A full and extraordinarily busy week that began on Monday with the arrival of our new foster boy, Buddy.
Buddy who is 13 years old, was a very well traveled and treasured companion of a family that has lived in different places around the world. Unfortunately, a new job assignment in Australia, is one that Buddy, because of his physical condition is unable to make.
Buddy is an easy going, well socialized boy so he's settled in really nicely with his new pack-mates, which includes the cats too.
One issue we had right away was getting Buddy to eat. But I expected that. On Tuesday, he barely ate anything and showed his disapproval of the cuisine that was very different from his usual fare of canned food mixed with liverwurst.
Sorry Buddy, but your days of eating liverwurst with your meals are over ... And I was/
am determined that Buddy's diet be close to what the other dogs eat, so on Wednesday, I offered him a dehydrated food mix, that he has eaten all of at every meal -
(Yay!) So, I think that says that he likes it, so we can check "eating new food" off of our list.
Next on our list for Buddy was a vet visit on Friday.
My biggest concern with him is the muscle deterioration in his rear end. Buddy needs a lot of help getting to his feet, and doesn't walk all that well and was diagnosed with spinal-stenosis a couple of years ago.
(As a part of normal aging, the spine can develop arthritis - the discs begin to collapse and bone spurs form, and the ligaments around the joints of the spine begin to thicken). Long time readers will remember our boy Jake a few years ago that was diagnosed with the same thing. We did acupuncture and cold laser therapy for him, and it made a huge difference.
Lab Rescue Vet totally agreed with that treatment, so I'm really hoping that Lab Rescue will agree and approve the expense so we can do it to hopefully help Buddy too.
Buddy, welcome to Golden Pines
I'm sure Todd is glad you're here!
Lucky buddy, what a dude! If he is eating , he is home.
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ReplyDeleteWelcome Buddy, what a cutie! I hope the treatment works and Buddy enjoys living with the pack! Take care, enjoy your day!
He looks so happy, and to fit in, and EAT, both a huge bonus for you all.
ReplyDeleteAwww, Buddy is so lucky to have found his way to you. We don't think we would complain if Mom would add some liverwurst to our bowls too:) We hope the acupuncture and cold laser treatments help him a lot. Misty seems to do well with her cold laser treatments for her knees.
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Buddy.
Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
Liverwurst, my goodness! But it looks like Buddy has settled in and adjusted well. I hope he can get the treatments he needs and good to know it works well because our vet does them too. Fortunately, Samson is ageing well so far, but should he need them later...
ReplyDeleteThat must have been so hard on his former owners to have to give him up after thirteen years. However, Buddy could not have found a better home.
ReplyDeleteTodd is just a happy individual.
ReplyDeleteBuddy sure is lucky to have found his way to Golden Pines. How sad that his family had to leave him behind.
ReplyDeleteWe are sad that Buddy's family had to leave him behind but happy that he found a home with you.
ReplyDeleteHi Buddy! So sorry you lost your family, but you are in a good home for your new life. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if Todd is convinced about Buddy . . .
ReplyDeletethose ears tell a story too.
Happy Buddy is settling in with your love and care.
As I have said before, you are, “golden!”
It would break my heart to have to part with such a gorgeous boy. So glad that he's with you and has settled in so quickly. He looks so happy to be with you all.
ReplyDeletewhat a beauty he is. smiling! I always worry (and it's not my place to worry... because it is what it is) but I wish he wouldn't be a "foster" and could just know that he's in his HOME. to move them again and then again at that age seems cruel to me. but then I'm not a professional. I'm just glad YOU have him for now. and I hope they approve the treatments for this grand gentleman! xoxo
ReplyDeleteBuddy seems like a sweet boy. I hope he finds the perfect home for his retirement.
ReplyDeleteBuddy seems like a good addition to the pack. Todd doesn't look all that pleased with his ears back.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good boy! Hope he feels better soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm so incredibly glad that Buddy is with you folks, Kim. What a lucky turn of events for him. But I can't begin to tell you what I think of people who would give up a 13yo dog, who has lived his whole life with one family, for a JOB! You can probably hear MY growling all the way from Indiana!!! Love you, Andrea XOXO
ReplyDeletePS~ If you get the chance, Kim, please head on over to Far Side of Fifty's blog and read her "milk can story". I know you, of all people, will love it! :-) https://farsideoffifty.blogspot.com/2020/08/milk-can-project.html
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Buddy! He looks like such a big, sweet boy! Good job getting the food thing figured out so quickly! Hope you can get going on his treatment soon as well. ♥
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
Oh Todd :-D. Welcome, Buddy!
ReplyDeleteBuddy certainly has a ready smile. It can only get wider now he's reached Golden Pines !
ReplyDeleteHi Buddy! What a handsome good boy you are!
ReplyDeleteHello, Buddy! What a bright and dear face you have. Welcome, sweet fellow!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Buddy! You hit the jackpot, sweet guy!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Buddy, I cannot imagine leaving a dog behind for a job:(
ReplyDeleteHi hi hi! Ojo here! Welcome, Buddy! I think I would like liverwurst in my dinner too... But failing that a dehydrated mix sounds pretty good to me! Eat up, friend!
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