ADOPTED!

Congratulations Jeddy! Have a safe trip to your new home little man!

***Adoption Pending***

Jed is one VERY lucky boy this week because he officially has a forever home to call his own! His new mom and dad will be here on Saturday so we decided to pack early (since Jed did come with a bit of his own luggage!) As you can see, he is a little paranoid about being left behind and decided to watch me do some packing while he was IN the tote bag! lololol.

Jed says: "I am SO excited but packing sure is tiring!"

Lazy Sunday

Here is Jeddy, he is usually the first to arrive in the kitchen when he can hear me prepping breakfast!

Of course, the others join him within a matter of seconds!

Later on in the afternoon I found Jeddy in the window! Apparently he was nominated by our street's Neighbourhood Watch program :) A little video clip below.

And while I will give him an A for effort here....

I'm not entirely sure how pleased Neighbourhood Watch would be with "napping" on the job :)

I decided to take some time Sunday afternoon to give Jed a bath. With a white, curly coat it sure does require upkeep. Jed didn't loooove the bath, but he certainly didn't throw any sort of a fuss. After he got out and rubbed his face and body on every square inch of our carpet (lol) he sat very nicely while I brushed and used the dryer on him. I was more than impressed with his grooming manners!

"Wow Jed, you DO smell good!"

"Thanks Roxy! I think I LOOK good too!"

And just wait until Jeddy has his dental (which is booked for Wednesday)! Can we say....white on white!?


Unfortunately for Jed, Roxy & Buddy Sunday was much too cold for any sort of a walk (especially when booties are still on order!). With the windchill it was almost minus 30 out, so mini backyard potty breaks was all we were able to do. Booooo cold freeze!



Winter Walking at the Dog Park!

Jeddy loooves going for winter walks and he is very prepared for our cold, Ottawa weather with his very own, super cool, red & blue sporty jacket! The wind was extra gusty today so he asked us to put his hood up, just to be on the safe side.

"Hurry up mom & dad, I want to get walking!"

"Ooooo the park looks busy today!"

We've had him only one week, but he has been to the off leash dog park every day with absolutely no incidents to report at all. He is very calm and while he's not a "player" he certainly enjoys a good sniff and leisurely stroll with his canine friends. He doesn't care for the jumpy-energetic-in-your-face type of friends, we have seen him bark and politely back out of the situation :)

Jed hung back from the pack so that he could mix and mingle with Claudia the Scottish Terrier.

But Jeddy and Claudia quickly scurried when they saw a man in the distance handing out biscuits!

"Save some for us! We're coming!!!!!!"

Here is a little video of Jed being approached by some dogs at the park!
(just in case the video doesn't appear in the picture above, here is the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejQD8lSkMpo )

Jed says hello to Chloe & Snowy!

"Is it time to get leashed up and leave already?!"

And here is our crew within minutes of getting home! LOL
(just in case the youtube video doesn't appear in the picture above, here is the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7ML_iHOT8M )



Broken Heart & Itchy Bum are On the Mend!

Jed has been with us now for 5 days and 6 nights. I would say his comfort level in our home has MUCH improved and he is settling nicely into our routine. Jed does adore being doted on, and loves to be picked up and carried ~ true to the trait of the bichon breed, he is loving and loyal with his humans. While he does have a hypo coat, it certainly requires upkeep and regular grooming to ensure he doesn't get matted. He surprisingly enjoys being brushed and I can do sensitive areas like his face and paws in particular without any incident.

He doesn't guard his food, or bones. He now knows to "sit" and "leave" his food until we say "ok" - I can also pet him, and put my hand in his dish while he eats with no problems at all. 

The medication has much improved the hot spots around his bum and tail. He continues to wear his cone to ensure a proper recovery. I'm also happy to report that he cries less for his previous home every day. I think its safe to say that both his heart and bum are well on their way to feeling better!

This week has been a busy one, but I'm hoping to get some new photos and at least one video of Jed this weekend, so please check back!

Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho....To the Vet We Go!

Jed has a history 'hot spots' which are places on the dog that just become really itchy (usually during the summer months) but due to all of the stress he's been under lately he has been chewing around the base of his tail. We brought him in to the vet today and she prescribed us with some Vanectyl-P (a mild steriod take the itch away) and some Novolexin (to be sure that there is no infection). He should be done both medications within 2 weeks time but until then he is wearing his cone 24/7 to allow the area to completely heal and he is being such a fantastic sport about it! Most dogs get disoriented, bump into things or have trouble doing basic tasks with a cone on (like eating, drinking, stairs etc.) but not Jeddy! Due to the fact that Bichon's in particular can be prone to flea sensitivities (which could be a root cause of the hot spots), we are going to be starting him on monthly flea and parasite prevention - this is the regular preventative that all dogs need to go on 6 months out of the year, but Jed will receive it year round just to be on the safe, proactive side.

The vet also confirmed that Jed does have luxating patellas in both back legs (the right being worse than the left), which is very common in small breed dogs. Luxating patellas is literally the slipping of the kneecap. This means that sometimes when Jed walks he may hold up one leg for a few steps (until the kneecap slips back into place) and then puts it back down again. While being assessed, when his kneecaps were pushed outward, they slipped right back into place with ease (which is a good thing!) the problem is when the kneecap cannot slip back in. All that is required at this point is keeping Jed's physique nice and lean (like he is already!) as extra weight can really cause pressure on the joints. We are also supplementing him with glucosamine as a proactive joint measure ($4/month). Other than that he still enjoys his walks like the best of them!

Jeddy the Teddy

                   

We have only had Jed for a very short time, but we have already come up with a nickname for him! Jeddy-the-Teddy is MORE than suiting for this sweet boy. He loves to nuzzle in the knit throw over our couch and won't think twice before jumping up on the pillow behind your head so that he can watch tv with you! With his cute white locks and his cuddly ways he sure does remind us of a little ol' teddy bear! Poor Jeddy had a hard time today and was missing his family dearly. Please don't keep this sweet boy waiting long for his new family. He is bound to bring years of happiness to one lucky home.

Welcome Jed!

This cute, white, curly, monstrosity of pooch is Mr. Jed! If anyone had a reason to sing the blues today, it would be him. You see, today he lost his family of 4+ years where he was a beloved member and was very well cared for. Unfortunately Jed didn't take too well to changing family dynamics and nipped at the baby, therefore his owners were forced to make a very difficult decision and felt that Jed would be better suited to an adult-only home (or one with older children). We're so happy that his family trusted LOYAL to find him a new and loving home because this is exactly what we intend to do!

Even though he had a pretty stressful day - ever since Jed arrived this evening, he has been all cuddles and took an immediate interest in watching the NFL playoff game tonight with his foster dad (on his chest of course!) -they are both rooting for Green Bay :)

Please continue to follow Jed's blog because I will be updating it regularly!