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01-16-2010, 06:07 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northport, AL
Posts: 123
| Back again after a looong time away Hi everyone: Stanford and I are back for a visit to our favorite spot. It has been a nasty and trying time since last August (I became unemployed), and we struggled quite a bit. At least Stanford and his big brother TJ ate consistently! The same cannot be said for me. But things are looking up, and it appears that after a lengthy vetting process, I will be hired to do social work for the state of California. We are just waiting for the final paperwork and health stuff to clear, then hopefully we will be off on a new adventure. Update on Stanford: He just turned 12, and is doing great. Not really slowing down at all, but it takes a bit more for him to get moving in the morning. In fact, we just went to the vet yesterday. He had tapeworms (yuck), and was due for his checkup and shots anyhow. I spoke to the vet afterwards, and she noted that his heart and lungs were "perfect- better than most dogs his age and breed". The most amazing thing was his jaw. You all might remember his experience right after I got him as a stray (took him for teeth cleaning, and they all fell out). The doctor found that his jaw was actually broken and rotted from neglect, so she used some oral "cement" and antibiotic implants to try and hold it together, but she did not have much hope for full recovery. She told me yesterday that she inspected her work, the jaw is ENTIRELY HEALED-LIKE IT NEVER HAPPENED. Go Stanford! She was amazed. But she did good work, and he is one tough customer. I have noticed that as he ages, his coat is more prone to matting, and is loosing some of its luster. He gets vitamins, and needs the Sulfadene shampoo for dry skin. The vet says this is just part of the aging process. So now he gets the full inspection and beauty treatment weekly, with daily checks for mats and brushing. He is also becoming MUCH more affectionate as he grows older... under the covers at night next to me, and gets upset if he cannot be in the same room with me (and this is a big change-he used to not seem to care about that as much). Interestingly enough, he seems to want MORE exercise as he ages, not less. The big dog is the other way around (he will be nine in May). And... he got a new feline "sister" last March (stray cat got inside and gave birth in my living room). Hope (the kitten) tries to commander his bed at night, but he stands firm. He treats the cats like poor relations he cannot ditch. LOL He has become VERY used to his daily routine. I had to wash his bedding today, and you would have thought the world had come to an end... whining, crying, yapping...which immediately ceased when he climbed into his fluffy clean bed. Sorry for the long post. We are happy to be back. Matthew
__________________ "From tiny to teapot: He is...STAN THE MAN!" |
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01-16-2010, 06:31 PM | #3 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
Posts: 21,173
| It's nice you are back again. You've had a rough patch, haven't you? And you have some moving to do, too, huh? Stan must be amazing! Maybe you should call him Super Stan. I suppose the clinginess, which is normal for yorkies, is because he finally became attached to you the way puppies do. It's a fun place around here. Hope you have fun catching up on YT. Good luck!!!!
__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel |
01-16-2010, 06:32 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Welcome back!! Great to here how you are all doing. Keeping fingers crossed for your new job.
__________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html |
01-16-2010, 06:43 PM | #5 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona
Posts: 1,840
| Welcome! And congratulations on your new job. Where will you be living in California? I remember the Stanford story--I am so glad he is doing so well. You are lucky to have found each other. |
01-16-2010, 06:53 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j.
Posts: 4,457
| Glad to see you back. Congratulations on the new job and it's great to hear news of Stanford.
__________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb |
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