Hey everyone, I just wanted to post a short note saying Mavis' latest blood test came back NORMAL. I still need to interrogate the vet further but he said she is doing great, and her test result numbers are great. He was a little suprised at the results himself I think. I will post more after I talk to him. This is great news for Mavis - maybe more folks will be interested in adopting her now?
peace,
tina
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Friday, February 9, 2007
Mavis Monroe.....
Sorry I haven't updated Mavis' blog in awhile, school started again and that coupled with work has left me brain dead and exhausted. Mavis is doing great. She is such a happy go lucky gal. Her friend Porsche was adopted by a great family - YAY! I miss seeing her face at adoptions and having her lay in my lap, but I know she is much happier living with a real family and cuddling up the couch to watch TV. Now it's Mavis' turn don't y'all think? I know some of you are reluctant to take on a dog with potential medical issues, but aren't those the dogs that need loving and compassionate homes the most? The cute little puppies will get adopted, they always do (Mavis' puppies were adopted within a week of being available) yet Mavis is still waiting ONE YEAR and THREE MONTHS later! I am saddened by the dismissal of Mavis as a potential pet when people find out she may have a kidney issue. This poor girl has been waiting so long, is so healthy and just wants someone to love her as much as she loves them. She doesn't know that she may get sick in the future, heck - WE don't know that she'll EVER get sick - yet people pass her by and ask about the "healthy" dogs. I tell ya, if I had room for all the old, sick, three-legged, blind and deaf dogs jut wallowing away watiing for someone to see their true potential - I WOULD TAKE THEM ALL! Anyway, I digress. Mavis is good, she is full of life and love and in my heart i KNOW someone just perfect will reach out to her and pull her in for a hug and never let her go.
She goes in for a repeat blood test tomorrow and I'll post her results. Keep your paws crossed.
Here's a picture of Mavis at adoptions last weekend, looking very Marilyn Monroe..... hence today's post title....
Monday, January 8, 2007
Mavis takes Manhattan (Beach that is)
Mavis went on an adventure of sorts this last Saturday. A friend of Mavis' came across a store in Manhattan Beach that sports a beautiful pitbull. Always on the lookout for a home for Mavis, the woman rushed into the store and chatted up the owner. Arrangements were made to bring Mavis for a visit and so off we went. Mavis had a great time in Manhattan Beach, she walked along the path and did a little shopping. I am so very proud of her since this was probably her first foray into that world. Coming out of the South LA shelter and heading into kennel care downtown doesn't leave a lot of beach time for a girl like Mavis.
The visit went great and the store owner is now another link in our great chain out there trying to find Mavis a home.
Thursday, January 4, 2007
The New Year Update
Happy New Year Everyone!
I just wanted to check in with some Mavis and Porsche news. First, Porsche is back at the kennel. While this makes Mavis happy, I admit I am saddened by her return to the kennel. Let me just say it was not because Porsche was unruly or for anything negative. In fact, the foster family was getting TOO ATTACHED to her! The family really wants to foster a dog, but isn't in a place to adopt right now - they felt they and the kids were getting too attached to Porsche - so decided to take her back to the kennel. Porsche is a doll - I think she was a little depressed at last Saturday's adoptions - she missed her new family. It was sad, but we showered her with attention and she hung out with Mavis, and she seemed to perk up a little bit as the day wore on.
In Mavis news - there really isn't any. She hasn't had anyone interested in her and so far only one kind soul has offered to help with some of her mounting expenses. Medically, the radiologist read her Xrays today and found nothing abnormal in them (she had chest and abdominal xrays done to rule out anything organ wise causing her urine protein to rise.) So, she is healthy, just sitting and waiting for someone to find and fall in love with her.
I made flyers of her that I will post around town this weekend, if you want a copy just email me and I'll send it to you. I guess I figure if enough people are out there looking for the perfect home for Mavis, it will happen.
In other news, I am personally saddened by the passing of my cat C-J (you can see her in the photo of the Bully Crew at the bottom of the page. She was 20 years old and my first rescue. Who would have thought that 20 years ago this wily little kitten hiding under a car in a parking lot at my work would start me on my road to rescue. She was a tough one, always in charge of the household no matter how many puppies and pitbulls I brought home. I miss her terribly but am comforted by the fact that I was with her in the end and that she was able to spend her last few hours in her favortite spot - laying in the sun on the deck. Here's to you C-J - may you be healthy and eating til your hearts content.
peace,
tina
I just wanted to check in with some Mavis and Porsche news. First, Porsche is back at the kennel. While this makes Mavis happy, I admit I am saddened by her return to the kennel. Let me just say it was not because Porsche was unruly or for anything negative. In fact, the foster family was getting TOO ATTACHED to her! The family really wants to foster a dog, but isn't in a place to adopt right now - they felt they and the kids were getting too attached to Porsche - so decided to take her back to the kennel. Porsche is a doll - I think she was a little depressed at last Saturday's adoptions - she missed her new family. It was sad, but we showered her with attention and she hung out with Mavis, and she seemed to perk up a little bit as the day wore on.
In Mavis news - there really isn't any. She hasn't had anyone interested in her and so far only one kind soul has offered to help with some of her mounting expenses. Medically, the radiologist read her Xrays today and found nothing abnormal in them (she had chest and abdominal xrays done to rule out anything organ wise causing her urine protein to rise.) So, she is healthy, just sitting and waiting for someone to find and fall in love with her.
I made flyers of her that I will post around town this weekend, if you want a copy just email me and I'll send it to you. I guess I figure if enough people are out there looking for the perfect home for Mavis, it will happen.
In other news, I am personally saddened by the passing of my cat C-J (you can see her in the photo of the Bully Crew at the bottom of the page. She was 20 years old and my first rescue. Who would have thought that 20 years ago this wily little kitten hiding under a car in a parking lot at my work would start me on my road to rescue. She was a tough one, always in charge of the household no matter how many puppies and pitbulls I brought home. I miss her terribly but am comforted by the fact that I was with her in the end and that she was able to spend her last few hours in her favortite spot - laying in the sun on the deck. Here's to you C-J - may you be healthy and eating til your hearts content.
peace,
tina
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