Well, its hard to imagine that we have had little amber for a month now - it feels like she has been here forever!
She has settled in really well and has certainly made herself at home. Her ears are now clear as far as I can see but we are back off to the vet later for her second injections so we will have them checked while we are there. Her feet seem to be healing nicely, the fur on her head has almost regrown and the bald patch on her back seems to have dried up and the fur seems to be coming back there as well - She is eating well and the runs seem to have gone away now her tummy has become used to regular food but I can see the nightly weetabix continuing for both Toby and Amber for some time to come.
Toby and Amber have become best buddies and playmates and for a 9 year old she has every bit as much energy as Toby!
Just so the others are not left out here's one of Amber, Ben and Toby - as you can see a biscuit always gets their attention!
Not to leave the other two out: introducing big Ben - 12 year old Lab who we foster for Lab rescue - I say foster but he aint going anywhere! He was 7stone and unable to walk and was probably going to be put to sleep but thanks to Lab rescue he is here with us, on monthly cartrophen injections and enjoying sensible walks (at his pace of course!).
When he came to us he had bad food aggression which caused a few 'interesting' situations so we suspended his diet, let things settle down and took time to deal with the issues of settling him down and letting the pack form itself again. Now, everything is ticking along nicely, the dogs have all established their position in the pack, the aggression has gone and all is peaceful. Now things are settled, he's back on Hills RD diet and we are aiming over the next few months to get him down from 7 stone to 6 stone. From there we will see what the vet thinks as he is a very big structured dog!
This is Chloe - I think we have had chloe for about 18 months but she too feels like a permanent resident! She was in a right old state when we got her - no fur on her back due to flea allergy, bleeding lumps on her, cancerous growths etc - the first week we had her, she had to be spayed and have all the lumps removed. She has turned into a wonderful loving girl. Our original Ben, the goldie in the logo never left her side all the time she was ill and continued to look after and protect her till the day he died. It was wonderful to see the relationship they had together.
So.... welcome to the clan at chez mullineaux - it can be challenging and frustrating at times - but when you look at the 3 rescue dogs enjoying their lives in a warm, safe and loving environment, find one sliding onto your knee for a love and cuddle or in the case of amber, sitting on the window bottom waiting for you to come home, its got to be the most rewarding thing there is - especially when you know how close they came to the end of their life
All are rescue dogs are 9 or older - we love the oldies.. so if you are thinking at any point in adopting a dog - please dont discount the older ones - you might not have as long with them but they can be even more rewarding than the younger ones
but she is happy and thats all that matters!!!
