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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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Peek-A-Boo
I was down on the ground trying to get a close up of her face, I got some.
What Velcro and I usually do is copy the award pictures and add them to our blog-usually on the side-but we also add a comment about them and then if you want you can pick a dog or two to pass the awards on to. But you don't have to pass them forward or do anything, we know you have your hands full!! We just wanted to recognize Baby Love and Mom!!!
7 comments:
what a great photograph !!!
Baby Love is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Velcro
Hi baby Love,
I've given you 3 awards-stop by my blog and pick them up!!!
Velcro
Hi baby Love and mom,
What Velcro and I usually do is copy the award pictures and add them to our blog-usually on the side-but we also add a comment about them and then if you want you can pick a dog or two to pass the awards on to. But you don't have to pass them forward or do anything, we know you have your hands full!! We just wanted to recognize Baby Love and Mom!!!
Velcro and Velcro's mom
Our babies are getting so big..
It is so hard to believe isn't it..
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus and Louie
We saw that you signed Velcro's blog right above us and we wanted to stop by and say hi! You're sure a pretty girl, Baby Love!
Love ya lots,
Maggie & Mitch
Hi Baby Love,
You are beautiful!!!!
Your mom did a good job with that picture.
Cookie and crew
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