Before I start posting for Mike and Gidget, I want to mention sweet Debbie and her beautiful boy, Jack. Jack desperately needs surgery. I want to do everything I can do to help, so I've created this blog for him. Please go to it and check it out. http://jack-thekingofhearts-needsyourhelp.blogspot.com/

We Love You Jack (and you too Debbie)



Hi All...

Things are really good here. The only concern I have about Mike right now is that he's not eating anywhere near what he should be. I don't want him losing anymore weight. It's gotten to the point where he won't eat any of his Wellness kibble (or any other kibble that I've offered) at all... no matter what I put on top of it to get him started like I use to (shredded cheese, gravy, any other kind of people food), he'll eat the toppings off and leave the dish while he's still hungry. We're probably going to have to go to complete people food since that's the only thing he'll eat. The problem with that is that sometimes I can't afford food enough for me... but... I'm not going to let that stop me.. Mike will get whatever he needs (or wants ;-)

Other than his eating... Mike is really a miracle mutt. Who would ever have thought five or six months ago that he'd not only still be here with me but look and act as great as he does? You can tell by the pictures in the slide show how healthy he looks, and I am still amazed at the energy that he's found (on good days) to play with his sister. I just know that she's partly the reason for the spark that grows in him on a daily basis. I am so glad she came to live with us.

And... speaking of Miss Gidget... she's doing really well. Using her room in between potty times really did help. We had to do it for three or four days (keeping her in her room/cage until it was time to go out). She now will hold it for up to an hour (still not a long time but she's working on it) before she barks to go out. If she gets to the point where she starts barking more than every 30 minutes or so, I'll let her out and send her back to her room (she doesn't mind it). When she comes out of her room, she goes out to potty and then she's fine again. It'll take awhile, but she's getting it.

Other than that.. she's really a great little girl (shhhhh don't tell her I said that). LOL She is just so sweet, and those big eyes... oh my gosh... when she looks at me I can only think of those pictures of kids and animals that have the huge eyes... they are sooooooo cute.