Do not think that nothing has happened or that I have lost my interest in this blog... no, my computer died a couple of weeks ago. Thanks to Uncle Dan, it is now back online!
What have we done? Oh I wish I could remember (sips a drink)... dog park a few times, walking trails, Petsmart, friends, etc! Some really great days (meaning no nipping or barking a lot), and some lesser days. Momma has been busy (wards again), now all over. Uncle Dan and Aunt Jo's birthday, whole weekend adeventure, riding a lot more, etc!
Bottom line is that we are still very cool, love each other (her wet kisses can attest), and the joy is omnipresent. We lost many pictures after the computer crashed but we will post more as there are never enough moments to keepsake!
Hugs and kisses to all!
Blanca
Myrka
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Weekend Stuff...
Saturday with the family, going shopping, having fun, etc...
Aunt Tammy put the funny hat on me!
I thought we were making a quick stop at Petsmart (to get new toys, of course!)
BUT
We came home with someone new!
Meet my cousin Tera (byte)
She was rescued from the Santa Cruz Humane Society.
They think she is a Doxie/chihuaha mix...
She is one year old.
She is a cutie like me!
Here she is with her Dad.
Someone's going to be a motorcycle rider!
Unfortunately I may be too big to ride.
Unless Mommy gets a side car for me!
Uncle Dan and I.
I don't like this picture.
It makes me look weird...
This is Alan with Tera.
I growl at him every time!
And this is Tera's brother, Osyris.
His sister Isis was too shy to play with us.
My hair is really short, but Aunt JoJo still managed to put these on me!
They are actually Tera's.
Here's Osyris again
He thinks I don't see him...
Hehehe
And here's Tera and I hanging out in the kitchen.
She is a very quiet dog, and we are getting along pretty well.
Although sometimes my puppy energy overwhelms her a little!
Mommy's calling. I think she wants me to potty before we go to sleep. Bye!
-Blanca
Almost 20 pounds!
Time Flies!
So it's been 4-5 weeks since this adventure began. Blanca is now 19.5 lbs! She continues to get healthier and healthier and cuter and cuter (at least in Mommy's eyes). Her hip pain is well controlled with medications, and we have been walking 30-60 minutes almost daily. She is starting to get her front legs up on the couch or on chairs to look for treats or seat cushions... :-) That's quite a change from her early days, before she was rescued.
This is what she looked like at Pima Animal Control Center (PACC). They named her Lori.
The following were taken by her foster mom, Garnet. She named her Nessa. You can see her brother Nick, who was also rescued by Tucson Cold Wet Noses.
This is a photo of her little brother Nick, and it gives me an idea of what Blanca looked like as a baby. I can see why they had her listed as a Chihuahua mix at PACC.
Skinny, but cute as heck!
Back to today, happy times!
Watching the "Puppy Bowl"
Waiting for Mommy to get ready for work.
Are these enough toys for me?
or enough treats?
Thanks for reading!
Monday, February 14, 2011
K vs B
So this past week could best be summarized as "battle of the hair". I'm assuming you know my friend Keith.
Mommy continued her work in the hospital, including weekends. Meanwhile, Uncle Keith was getting hit by an open car door during a bicycle ride, resulting in a broken leg. Three days later, he had surgery and stayed with Blanca and I at home. Oh boy, was my work cut out! His crutches freaked her out, and over the next 4 days they could just NOT get along! Blanca would go bezerk every morning and every time she heard him walking in the house. He's been gone for a day now, and she still barks at the hallway that leads to the guest room!
Unfortunately, we missed our training day with Seize the Leash. I was working that day then had to take Keith back home. Sure look forward to next week's session! In the meantime, Blanca and I visited Uncle Dan and Aunt Jojo a couple of times. She met Kurt, and after a growling session she tolerated him, Not sure why, but she certainly doesn't warm up to guys very quickly. We need to work on that, in case Mommy finds a good guy. :-)
Last week Blance saw Dr. Neuman again. She is the Vet at Twin Peaks Veterinary center. For those of you who don't know, she has been struggling with a bad hip, to the point where I had to carry her back home during a walk. Breaks my heart. So, xray and a couple of hundred bucks later, we're not sure exactly how it got hurt, but she is taking pain meds now. We hypothesize that during her stray days her long nails made her walk in an awkward position leading to the hip problem. We were told to walk and exercise so she can build her muscles again and hopefully that will be enough. Otherwise, Ortho Vet here we come!
We have gone for a few walks and she seems to be doing better. More comfortably, even running at times. She was jumping and barking at my neighbor's kids the other day, whom she could first hear and then saw stick their heads over the fence. Even though she was in one of her bark-a-thon moods, it was great to see her jump and run from side to side with puppy energy!
Today, Valentine's day (a Hallmark holiday, nothing more), we went to Jo and Dan's place again. She did pretty well, except when she drizzled the bathroom carpet and the bed they had set for her. We kept her contained in the kitchen area but she managed to crawl/jump over the obstacles and made her way next to me. I take those misbehavings as the greatest signs.
Good night, everyone. Mommy's tired.
Mommy continued her work in the hospital, including weekends. Meanwhile, Uncle Keith was getting hit by an open car door during a bicycle ride, resulting in a broken leg. Three days later, he had surgery and stayed with Blanca and I at home. Oh boy, was my work cut out! His crutches freaked her out, and over the next 4 days they could just NOT get along! Blanca would go bezerk every morning and every time she heard him walking in the house. He's been gone for a day now, and she still barks at the hallway that leads to the guest room!
Unfortunately, we missed our training day with Seize the Leash. I was working that day then had to take Keith back home. Sure look forward to next week's session! In the meantime, Blanca and I visited Uncle Dan and Aunt Jojo a couple of times. She met Kurt, and after a growling session she tolerated him, Not sure why, but she certainly doesn't warm up to guys very quickly. We need to work on that, in case Mommy finds a good guy. :-)
Last week Blance saw Dr. Neuman again. She is the Vet at Twin Peaks Veterinary center. For those of you who don't know, she has been struggling with a bad hip, to the point where I had to carry her back home during a walk. Breaks my heart. So, xray and a couple of hundred bucks later, we're not sure exactly how it got hurt, but she is taking pain meds now. We hypothesize that during her stray days her long nails made her walk in an awkward position leading to the hip problem. We were told to walk and exercise so she can build her muscles again and hopefully that will be enough. Otherwise, Ortho Vet here we come!
We have gone for a few walks and she seems to be doing better. More comfortably, even running at times. She was jumping and barking at my neighbor's kids the other day, whom she could first hear and then saw stick their heads over the fence. Even though she was in one of her bark-a-thon moods, it was great to see her jump and run from side to side with puppy energy!
Today, Valentine's day (a Hallmark holiday, nothing more), we went to Jo and Dan's place again. She did pretty well, except when she drizzled the bathroom carpet and the bed they had set for her. We kept her contained in the kitchen area but she managed to crawl/jump over the obstacles and made her way next to me. I take those misbehavings as the greatest signs.
Good night, everyone. Mommy's tired.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Some pics from last week
We spent last Sunday with aunt JoJo while uncle Dan was away working. Aunt Tammy and cousin Savannah joined us for a little while... always a fun time!
First day out!
Today Aunt JoJo, Uncle Dan and Mommy went out with Blanca!
We started our day by stopping at the Vet for a quick weigh in, and she is now 18.6 lbs (up a little over a pound since last week!) Then we went to the Habitstore on Grant and I-10. Aunt Tammy met us there. I was a little afraid of how she would react with strangers but she did extremely well! She followed directions, was able to cruise around children and adults, and when she did bark, she stopped with little effort. I was so proud!
Then we went to Uncle Keith's house to check on his cat Lupita, and Blanca hung out in his backyard. She dug a couple of holes (better his yard than mine ;-)) and had lunch there. After that, the humans went to Chipotle to conquer their hunger, and she lied down (mostly) quietly by my side. I had to carry this huge bag full of toys, treats, food, water, towels, etc... never thought I'd see myself like that!
Last but not least, Petco! Aunt JoJo and Uncle Dan are considering adopting a cousin for Blanca. Unfortunately for them (but good for the puppy anyway!), the puppy they were interested in got adopted shortly before we got there. But we still got to see other beautiful pups and Blanca had a chance to "talk" to them, only this time she was on the other side of the crate! Free as a bird! Mommy got her a soft brush, more treats and more poop bags, since you can never have too many of those!
When we got home she went straight to her bed and stayed there for almost an hour! Then she went outside for some private time and went back to bed.
What a day. A dog's life, right?
We started our day by stopping at the Vet for a quick weigh in, and she is now 18.6 lbs (up a little over a pound since last week!) Then we went to the Habitstore on Grant and I-10. Aunt Tammy met us there. I was a little afraid of how she would react with strangers but she did extremely well! She followed directions, was able to cruise around children and adults, and when she did bark, she stopped with little effort. I was so proud!
Then we went to Uncle Keith's house to check on his cat Lupita, and Blanca hung out in his backyard. She dug a couple of holes (better his yard than mine ;-)) and had lunch there. After that, the humans went to Chipotle to conquer their hunger, and she lied down (mostly) quietly by my side. I had to carry this huge bag full of toys, treats, food, water, towels, etc... never thought I'd see myself like that!
Last but not least, Petco! Aunt JoJo and Uncle Dan are considering adopting a cousin for Blanca. Unfortunately for them (but good for the puppy anyway!), the puppy they were interested in got adopted shortly before we got there. But we still got to see other beautiful pups and Blanca had a chance to "talk" to them, only this time she was on the other side of the crate! Free as a bird! Mommy got her a soft brush, more treats and more poop bags, since you can never have too many of those!
When we got home she went straight to her bed and stayed there for almost an hour! Then she went outside for some private time and went back to bed.
What a day. A dog's life, right?
Friday, February 4, 2011
Another week
Hello again!
This week went by quickly! That's a good thing. I am attending at UPH until the 14th, which means that I don't have weekends off until after this is over. Of course "no weekends off" really means having to wake up earlier than usual, but then I'm home again to play with Miss Blanca! We keep going for walks, cuddling and playing a lot.
The highlight of the week was today's visitors, Jamie and Deena, two behaviorists from http://seizetheleash.com. They met Blanca and taught her so many things in less than an hour! She was such a good girl, and a quick learner too! Now we will keep training so that she continues to be the best doggie that she can be. We will also join them for group training sessions starting next month. I can't wait!
Don't forget to visit http://www.tucsoncoldwetnoses.com/
This week went by quickly! That's a good thing. I am attending at UPH until the 14th, which means that I don't have weekends off until after this is over. Of course "no weekends off" really means having to wake up earlier than usual, but then I'm home again to play with Miss Blanca! We keep going for walks, cuddling and playing a lot.
The highlight of the week was today's visitors, Jamie and Deena, two behaviorists from http://seizetheleash.com. They met Blanca and taught her so many things in less than an hour! She was such a good girl, and a quick learner too! Now we will keep training so that she continues to be the best doggie that she can be. We will also join them for group training sessions starting next month. I can't wait!
Check out my cool outfit!
Don't forget to visit http://www.tucsoncoldwetnoses.com/
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