Since Tabby is a puppy, we're trying to introduce her to different things. Today we tried different noises and riding around in the car.
Good news:
She's not afraid of:
Thunderstorms, music, playing dress up, car rides, vacuums, and cameras. (I ran out of ideas.)
Here are some photos of our week so far!
Meet Tabby the 6 months, 6lb, yorkie. She currently has a broken arm but that doesn’t stop her from breaking our hearts. She’s a playful, curious pup that loves to follow you until the cows come home. She’s definitely a lap dog that loves to give you kisses to show her affection. She loves rope toys, tiny tennis balls, and socks! She uses her splint as a hockey stick to play with the tennis balls. She has beautiful white teeth that make it seem as if she’s smiling at you.
Apply to adopt her:
http://www.floridalittledogrescue.com/
"He didn't make it," a dear friend tells me. I went deaf. I'm not even sure what was said afterwards. All I could say was "okay." Repeating it over and over. There wasn't enough air in me to push out anything else besides the tears pouring down my face. My mind went blank.
"He didn't make it."
Jonah, my sweet teddy bear, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I can't be there with you right now. I'm sorry that I couldn't save you. I'm sorry if you thought I abandoned you.
I should have been there. I should have flown down earlier to find you. I keep thinking of how scared and confused you were. How you probably thought I abandoned you. Or maybe you were searching for me. Then I think of Dakota and how heartbroken she must be. I know that your owner is in pain too. We all are.
I want to see you again. I want to be able to say goodbye.
I just hear the ticking of the clock. I feel my lungs gasping for air. I can't forget. I won't forget.
"He didn't make it."
Jonah, my sweet submissive boy, would follow Dakota and me around. He was in love with us ladies and was fine with following his heart. He loved to snuggle with me in bed. He loved to rest his head on Dakota when he took naps. He seemed more like a scaredy cat/chicken than a dog but I didn't mind. He was just a sweet teddy bear that would go into flight mode instead of fight mode. He was very timid around everyone and would run behind me for cover. My little boy would enjoy nibbling on rope toys and his stuffed penguin. He and Dakota would wrestle all the time and lose for the most part but that never stopped him from trying.
I watch videos and view photos. I don't think it really set in yet. My baby boy ... then I remember.
"He didn't make it."
Oh, I almost forgot how he enjoyed country music. How adorable is that?
Oh and he hated hair dryers! He wasn't fans of vacuums, swifters, brooms, or anything that seemed to move quickly or near him.
Ha, the first couple of times, I would keep their leashes on while giving them a bath. Realized it was easier to get into the tub to wash both of them at the same time and stopped using the leash after that.
I can't imagine them apart. It hurts me to think that now they are.
They loved going out for their walks together.
Jonah hardly barked.
He only barked because he thought
I forgot it was time to take him out.
He enjoyed running around the pool.
He was a very thirsty dog
so he must have thought that the pool
was a huge bowl of water just for him and Dakota!
I was so thrilled to get to the point where I could let him off on his own during walks. I'll keep him tied to Dakota's leash just in case though. Just in case he got away, being tied to Dakota would impede him.
A friend told me, "remember all dogs go to heaven."
What was I doing before I heard the news? Looking for humane animal box traps to purchase to catch Jonah. I then heard that he got hit by a car and he was taken to the vet. So for five minutes, I'm thinking at least we found him and he can recover so I'll get to see him when I fly back down in a couple days.
I know it's like de ja vu and I hope it all ends up the same.
Jonah is missing again and this time it's in a more populated area.
US HIGHWAY 192 / BASS ROAD/ OLD VINELAND ROAD
Kissimmee, Osceola, Florida 34746
But his owner is doing everything she can to find him. Our hearts are heavy with sadness. We want him home!
Pet name
Jonah
Status
LOST
Date lost
July 9, 2011
Zip
34746
Lost in location
US HIGHWAY 192 / BASS ROAD/ OLD VINELAND ROAD
, Kissimmee, Osceola, Florida 34746
Ran across US highway 192 into the wooded areas.
Species
Dog
Primary breed
Shih Tzu
Primary color
White
Secondary color
Tan
Pattern
Patches
Gender
Male
Fixed
Yes
Age
Adult
ID Tags
YES
Description
Lost in Osceola County Kissimmee Florida
Orlando Florida area
2 years Old
15 lbs (Well fed looking)
White/ tan/ beige /reddish brown/ a little black
Shih Tzu- neutered male
He is micro-chipped and has his collar and tags on.
Blue Collar -Very Shy/Scared
Not Aggressive - Fast Runner - Very timid around humans - Just starting to be socialized - Rescued from a puppy mill
Please help bring home to his sister, Dakota. She misses him and so do we!
