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.