Baby Love is doing well, the risk of infection has passed and she is healing well. I did notice some swelling at her abdomen incision today, so I called to make an appt for Mon. a.m., she should get her stitches out that day also. I was going through pics of her the other day & found this video clip of her when she was a baby. I love it because despite her blindness she has always had a fearless, independent & happy personality. She was just learning her way around the house at this time. Also, it shows the "Bunny Hop" which is her signature move - even now.
Birth
Baby Love was born in an animal shelter on July 7, 2007, her mom Amber was a stray who had been picked up a few days before. Baby Love was one of 9 puppies.
Different
Soon we realized she was different from the others. She was always by herself and not in the puppy huddle. So we started bottle feeding her and keeping a careful eye on her.
Going Home
At 4 weeks old she contracted both ringworm and kennel cough so I took her home and nursed her back to health. She was also physically and mentally behind the other puppies.
Blossoming
Though still sick, Baby Love thrived in her new enviroment. She had lots of affection and constant feedings. She blossomed, and a day or two after arriving at the house she was a new dog. She was happy and ready to start exploring the world.
Blindness
She took on the world one bunny hop at a time. I soon realized there was more wrong with Baby Love than we thought. She was blind!
Growing
Baby Love continued to grow, and after some research we discovered that she most likely had Hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain). There was a newspaer article written about her, and we started a fundraising drive for tests and treatment.
MRI
The day came and she had an MRI, which confirmed she had Hydrocephalus.
Surgery
Thanks to donations, Baby Love had surgery to try and correct her condition.
Success
The sugery was a success, though she did not gain sight she became a much happier dog, her motor skills were great and she had a thirst for life I'd never seen before.
Everyday Life
She loved to run, bunny hop, explore and find mischief.
Summer
Summer came around again and she was the best she'd ever been. She loved the other dogs and our cuddle time
Signs of Trouble
Around Memorial Day of 2008 she started having some issues. We soon discovered her shunt which was installed in her body to assist with the excess fluid development - had stopped working.
The End
Thanks to donations she had a second surgery. She did not recover well, and a week later she passed away. Baby Love had sponsors and well wishers from all over the world who followed her story. I thank them all!
2 comments:
What a cutie !!! At first we were kind of sad watching the video, but then realized she was no different than her brother Louie, they are both happy in their worlds !!!
Sometimes Louie tries to bark and nothing comes out ...... hehehehehe
Gus & Louie
woofies Baby Love, u r such a cutie baby girl...
b safe,
;)lacylulu
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