Nala #OTRB

A tribute to our Nala, who suddenly started having seizures on Wednesday night.  A trip to the emergency vet revealed nothing.  She spent all day Thursday at the Vet getting attention and IV fluids.  The vets sent her home Thursday night.   Unfortunately, she had a very severe seizure Friday morning and did not recover.

We are blessed to have met Nala.  She was one of the sweetest dogs ever.  No one will ever be able to tell us that Pit Bulls are "bad dogs."

Rest in Peace our sweet girl.

Nala needs surgery

Hi pals,

 

Good news and bad news for Nala.  The good news, she doesn't have elbow dysplasia.   The bad news, she has an infection in her bone and needs surgery and extensive  anti-biotic treatment.

   

Here is the detailed estimate.

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Keep up with Rocky and Nala on Instagram #RockyandNala

Keep up with the former Strays in the Hood, Rocky and Nala on Instagram.

Rocky is still full of personality and while he tries to be tough, he's pretty much a softy and fearful of the weirdest things.

Nala is slowly relaxing and letting her personality shine.

A few weeks ago I witnessed Nala sticking her whole face in the water bowl and splashing around.

I decided to see if a kiddie pool would work.

I went to two stores to find the last kiddie pool in town.

At first they thought I'd brought them a giant water dish.

Then.... 

I looked out to find Nala having a blast in the pool.

Keep up with the two of them on Instagram http://instagram.com/RockyandNala

I also often post pics and videos in the Google+ Social Media Pawesome Pets Community
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/110577495222775430914

Vote For Rocky in the @HumaneSociety World #SpayDay Pet Pageant

Rocky didn't want to be left out of the whole vote for me game, so I've entered him in the Humane Society's World Spay Day Pageant 

If you recall, Rocky was the original Stray in the Hood.  All head last summer, this little guy was responsible for stealing my mom's news paper.  He would eat treats out of my hand through that fence, and he introduced us to Nala. (his girlfriend) 

Now he's our handsome boy who loves a belly rub and would give up most things just to sleep on the sofa. (most things, not treats or food) 

Rocky really loves Precious, I even noticed him being protective of her when he though she was

not happy at doggie day care.   Precious didn't care for him at first. He was just too clumsy for her.  Now she tolerates him and secretly likes having a big brother. 

Rocky and Nala are best of buds and are pretty much inseparable.

Rocky & Nala Adventures @Petco

Rocky & Nala had Grooming Appointments at Petco 

I decided to take them on a trip through the isles.   

Rocky was very impressed.

Nala's tail was tucked, but she was showing happy face smelling all of the smells.

Rocky tried to 'er test out the Natural Balance 

(Precious has similar photos, except she fits under the shelf)

More fun. 

So proud of them both. Rocky's report card from the groomer was 

that he was much improved.   

(The first time he was not happy & he took a poop on their floor) 

Deuce has a wonderful new family

Congratulations to Deuce!  

I can't tell you how happy I am for this little dog. 

After Deuce showed back up to our home last week, I re-posting him on RescueMe.org.

Just six days after posting him, I received an email asking if he was still available.  

I sent the video of Deuce and she and her kids fell in love with Deuce.

The good news the following day was they wanted to do a test with him over the weekend.

Saturday morning, Deuce and I set out on a journey to his new home.  

During our drive, he rested his head on my hand.  

I think he was trying to thank me while forgiving me for the first adoption mistake.

Deuce's new home is beautiful. Like the Jeffersons, Deuce is moving on up!  

 The backyard is even more beautiful.  He was a sport right off the bat.  Came into the house and was calm and cool as we talked about him and I got a chance to meet the family.

The young kids came out to play as Deuce got familiar with his new back yard.  He got a little obsessed with the little girl, and I was a little nervous, but he calmed down a bit and once back in the house, Deuce followed the kids to get a tour of his new digs.

This morning (Monday) I just had to know how things went over the weekend.  Was my boy on his best behavior?  Did they love him as much as we do and as much as he deserved?

YES!

The email I received from his new HuMom was a great one.  They took him to Petco and he sleeps in the bed with them.  Just like he likes. 

These are photos his new family sent.  Doesn't he look happy?!  

Deuce in his persistence  taught me not to settle for anything less than what's right.

   Deuce refused to be mistreated or ignored.  From the first home he escaped from, to the second one.  Each time he came to us to get it right.  I'm happy to say, we did.

What a handsome boy.  

Congratulations Deuce!  

Strays in the Hood: Look who showed up today.

Well, this is something I didn't expect to see or experience when I finished feeding Nala and Rocky this morning.  

Part of our morning routine is after the big dogs eat and poop in the morning, they come back in the warm garage to sleep until the day warms up a bit.  

This morning, Rocky was unusually barking and hitting the door this morning.  (normally he's totally crashed)

I also hear a neighbor dog barking, so I go to let Rocky and Nala out so they can investigate.  

When I opened the door, they ran right for the neighbor dog to find out what was going on. Then, Nala sprinted to the other side of the fence and started barking.  Rocky followed soon after.

I looked out to see what or who they were barking at...  Is that?...... Deuce?!  

OMG!  I call for him, but he doesn't come to the fence.   I come back inside to put on some shoes to get a closer look, and sure enough.... It's Deuce!!!

He was very nervous at first, but once I came out to the front of the house, he came right up to me and was very glad to see me.  

I fed him and let him in the house to warm up.  (Remember, Rocky is not a fan of his so I couldn't let him just go play) 

I went through my phone and email archives to locate his adopted dad's info.   I sent a text, and an email.  Letting him know that Deuce (aka Marley. They renamed him) was here. That was 9am.  

It is now 1:37PM.

I don't know about you, but if one of my dogs was missing, I would be going crazy to find them.   When Precious got lost a few years ago, I had fliers all over college campus where she got out. 

My mom has said, something must be wrong with his new home if he's getting out & we should try to find him a new home.  Trying to get my brother in TX to pick him up.  He lost his dog a few years ago  and hasn't replaced him.  

What do do?

What do you think?    

Update:  1/27/2013 Still no word from the adopted people.  To tell the truth, if they contacted us now, they would not get Deuce back.    We now need to find Deuce a new home.

Take a look at the best of Deuce.  

Sleepy time

Rocky, Nala, and Precious

Dog vs Smartphone

So, this happened.

Only days after I received my new Samsung Galaxy SIII.

Mr. Rocky found it.  

Does he look like he's sorry?