spray off the deck.....or finding a bird or cat to study in the yard next door....Oh we are all very happy that June is finally here! Maroo seems to be busting out also...busting with excitement and happiness!</span></strong></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-4430566326253916902009-05-27T19:42:00.000-07:002009-06-03T05:12:26.683-07:00a dies ex abyssus or "a day from hell"<strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Late entry, events happened on 5/20/09</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well what was suppose to be a very positive and productive day turned out to be somewhat of a nightmare! First I want to let you know that Maroo is fine and nothing that occurred today involved him in any way.......Wednesdays I usually work from home grooming my client's dogs during scheduled appointments....I was to have 4 dogs today that needed grooming....Since my first dogs owner works very early at a local hospital and I myself am usually up at the crack of dawn I allow her to bring her baby to me on her way to work, which is around 7am........no problem at all. "Denzel" is one of my puppies from my last litter in 2007 and is also the litter mate and brother to my "Nobu" Denzel is solid black with a small patch of white on his chest........and he is as cute as a button! On the small side for a male Tibetan Terrier but what he lacks in size he makes up in personality! He is a joy to have here during his grooming days.......my next 3 dogs were scheduled at 10am and 1030am to be dropped off.........The 10am dog scheduled was "Webster" who is another puppy from my other litter in 2007 and he is also the litter mate and brother to my "Richard"......Webster's owners have had issues with him on and off since he first went home with them over a year ago......I really am too tired right now to go into any real details about this family but I will say that it is NOT Webster's fault! We are talking about people who ask for help, you offer or give the help, and they do what they want to do regardless of the advice you gave them..........This past Fall they wanted to return Webster to me and I was all set to allow this to happen.....just became so sick and tired of all the mentoring I did and it all going in one ear and out the other..........Poor poor Webster to live in a house where no body could get their acts together for his sake! Well this morning after being 40 minutes late for Webster's grooming appointment the owner arrived and told me that she no longer wanted Webster! She stated that he has had many issues and has become very aggressive toward members of the family! I asked how long had this been going on and she told me that it had been for a very long time now...........NOW, I have spoken to the owner several times during the past 3 to 4 months..........even had Webster her for boarding and grooming on several occasions.........and NOTHING was ever mentioned about any problem that occurred in their home concerning Webster???? I asked why they did not contact me or contact a trainer to come to the home to work with Webster......and she told me that they had met with a trainer and she gave them some tips on how to handle Webster's rambunctious behavior.......obviously it was not working since he was still doing what they did not like.......ok, I don't want to go into too many details or we will be here all night :) the bottom line is that she dumped Webster off at my house this morning and even if she did want him back.........it just is not happening! </span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Also this morning my sister who will help me out with grooming on occasion agreed to give me hand all day with my scheduled dogs......She said that she would be there at 9am which would give us plenty of time to even grab breakfast at the local dinner up the street....very good food btw..........Well she showed up at 11am after I called her when she was not here at 9:15.........she over slept. </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Well after my sister arrived and we started to groom "Melody" and "Domino", my good friend Susan's two dogs I realized that both dogs were matted pretty badly.......This was very strange because Susan is fanatical about brushing her dogs......but with the change in the weather and some rain that we have had it was understandable that both of them would be starting to "blow coat"......During the grooming of both of these dogs I realized that I would not have time to run to my doctor's office to pick up a prescription that he wrote for me so I asked my sister if she would not mind going while I stayed home and finished Domino............she agreed and asked if she could take my Van.......I said yes. While she outside of the yard near the driveway she called to me and much to my surprise she was holding Luna in her arms! She told me that Luna had gotten out of the yard!!!! I was shocked because the gate was closed and locked and there was no other way for her to exit? I asked her to bring her back in the yard and go out again to see if Luna does it again and to also find out WHERE she was escaping from? Well she left the yard, locked the gate and headed toward the driveway.......In a flash quicker than a blink of an eye Luna ran to the far corner of the yard near the driveway and escaped through a hole in the fence that I could not even imagine a rabbit going through!!!! The first time she escaped she ran right over to my sister but not this time.....she ran right past her and into the street! Well this is just not any street.....at this time of the day there are plenty of cars and trucks and Luna was right in the middle of all of them!!!! My sister ran into the street to block the traffic in both directions and kept calling to Luna to come to her......no such luck........Luna was free to run and play this very dangerous game she thought was fantastic! I yelled to my sister to stoop down and call her like she was playing a gamed........Luna finally came over to her and my sister grabbed onto her hair around her neck and secured her by picking her up.......Both of our hearts were pounding so fast and my sister almost started to hyperventilate once the episode was over.....she told me she needed to use the bathroom......no surprise there since I would have l lost all bodily fluids if this had happened to just me and one of my dogs!!! She brought Luna into the house and proceeded to go through the gate between the kitchen and dinning room......this gate is in place to separate both my "Luca" and "Adam" since they do not get along in the slightest and would fight with each other in a New York minute! While I was still outside I had heard some pretty intense growling coming from the family room....I quickly went inside to find both Luca and Adam standing up like two Bears in the wild ready to fight! I immediately grabbed hold of the first dog I could reach and lifted Adam above my head to bring him out of the reach of Luca........in the midst of doing this Luca had gotten a hold of my right index finger and produced a very painful puncture :( I honestly was not his fault since he and Adam were in the middle of a dog fight.......and I placed myself in the middle by removing Adam.......Once both dogs were removed and safe I took care of my finger by rinsing it and applying a pressure dressing on it........Once both my sister and I had calmed down she left for my doctor's office.........about an hour later she returned and things had calmed down.......at least we thought that they had :) I was in the kitchen when I heard my sister call me into the yard with a frantic tone in her voice...........I arrive outside and see my "Olivia" (the other escaped artist) in my neighbor's yard behind my house running with her dog!!! Now their yard is large but it is NOT fenced in.........I called to Olivia in a loud voice and she stopped running and stood there like a statue..........oh she knew she was in trouble.......but with what had happened during the entire day I was in no mood to even get upset about this at all.........I very quickly lifted the bottom of the chain-link fence up and called to Olivia to come over and get her cute little butt back in our yard.........she did with no problem! I did not even have the energy to scold her and actually laughed once I realized what had happened.......So, this was my day from hell........That night when I was all settled in and the dogs were all around me....I was able to reflect back on the events of day and thank God that no real damage was done.......except for my poor finger which was very sore to say the least.</span></strong>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-87708106472443691112009-05-26T12:42:00.000-07:002009-05-26T12:55:12.076-07:00Warning: Kleenex will be needed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-hTrG9h0BisH_D3Vp6PyC59PnIQzIKf4eGG61Z-FjUcK9P0Mb9Q2311ncD7eCyogNv-IMnLT7FWqrcnFR8At4dxjFwaoCW4ZOOWQ2pbEMWzypvNNcQ37CQ55wpIQdRTSjeAuuULAVZ5w/s1600-h/landingAntiViralThumbnail.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340222551528227586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 142px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 172px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-hTrG9h0BisH_D3Vp6PyC59PnIQzIKf4eGG61Z-FjUcK9P0Mb9Q2311ncD7eCyogNv-IMnLT7FWqrcnFR8At4dxjFwaoCW4ZOOWQ2pbEMWzypvNNcQ37CQ55wpIQdRTSjeAuuULAVZ5w/s320/landingAntiViralThumbnail.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">A few days ago Camille sent me the "slide show" presentation which will be shown this year at the National Specialty Tibetan Terrier show in Colorado....So far I have watched it about 4 times and each time I could not stop crying....I don't know if it is the pictures of all of those sweet faces, the music, or the sad fact that some of those babies are no longer with us and have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.......or all three! I do know that I am so grateful for each that Maroo brings a smile to my face and the tons of kisses he places on my face and neck when I am holding him.....Archie, his father is equally as affectionate and will lay on your lap for hours just loving every minute of it....both boys are so sweet! I meant to do and entry on Memorial Day weekend today since yesterday was our Memorial Day here in the states.......I had so much to write about which went on over the weekend....all good stuff! But I just had to make today's entry of Maroo's blog all about the slide show..........Camille did an awesome job and anyone who watches it will surely be touched by the bittersweet nature of the photos......Here is a link to the presentation.....I hope that you are able to watch it.........Thank you Camille......for all that you have done for these babies! and thank everyone else who has also helped out, you are all Saints in my book!</span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Link to slide show: <a href="http://animoto.com/play/vzNxGr7w5hKzg7liNLN0Og">http://animoto.com/play/vzNxGr7w5hKzg7liNLN0Og</a></span></strong></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-35556848087288648562009-05-23T03:46:00.000-07:002009-05-23T04:11:44.756-07:00Small dogs, big hearts......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45Yf16XCA_tzYF-F3kQy0R5oHQXuwOHRoA-kqOc02yQ1KQh7yYXMcj27LrIfpwZs1lygDa5xqz4WkMflcq4dRQZSofE9yE0mXcGdTw53_vn041-7XY5M5n-Qk2Q-XmZRxkwGDijwiqelV/s1600-h/puppylove.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338974112257443986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 288px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45Yf16XCA_tzYF-F3kQy0R5oHQXuwOHRoA-kqOc02yQ1KQh7yYXMcj27LrIfpwZs1lygDa5xqz4WkMflcq4dRQZSofE9yE0mXcGdTw53_vn041-7XY5M5n-Qk2Q-XmZRxkwGDijwiqelV/s320/puppylove.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>Well this weekend, Memorial day weekend.......I have my "Luna" staying with me. Luna is the cute little girl that I co-own with my sister........daughter of my Liza and Luca......sister to my Richard. Since <em>my </em>sister had to be out of town this weekend and Luna is entered in shows both Sunday and Monday it made sense for me to have her stay here so that I would not have to run back and forth to bring her to both shows.....Well.....Luna is no stranger to my dogs since she has been her many times before........and Maroo has met and played with her in the past. But for some strange reason this time I honestly think that there is a "Spring Affair" in the midst :) Both of them are showing very strong signs of puppy love! Yesterday I thought Maroo's sweet little brown eyes were going to bug out of his head when Luna arrived in the play yard! His entire face lit up with excitement.....You see both Luna and Maroo are about the same size, which makes it much easier for them to play together.........I have noticed this also with my "Sabrina" (Luna's full older sister from a previous litter).......Sabrina is almost a clone of Luna...same markings and size........but Sabrina is such a little Diva that she is very selective with whom she gives her affection to.......most dogs do not make the cut. Oh she tolerates Maroo and will play with him......but can be very bossy and very vocal....something that Maroo just does not find appealing. Luna on the other hand is very much a little lady.......polite, demure, and very sweet to the opposite sex :) A perfect recipe for two star crossed Tibetans on a beautiful Spring afternoon...........Last night when all the gang was resting in the family room after a long day of playing in the gorgeous sunshine.....both Luna and Maroo were cuddled up on the sofa together while I was watching some TV.....Maroo seldom settles down with another dog except his pal Adam......but he certainly settled down with Luna last night! It was just too cute to see how great both of them got along during the day......playing and jumping about.........chasing each other.....drinking out of the same bowl of water.......sharing a toy.........and now they are both sharing a quiet evening together. It is also nice to see Maroo relate to another dog so well, especially a dog who is the same size that he his....all of my other guys are larger than he is with the exception of the spoiled rotten Sabrina :) Well we will certainly have to see what today brings between the two of them....since love is in the Spring air :)</strong></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-66253101013734950582009-05-21T18:51:00.000-07:002009-05-21T19:06:59.638-07:00Just too sad........<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtmwnl8Yqd9V6RUjUBrPmkVJeCs5IXCeVY1cjl_MxfZ7LGwE7UE-BEHLBSB8kvgBX-adW68yRe6T8_zHlQxAGB65wSIP6Rrzhp-Yg4JkaNGh0wLP03nzQVzBVPMrOR-zvbGGE4zVxe100/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338464011587638530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtmwnl8Yqd9V6RUjUBrPmkVJeCs5IXCeVY1cjl_MxfZ7LGwE7UE-BEHLBSB8kvgBX-adW68yRe6T8_zHlQxAGB65wSIP6Rrzhp-Yg4JkaNGh0wLP03nzQVzBVPMrOR-zvbGGE4zVxe100/s320/untitled.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">It is with great sadness that I am writing to let everyone know that little "Sadie" my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Maroo's</span> sister/<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">litter mate</span> crossed over the Rainbow Bridge early this morning.......I do not know the complete details of what had happened to her but Camille had written to me this week to inform me that Sadie was not doing well at the hospital where she was being treated.....I remember Sadie as a very sweet and bright little girl.......Just like her brother <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Maroo</span>, Sadie craved love and affection. She was a total joy to visit when Susan and I would make trips to the kennel where the Missouri 18 were sheltered...I am certain that in the short time that some of us got to know her that she touched our lives for a very long time...........Rest well my sweet princess, you are finally free to play in those fields of green over that wonderful Rainbow Bridge......</span></strong></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-73007464790765460142009-05-15T04:10:00.000-07:002009-05-15T04:42:07.343-07:00"Playing on a Wednesday Afternoon" the movie :)<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>This past Wednesday was a gorgeous Spring day....The sun was out, there was a gentle breeze, the temperature was in the low 70s........a perfect day to play in the yard! Normally I do not let all of my guys out at the same time to play because I become out numbered.....and cannot monitor who is pulling who's tail or ripping out who's coat while chasing each other......Everyone gets along just fine but sometimes the playing becomes a bit too enthusiastic! But on this Wednesday afternoon I through caution to the wind........or the "gentle breeze" so to speak.......and let everyone out to enjoy this awesome weather. Maroo was the in heaven with so many choices in playmates.........He managed to find a chew toy in the freshly mowed grass and ran with it! This engaged all of the other dogs to chase him and attempt to steal this treasure away from him.......no such luck! He was the fastest of them all......Now I do not know if this had anything to do with his size but Maroo managed to escape each attempt to tackle him and claim the toy..........he would weave himself in and out of the others.......between their legs......around the trees........up and over other obstacles......A pro football player could not have done a better job! I tried to capture this adventure on video but he and the others were just too fast for me........What I was able to film was some of the down time in comparison<span style="color:#ffff00;"> </span>to the real fun! So for your viewing pleasure........North Star Tibetan Terriers present "Playing on a Wednesday Afternoon" .........Enjoy...........I know the gang did making it :)<br /><br /><br />Link to YouTube video:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong> </strong></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y7CatCxlgk"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y7CatCxlgk</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong> </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>************************************************************</strong></span>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-68733533140556349202009-05-11T17:15:00.000-07:002009-05-11T17:36:34.859-07:00We love you "Archie", oh yes we do. We don't love any dog, as much as you....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVpmnDZx2jwyRalI5yP4r8Cnw00VAgq1Khe2NCsdgt7TPCNaFpEV8Yz9NgEubSL2WZNZ_1TYohzOG9POVV69rBnYbuGJ58j1J4DwQsVczuF93meM_DFXioFPT3PQBw7JHy3wOJRwSBmHt/s1600-h/Archie+and+me.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334729837535569282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVpmnDZx2jwyRalI5yP4r8Cnw00VAgq1Khe2NCsdgt7TPCNaFpEV8Yz9NgEubSL2WZNZ_1TYohzOG9POVV69rBnYbuGJ58j1J4DwQsVczuF93meM_DFXioFPT3PQBw7JHy3wOJRwSBmHt/s320/Archie+and+me.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;">Well the North Star <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">TT</span> pack just grew larger yesterday afternoon with the arrival of "Archie"......the father/sire of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Maroo</span>. Susan and I decided to share the fostering <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">responsibility</span> for Archie and since she was lucky enough to have him stay with her the past several weeks it is now may turn to enjoy this wonderful boy! She has called me a few times since yesterday to check up on him since she is very attached to him as well......The best thing is that she will still be able to see him since she lives very close and we both work together during the week at her office where she has her practice (she is an MD) I just pray I do not fall in love with him and not return him to her when she wants him back :) Sharing a foster dog is not an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">unusual</span> situation since there is normally much care involved for one person to handle at times.......so this situation works out very well for all involved! Plus it gives <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Maroo</span> a chance to play and interact with his father.........which I am sure that he misses very much since he left the shelter kennel months ago....The play that goes on between the two of them is hysterical! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Maroo</span> jumps on Archie and just does not let go......as if he is hugging him so tightly. My other dogs have accepted him with flying colors! I am so proud of the gang for doing this......At meal time Archie is polite and waits his turn........in the family room he finds his spot on the sofa to cuddle up with myself or one of the other dogs......He barks when something is there that is not suppose to be there....and he is just adorable sleeping like a baby after hours of running in the yard! Archie seemed to have a head start on the other rescue dogs from Missouri since he was the only dog who actually looked like a traditional Tibetan Terrier! His size was appropriate and he had a few inches of hair growth that gave him that classic look! Watching him move in the play yard I am impressed with his structure since he moves very well and can turn on a dime........just like some of my other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">TTs</span> when they play! "Adam" my alpha dog of the house has found a new buddy who is not a threat to him also......seems that Adam can get his tail out of joint with males who are not neutered......but since Archie has been "clipped" pardon the expression.....all is well at North Star :) Right now it is also difficult not to spoil this sweet little boy....he loves to jump onto my lap when I am sitting and gives me the "look" like he knows that I already adore him........Camille is still working on finding Archie a "forever home" but for right now he could not be in a better place......with Susan or myself, Archie will always be loved and treated with the kindness and respect that he so well deserves now that he a liberated puppy mill dog! </span></strong></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-81823213381809640642009-05-10T18:00:00.000-07:002009-05-10T18:40:22.412-07:00A Tibetan Mother's Day.......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoJvBAzg93njud_NPaklRALGP_IkUK8yVUhJFtbujYzHatfF4WuhibZYGlLUxPW8LNULm4sD-6Sm5qRKJ_YFJJAgy8TRdEe-s-g9vDdPIZfqr9gB6Z1KurzR61ZtGeQsycAqC-9m7Ff-O/s1600-h/IMG_1998.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334375166914102818" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoJvBAzg93njud_NPaklRALGP_IkUK8yVUhJFtbujYzHatfF4WuhibZYGlLUxPW8LNULm4sD-6Sm5qRKJ_YFJJAgy8TRdEe-s-g9vDdPIZfqr9gB6Z1KurzR61ZtGeQsycAqC-9m7Ff-O/s320/IMG_1998.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"><strong>Today being Mother's Day I did a lot thinking about all the TT mothers I have known in the past and present....With three living in my house right now......my Liza, my Olivia, and my Kimberly. I remember Kimberly's first litter of TT puppies back in 1994. I never dreamed that she would have 12 healthy beautiful puppies with her first whelp! Retired from her show career and a well deserved AKC Champion of record, Motherhood suited her very well...she took excellent care of her babies...And 5 days later my first "Liza" had a litter of 10! Raising 25 TT puppies was a full time job and I was lucky at that time to be working from home......The quality of care that they needed was essential to producing a well rounded, socialized, and happy puppy to go off to their new home when old enough to leave......this work was shared between the TT mom and myself.....TTs moms are wonderful to watch in action with a litter of pups......it is amazing to see the progress each day.......and how the bitch knows far more than we give them credit for......nature is amazing at it's best. A year and a half ago history almost repeated itself when my second Liza and her daughter Olivia both had litters of puppies 4 days apart with a grand total of 15! This time I was blessed with plenty of support from family and friends......those puppies were handled and loved on each day and the proof is in the pudding so to speak because both Richard and Nobu are extremely well adjusted dogs today.... But I give much credit to both moms for turning out such wonderful boys. And then I started to think about my Maroo and what sort of relationship he had with his birth mother when she was raising the litter he came from.....Knowing very little about the conditions of the puppy mill, one can only imagine the worse. Out of the "Missouri 18" there were many female TTs......a few older than the others so I wonder if one of those sweet gals could have indeed been his birth mother. I was able to sort out who is Dad is by reading the website of the puppy mill....."Archie" who is a darling boy is listed as his sire. The both do resemble each other in both physical traits and temperament.........so perhaps this is correct information. Maroo has really come far with his ability to play with my other dogs outside in the play yard...today since it was a spectacular sunny spring day I let the gang play outside for most of the day........Maroo had the chance to interact with both Liza and Olivia during a number of times while playing outside. He loves to tease the other dogs and engage them in chasing him around the yard........this game is not received well with all of the dogs but Olivia loves to chase him! All of them going back to a puppy play instinct that only they can relate to.........Maroo was part of the litter again today......playing with his litter mates, chasing each other, jumping on each other, and having a ball........Liza layed in the sun on the deck and watched as Olivia and Maroo had a ball.......I am sure that she was thinking what a great daughter Olivia turned out to be....strong and beautiful.........and accepting another as one of her own..........Happy Mother's Day Liza, Olivia, and Kimberly...you all are very special moms! </strong></span></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-54954563558808596782009-05-08T21:11:00.000-07:002009-05-08T22:05:29.597-07:00Grass seed-$6.99, Garden tools-$22.99, Fun with a Garden Hose - PRICELESS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0usqPylXHf0vHhOd9La3rBDYCH9QcScTNDo5Ll-UUFQLM9y7oMvHSImM_zyEaUtZ5aM7LHa7-tvoAFeUYHcBc-T8GPcmX-YzpyqZ-C5Q418N_k98d_X_p_hyphenhyphenWjAw8pmnr_Afd7fakGReb/s1600-h/garden-hose.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333684437885018114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 212px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0usqPylXHf0vHhOd9La3rBDYCH9QcScTNDo5Ll-UUFQLM9y7oMvHSImM_zyEaUtZ5aM7LHa7-tvoAFeUYHcBc-T8GPcmX-YzpyqZ-C5Q418N_k98d_X_p_hyphenhyphenWjAw8pmnr_Afd7fakGReb/s320/garden-hose.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">There are only a few things in my opinion that need to stay far away from a freshly groomed dog.....Another dog who wants to play rough, laying on a dirty surface, a rainstorm, and a garden hose spraying water at full force..........For the past few weeks I have been re-seeding the dogs play yard with new grass seed since this winter had taken its toll out on a large portion of the lawn and several smaller areas which have become completely bald......When it rains the bald areas become mud and when the areas dry out there is far too much dirt exposed which creates one big dust bowl in the play yard.....So faced with the choice of purchasing a large amount of decorative stones or re-seeding the lawn..........I chose to plant new seeds. Most of the new grass seedling has begun to grow and it is looking fabulous! But there are still a few small areas that need new grass seeded.........(ok where am I going with this you may ask?) This afternoon I blocked off a few more areas with ex-pens and sprinkled the new grass seed down............Once the seed had been carefully sprinkled I then needed to water the areas with the hose to get those tiny grass seeds started with a healthy drink of H2O.........all according to the directions on the seed bag. Now I knew that my Richard absolutely loves water........water in pools, his water bowel, bath time............and water from the garden hose. Last summer we had a ball together when I set up the doggie pool in the play yard for my guys........Most of my dogs would stop by and maybe dip a paw in the refreshing water on a hot and humid summer day..........but Richard would jump in and stand in the middle splashing himself feverishly until he was entirely soaked from his little black nose to the tip of his gorgeous long black tail! We would play game often where I would toss all of his floatable toys into the pool and some of those which did not float and he would actually go diving for the ones that sank to the bottom.........now we are talking about a "kiddie pool" here...........no 6 foot deep end :) I would love to watch him submerge his entire head under water fishing for those toys and bringing them up just to toss them onto the grass when came up for air! I never knew that dogs could do what he was doing...........I am certain that he was not holding his breath.......I do not think that connection is made in their logic.............but none the less he would put his entire head under water and search for those toys under he found them............an easy task in a very small pool. </span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">Well today the fun of summer returned as I was watering the grass seed...........but along with Richard and his amusement, Maroo discovered that he too loves to play in water! Based on his trips outside for potty breaks this past week with all of the rain we have had I knew that he was threatened by wet grass or a strong and steady rainfall...........he would run around getting wet and jumping all over the place feeling the refreshing new rain on his legs and paws...........When he would come back into the house I would towel dry him and place him in a warm crate to take the chill off..........I do not need a dog with a cold :) </span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">This afternoon both Richard and Maroo could not get enough of the water coming out of the hose during my watering task............Each time I sprayed an area, there they both were jumping in the way of the spray..........Maroo was trying to eat the water as it came out in a strong steady stream when I adjusted the hose nozzle to change the force.....Of course both Richard and Maroo had been just groomed and were recently completely brushed out...and looked so handsome! Now I had two completed saturated dogs who looked like two drowned rats! The fun that Maroo had was priceless........He was totally relaxed and free of any anxiety........After the watering job was over I towel dried both of them off and we came back inside........I cannot wait until the "dog days" of summer arrive so that I can watch Maroo discover the fun that can be had in a kiddie pool........This is going to be one fun summer around here :)</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></strong> </div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></strong> </div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;">*UPDATE: Camille sent me an email this evening regarding Sissy#5. Read for yourself this great news! </span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></strong> </div><div><strong><em>Hi everyone, Today is a beautiful day - Sissy #5 came home today! With the exception of 7 different meds - you would never know she had been near death a week ago. She is barking right now along with the rest of my crew as the critters are stirring in the property next door......go figure.<br /><br />The woman who saved the TTs in Missouri will be making a visit to Mr. R's home to see what else she can find out in terms of diet, vaccines, illness etc. She will also be contacting the miller's standard vets to see if any of these dogs were treated for anything in the past. It is a long shot but she is willing to try so that we may be able to figure out what is going on. She will also be asking the vet that treats many of these dogs out in Missouri to do a consultation with my vet to help rule out things and think of more.<br /><br />But again Sissy is home - no worse for wear just loss of muscle tone which I am sure she will start filling out after a few good meals.<br /><br />Keep praying<br /><br />Camille</em></strong></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-24243365471861974752009-05-07T20:09:00.000-07:002009-05-08T04:00:08.455-07:00Raining cats and dogs...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTygRL1MRVOHFvBhgXBkIbL9bj0duoiUdJtTG3E73MLgDVThufcgzHUjBgvfeZMJDZp48ZyRZm9dtjYdgbV22QIfRtDElhjxS_pMko1_4kGZeRvtzU486zQXXStwvHFrjkFhZQwpVkPf3/s1600-h/Raining_Cats_and_Dogs_by_JohnSu.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333292336596563074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTygRL1MRVOHFvBhgXBkIbL9bj0duoiUdJtTG3E73MLgDVThufcgzHUjBgvfeZMJDZp48ZyRZm9dtjYdgbV22QIfRtDElhjxS_pMko1_4kGZeRvtzU486zQXXStwvHFrjkFhZQwpVkPf3/s320/Raining_Cats_and_Dogs_by_JohnSu.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>Well today was the 9th day of rain that we have had here in the northeast........The sun came out yesterday for a short while and then thunder storms replaced the warm rays of springtime....Normally my dogs do not mind going out when the grass is wet or it is raining lightly. But after 9 days even they have had enough! Maroo on the other hand does not seem to mind if there are sunny skies or rain clouds above........he still enjoys himself running in the yard. Watching him jumping and leaping through the wet grass reminds me of the Gene Kelly movie "Singing in the Rain" He seems to love the feeling of the wetness on his belly because when he comes in from a run outside he immediately jumps onto the sofa and feverishly rubs himself up and down all over the cushions as if he was a cat! It is so cute to watch him do this ritual each time he comes back in from the rain or the wet grass....My other dogs seem to have forgotten this simple pleasure for some reason except for my Kimberly who will occasionally do a similar dance with the sofa cushions when she comes back inside.....He is such a happy boy most of the time....He is feeling so much more confident during his play time outside.....he does not stay so close to the back door as he did in the early days after his arrival to his new home. It is wonderful to see him go exploring with the other dogs in the play yard.......Dogs love to explore, so nice to see Maroo in action some days finding new smells, sights, and sounds in his outdoor world........We take so much for granted with our dogs who are socially adjusted...We do not notice some of the simple pleasures they enjoy on a warm spring day playing in a yard....But when that play has to be learned....we watch that dog for the slightest improvement each day....and hope that progress will be made.....Maroo is making progress in so many areas each day. I am so lucky to be able to share these things with him...even in the rain :)</strong></span></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-21023927628981235832009-05-07T19:51:00.000-07:002009-05-07T20:00:40.924-07:00Not out of the woods just yet.........<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Another update on Sissy#5 came this evening from Camille via email.......It looks as though things are improving each day with her right now BUT they have yet figured out what exactly has made her so sick.......Medicine is a peculiar thing sometimes......and with dogs it can become even more peculiar......I am thrilled that she is eating again as per the email from Camille.......a true and tested sign of a dog's illness can be measured by just how much of an appetite is present........</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></strong><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em><strong>Sissy #5 is doing much much better today. She ate on her own 3 times today - which is huge progress. If she continues to eat on her own she will be able to come home tomorrow night or Saturday. The IV fluids have been cut down progressively over the past few days. The only yellow that is evident on her body is now on her abdomen - no sign of yellow in her eyes, ears or gums . Her poop is becoming normalized (only way I can describe it) and her excessive urination has subsided and returning to a normal color and consistency. <br /><br />Once again - all good news - but no ideas on what it is . My vets are speaking with several specialists throughout the community to come up with anything else it could be. Once again - all tests- <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lepto</span>, tick borne, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">toxplasmosis</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">babesia</span>, and Super Blood panel are normal which exception of liver and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">bilirubin</span> which is getting better every day......<br /><br />Still waiting on test results for 3 other dogs to see if they are consistent with Sissy's<br /><br />Keep praying that she can come home.........<br /><br />Camille</strong></em></span>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-5741376932567456832009-05-06T19:06:00.001-07:002009-05-06T19:08:41.996-07:00Update on Sissy#5<strong><span style="font-family:courier new;">The following is an update on Sissy#5 as per an email sent by Camille this evening.......Please continue to pray for her!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span></strong><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong><em>Sissy #5 had a really good today.....her liver values are down and her bilirubin is down . This is the first time that she was standing in her kennel , wagging her tail giving me the finger when I left her - as if to say "Hey you are leaving me here again today!!)<br /><br />All her tests came back negative (Babesia, Toxoplasmosis, Lepto etc) - this is not to say that she does not have any of these things as they are extremely hard to detect (even with a full blown Liver biopsy - which she is way to weak and ill to withstand) . She is loaded up many different medications as well as liver support therapy and the vets are not sure which one is having the positive effect. But are not going to wean her off anything until she is stable and eating on her own. <br /><br /> I have been going there daily along with Kathy a wonderful volunteer (thank you Kathy) to either give her love or syringe feed her so that she can tolerate the meds better. She has not eaten on her own for 1 1/2 weeks but is getting about 6oz of food daily since Sunday through a syringe.<br /><br />So on the surface the news is good but unfortunately we still do not know what is going on or what has caused this but we keep searching so that we may help the others....we may need to choose another one who is affected to do a biopsy on....<br /><br />In the end please keep hoping and praying for Sissy's full recovery so that she can come home....<br /><br />Camille</em></strong></span>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4642335445669624566.post-7055631160008660242009-05-05T08:12:00.000-07:002009-05-05T14:28:00.003-07:00Prayers for Sissy#5<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rxZBeQVV1k9gkEQTcYngTVZFAO-gda7ecqHdWa1LJEmPC8IvwzWkvvDo-827xOs7yb5VyHqv2woSttAOcIbzkT5va0S3h8Y3AUFIGzdkIq4M84KCRAbzRtOYuhwnUEk4DDowoeKIOK8E/s1600-h/IMG_1911.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332358075633346162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rxZBeQVV1k9gkEQTcYngTVZFAO-gda7ecqHdWa1LJEmPC8IvwzWkvvDo-827xOs7yb5VyHqv2woSttAOcIbzkT5va0S3h8Y3AUFIGzdkIq4M84KCRAbzRtOYuhwnUEk4DDowoeKIOK8E/s320/IMG_1911.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>Camille sent me this pic of Sissy#5 as one of her favorites of her and I have to agree.......she is adorable! I guess you would have to spend time with Sissy to really appreciate just how sweet she is........Please say a prayer for Sissy that she recovers from her recent illness.......She has come so far since leaving Missouri and does not deserve to be suffering like she is right now......</strong></div>Rushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13825291165368523612noreply@blogger.com0