02.19.09
Little Shih Tzu Puppies growing strong!! Update on the Katy 34 breeder surrenders!
Are fluffy puppies not just the cutest things alive???
The breeder in Katy had two tiny litters when we were asked to take in her dogs. The puppies are now nine weeks old and getting their second round of shots. They’ll get the third in three weeks and then be spayed/neutered soon after that.
The adults are just as cute as these puppies…
These little dogs have adapted well to pet life.
Watching these little dogs, both the adults and the puppies, blossom into adorable, loving little dogs is an unbelievably rewarding experience. Little Omari, the little black boy above, had a massive ulcer on his right eye when we first picked him up. So bad, in fact, I thought it looked like there was a little stick poking out of his eye. Thankfully, after putting a special medicine from the opthalmologist into his eye about every two hours, we were able to save the eye. This tiny boy was about four pounds when we first got him, but has put on quite a bit and is now right at six pounds. He runs and plays with everyone. He just has a huge zest for life.
So far, with the funds we have, including a very generous $600 donation from the American Shih Tzu Club (thanks Loree and Barbara!!) we’ve been able to get 14 of the adults completely vetted.
We, thankfully have had no extraordinary problems with these guys. Most had to have antibiotics for some kind of infection, several had eye ulcers, but thankfully no broken bones.
Little Hasani is totally blind – genetic bi-lateral detached retinas. But, don’t tell him. He has no idea he’s blind.
Isn’t he just a DOLL! We’ve nicknamed him Sonny and he is a true “liver” shih tzu with a cute little brown nose. He is the daddy of many of the little puppies. This little boy must have an internal radar because even being 100% blind, he can find us the minute we walk into the room. It’s just so cute. Sonny was also the one that had severe urine scalding all over his belly from a very old, very wet belly band.
I just wonder what goes through the minds of these little dogs when they are in transition. I truly believe that they only live “in the moment” and don’t even remember their past. I’m glad.
We are now trying to raise the funds to vet the remainder of these little pups. And, as you would all expect, with tough times, we’re in a world of hurt.
These little guys NEED YOU!! If you can help with their funding, please CLICK HERE to contribute via paypal or HERE to tell me you’re sending a check. If you’d like to use a credit card, email me (teresa@shihtzu-rescue.com) and I’ll send you the form.
You guys all rock!! So many dogs would not be alive today if not for you!
