Long live Sig & Sip

Wow - I think it is a done deal. (-: I mailed Sippi's records to Sigrid's son on Friday. As you recall, he is a veterinarian. Sigrid has reported that Sippi woke up to a loud noise in the middle of the night. She barked a bit and did a perimeter check of the house. Sigrid was really pleased with that. It seems the two are hitting it off quite well. I can't thank everyone enough for everything they've done to help make this a success story.

Long live Sig & Sip

Sig & Sip (-:

Yesterday I took Sippi to meet Sigrid. Sig lost her dog BD to most likely a congenital heart problem. We have a mutual acquantance that suggested we meet. So Sippi is on a trial at Sigrid's house for the week! Word has it and I'm cautiously optimistic, that Sip is doing great and Sig is thrilled.

I couldn't ask for a better place for Sippi. She is the only pet so getting lots of undivided attention. There is a big fenced backyard full of native plants and hidy spots to explore. A couple of little ponds will make her feel right at home. Sippi gets full roam of the house and Sigrid likes the fact that Sip might be a bit of a deterrant as well as a companion. I think Sigrid would like it if Sippi took care of a couple of mice and maybe a squirrel or two in the backyard. A final plus is that Sigrid's son is a vet. The girls are in good hands.

Thanks everyone for helping give this girl a chance. She gave me lots of kisses before I left. I miss not having her down in the basement but am so glad she is in a good spot. It took a while, about nine months (funny time frame) but now Sip is on to the life of a kept dog.

Another call ... crossing fingers toes and paws

Crossing our fingers, toes, and paws ... Sip got a call tonight. Maybe a friend of a friend could be interested in her. That would be fantastic. Word sounds like the lady would be a great home.

It is sort of crazy in a way. Bally, my year old pup, is a wiggly and wriggly bad girl. She tries and has learned a few things but really, Sip is the laid back girl. I'm giving away the smarter, calmer dog.

More advertising

So, we are trying a new tactic. One of Sip's aunties is going to try to advertise her in another location. Sip's auntie is having trouble with her email. She did not get one hit at all from her recent post on craigslist or freecycle. This is making me nuts.

No luck

Picked up Sippi last night from being boarded for 7 nights. She was a little excited with all the commotion going on in the vet's office. Today she is back to her usual self. She is always happy when I come down in the morning to let her out and give her breakfast.

I've put a second notice on freecycle, another note in facebook, and two separate ads on craigslist. No luck. This is really not good. Everyone said she would have a better chance of being adopted if she were healthy and up to date. I feel duped. I will have to board her again next week for a meeting and possibly more after that if I want to visit friends for vacation. I can't afford all of that. Besides it isn't good for her. I don't know what to do with her. I think the vets just wanted the money. I should've had her euthanized.

Sip got noticed

Sip got noticed again when I took my car in for servicing. A guy was really interested in her but he has kids under the age of 7. I honestly don't know how she is with them. Probably okay but I can't say for sure. She has been sweet with everyone else so far.

I took her for a walk on the beach the other day. She was so cute. She loved running back and forth across the stream. She would actually try to launch herself across it, landing right in the middle then one big hop to get out. Sip seemed to really enjoy it. Girl is getting so attached to me.

So now starts a very long few weeks of boarding her. There is potentially a month worth of days she will need to go somewhere. She got no hits from the craigs list ad and only one from my freecycle listing. Now I'm gone too much to try to advertise. This is really eating my budget.

No go

No go. The potential interest decided to take their current dog to LSU for potential treatment. Talk about good dog owners! Anyway, not sure Sip would've been right anyway. Got another lead from freecycle but Sip is probably too big. She looks small but is really medium sized. ugh. I have to go out of town next week and wish she could be happy in a new home.

Got a call

Well! I actually got a call from a flyer that I left in my vet's office. The first one from the flyer ever. The guy wanted to know more about Sip and may meet her on Saturday. I'm concerned because he has a 12 year old female dog that is going blind. So I guess first things first, he meets her. If he likes Sippi then we'll introduce the dogs.

I'm sad about her leaving and worried the guy won't call back. What a mess!

Sip is ready.

Today I had Sippi's staples taken out. She is now ready. Sippi is up to date on vaccinations, has made it through her heartworm treatment, and is now spayed. Bring on the best family to treat her like a queen.

Sip was a little sick

Hi All,

Sippi came home in fine shape. She seems to feel well though had a bout of diarrhea yesterday and last night. What a mess! I had to completely clean out her cage. I'm not sure what the source of it is so put her on rice and pumpkin. It doesn't seem to be bothering her though. But overall, she seems to be in fine shape.

Sippi is spayed!

Hurray for the girl. Today she had a very successful surgery and did just fine. I pick her up tomorrow. Sippi had shots, medicated bath, toenails trimmed, and a spay. Fine day at the spaw (-;

New Sip pic

Sip after a nice walk to the beach. She is feeling pretty well and enjoys getting back out there. Today she got to spend a couple of hours in the yard with Sandy.

Foiled again.

Foiled again. I have long days for a meeting next week and thought it would be a good opportunity to spay Sip while she boards. Vet won't do it for a full eight weeks. It is really pushing it for me because I have a week long meeting the third week of July. I just can't board her that entire time and don't expect to find her a home right away. This is really stretching my limits.

She is definately feeling better, wanting to play with a lot of dogs she sees. She gets excited. With feeling better she needs more stimulation. Chewing on her bone is good and she likes a kong I gave her. But that just isn't enough for the long times that she spends in her cage by herself.

Good weekend

Sip made the big time! She actually got a comment on her blog from a spammer (-;

Anyway ... she is definitely feeling better, rolling in the grass, and skipping around. Last weekend was good for her. I started taking her on walks to the beach. She doesn't go in the water so I'm not worried about the oily water, sheen, or anything else. She also got to have some yard time with Sandy. They played a game of chase. The Sandman is such a good sport. Sippi had a little coughing from that but was okay. She was soooo happy to be in the yard with him.

I'm going to try for spay again next week. I really think she is strong enough for it. THEN it will be time for re-advertisement.

Next month & close call

Well ...

Sip is doing well and I thought I could have her spayed this week. But while one vet had told me a month following her last heartworm treatment a different one said we needed to wait yet another month because her lungs had been so bad. I was realllly wanting to get that out of the way. With the spay finished, she'll be clear for new advertisement. I'm also concerned because as a result of the oil spill, we think, adoptions are way down at a local no-kill shelter.

Sippi is starting to roll around in the grass now. I don't think she could breathe well enough to do that before. She is also getting perky and wanting to run and jump a bit more. I let her off leash a little this past weekend and she loved skipping for a few feet. She also coughed up a bit of foam. So that activity still has to be closely monitored.

Last Friday the air con guy was at the house. I was closing things up after he left and unbeknownst to me, one of the cats had slipped into the basement. One of my worst fears and the very cat I worry about. Sip went straight for him but the cat was behind a couch which gave him a reprieve. It would've been toast for Ash. I got Sippi back into her cage and then carted his majesty back to safety. I wasn't even sure what she was after at first.

Just another reminder that she needs to go to a home with no cats.

Sippi is doing well

Hey Everyone -

Last Friday was three weeks post the mega dose and Sippi is holding her own. I gave her a last dose of prednisone yesterday and am going to see how she does without it now. Later in the week I'm going to see if we can make an appointment for her spay and then, wow, it will be time to put her back out there again.

I took her to Petsmart on Sunday when the store was quiet. She did pretty well walking around. I kept an eye out for other pets and she behaved herself. Sip did a nice job sitting for a treat at the checkout. She does take those very well. It was actually fun to give her medication.

Thanks Everybody - Sip sends lots of toe licks (-;

Sip has a smile

Not sure if I've mentioned it before or not, but Sippi has a noticeable smile. She really turns on the charm when she is getting a nice rub down or tummy pat. I added up the tentative cost of that smile, $1498.76. This doesn't include her food, collar and leashes, jacket, sweater (heh! It was 25F outside), and the metal cage she is in that I had intended for one of my other dogs. I still have to finish her spay and shots.

Sippi is a good napper. She likes to snuggle up and prop her head on you.

Sippi breathing easier

Well ... Sip spent the weekend at the vet while I visited my nephew's family near Atlanta. We, my Sister-in-law and I, didn't get back in time to pick her up yesterday so I retrieved her this morning. She chewed on her bone a little and then went into an easy sleep in the back of the car. I think there is a lot going on there so she doesn't rest as well. It has been about 11 days since the treatment and she seems to be doing well. Don't want to jinx things, but I think she is breathing easier.

Came home to find a big thunderstorm took out my bedroom TV, computer cable modem and wireless router as well as a phone. Bleh.

So, what's next?

So far so good and Sippi is feeling better since last Friday. She was pretty wiped out but was perking up on Sunday. Right now she is sitting in her cage chewing on her bone. I'm working on the computer and she self selected her cage, occupying herself. Such a good girl. Sippi just doesn't want to be alone.

So I hope she continues to do well over the next few weeks. Then she'll be spayed and we'll start looking for a new home again. ... hint hint hint ... new home.