Hi all, Peanut here

Long time no talk. Things have been very busy for us this year. As you know mom and dad noticed that I had a weepy eye in June took me to the vet and sure enough it was Blastomycosis. Thankfully it was caught early enough to where it just affected my eye. After surgery to remove it and 5 months of medicines I am blastomycosis free.

That's right folks, we beat it, what a relief! Only having one eye hasn't changed anything. I'm still mom and dad's sweet girl and my brothers' pain in the butt, although they still love me. This picture is from just after my surgery. Mom made me a special eye patch. It's pretty cool looking. At the ranch, dad calls me the pirate of Beaver Creek.

Bye for now, Pea

Hi all

It's been a long time since my last post. There is lots of stuff to tell. Ranch season is in full swing and we have gone every weekend since it quit freezing overnight. I have a ton of fun there and dad hasn't worked Mondays so it's been 3 day weekends each time. I have become a regular ranch dog as I know who the regulars are and bark at strangers as this is my place.

It is sad to report that I have been doctoring. I got that stupid blastomycosis. Fortunately, the Dr thinks we caught it in time. A few years ago that is what took away our family's other little golden. Bad news is that it has severely affected my left eye. High pressure is 25 and mine is at 50. I have surgery on Tuesday to remove the eye. The other eye is OK and I will be just fine with the one. Mom and dad are taking very good care of me and that shouldn't be a problem. My brother Raji is also doctoring. He went in too because they thought he had a blockage as he couldn't keep food down. They had to do surgery and found that it was undigested food causing the blockage. It is called ileus. We think it is under control now, but that isn't his only issue. He has in a human what would be a torn ACL. He goes for acupuncture treatment once a week and has to stay somewhat immobile for 3 months to a year. So this summer is riding in the Tyrex for us. That is just about as fun as running. Dad included a picture of me and mom sharing some love. We will update on the surgery next week. By for now, Peanut

Hey all, Peanut here

Just a picture of my new favorite activity. The front seat. I called shotgun so I guess that moves dad to the rear.

Hi all

Just an update, we got a new brother the other day. His name is Max. Grandma Jo moved last week and couldn't take him along so now he lives with us. I am quite curious of him, and no longer the little one of the house but Dad still calls me his little peanut. Summer has been great, no problems and ranch life is awesome. Wide open space to run, woods for exploring and a river for swimming, but the best part is rides on the Tyrex. I included a picture of Max. check in later and hope the rest of summer goes good for you all. Bye for now, Peanut

New brother Max

Hey all, Peanut here

I was up early today with mom and it was -18 out. We turned on the fireplace and I nestled into my favorite spot. Things have been going great at home. I just wish the warm weather would hurry and get here. We will talk again soon, bye for now Peanut

Hey folks,
just a quick note. I still have a ways to go, but pictures like this show I'm getting there. things are going great. Last time at the ranch I got loose and all mom had to do was open the door on the Tyrex and asked if i wanted to go for a ride. The answer was a huge Yes as I jumped right in. Mom is going to NYC next week and Dad has the week off, maybe a little more bonding time with Dad. Bye for now, Peanut

Here are some photos of Pea doing her favorite thing. Riding in the woods at the ranch on the Tyrex. She absolutely loves that machine. She forgets that she is a scared dog on it. She even spent a ½ hour on her Dad’s lap. We don’t know who was happier, Dad or Pea.

Pea working on the antler she found during her recent escapade.

Hi everyone, P here (Polly 13-354)

Things have slowed down a bit as I am getting used to all the new things. I am getting much better going in and out by myself. I actually follow dad to the door instead of waiting back for him to open then bolt out. This cold weather really stinks as I like to play outside with my brothers, but mom and dad won't let us stay out too long. I am eating my meals all gone and just a matter of time before I put on a few pounds. We are still taking our meals in our crates, but mom and dad prefer this as Raji likes to help me and Gretz finish ours when he is done.

I am enjoying playing with my brothers, napping in a warm spot, chewing on bones, having my ears rubbed and treats. I still won't take a treat from a hand yet but that is getting closer.

Dad here, my little P is such a sweet girl. She has come a long way in a short time. She is still very skittish but becoming very comfortable in her home. We don't know if her bark works as we haven't heard her yet. I am sure by the time spring gets here when we go to the ranch she will be a well adjusted family member and be able to enjoy the meadow, woods and river up there.

Bye for now

P

Close up of P waking from a nap.

Sweet P in her favorite spot in her new home. It will feel really good next week when the temps plummet to less than 20 below

Hi Folks, Polly here this time,

FD thought it would be good for me to do this update, so here goes.
 
After being back home from my "vacation" for a few days FD figured out if he put me outside alone on the tie-out, I would do my potty business. If my foster sister Ziggy was out there, I was too distracted. I tricked foster dad one time after he let me in and Ziggy went out. I bolted out the door without being hooked up on the tie-out. The yard is fenced. I followed Ziggy wherever she went and came back in the house with her, no problem. After that FD let me go out with just a leash dragging. I did my business just fine and came back in with FS Ziggy. I do need to be out for a while to get things done.

I now stay in the big wire crate most of the time. FD does close the door at night and if he leaves the house. I feel very safe in the crate and like to see what is going on in the kitchen. I do go lay in the living room some times but prefer the crate.

Last week FD loaded me and Ziggy in the Suburban and went to the vet's office. I don't mind riding but stay close to Ziggy. FD brought me and Ziggy in but then left me behind. I was there for spay surgery. Dr. Larson did the surgery. I did very well but was pretty groggy yet when FD and Ziggy came to pick me up to go back home. FD and Ziggy kept a close eye on me for the next couple days. Unfortunately I got diarrhea and ended up going back to see Dr. Larson. He said it was just nerves but that I did have worms. So I got some wormer and some meds for the diarrhea. All was good the next day. FD said since I didn't try to lick the incision, I didn't have to wear a cone, whatever that is. FD said I wouldn't have liked it so , I guess that is a good thing.

Before I went for spay surgery, FD told me there was a family interested in meeting me. He said they sounded like a very good match and was excited for me. I hadn't thought much about being adopted. Maybe my new family would have dogs near my age for me to learn from and play with.

Also before my surgery FD took me in the bathroom and shut the door. I wasn't sure what was going on. FD put me in the shower and gave me what he called a "Bath". I was a bit scared , as I am of most new things. FD said I did very well. I did smell much better afterwards and my fur was softer. FD said that I need to be clean for my surgery and when the interested family comes to meet me.

On Thursday FD was cleaning up around the house and printing copies. He said that He was getting ready for the family that was coming to meet me. A couple hours later they showed up. I didn't seem to mind them too much but was a little scared as usual. They took turns petting me and talking to me. Then the fun began. They went outside and came back with 2 dogs. Their names were Rogy and Gretski. They were also rescue dogs before they were adopted. We all went outside in the fenced area and had a great time. FD said it was the happiest he had ever seen me! My tail was way up and I was having tons of fun. We played for quite a while even though it was pretty cold out.

FD talked for quite a while with Jim and Connie. He said they had talked a lot on the phone also. Jim and Connie and Rogy and Gretski left to go have lunch and think about adopting me. FD said he needed to think a little also.

Well wouldn't you know it that Jim and Connie came back and did want to adopt me!  Rogy and Gretski are going to be my brothers! I guess I'll have a human brother also. FD and my new parents, Jim and Connie did some paperwork and more talking. Then I got to leave with my new family. FD was a bit sad to see me leave but very happy to see I now had my own family.

Thank you so much to my sponsors ,RAGOM, my transporters, temp foster mom, Ziggy and FD for helping me to my new and better life. Polly 13-354

Thank You so much to Sara S and family for sponsoring Polly in remembrance of Dixie.

Polly went to a different foster for a "vacation." The change in environment helps fearful dogs overcome some of their fears many times. Since Polly's last update, she has returned to me and unfortunately, most of her progress hasn't held true. Polly does go outside now, but will not do her potty business out there. On the bright side, Polly will now follow me around outside in the fenced area on a leash. Huge improvement!

Polly still spooks easily in the house, but seems to be a bit more comfortable outside. Polly only wants to follow and stay close to my resident dog outside. I have been able to pet her more inside and have had her lean into me while I pet and hold her.

Polly has come near me, laid down, and chewed a bone. This isn't all the time, but is a huge step in the right direction. Polly also watched from a distance while I prepared her meal.

Yesterday, Polly went to the vet without being in a crate. She did very well. She had resident Ziggy with her and stayed pretty close to her during the ride. She did very well at the vet getting her last vaccine. She also got a low-dose prescription for some anti-anxiety meds to help her overcome her fears. Nothing to make her drowsy or "out of it," just a little help.

I will be scheduling Polly's spay surgery soon. Thanks for checking in on Polly and Thank You again to Sara S and family for sponsoring Polly. Without sponsors and donors, none of this would be possible.