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megansmomma · 02-22-2009, 12:06 PM

Sondra2004 was so nice to offer to buy a very cute and WARM coat for Truman. It came in the mail yesterday and I took a few pictures of him in the yard. It has been cold here the past few days and poor little guy was freezing with no hair and no meat on his bones! Not any more! Truman and I want to thank you for being so kind and caring

Truman is now eating 2 to 3 bowls of food a day

the little oinker! I do believe he is somewhat housebroken since he will now bark to go outside. He can't find the door but when he barks we all know what it means. I have not decided if he can hear or if he is still too weak to want to hear. After the pictures that I took my husband was bringing him in the back door with a huge smile on his face. He then told me that Truman was wagging him tail, not one of those pitiful half up and down wags but straight up in the air full on WAG!

llcornell · 02-22-2009, 12:08 PM

Awwww....he looks so cute. What a nice coat. I bet he does need that to keep his skinny little body warm

megansmomma · 02-22-2009, 12:12 PM

I forgot to add one Truman millstone..he has started to lick himself. He was licking his leg and paw today for the very first time. Can you even imagine being so weak and sick to not have the strength

Now I am sounding like a proud and protective mom

JillandJack · 02-22-2009, 12:14 PM

Jodi...I just read your story about Truman and somehow I am not surprised you did this wonderful rescue given the heart you have. Truman is very lucky to be with you and your family even as a foster. Just made a small donation too. Wish it could have been more. You are Truman's hero!

LilMissy · 02-22-2009, 01:21 PM

Awww, he is just too darn cute in his coat. Keep the milestones comin' Truman!

zoeybear · 02-22-2009, 01:35 PM

I think it is amazing what you are doing. I wanted to tell you that rimadyl might be good from Truman. It is an antiinflammitory that could help with his arthritis. It was also prescribed for our Schnauzer with Cataracts (cataracts are caused by inflammation) This was recommended by a Veterinary Opthomologist. I know like all meds, it does have some risks and side effects. Maybe ask your vet what he thinks. It could kill two birds with one stone, arthritis and help with the progression of cataracts.

yorkiesmiles · 02-22-2009, 01:51 PM

It is a thrill to hear that Truman is wagging his tail! The simplest things we take for granted in our furbabies. What a great coat for a very deserving boy!

ladyjane · 02-22-2009, 02:06 PM

That was so nice of Sondra2004 to send Truman a coat...he looks so warm and cute in it!
He is really looking great!! Thank you Jodi for taking him in and caring for him the way you have!

dogears · 02-22-2009, 06:26 PM

Truman

I am glad to see you doing great and wonderful things and eating good.

megansmomma you are

Nia also does the front paws stand thing. Its quite amazing.

To hear of another one saved just melts my heart

megansmomma · 02-22-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

It is a thrill to hear that Truman is wagging his tail! The simplest things we take for granted in our furbabies. What a great coat for a very deserving boy!

It seems like he is improving more every hour now. Just a little while ago he lifted his head and actually followed my three maniacs that were playing around him. This is a HUGE step in the right direction because up until today he was only capable of following them with his eyes.

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Originally Posted by dogears

Truman

I am glad to see you doing great and wonderful things and eating good.

megansmomma you are

Nia also does the front paws stand thing. Its quite amazing.

Thank you for caring about Truman. I am going to try to catch his little stunt on video.

To hear of another one saved just melts my heart

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

That was so nice of Sondra2004 to send Truman a coat...he looks so warm and cute in it!
He is really looking great!! Thank you Jodi for taking him in and caring for him the way you have!

Well I guess what I have to say to that is if it wasn't for Yorkie Haven and your friendship I wouldn't be a volunteer foster mom now. It is a pleasure volunteering to help even a few lost soles.

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Originally Posted by zoeybear

I think it is amazing what you are doing. I wanted to tell you that rimadyl might be good from Truman. It is an antiinflammitory that could help with his arthritis. It was also prescribed for our Schnauzer with Cataracts (cataracts are caused by inflammation) This was recommended by a Veterinary Opthomologist. I know like all meds, it does have some risks and side effects. Maybe ask your vet what he thinks. It could kill two birds with one stone, arthritis and help with the progression of cataracts.

I will be sure to ask the vet when I see him next. Any advice that you can give is greatly appreciated for Truman's care.

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Originally Posted by JillandJack

Jodi...I just read your story about Truman and somehow I am not surprised you did this wonderful rescue given the heart you have. Truman is very lucky to be with you and your family even as a foster. Just made a small donation too. Wish it could have been more. You are Truman's hero!

Thank you Margaret for caring about Truman and making a donation. Next time you talk to your sister be sure to tell her that Bogey has a new foster brother. I remember when I brought Bogey home from the shelter how skinny and weak he was. My husband and I were just talking how pitiful Bogey was when he first came to live with us. Now he runs and jumps and even plays with toys~no of which he did when I brought him home. When I look at him now I hope and pray that Truman will even get to half of what Bogey has become. He's my little lovebug

Gamfas~I wanted to thank you too for making a donation to Truman's care! Truman sends his love

To anyone that I might have missed. Thank you so much for caring and helping our little man! If it wasn't for everyone here on YT and your support and love for Truman I don't know how I would have made it this far with him. There was a time that I was very worried about him because he was so sick but in the past few days he has really started to make HUGE strides in getting well.

There are so many others just like Truman that need love and care. Look what just a little time, loves and of course money did for Truman. It breaks my heart even think of what could have happened to him. Thank you everyone!

yorkiesmiles · 02-22-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by megansmomma

It seems like he is improving more every hour now. Just a little while ago he lifted his head and actually followed my three maniacs that were playing around him. This is a HUGE step in the right direction because up until today he was only capable of following them with his eyes.

Oh, that is HUGE!! He must be feeling better! Soon he will be their playmate

luvfla · 02-23-2009, 06:34 AM

Oh my GOSH. You said he was thin but that kid is a Boney Maroney!!!!! Me thinkst he needs a steak!

Lisa and Pic · 02-23-2009, 04:50 PM

Oh, he looks so happy being outside, in the pictures, and sniffing like a real dog.

The coat is darling and so glad he is making daily doggie improvements.

megansmomma · 02-23-2009, 06:24 PM

I had Truman back to the vet today and he was such a star! Unlike the last time he visited the vet he walked all the way into the office by himself!

He had his head held high and his tail was wagging as we WALKED through the front door

He needed a butt squeezing (anal glands)

since I have not taken him into the groomer yet and of course this was not something poor Truman had ever had done before. The vet said he has a small adenoma in his rectum that was most likely from never being neutered and should go away after his surgery in a few weeks. His ears infection is all cleared up and his cough is almost gone. He had a smile on his face from ear to ear at the end of Truman's exam!

I did ask about something for his arthritis and the vet put him on a new med to try for the next 2 weeks to see if it help him.

When I got home a found a present for Truman from YorkieMumma (Charisa). She has been so kind to Truman and sent him 2 beautiful sweaters from Oscar Newman which she owns. Oscar Newman - Pet Couture
So that would be my newest picture of Truman in his hip and manly Oscar Newman sweater. Take a look at the little guy

The other picture is of him after he decided he wanted to climb into the laundry basket

for a nap yesterday.

SophieKatesMom · 02-23-2009, 07:34 PM

Truman could not be any cuter. I have been following his progress and I am so happy for him. I must say you are awesome and kind hearted and people like you make the world a better place.

Are you going to keep Truman? I hope so, I want the best for him and that picture of him in the laundry basket sure looks like he belongs in your home.

02-22-2009, 12:06 PM	#121
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Sondra2004 was so nice to offer to buy a very cute and WARM coat for Truman. It came in the mail yesterday and I took a few pictures of him in the yard. It has been cold here the past few days and poor little guy was freezing with no hair and no meat on his bones! Not any more! Truman and I want to thank you for being so kind and caring Truman is now eating 2 to 3 bowls of food a day the little oinker! I do believe he is somewhat housebroken since he will now bark to go outside. He can't find the door but when he barks we all know what it means. I have not decided if he can hear or if he is still too weak to want to hear. After the pictures that I took my husband was bringing him in the back door with a huge smile on his face. He then told me that Truman was wagging him tail, not one of those pitiful half up and down wags but straight up in the air full on WAG! Attached Thumbnails __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

02-22-2009, 12:08 PM	#122
llcornell Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california Posts: 1,152	Awwww....he looks so cute. What a nice coat. I bet he does need that to keep his skinny little body warm __________________ Proud mom to Sam & Daisy

02-22-2009, 12:12 PM	#123
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I forgot to add one Truman millstone..he has started to lick himself. He was licking his leg and paw today for the very first time. Can you even imagine being so weak and sick to not have the strength Now I am sounding like a proud and protective mom __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

02-22-2009, 12:14 PM	#124
JillandJack Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cheesehead Land Posts: 1,127 Blog Entries: 1	Girl...you are the rescue queen! Jodi...I just read your story about Truman and somehow I am not surprised you did this wonderful rescue given the heart you have. Truman is very lucky to be with you and your family even as a foster. Just made a small donation too. Wish it could have been more. You are Truman's hero! __________________ Jack Jilly Bean *Who Needs A Doorbell When They Have A Yorkie!!!*

02-22-2009, 01:21 PM	#125
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Awww, he is just too darn cute in his coat. Keep the milestones comin' Truman! __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

02-22-2009, 01:35 PM	#126
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	I think it is amazing what you are doing. I wanted to tell you that rimadyl might be good from Truman. It is an antiinflammitory that could help with his arthritis. It was also prescribed for our Schnauzer with Cataracts (cataracts are caused by inflammation) This was recommended by a Veterinary Opthomologist. I know like all meds, it does have some risks and side effects. Maybe ask your vet what he thinks. It could kill two birds with one stone, arthritis and help with the progression of cataracts. __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

02-22-2009, 01:51 PM	#127
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	It is a thrill to hear that Truman is wagging his tail! The simplest things we take for granted in our furbabies. What a great coat for a very deserving boy! __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-22-2009, 02:06 PM	#128
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	That was so nice of Sondra2004 to send Truman a coat...he looks so warm and cute in it! He is really looking great!! Thank you Jodi for taking him in and caring for him the way you have! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

02-22-2009, 06:26 PM	#129
dogears Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, nc Posts: 555	Truman I am glad to see you doing great and wonderful things and eating good. megansmomma you are Nia also does the front paws stand thing. Its quite amazing. To hear of another one saved just melts my heart

02-23-2009, 06:34 AM	#132
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Oh my GOSH. You said he was thin but that kid is a Boney Maroney!!!!! Me thinkst he needs a steak!

02-23-2009, 04:50 PM	#133
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Oh, he looks so happy being outside, in the pictures, and sniffing like a real dog. The coat is darling and so glad he is making daily doggie improvements. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

02-23-2009, 06:24 PM	#134
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I had Truman back to the vet today and he was such a star! Unlike the last time he visited the vet he walked all the way into the office by himself! He had his head held high and his tail was wagging as we WALKED through the front door He needed a butt squeezing (anal glands) since I have not taken him into the groomer yet and of course this was not something poor Truman had ever had done before. The vet said he has a small adenoma in his rectum that was most likely from never being neutered and should go away after his surgery in a few weeks. His ears infection is all cleared up and his cough is almost gone. He had a smile on his face from ear to ear at the end of Truman's exam! I did ask about something for his arthritis and the vet put him on a new med to try for the next 2 weeks to see if it help him. When I got home a found a present for Truman from YorkieMumma (Charisa). She has been so kind to Truman and sent him 2 beautiful sweaters from Oscar Newman which she owns. Oscar Newman - Pet Couture So that would be my newest picture of Truman in his hip and manly Oscar Newman sweater. Take a look at the little guy The other picture is of him after he decided he wanted to climb into the laundry basket for a nap yesterday. Attached Thumbnails __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

02-23-2009, 07:34 PM	#135
SophieKatesMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 3,242	Truman could not be any cuter. I have been following his progress and I am so happy for him. I must say you are awesome and kind hearted and people like you make the world a better place. Are you going to keep Truman? I hope so, I want the best for him and that picture of him in the laundry basket sure looks like he belongs in your home. __________________ Cheryl,Mom to SophieKate