Miles: A Rescue
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Yeah!! I'm so glad we can inspire you to want to rescue. Miles has truly been a blessing! I feel so lucky to have found him in the pound and to have had the opportunity to give him a second chance. He's such a character and has brought immeasurable happiness to our lives. Every time I see him, I just want to run over and squish him. :) hehehehhehehe …
Well, I have to also tell you that last weekend he started acting strangely. He tried to jump up on the couch and he couldn't. And it seemed his back legs weren't working properly. And then he refused to do stairs. :( I got really nervous but thought it could be anything from a pinched nerve to arthritis, etc. So we made close observations and then took him to the vet. His personality was not affected-- he just seemed to not want to move. And when he did, it was hard for him to bear weight on his back legs and he was no longer jumping onto or off anything. So after our vet visit, she said he had early stage arthritis. :( It's the best scenario I guess. I mean, it could have been a lot worse. Getting old just sucks. So we have glucosamine/chondrotin (sp) and a pain med for him to take from here on out. He had his first dose last night and I couldn't have been more excited to see him jump onto our bed and dig under the covers!! (Usually "the kids" have to get down in their bed at night, but last night... they got full privileges and got to start and STAY in our bed all night!) But it's getting through little challenges together that really gives life meaning. We help each other. I wish I could rescue all of them. Truly.
I hope others find the strength to reach out and save one. It will come back to you ten fold. :) Hugs!!
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Oh, I'm so so sorry. I can feel Miles' pain! I've gotta take those meds, too, sometimes. AGING STINKS! I stayed up late last night and read all of the stories of your 'kids'….....'specially loved the pics and clips......I feel like I know them!! I hope you continue to update us on all the ups and downs of your life with Lexi and Miles. Love to you all!
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Our Border Collie, who is just turned 10 back in April, has gotten stuck half way up/down the stairs before. He without a doubt has arthritis, but it always concerns me since Border Collies are known to have hip issues as they get older.
Medication makes a big difference. Hopefully Miles continues to respond well to the meds. :)
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Hope the medication works for Miles. I love the pics of them both chasing the water hose. He looks so much better than when you first got him, what a difference with his ears.
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Well, it's day two with the meds… My husband thinks we should half his dose because "he was so well behaved when his hips weren't working"...LOL (joking, of course)... But Miles is responding well to the meds and this morning he got all frisky running around the sofa before getting in his crate-- which is more his speed. It's like he knows he's going to have to get in the box and so he zips around and gets out his energy before settling down. hahaha... And so far this evening, he's doing stairs and seemingly back to his old self. YEAH!! :)
And thanks to everyone for all their comments, suggestions, and love over the years. I love you guys!!
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Great news. It is so hard to see your dog stiff and miserable, when they clearly have more run left in their system. Sounds like Miles is back..watch out..lol
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What a great picture. I really like it..
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the picture! Not only are you and your Basenjis stunningly beautiful, but Uga in his "spirit wear" brought a tear to my eye. I owned an Uga offspring. He was the most loving and adorable dog ever. He's since passed to the rainbow bridge many years ago, but I still miss him. That's where my "snorky" name comes from….it's the sound he made when he walked, ate, slept, etc...... Love those Bulldogs:D
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Oh… the bulldog's getting a costume this Halloween. Just wait... I already bought him a pet costume from ebay. Yesss... ;) hehehehe... He's going to have a witch hat and a cape!! No telling what the kids will be this year... We're still enjoying the pics from Halloweens from previous years... Behold:
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Thanks for all the sweet comments. With regard to the UGA Bulldog, he's from Lowe's in Athens. They come with red sweaters painted on them. My husband embellished him by painting the Georiga "G" on the chest. :) Uga is the best mascot around. Hands down. Unless someone out there has a Basenji mascot…
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I love the mummy and egyptian one, did they eat any of the paper..shoot I like the bee one too. Great costumes, great looking dogs.
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Lexi is actually wrapped in small strips of white sheets, not toilet paper…haha... She didn't want to cooperate with the photo shoot though because it was cutting into her nap time! Miles was pretty good with his headpiece we made for him. And he didn't mind his wrist bands either. Too bad it got wet and ruined in the pet parade that year (we raised money for homeless dogs). I think Miles should be a hot dog this year. hahaha... except there's probably no bun that is big enough to fit around him.
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It's been a while- we've been so busy since we've moved. Anyway– Here are some recent pics... Enjoy! :)
Lexi uses three pillows to make herself a nest. :)
Miles just wads up the blankets. ;) Right in the middle of our king size bed.
Miles loves the fireplace in the new house.
Where else is there to be on a cold day??
Lexi watches the first snowfall of the season; the first in the new house.
Neighborhood watch.
Lexi's Christmas Tree photo shoot. No lie, she jumped on the chair on her own and begged me to take pics of her. ;) She is my little basenji supermodel! lol
And Miles in the snow.
Ahhhh, Christmas!! :)
