The crazy youngster CBGB, observing the world from his perch while his siblings look on:
And the old matriarch Doggie, impersonating a laptop desk:
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Generations
A couple of fun photos today.
The crazy youngster CBGB, observing the world from his perch while his siblings look on:
And the old matriarch Doggie, impersonating a laptop desk:
The crazy youngster CBGB, observing the world from his perch while his siblings look on:
And the old matriarch Doggie, impersonating a laptop desk:
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Brave Boxer
Another one of our special BML dogs today, one of the special courageous ones.
"Fenway will be six in September. I adopted him when he was about 9 months old. He weighs about 40 lbs. He was found beside a road in a southern state and they think he had laid there 3 or more days. He was put on antibiotics and the mangled leg amputated. He should have been fine and gotten up, but didn't. Over a week later they did an x-ray and found that he had a broken femoral hip on the other side as well as a broken pelvis!
Second Chance was getting another dog from that shelter and when asked, we said "send him". So he came to Maine and a couple of weeks later I became his foster home. No-one asked about him, and no-one could see beyond the missing leg. I adopted him knowing he might eventually need wheels, but not too worried.
My girl Rose became his "physical therapist" and he became a normal boxer, if there is such a thing. He uses his front end for power and jumps into the recliner, when it is vacant. He runs and plays with little problem, has conquered my kitchen floor for the most part, and his only problem seems to be ice. The "hip-less" leg is used for balance but has no strength. Right now the dog yard has some very icy paths and the dogs all tread lightly and slowly. Fen doesn't go far off the deck and is well aware that he might have problems getting back to the deck. When he does venture forth, he gets into the snow so that he can move about. There is no way that I can sand it out there but we are expecting a storm over the weekend and maybe it will help things.
He is a very sweet and loyal guy, and frequently is my shadow."
"Fenway will be six in September. I adopted him when he was about 9 months old. He weighs about 40 lbs. He was found beside a road in a southern state and they think he had laid there 3 or more days. He was put on antibiotics and the mangled leg amputated. He should have been fine and gotten up, but didn't. Over a week later they did an x-ray and found that he had a broken femoral hip on the other side as well as a broken pelvis!
Second Chance was getting another dog from that shelter and when asked, we said "send him". So he came to Maine and a couple of weeks later I became his foster home. No-one asked about him, and no-one could see beyond the missing leg. I adopted him knowing he might eventually need wheels, but not too worried.
My girl Rose became his "physical therapist" and he became a normal boxer, if there is such a thing. He uses his front end for power and jumps into the recliner, when it is vacant. He runs and plays with little problem, has conquered my kitchen floor for the most part, and his only problem seems to be ice. The "hip-less" leg is used for balance but has no strength. Right now the dog yard has some very icy paths and the dogs all tread lightly and slowly. Fen doesn't go far off the deck and is well aware that he might have problems getting back to the deck. When he does venture forth, he gets into the snow so that he can move about. There is no way that I can sand it out there but we are expecting a storm over the weekend and maybe it will help things.
He is a very sweet and loyal guy, and frequently is my shadow."
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| Sweet little face |
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| Legs aren't needed for dinner. |
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This is a "pick-on-Sam" deal. Sam is my senior boy, now 10 and the
white girl is Rose who will be 7 in March. As you can see, Fenway
doesn't have much problem. |
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Boxer Scout
Some congratulations to one of my favourite guys for his new Scout badge! Report below from his "mom".
Tomo, Ho-Bo Care Boxer, professional napper and Dog Scout Cadet participated in a walk this past weekend with Colorado Dog Scout Troop #213 and in his efforts earned his “Clean Up America 2” badge which requires each dog/handler duo to find, pick up and properly dispose of at least 50 separate piles of dog excrement left behind by irresponsible dog owners in public places. Tomo helped by packing out bagged piles in his backpack.
Tomo plans to take the Dog Scout test this Spring to graduate from Cadet and earn his "Dog Scout of America" title so he can continue to work on badges while learning new skills!
For more information on Dog Scouts or to find a local troop in your area: http://dogscouts.org
For more information on Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue of Colorado: http://www.hobocare.com
Tomo, Ho-Bo Care Boxer, professional napper and Dog Scout Cadet participated in a walk this past weekend with Colorado Dog Scout Troop #213 and in his efforts earned his “Clean Up America 2” badge which requires each dog/handler duo to find, pick up and properly dispose of at least 50 separate piles of dog excrement left behind by irresponsible dog owners in public places. Tomo helped by packing out bagged piles in his backpack.
Tomo plans to take the Dog Scout test this Spring to graduate from Cadet and earn his "Dog Scout of America" title so he can continue to work on badges while learning new skills!
For more information on Dog Scouts or to find a local troop in your area: http://dogscouts.org
For more information on Ho-Bo Care Boxer Rescue of Colorado: http://www.hobocare.com
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| A photo of Troop #213 |
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| The bags that Tomo carried out in his backpack. |
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| Handsome boy |
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| Having an artistic moment |
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