People that make you want to scream at best

[KodysGrandma]

Susan- You are so good to be looking after him. They're not my favorite dogs but they deserve good treatment just like all the others. However, he sounds every so much sweeter that the Chihuahua's I've run into before. I took think the name is wonderful. May he have a long and happy life.

 

[blackberry6]

Little Gershwin is really eating up a storm. Who said he wasn't going to eat me out of house and home? I beg to differ. It dawned on me that he was not fed rather than he may be sick. I've so often seen on Pound Patrol and Animal Cops dogs that were not fed and how they eat when a bowl of food is put in front of them (they all but devour the bowl) and that's how Gershwin is eating. Poor little boy was hungry. I'm being very careful not to overdo it (as much as I want to) so I'm just putting very small amounts of dry food out (only Orijen now) every few hours so that he doesn't over eat. He peed and pood in my yard (bravo to the litttle one) and I'm so in love with him you have no idea. Not even 24 hours and I'm in love (aren't I the hopeless one). Those of you who do this know what I'm talking about how each of them take a piece of your heart.

My mission was to save a dog that was possibly in danger and now look what's happened I've gone and fallen for him. Okay it could be a lot worse.

Susan

Susan, I fall in love each and every time!

 

[victoria1140]

I'm really glad he found his way to you, sounds similiar to my gsd Jessie, 4 th home in eight and a bit months, a walking skeleton and pregnant to boot. Take it slow and steady. I'm sure you already know he will probably go through quite a few fear cycles initially until his confidence can be boosted, slow and steady is always better.

keep us posted

 

[bria]

Blackberry I know exactly what you mean. I just can't help but fall for each and every one as you do too. They are so helpless and so frail looking that my heart just aches for all of them.

Turns out little Gershwin has quite the personality. Emmie Lou I understand what you mean as some of these little dogs can be somewhat nasty. Not this guy. He sticks his tongue up my nose the little booger. He also likes to steel things and hide them in his crate. How cute is that.

I'm so toast here. I've decided that if my client doesn't take him he's not leaving. There is no way I will let him be shuffled around from home to home. He's had enough and deserves to be loved and well fed for the rest of his days. He is still so very puppy as he was mouthing me. He is also fascinated by my cats and loves to hang with them. Oh and what a smart little guy he is.

I'm pretty sure he was hit. I've been paying very close attention to his body language and he crouches when you go near him as though he is expecting to be hit. Boy could I really hurt some people at times like this. I keep telling him he's safe and no one will ever hurt him again. Do you think he understands me? How anyone could hit an animal is beyond me but a 2lb dog just baffles me. It's like hitting a child who is so defenseless. Okay I guess you can hear me screaming here.

He has had accidents in the spare room but who cares. I imagine he may have been hit for that. I didn't mention but when I went to get him the husband really bothered me. I got such bad vibes from him and thought I was overreacting until I recently spoke to the groomer who had contacted me (she called to find out how Gershwin did his first night) and she told me she didn't like the husband at all. She said there's something about him that's off. No **** I'm thinking. I could feel his dark side and I'm trying to be compassionate as he's losing his wife and quite possibly is feeling somewhat angry. He may have directed this anger at poor Gershwin who is so unable to defend himself.

Rest assured my friends that this little guy will never again be scared or hungry. I am still going to take him to the vet though neutering him at this point is out of the question. A 2lb. animal being put under is something I will not do. I shall fatten him up first and then we will see. At the rate he's eating he should gain some weight in no time.

It's funny because I know I should feel stressed to the max for all that I've taken on and the fact that I haven't had a day off in 5 months now (and that's 7 days a week) yet for some reason I feel so incredibly calm. I can't explain it. Maybe it's g_d's way of reminding me that I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be doing exactly what I'm supposed to be doing. Over simplified you think?

Thanks again guys for always being here for me.

Susan

 

[Tug]

It's funny because I know I should feel stressed to the max for all that I've taken on and the fact that I haven't had a day off in 5 months now (and that's 7 days a week) yet for some reason I feel so incredibly calm. I can't explain it. Maybe it's g_d's way of reminding me that I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be doing exactly what I'm supposed to be doing. Over simplified you think?

Hit the nail on the head

 

[noblenewf]

Thank you Susan for all you do. God Bless you and wee Gershwin. I hope he is on his way to a better life!

 

[Kobutsu]

Good for you Susan, you are a manifestation of Bodhisattva activity. I am so pleased to hear of Gershwin's good fortune. No matter how it turns out I have the sense that that little chap's life has taken a major turn for the better.

Best of luck to you and all the critters!

 

[bria]

Thanks again guys. This is the one family I can always count on for encouraging words and support. No so in my biological family unfortunately. Some of them just don't get it.

This morning I took Gershwin out for a walk with my Sugar (15-16 year old Maltipoo). Talk about stoppng to smell the roses, the little guy was smelling everything. He also made a pee pee while on a walk. He was just so happy to be outside it was amazing to watch him. He was even trotting. You know as frail as they appear these little ones are often very hearty. My little lion heart.

I just sat with him while he ate and boy did he eat. He's on Orijen 6 Fish but I also tried to give him some canned Wellness and he smelled it but didn't eat any. That's okay as long as he eats something that's all that counts.

I'm almost dreading my client's return. After all it was I who planted the seed with her last week about Gershwin and it got her thinking. She even mentioned it to me when I was there to walk her dog (Niles the Yorkie) on Thursday. She told me she couldn't get Gershwin out of her head. If I am to give him up she's the only one I would give him to. She comes home tomorrow so we shall see. I know if she comes over to see him she'll be toast like me.

I'm not sure how I feel about him leaving. I'm trying to put my personal feelings aside and do what's best for him but he's totally settled in here. He comes downstairs on his own and hangs with my Newfs and my Maltipoo (plus the crazy boarder who came on June 7 for 2 days and is still here. A story for another time). Also he reminds me so much of my Farfel (my 5lb. Maltese) who waits at the Bridge. This is a tough call.

I guess there's no guessing here, I'm hoping my client has changed her mind.

Susan