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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Sunday, June 8, 2008
Lazy Sunday
If I put my foot in the water, it won't get away! I got caught drooling during my nap, and I still am.
Hi baby Love-I drool when I sleep too!!! I think we all do!! And mom laughed at the picture of you putting your paw in your water-that's what I do when I'm drinking out of a big water container! It must be a cattle dog thing!
Thanks for sharing the lovely photos. the foot in the water is such a great idea. We hope that you enjoyed your lazy Sunday and they had to catch you drooling. Have a wonderful rest of your day. World of Animals
9 comments:
hahahahahaha, great photographs !!!
Both Louie and I occasionally leave drool spots on the floor while sleeping, but we always try to blame it on dad !!!
We love a little dirt and hair mixed in our water too! Who doesn't??!
G'day Baby Love
Hey depending on where you have been just before, you can add a whole new flavour to you water like that.
Cheers
Charlie
Hi baby Love-I drool when I sleep too!!! I think we all do!! And mom laughed at the picture of you putting your paw in your water-that's what I do when I'm drinking out of a big water container! It must be a cattle dog thing!
Thinking of you!!!
Velcro
Oh, you're such a funny girl Baby! Can the water really run away? I thought they don't have legs like us...
Butt shakes,
Solid Gold Dancer
Baby Love,
Are you feeling too hot thats why you need to put your leg in the water bowl?
Luv
Snowball
Mitch drools when he sleeps too, Baby Love and he can't hide it cause the evidence is a wet beard! haha
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
Holding your water bowl still is the sign of a very smart dog!
love & wags,
River
Thanks for sharing the lovely photos. the foot in the water is such a great idea. We hope that you enjoyed your lazy Sunday and they had to catch you drooling. Have a wonderful rest of your day.
World of Animals
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