Kyleigh update August 30 2011

It has been about 2 weeks since Kyleigh was given a clean bill of health, and 1.5 weeks since her spay.  Kyleigh is just about adopted now - just some final things to put in place and she should be formally adopted at the end of the first week of September.

Here's a video that was taken Thursday, August 25 (6 days after spay) - so much for keeping her quiet for 2 weeks!  The video includes Tulip, a friend's Boston Terrier, who spent a week with us while his family was on vacation.

Weir Rockin' 2011

It's rare that I post a blog that isn't related to dogs (the Relay for Life being the only other times), however, I went to Weir Rockin' 2011 last night (Saturday, August 20, 2011).  It's an annual concert (5th year) in my neck of the woods that has featured Canadian artists each year (April Wine, Trooper, Chiliwack, Haywire, and Loverboy have played in the past).

This year, there was not one but FOUR favourite Canadian acts on the ticket for almost the same low price as previous years!  In order of appearance: Lee Aaron, Sass Jordan, Headpins & Honeymoon Suite.

Here is a playlist of 6 videos I took.  Enjoy!

Kyleigh's 2nd Birthday

Thanks to the vet records obtained from previous owners, I know Kyleigh's 2nd birthday was yesterday (August 5th).

First, she must wear our special birthday collar we have for these occasions!

Then, a trip to Three Dog Bakery to pick out some yummy treats (however, Kyleigh was quite nervous to go in the store and couldn't wait to get out of there despite all the delicious smells.  I think she's had too many trips to scary places - i.e. veterinary hospitals - in her short life time.  Needs to be shown that going places is fun!).  We visited our friend Donna and her chihuahua, Dexter before we went home.

We picked out 2 Boxer Brownies, Let 'em Eat Carrot Cake, and a Drooly Dream Bar.  We knew our friend Tulip, the Boston Terrier was coming by with his people to help us celebrate when we got home.

Tulip's boy, Oliver, bought bull-wrinkle chews for everyone at the pawty with his own allowance.  What a thoughtful boy!

After a while, we came inside to enjoy the yummy treats, as well as some rrrRRRibs cookies we picked up too.

KYLEIGH GETS THE DREAM BAR FIRST.  LOOK HOW MUCH BROSA AND DELTA WANT IT TOO!

TULIP HAS THE CARROT CAKE - KYLEIGH HAS APPROACHED BUT SHE STILL HAS HER BAR IN HER MOUTH, LOL!

EVERYONE ENJOYED THEIR SQUARES!

KYLEIGH WAS A LITTLE GLUTTON - STILL CHEWING ON HER SQUARE

KAYZEE CAME TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANYTHING FOR HER TOO!

 

KYLEIGH, DELTA, BROSA AND TULIP, WAITING FOR A PIECE OF rrrRRRibs COOKIE

Halifax Pride Parade - 2011

The morning forecast indicated highs of at least 27 degrees celcius, with the humidex feeling like 34 degrees.  Based on this, I decided to leave Brosa home from the parade.

My friends that I participated in the parade with did bring their pups though.  Before the parade even started, the infamous Halifax fog rolled in and the temperature dropped.  It stayed that way the rest of the afternoon, and rained a bit too!

Brosa would have had a blast, but I always say, better safe than sorry!

Here are a couple of doggy photos from the parade.

NINJA, ROCKING THE HOT PINK

MS. DIVA, CHOUPETTE, ROCKING PINK SPARKLY LEOPARD PRINT, MADE BY TINYDOG TAILORS.  CHOUPETTE STOLE THE SHOW - THERE ARE GOING TO BE A BAJILLION PHOTOS OF HER ALL OVER THE INTERNET AFTER TODAY.

HALEY

COLBY

CHOUPETTE

HALEY AND COLBY

NINJA AND CHOUPETTE

Kyleigh's mini-photo shoot

Kyleigh is doing so well, that she may be listed soon, to get the word out there for good applicants.  It will still be some time before she's ready to go, as she'll need a full health assessment as well as her spay, but never to early to get the word out!

So tonight, I took a few minutes with the *good* camera, to snap some shots for her listing.  I think these turned out nice!

I WAS TRYING TO GET HER CLOSER TO THE FLOWERS, BUT THIS STILL TURNED OUT NICE

OOPS!  FORGOT TO WIPE THE EYE BOOGER!

Kyleigh Update

KYLEIGH - JULY 16, 2011

Kyleigh is doing wonderfully!  She is completely transitioned over to a much better food (Taste of the Wild - which is what I feed my crew) and loving it.

The tape worms appear to be a thing of the past.  I didn't see any again the day after I treated her with Drontal.  She'll be retreated again in a month, and then will have a fecal exam to make sure all is done.

She is still quite thin, but the worms have only just left her system a week ago.  The weight needs to come on slowly and safely.

It appears that some fur is beginning to show up on her bald patches - still hard to tell at the moment but again, with the worms gone and her diet improved, we should begin to see a difference.

I also believe she's getting ready to come into season - once that's behind her and she's at a good weight, she'll be spayed.

Kyleigh has gained a lot of confidence in the few short weeks she has been here.  She is a happy, exuberant love bug, and she's learning to play with toys (on her own, and tugging with Brosa).  She sits nicely and waits for her meals (meaning she will sit and wait after I've placed her bowl on the floor, until I give her the "okay").  She's so food motivated, which is going to be great for the training to come, but she'll also have to learn various commands will not always come with a food reward (right now, she sits for meals and treats, but not because I ask her to when empty-handed).  She's a smart girl so I know that will come in time.

KYLEIGH MAKES FRIENDS WITH TULIP ON SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011

KYLEIGH HAS A SIESTA IN THE SHADE WHILE PLAYING WITH THE GANG ON SUNDAY

FUN IN THE SUN MAKES FOR VERY TIRED PUPPERS WHEN THEY COME INSIDE TO AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM!

Musher's Secret

BROSA AT LAST YEAR'S PRIDE PARADE

The annual Halifax Pride Parade is coming up this weekend, and once again, Brosa and I will attend.  Last year I opted not to march in the parade with him at the last moment simply because it was too darn hot!  In the photo above, we were in the shade on the grass during the parade.

So this year, we're going to attempt it again.  We've had a streak of very cool weather here in Nova Scotia lately, which ended last weekend.  The forecast is looking like mid to high 20s on Saturday, so we'll have to see.

Because of the hot weather, I am concerned about the hot pavement on Brosa's paws.  A little bit of internet research revealed that the same paw-protector wax used in the winter time to protect against snow/ice/salt, is also effective protection against hot pavement.  Never fear though - should Saturday arrive with too hot temperatures, I will likely bow out of the parade again, or at least, leave him at home in the air-conditioning.

I was directed to a local supplier, whose website appeared to carry Musher's Secret (this is the brand which came up most prominently in my research).  Dogs in Gear Canine Sports Supplier's Stephanie returned my message right away and would be able to supply me with a jar.

And small world - Stephanie already is familiar with this blog!  Thanks for coming out to meet us tonight Stephanie, and sorry again for the Turd's exuberant greetings with you and the paw prints he left behind. ;)