Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue

Yesterday was a tough day for me – no computer!! It was a very stormy day – thunder/lightning/hail the size of peas/wind/cloudbursts – one after another so the computer was shut off! The house is a beacon with its metal roof in a clearing of grass. It’s the highest point around! It seems calmer today.

It is neuter day for the puppies! They are all spoken for! 4 locally and one down south. Mind you I am confused about which pup is going where!! The two fluffies are so similar and the two families came on the same day. I am not good at recognizing people. Dogs yes – I remember them forever but people – well to me they all look alike! One of them is named Buca! I think it is the black and tan – I sure hope so as Michelle showed her kids their new pup – grey face! The first pup chosen was the all black one – not that is unusual! Then the two fluffies while the two blondes were last. Just goes to show that the big black dog is adoptable!!

It was so easy to load the pups – they follow me like a Pied Piper! All five will eb done together so they can heal together. At 3 months old they should be “up and at ‘em” by 4 pm. And eating and drinking and raring to go by evening. Two will go Wednesday, one on Friday, one on the 30th after vacation and the super friendly sleep on me blonde on will go on our next transport – around the 25th. So how cool is that!

I am so pleased with this litter. They were all friendly, outgoing, full of normal mischief and so very personable. They were vet checked and vaccinated – were a bit off afterwards but not sick, will be neutered today, have all been chosen – all within three weeks – if only all the dogs were so easy not to mention they are all going outside to potty – now that is a bonus!! There have been no messes for 4 days. Now how cool is that!

Faces of TG!
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And an update from beautiful, gentle Chewie!
Hi Yvette,

Chewie has settled in quite well. She had a yeast infection in her ears,
which we’ve treated, and she went to the groomer today! She looks like a
princess after a very thorough brush and comb!

Chewie followed me around all the time for the first few days, but over the
holiday David was home for almost a week and she’s now Daddy’s Little Girl.
I was the one giving her the ear medicine, so maybe that had something to do
with it… We’ve switched to a mix of canned and dry Natural Balance, and
she’s eating a lot better. She likes the liver flavor best. Her kuranda
bed arrived last week and she seems to really enjoy it. With the nice
weather we are able to keep the backdoor open so she can go out to the
backyard and porch whenever she wants. She loves to sit on the porch and
watch out for squirrels and raccoons in our trees!

She and Edison are getting along really well. He is so gentle with her, and
she’s now going up to him and nudging for pets. It’s really lovely to see
them spend time together!

Everyone comments on how lovely she is (even before the grooming) and on how
smart and well behaved she is. We feel so lucky to have such a wonderful
girl! Thank you so much!

Best,
Chewie’s family
Lisa, David, and Edison
PS:
Hi Yvette,

This morning Edison was playing his harmonica and Chewie started to “sing”
along. It was wonderful and hilarious.

Lisa
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And finally Fritzi!!

Hi Yvette,

Slowly getting into the groove. Am glad to read that I’m not the only one with an adorable dog who has high separation anxiety. For one day, a few days ago, I did ask myself if I’ll be able to stick with this dog and his anxiety, have the patience to deal with it, and hope to reduce it. But then we found a groove. I realized that he picks up on my anxiety and uncertainty and so I decided Fritzi will just have to get used to my lifestyle and my ways, while getting plenty of beach bumming, salt air, salt water, sand digging, bird chasing and crazy running. (Picture attached)

I did have to leave for a short time and left him in the crate on Monday. He howled and whined, but couldn’t hurt himself or anything else, and, lo and behold, he survived. When his deputy-mommy looks after him for a bit when I have to leave, he settles down now. Looks for me periodically, but doesn’t go nuts anymore. She is the only one so far, that he approaches with a wagging tail and without fear. So, bit by bit, progress has been made.

He is a sweetheart. He is a puppy and acts like one. Keeping a bit of a Fritzi diary on my blog. Possum’s mom has left a comment on the blog and we might meet up one of these days at the beach.

Until next time.

Marianne and Fritzi

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