Rescuing Lulu (Callie)

This sent to me this morning by the foster mother.  Her facial skin should be 'grey' (even fawn pugs have black faces) so she's beginning to look like a pug.

For all the world, since she was standing when she took this I think Lulu has a satellite on her head and is saying "Beam Me Up Scotty" (either that or I'm just an old Trekker!)

She has such a sweet face! 

wow callie!!! what great improvement! she sure is a cutey! you're right, she is finally starting to look like a puppy! so sweet!

I'm just amazed at how much better she looks.  Hehe, I can SO see her saying 'beam me up' it's a perfect caption for that pic.

she looks a lot better, Callie.

I'm walking a fine line here -- because I'm trying to help them know what to do from *here* which could so easily be misconstrued as being a "bossy boots" controlling potential adopter. 

The biggest and best thing they're doing for her is to do the antibiotics -- getting the skin healed is paramount.  The demodex will come net but can't do a thing with infection in there.

callie, i dont know the people you are dealing with, but as i know you you are very articulate and know how to communicate your knowledge without sounding bossy or arrogant!

you were saying before you were worried about a possible ear infection... any word on that yet?

Wow - she looks so much better already, even though I know she has a ways to go. What a cute little smiley face after all she's been through!!! Isn't amazing how resilient dog can be?! If that's not motivating, I don't know what is!!! Callie - I would love to come see her when you get her home! I'm just in Sarasota.......please post more pics as you have them!!!

Looking good!!! A toast to people who care!

Callie she looks so much better already!!!!   Lulu is going to be such a lucky girl when she finally gets to go home to Florida!  Lots of prayers coming your way!!

Ok, folks if you haven't seen today's pic scroll up.

We've made a decision.  My morning email from the foster Mom says Lu has a stuffy nose (one nostril blocked -- this lady is GOOD to notice this).

NO WAY am I flying a dog with any kind of a respiratory anything AND a potential ear infection.  NOPE not gonna do it. 

SO, we'll fly to Austin and drive to Orlando.  We don't have 6 days to drive up and back.  We'll be exhausted but she won't be in pain.  Bracheocephalics have a hard enough time flying but I'm not taking one with possible ear/congestion problems and "hope" she's better by then.  No way.  We'll drive her home.  We'll survive.

She's already got an appt on July 8th to be spayed.  early but necessary to the max.  My vet is AWESOME - he'll do a superb job.  He's completely on board with how we treat demodex (in fact he's supported my research for about 8 years).

AND the holistic vet is already planning a little "first aid kit" for her -- something with a bit of decongestant and stuff to make the trip more comfy for her. 

Cool folks huh? 

Ok, now we can make "plans" -- rah.  It gives me one more weekend to puppyproof my house (oh JOY! *grin*)

I'm also going to prepare a scent box to send her something with David's and my scent on it.  I'm also going to include Luna, Billy's and Kees.  I'm going to ASK for one in return so my crew can 'smell' her.  The one thing in this I can't work out is taking MY three to get her.  I usually wouldn't ask my dogs to just accept a never-seen newbie.  But a scent box will help -- THANKS BONITA OF BWANA -- you mentioned that in a post or email and I tucked it in my brain, but I think it's a great idea for this.

and ... in my spare time ... *sigh*

yay!!! so great!!! i am as excited as if she was coming home to me!!!

Your vets are totally awesome.  I'm so glad she'll be home soon.  You and David are just so committed to this little girl already, I'm sure she's gonna do so great with you guys.  When you're done, I'm sure we won't even recognize her.  Scent box is a great idea, I'd never considered having one from Lulu for Billy, Kee, and Luna, but that sure makes good sense. 

Hooray!!!!! Callie's getting a puppy!!!! LOL, join the puppy train!!!

luvmyswissy

Looking good!!! A toast to people who care!

awesome!