Tinsel has been with NEBTR for 9 days now. She has survived being
thrown out in sub zero temperatures, and has avoided bloat by the skin
of her teeth. The backs of her ears must have gotten frostbit,
because there is very little fur on them, and although the skin looks
healthy, I doubt she will ever grow fun on them again. Her left eye was
healing up nicely until she started scratching it today, so now she is
sporting a doughnut to keep her from doing injury to her eye. I swear,
I never thought I'd get this much use out of an inflatable doughnut!
Money was invested well with THAT purchase...lol.
When Tinsel first arrived she was skin and bones, with the exception of
her bloated belly. Now her belly is normal and she has begun to fill
out. You can no longer see her ribs, and her backbone isn't as
prominent any more. She started out on 5 meals of 1/4 cup each, and she
is now up to 1/3 heaping cups three times a day. Although she still
eats quickly, she has slowed down from when she first arrived. She
tries to take treats gently, but sometimes the excitement is too much,
or she over shoots her treat and gets your fingers. She doesn't mean
to, and it's never done in anger. She is as surprised as you are when
your fingers end up in her mouth.
Her personality has come forward. She is still as sweet as can be with
people. You can pick her up, give kisses, play with her, take her food,
she has no people aggression at all. But with dogs she is in charge.
She won't let my dogs bark, or play, or make any type of sound. If they
do, she is right on them with discipline. She reminds me of a little
old lady in charge of unruly children. Or perhaps an elderly librarian?
But if my dogs are quiet, and being good, she will snuggle up to them
for a nap.
She's a sweet old lady that just wants someone to love her. :)
Chris & Tinsel
That is so funny! She reminds me of my old pug, who we
called the "Fun Police". She was sweet in all ways until
any shenanigans started, then she was like a hall
monitor. It's all good! She's adorable, thanks for
helping her get so well.
Denice, Jackson, NJ
Denice,
I love that "Fun Police" tag. That is Tinsel to a tee...unless of
course SHE is the one playing. Then any and all noise SHE makes is
understandable, and correct.
Thanks for the chuckle! :)
Chris & Tinsel
