I did not plan to be so long in making a post but it has been a rough week. Bennie developed a cough a couple days after arriving home but didn't seem a big deal as it was never really bad and he got over it in a few days. So when Katie developed the same cough a week later, we were not overly concerned as it didn't really seem to bother her either. Then Sunday morning she seemed worse so we knew a trip to the vet was in order. But she was getting a lot sicker really quickly and we put in a call to the vet. Of all weekends for him to be swamped. He suggested things for us to do to help her through the night and she was taken in first thing Monday morning. We honestly didn't know if she would survive the night that is how bad it was. Turned out she has bronchial pneumonia and she is a really sick girl. Jack came home with 4 medicines for which she hates.
Bennie taking a break from caring for his sister
It's hard to see Katie struggle to breathe.
Still caring for his sister
Bennie has been so attentive to his sister and so affectionate with her. She is thoroughly kissed many times a day and most times he sticks pretty close to her. While she is a bit better now, she is still not eating so I am taking peanut butter and thinning it down with syrup and water and giving it to her in a syringe. So that is our week. I leave you with a video of Katie and Bennie
This is Katie or the Bugger as we call her. Sleeping is her hobby as is eating. She also loves to try and dig up moles and has managed to catch and kill one. She likes to pretend she is a tough girl but she has a very loving heart and even takes care of you when you are sick.
We adopted Katie in June of 2006 from SW MO K9's. She had been found wandering the streets of Springfield MO and was pregnant. She had a litter of six and I am happy to say that all of them found wonderful homes. When we did a sleepover with her, she was so well behaved and we fell in love so quickly with her it was hard to let her go back so the rescue group could have her fixed.
Katie is queen of the house and our hearts. She enjoys being in her yard, walks and lots of rides please! I do sometimes tell her I am gonna pinch her pointies (ears) if she doesn't behave, but mostly she is a very good girl. You can visit SW MO K9's by clicking on their name in the link.
This new blog is the start to a fun journey of our rescue puppies. Katie has been with us since June of 2006 and Bennie will be joining us the 20th of January. In the next few days I will be doing short bios on them to introduce you to them. I want to bring awareness to all animals out there needing homes, as well as things we can learn from pets. As always there will be plenty to laugh and smile about and maybe a few tears!
if you have an encouraging lesson to share for humans to learn from, please do e mail and send a picture or two or even three! Bennie and Katie love to share! doxiemom96@yahoo.com
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