He's a rescue dog (Bugsy)

• 08-26-2008 6:56 AM

  kpwlee Joined on 06-17-2006 North Carolina Posts 6,339 Points 535

  He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact  Early this morning while still asleep I had a severe asthma attack.  I was dreaming that I was having one and in fact I collapsed to the ground and someone was going to give me CPR (in the dream).  Almost at this moment Bugsy jumped on the bed whining and nudging at me - obviously waking up both DH & I.  Bugsy is not allowed on the bed and NEVER goes on it.  As a guess it has been more than two years since he jumped on the bed and then it was because he was a crazy puppy playing chase It has taken me nearly 2 hours to feel better, I honestly believe that had he not woken me up I'd be in an ER now. I am amazed and so proud. I cannot express what I am feeling in words. I am posting because I think he deserves extra belly rubs and kudos this morning I am biased but he is one darn good dog.

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• 08-26-2008 6:59 AM

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  Benedict Joined on 05-30-2006 England Posts 6,613 Points 870

  Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact  Oh Bugsy!  You deserve lots of whatever your favourite thing is....maybe 2 hours free mole hunting in the garden?  What a wonderful boy you are. Karen, you should be biased and you should be proud.  What a good boy he is, and he's a credit to you.  Keep feeling better. :) Kate - Dog.community Administrator Jokers to the right. www.lumosmaremma.com - a dog blog about raising a Maremma in a city.

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• 08-26-2008 7:18 AM

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  sl2crmeg Joined on 10-08-2006 New Smyrna Beach, FL Posts 4,046 Points 405	Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact Hooray, Bugsy! Way to go!
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• 08-26-2008 8:59 AM

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  TheDogHouseBCMPD Joined on 11-06-2007 Maryland Posts 1,844 Points 290	Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact Yea Bugsy!!  Lots of kudos for you buddy!  Karen, I hope you're feel better soon. ~Steph "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein
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• 08-26-2008 9:05 AM

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  kaluha Joined on 12-15-2007 Europe Posts 470 Points 240	Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact  That's a great dog! I can imagine how proud you must be...
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• 08-26-2008 9:11 AM

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  Cita Joined on 12-13-2006 CT Posts 5,597 Points 850	Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact  Good job, Bugsy!! Maybe you can have him classified as a medical alert dog now, and take him with you all over the place? (Just kiddin'!) Hope you're feeling better soon... that must have been an awful way to wake up, even with Bugsy's intervention.
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• 08-26-2008 9:40 AM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 7,751 Points 940	Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact Way to go Bugs!  Hope that you are feeling better, Karen. Amanda
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• 08-26-2008 10:01 AM

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  willowchow Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 8,064 Points 445	Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact Well, I'm not surprised.  We knew what a great boy Bugs is.  Hope you are feeling better soon.  Lori and Willow
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• 08-26-2008 10:15 AM

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  gradyupmybutt Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania Posts 10,217 Points 1,265

  Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact I always knew that Bugs was a very sensitive dog.  This just proves it.  Bugs I'm soooooooo very proud of you.  Thank you for helping your mama out.  You knew she needed help & you were right there.  I'm gushing with pride to even know you.  I'd say he gets a good raw steak for dinner tonight.  Oh & lots of belly rubs & kisses from me. Wag More, Bark Less I Survived Bugsy Kisses

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• 08-26-2008 10:22 AM

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  kpwlee Joined on 06-17-2006 North Carolina Posts 6,339 Points 535

  Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact  Thank you all for the well wishes - I am feeling a ton better although I have what I call an asthma hangover - just feel a little rough.  Don't know what caused the attack as I haven't been having any issues.  It was a severe attack though so I really do think if he hadn't caught it when he did I might be in the hospital now. Bugsy can be such silly boy and yes I know he has a working side but overall he is a high energy love bug - I really wouldn't have expected this, but I am not wholly surprised. DH & I were saying how he has NEVER been on the bed with a human (shock horror) so this was way outside his boundaries.  Supports my belief that this is a dog that doesn't need to be told what to do by some human - He has always believed that he knew what was best anyway LOL Not sure I thought my feelings for him could be greater than they were before this but I shamelessly admit that I am looking at him today with extraordinary admiration and appreciation. Kate we played some real fun "find it" in the house this morning and he is crashed out now - I wonder how long he was listening to me struggle Cita I'm lovin' that medical alert dog thing

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• 08-26-2008 10:54 AM

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  BCMixs Joined on 01-10-2008 Virginia Posts 1,761 Points 30	Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact  Wow, that's so great!!!  Yay Bugsy!!!  So glad he woke you both in time and that you're feeling better.  I second the steak recommendation, with a mole topper!  LOL
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• 08-26-2008 11:30 AM

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  brookcove Joined on 09-10-2007 Semora, North Carolina, USA Posts 5,632 Points 695

  Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact   he is crashed out now - I wonder how long he was listening to me struggle I was busy all morning with the kids and didn't see this.  Wow, I am so glad you are okay!  There is a lot of truth to the above - I bet he was sitting there a long time with the wheels turning (or pacing and whining) - trying to figure out what to do.  Now he's pooped! Seriously, you could get an alert dog vest for him and it sounds like it would be a really good idea.  Sometimes that is said lightly ("Oh goody!  You can take your dog with you everywhere!") but as someone with an epileptic adult brother I would love it if my parents would agree to get an epi-alert dog for him. A Bugsy would be terrific because he also has cerebral palsy and falls down a lot. So I'm not saying it to be cute - I really do think it would be something smart.  And he's gotten so mature in the last few months.  Plus, his attitude is perfect for a service dog - he's not a run-up-and-say-hello dog - it would be easy to train him to stay on task. There's no cert although it can make things easier to get the CGC and TDI cert (then you hang the medallions from his harness along with an "ID card"). Becca Shouse: Irena Farm, Semora, NC Cord, Ted, Gus, Zhi, Maggie, Lynn, Lu, Min and Tully - and Sam! Waiting: Bubo & Ben http://irenafarm.blogspot.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/irenafarm?ref=profile

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• 08-26-2008 11:35 AM

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  Benedict Joined on 05-30-2006 England Posts 6,613 Points 870	Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact kpwlee: Supports my belief that this is a dog that doesn't need to be told what to do by some human - He has always believed that he knew what was best anyway LOL   Are you sure he's not part LGD?  LMAO.   Kate - Dog.community Administrator Jokers to the right. www.lumosmaremma.com - a dog blog about raising a Maremma in a city.
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• 08-26-2008 12:04 PM

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  CoBuHe Joined on 08-03-2007 Southeast Texas Posts 2,479 Points 85

  Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact BCMixs: I second the steak recommendation, with a mole topper!  LOL Buddy, Heidi and I agree wholeheartedly, double mole topper!  Bugsy is your amazing dog.  And, he is with you for a reason.  Someone, something brought him to you; and now we know why. We are all so proud of Bugsy and so glad you are feeling a bit better.  Hey, does Alka Seltzer help with that kind of hangover? Just kidding...  Rest today, please. "No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich." Louis Sabin ________________________ Barbara, Proudly owned by

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• 08-26-2008 12:39 PM

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  shadowsgin Joined on 03-06-2007 N.W. Arkansas Posts 1,989 Points 425	Re: He's a rescue dog (Bugsy) Reply Contact I just saw this!  I am glad you are ok!  Yea Bugsy the wonder dog!   Bugsy will get to be King for the Day for awhile now!  Bugsy, Rocky said to tell you he would share his fresh mole with you anytime!
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