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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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Baby Love "Expert Grass Hunter"
This is the video I mentioned, she is just soo excited. This was taken about 2 weeks ago before she started having problems.
Wow! She looks so happy bouncing about there. We are keeping paws crossed here that the surgery will help her get better and return to being that same bouncy doggie in the video. Hugs, Sitka
My mom has put a link to your blog on all of her blogs, her running blog, my cat's blog and mine and she emailed your link to everyone in her address book! She's also going to print out info to take to work-she's going to try to gather money for your surgery because we want you to ahve it sooner!
We're really worried about you and are praying for you!!! Please keep us updated!! You can email my mommy at
What an amazing grass hunter. What's that you've got in your mouth? Looks ferocious, for sure. We will pray for a successful surgery and a complete recovery. From a Yorkie's lips to God's ear, they say. So far, we're batting 1000.
Despite being blind & having some problems, she's the sweetest & the funniest thing I've ever met! She just pulled out a mouth full of grass there! Hehehe...We're hoping that the surgery will go really well.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful video. We just love how much fun she is having with attacking the grass. We loved that we have found your blog. Have a fantastic rest of your day. World of Animals
19 comments:
Are you sure she isn't part kangaroo? Have you checked for a pouch!!???
We are hoping and praying this surgery is the last one Baby Love will ever need !!
She looks so happy and healthy! Our paws are crossed that this surgery restores her health to what it was!
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
w00f's BL, we hope dat after the surgery she will b ok...she has soo much joy just running around and playing..
b safe,
~rocky~
That was SOOO khute!
I love to graze BUT I stop soooo short of that!!
Still thinking good thoughts for Baby Love and her family!!!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
What a happy, silly girl! We'd get along GREAT! Ha roo!
Please know that we're praying for you, Baby Love!
Play bows,
Zim
Wow! She looks so happy bouncing about there. We are keeping paws crossed here that the surgery will help her get better and return to being that same bouncy doggie in the video.
Hugs,
Sitka
Can you send me an e-mail at: gimpydogscom@gmail.com.
I'd like to feature Baby on my gimpydogs.com site and hopefully generate some funds to help her get her surgery sooner.
thanks
Penny
We are also keeping our paws crossed for our Sister. She is so special to us we want to see her jumping like that again but next time in person..
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus and Louie
Baby Love looks so happy in that video!
Sure I hope the surgery will help her to be herself again!
Paws crossed!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Baby Love,
My mom has put a link to your blog on all of her blogs, her running blog, my cat's blog and mine and she emailed your link to everyone in her address book! She's also going to print out info to take to work-she's going to try to gather money for your surgery because we want you to ahve it sooner!
We're really worried about you and are praying for you!!! Please keep us updated!! You can email my mommy at
pennysprague@sbcglobal.net
Velcro and mom
What an amazing grass hunter. What's that you've got in your mouth? Looks ferocious, for sure.
We will pray for a successful surgery and a complete recovery. From a Yorkie's lips to God's ear, they say. So far, we're batting 1000.
Love ya,
Mary-Margaret
I hope Baby Love will be back to what she was after the surgery and that she will never need to undergo any more surgery in future.
Luv
Snowball
Despite being blind & having some problems, she's the sweetest & the funniest thing I've ever met! She just pulled out a mouth full of grass there! Hehehe...We're hoping that the surgery will go really well.
Butt shakes,
Solid Gold Dancer
She runs SO cute! Hope the surgery goes well.
Levi's mom
What a big time you had hunting through the grass! Once you have that surgery I am sure you will be leaping about again.
Sending good Gordon Setter thoughts your way.
Your friend,
Niamh
Aww, Baby Love is just SOOO cute! Good Luck for the surgery. Sending you good vibes from the Kingdom!
We are keeping all our paws crossed for you, Baby Love! We want to see you healthy and bouncing again very soon!
Aire-hugs,
Poppy, Penny & Patches
She looks so happy and makes us smile to watch her. Good luck with surgery. Sending good beagle thoughts your way.
love & wags,
River
Thanks for sharing this beautiful video. We just love how much fun she is having with attacking the grass. We loved that we have found your blog. Have a fantastic rest of your day.
World of Animals
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