MISS BAYBAY HAS US UNDER HER SPELL

Many years ago a pitiful little ball of fur was found on the side of the road and brought to my house.  I was not very happy about it.  She was filthy and matted and still just a baby.  I didn't have children at that time but somethin' motherly took over and I got her cleaned up and was amazed what was underneath all of that dirt.  Two of the sweetest eyes...lookin' at me like I was the best thing since peanut butter.  I named her Peaches'n'Cream..PC for short.

Of all the pets I had owned up until that time PC had to be the sweetest, easiest to train, and lovin'est dog in the whole wide world.  I had many folks tell me over the years that she was in my life that a rescue will love you like no other....and she sure loved me.  She loved the people who came and went in my life...and when my boys were born she loved them like she had given birth to them herself.  No matter how rambunctious my boys got PC never snapped or disapproved.  She just took it.

Fast forward many years later...All of the dogs I've had since PC were purebred...and great dogs.  But I had forgotten how loyal, sweet and eager to please a rescue could be.  Until now.

Mr. Brady and I now have Miss BayBay in our lives.  She's a purebred standard poodle...but really needed a new home.  She was not very pretty when we went to look at her.  But those eyes...we melted and brought her home.  I was told that she "loved to ride"...She threw up 5 times in my car and all over Mr. Brady before we got her home...And continues to get carsick, even on short trips to the Vet.  Yeah...She loves to ride, alright...And we ride a LOT!

The first few weeks were rough.  Miss BayBay had no energy, just laid around all day and didn't interact with me or Mr. Brady.  She was sick...Had to have surgery...And a severe ear infection.  What had I done?  Was I crazy(er)?

She didn't show any interest in ANY toys..She didn't show any interest in Mr. Brady...she just laid around.

We're now several weeks past her first surgery and  antibiotics for the ear.  WHAT A CHANGE!  Miss BayBay is the sweetest thang and has definitely put us under a spell.  Her eyes...She looks at me like I'M peanut butter!  She's happiest when she's at my feet and she's bein' touched and loved.  She is FABulous!  Once she started feelin' better a whole new BayBay emerged.  She and Mr. Brady play until neither one of them can catch a breath. Then, they lay down together and nap...gettin' ready for round 2.  She's gone through the toy box and destroyed about 4 so far.  (This is what standard poodles LOVE to do to their toys).  No accidents in the house.  Follows my every move...and gives Mr. Brady "what for" if she's not in the mood for his crazy shenanigans. 

BayBay was completely shaved down when she came to us.  Her hair is growin' out and she's scheduled for her first groomin' with us this weekend.  Still not much hair...but enough to make her feel beautiful when it's done.  Can't wait to see her beautiful self when it's finished.  She ain't ugly...She's gonna be purty!

How does Mr. Brady react to all 'o this?  Yes, he's a bit jealous...But it seems the companionship he's found with Miss BayBay FAR outweighs her gettin' some of Mama's lovin'.  There's still a lot of questions in Mr. Brady's mind about why she's here and why he has to share.  But the biggest question he keeps askin' me is HOW can she just lay down and go to sleep at night without watchin' a little TV?

 

 Yep...They're as different as night and day...But that makes life more interestin'! 

The moral of this blog is...If you're lookin' for a great new pet, FORGET the pet stores!  Find you a rescue or rehome that will make you the best friend possible and be grateful that you've found each other EVERY day.  There are way too many great pets out there lookin' for a good home.  And...It won't take long for them to put you under their spell. :)  Both of mine are rehomes....and PERFECT for me.

MANY thanks to all that have bought Pug Tee Shirts to help defray the cost of Miss BayBay's medical expenses.  Y'all are the GREATEST!  And big hugs to Mr. Pug for makin' this happen.  I couldn't do this for Miss BayBay without your help.  Thank you!

More on the escapades of Mr. Brady and Miss BayBay later...Right now, we've gotta do some dancin'!

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HEY LITTLE GIRL! WE'VE GOT EYES FOR YOU!

BIG announcement!  Mr. Brady and I have added a new family member.  Miss BayBay moved in about 2 weeks ago.  We've been lookin' for a playmate for Mr. Brady and this little girl came outta nowhere....well,  she really came from about 80 miles away.  

It's been a little stressful to all of us, but we're gettin' better every day.  Started out with an unexpected surgery due to an accident that she had right before we arrived to take a look at her.  It must be the most stressful for Miss BayBay...Who was taken from the only home she ever knew and two days later was at the doggy hospital bein' cut on.  And we have a spay to take care of when she's recuperated from this. (I haven't told her about that) We're still fightin' a nasty ear infection that came along with the package.  All in all, she's been a real trouper.   Just wants to be loved on and asks nothing in return.  No accidents in the house, no demands other than to have some lovin' attention put on her.  

Now, Mr. Brady is another story.  He hasn't decided if he likes this new sister or not.  She won't play with him...She gets to wear funny clothes...and she likes to lay in his favorite spot in Mom's bedroom.

Not much happenin' in the human department (which is me) due to the chaos at our house lately.  I feel like a new mom...a nursemaid...and maybe even a sucker.  Why did I DO this?  I've spent years tryin' to convince people I'm a tough old bird and the the real "mushy" me has finally been exposed.  My reputation has definitely been blemished....Not to mention my already too thin pocketbook emptied out. It's not like I've got money to burn!

But..then there are those moments...Yep...You know...Those SOFT moments when you know you've done the right thing?  

Miss BayBay is a welcome addition...We don't know what the future holds...But right now we're hangin' on and waitin' to see what tomorrow brings.

In the meantime, Mr. Pug has stepped in to help and his famous tee shirts are back on the market...with all proceeds goin' to Miss BayBay's medical expenses.  Ain't that somethin'?  So thankful to the folks who are already orderin' and helpin' out in other ways to get this sweet girl up to par.  We're gonna show her what a real life...in a real home...with lots of hugs and kisses...is really like.  Sooooooo...If you're in the market for a really cool tee, hit me up!  $15 and you can help BayBay and show off to the world what a great guy Mr. Pug is.  :)

Mr. Pug...The man with the plan.  Gotta love him...And I DO!

All things considered...We're a happy little family...And life ain't gonna get us down.

Thanks to all of my brothers and sisters out in blog-land...and the shag world!  I'm outta words and this music has me and the kids in the mood to DANCE!

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