COTTON VISITS THE VET

When Cotton came into rescue he was walking on 3 legs and holding up his right back leg. We are not sure what happened to him but the Vet said on the x-ray his hip was "a mess". He had pain if I tried to move his leg. However he could get around amazingly well on 3 legs.

Cotton visited the Vet last week where he had surgery on his right hip and he got neutered at the same time. Poor guy. He was a bit sore afterwards even though he was on an antibiotic, Metacam and a opiod painkiller.

He definately did not like his cone, but he did not have to wear it for long as he has been very good about leaving both areas alone. This past week has been all about rest and pain control for him and he no longer appears to be in pain although he is still on Metacam.

He has the funniest haircut from the surgury. Almost looks like one of those show poodles with his new shaved area. LOL






Unfortunately he is not yet using his leg as much as the Vet and I would like. Mostly he still does the 3 legged hop when walking and running and only puts down his leg very tentatively when standing still. So now onto the next step- rehabilitation. Twice daily I do warm packs to the muscle, followed by massage and then gentle exercises and ending with massage again to the leg muscle. Cotton loves the leg massage. He actually fell asleep during this morning's massage.

He's a real sweetheart! I don't know if I will be able to give him up fo adoption...

MORE COTTON!

Cotton hanging out in the yard.

Cotton escaping the heat by hanging out under the steps.

Cotton giving a bow while showing off his toilet paper shredding handiwork!

Oh, what a goof Cotton is!

MEET OUR NEW FOSTER ESKIE

This is Cotton short for "Mr Cottonhead" and sometimes "Mr Cottonball".

Momma says he is a total goof and a ball of fuzz. Momma says he is the nicest Eskie she has ever met.

UMMMPPHH! Nikki and I are not too sure what to think about that!!!

More about Mr. Cottonhead later.

Woofs from Casper

MMMM... Another Foster Eskie???

We overheard Momma on the phone talking about fostering another Eskie. What does this mean ? Are we getting another foster dog?

We thought momma said she wasn't 'ready' to foster another dog yet. Stay tuned. We will report back once we know more.

Woofs Casper

MOVING BACK HOME AND MISSING JAZZY

We moved back home last week after 4 and 1/2 months living in a motel. It's good to be home. Boxes are being upacked. We are trying to get used to the new slippery laminate floors.

We are missing Jazzy. Wish she was still with us.

Hug All Your Fourlegged FurKids Tight- You Never Know When It May Be The Last Time!

Jazzy accidentally died in a devastating house fire at my home yesterday.
I was able to save the other dogs.
Jazzy, I'm so sorry. I tried to go back in to find you but I just couldn't make it through all the smoke.

Rest in Peace, Dear Jazzy- Feb 15/10
Run free and wild in the wind at the Rainbow Bridge.

Please everyone hug all your 4 leggeds and 2 leggeds tight and often, for me and for Jazzy.

I'll be away from the blogs for while.

Gwyn, Casper, Buddy, Nikki and Jazzy (now at the bridge)

ERU ADOPT ME COMMERCIAL

OMD! This is a great commercial. Gotta love a singing Eskie!

THOR HAS BEEN FOUND!!!

Momma is so happy that she has tears in her eyes.

Why? Because Thor has been found and caught!



Thor is a New Hope Dog Rescue foster dog that got startled and bolted out of the yard that he was visiting over a month a half ago. Thor has been missing and on the run in Melfort, Saskatchewan Canada for 47 days and he was caught today!!!

Remarkably Thor is as healthy as ever! No frostbite- no weight loss. Paws and ears and everything else is just fine. This is just the best news ever!

Thor was seen may times during his 47 days on the run - sometimes even daily but he just didn't want to be caught. Some of those days were the coldest this year so far at -35 C (-31 F).

Thor's foster home made sure there were flyers everywhere in the town and told as many people as possible. They were not from this town so they had to leave but have gone back several times in attempts to locate and catch Thor.

The kind people of Melfort, Saskatchewan left food and water out for Thor and kept an eye out for him. New Hope and his worried foster home recieved many reports of sightings of Thor.

Many attempts we made to catch or lure him back him during his 47 days on the run. Today a Melfort couple was able to lure him into their backyard!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank you also to everyone who has helped Thor to survive his little adventure!

Oops- Weve Been Breaking Our New Year's Resolutions

Oh no !!! We must admit we have already broken 5 out of 10 of our New Year's Resolutions

....but we have kept # 10

10. In 2010, we Casper, Buddy and Nikki promise that if we happen to break any or all of the above resolutions, we will look really really cute right afterwards and then give Momma lots of kisses and cuddles so she doesn't get too mad at us. ;)

Yup, we are still keeping this one!!!!

Ten Resolutions For 2010

Our Momma says she doesn't do New Years resolutions anymore so we decided too do some instead. Momma has brought to our attention a few things that we need to improve upon in this next year. Here they are:

From Casper:

1. In 2010, I Casper will take my Momma to an off leash park at least 2 times a week. She really needs more exercise. Buddy and Nikki can come too.

2. In 2010, I Casper will lose some weight and help Momma lose some weight by taking Momma on a leashed walk at least 3 days a week even if it is just a short one around the block.

3. In 2010, I Casper will not eat frozen poopcicles and then come in to the house and try to kiss Momma. I will also tell Buddy not to do this either.

4. In 2010, I Casper will not eat holes in Momma's jacket or pants pockets in an attempt to get that last kibble, kibble crumb or treat if Momma happens to leave her jacket on the chair.

5. In 2010, I Casper will stop counter surfing for food- No No, I really can't promise this. I take it back - this is just to hard for me to do.... (sorry Momma)

From Buddy:

6. In 2010, I Buddy will not escape the yard and go on a mad dash running around the neighbourhood endlessly, dashing in front of cars and worrying Momma to death that I will get run over or lost forever.

From Nikki:

7. In 2010, I Nikki will not bark endlessly in that high pitched bark when I think it should be supper time.

8. In 2010, I Nikki will not bark endlessly when outside and I see a person or another dog.

9. In 2010, I Nikki will finally learn to heel so I too can do Rally-O too.

And from all 3 of us doggies:

10. In 2010, we Casper, Buddy and Nikki promise that if we happen to break any or all of the above resolutions, we will look really really cute right afterwards and then give Momma lots of kisses and cuddles so she doesn't get too mad at us. ;)

Did any other doggies make any resolutions?