I hear my face might freeze this way
I am considering another basket nap
Me & my sis Molly, mom thinks we look alike
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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!
11 comments:
We're with your mom, Baby Love! That first picture is a winner for sure!
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
Those are some cute pictures! By the way baby Love, I heard that you are blind or deaf or something like that from another dog's blog? Or maybe not. Or is it another dog? Can't remember but I know Louie's brudder is deaf? Just curious to know.
Love licks,
Solid Gold Dancer
All your pics are great!!
Amber-Mae,
Louie is Deaf and Baby love is blind. As part of her condition she was born with hydrocephalus. The other litter mates were fine though.
That is a wonderful picture Baby Love. It shows off the nice white spot on the top of your head.
Your friend,
Niamh
Hi Baby Love. There are some great pics of you here. My name is Charlie Daniels - I too am an Australian Cattle Dog from Newcastle Australia. Come and say hello to me if you like! Cheers Charlie.
Does anyone know Charlie's blog address?
Hi BabyLove! there is only one word to describe you and that is BEEEeeUUuutiful and so is your sissy.
Love Licks & waggin TX tails wanting to jump with you or better yet nap xo
Hi again ! The Big Unit (TBU) just created a Blogger account for me so I can visit everyone easily !
Cheers
Charlie
Mom and i really like your mom's favorite picture of you!!!
Velcro and Velcro's mom
Here is Charlie Daniels blog address:
http://guv.id.au/adognamedcharlie/
Velcro
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