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!
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Our room is finally done
Well mom & dad finally finished our room, it's been half painted since we moved in last spring.
Though I can't see it, my sisters tell me it's pretty nice. They keep our room pretty clean. But I like that lived in, pooped in feel.
Wow that room belongs to just you or all of the dogs? How very exciting that it's finished!!!! It looks nice because there isn't anything that you can run into yet. Will your mommy and daddy be putting in more furniture or will they leave it kinda like that?
My friend (pkpwv) sent me the link to this site and I wanted to say hello. I think you are wonderful people for taking this dog in and giving her (him? I can't remember right now. Sorry) such a great life.
I have a cat (Melvin) that had hydrocephalus as a kitten. I was amazed to see some of the same behaviors in Baby Love. especially the "freeze at the first sign of danger" I have to tell all the employees at the vet hospital that he freezes when he is scared they think he is catatonic. I will have to take a video of him running or playing it is very similar. Here is a link to a blog about a recent hospital visit (he has many medical problems, as I am sure you experience) It gives a little of his story.
No, no more furniture, just the three kennels for my sisters that stay in the room with me and my bed. It's open for me to jump around when moms at work. Mom was going to let everyone at with me all day long. But I potty in the room during the day & like to jump around. So I think my sisters would just as well be in their kennels.
That is an awesome room you got there. Our mom still has to get out candles once in awhile when Louie has an accident. Knock on wood it has been quite a while since that happened...
Wow Baby Love, You guys are so lucky to have your own room. We have to share with our mom. We tried to stake our claim, by pooping on the floor, but she cleaned it up.... Cookie and crew
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Wow that room belongs to just you or all of the dogs? How very exciting that it's finished!!!! It looks nice because there isn't anything that you can run into yet. Will your mommy and daddy be putting in more furniture or will they leave it kinda like that?
Velcro
woofies Baby Love, watt a cool room...me bets u really like it..not to much of a way to git in trouble...
b safe,
;)lacylulu
My friend (pkpwv) sent me the link to this site and I wanted to say hello. I think you are wonderful people for taking this dog in and giving her (him? I can't remember right now. Sorry) such a great life.
I have a cat (Melvin) that had hydrocephalus as a kitten. I was amazed to see some of the same behaviors in Baby Love. especially the "freeze at the first sign of danger" I have to tell all the employees at the vet hospital that he freezes when he is scared they think he is catatonic. I will have to take a video of him running or playing it is very similar. Here is a link to a blog about a recent hospital visit (he has many medical problems, as I am sure you experience) It gives a little of his story.
http://rbr-runbabyrun.blogspot.com/2008/02/friday.html
No, no more furniture, just the three kennels for my sisters that stay in the room with me and my bed. It's open for me to jump around when moms at work. Mom was going to let everyone at with me all day long. But I potty in the room during the day & like to jump around. So I think my sisters would just as well be in their kennels.
That is an awesome room you got there. Our mom still has to get out candles once in awhile when Louie has an accident. Knock on wood it has been quite a while since that happened...
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus and Louie
Wow Baby Love,
You guys are so lucky to have your own room. We have to share with our mom. We tried to stake our claim, by pooping on the floor, but she cleaned it up....
Cookie and crew
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