So, Dr. Bob said to give Daisy a bath 2x a week with the medicated shampoo. Today was the fourth shampooing. I thought maybe she would be use to it by now. That's what I get for thinking! You would have thought I was drowning her from the crying and trying to get away from me. To make matters worse, the direction say to leave on for 5 Minutes! Those are the longest minutes of the day. :( Then comes the rinsing. I used more shampoo than I needed to because it wasn't lathering up like it needed to be. It felt like I never would get her rinsed off. Try holding a squirming puppy by the collar, pour water all over her, rubbing to make sure the shampoo is out all the time telling her it is going to be ok. Loads of fun! Then after I took my bath, I had to put the ointment on the sore places. Yet another battle! They are looking much better, so all of the work is worth it.
Day 3 of not seeing the cat. Think he may be gone for good. I didn't want anything bad to happen to him, but glad he is gone. It saves me the trouble of getting rid of him.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Life With Daisy
Daisy went to the shelter last Friday for another one of her "baby" shots and then to Dr. Bob because she has some sore places on her leg, face and under one arm. Turns out to be ring worm. Ugh! More than likely got it from the cat. So, $96+ later I have shampoo, pills and ointment to treat her and the cat with every day and shampoo 2x a week. I think (and hope) the cat is gone. I haven't seen him for over 24 hours. It will save me the hassle of getting someone to take him to the shelter. I am afraid either he or Daisy will get hurt the way they rough house. Not to mention I can't afford both of them! And he is bad about laying down right where I am trying to walk. I have almost fallen because of him. He runs in every time the door is open.
Daisy is suppose to be a Jack Russell/Pug. Sometimes I see Pug in her and other times not so much. Doesn't matter to me! She is cute and sweet and smart. That's all that counts!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
It is hot and dry here. We got a very small shower y'day. It looked promising at first with lots of wind. Wind makes me nervous ever since the tornado that came through here a year ago last April.
Daisy couldn't quiet understand the wind and hid under my feet while I sat in the carport. She is growing and learning new things to do. She just about has the command "Sit" mastered and we are working on "heel" and "shake". I think she may still be a little too young to totally get it. But, we are working on it a little several times a day. She is doing better about the crate and settles down faster every night. It breaks my heart to listen to her cry, but I know it is for her own good that she learns how to calm her self down. The next time I go to town I will look for her a "crate mate" to sleep with. Maybe a stuffed animal or something.
She and Boomer don't get along very well. I am afraid Boomer will hurt her. Seriously thinking about getting rid of Boomer. I am afraid he is going to make me fall because he runs in every time I open the door. And will eat Daisy's food if I forget to pick up before opening the door.
This video shows Daisy playing with her favorite toy. Even though some "experts" say not to give puppies ropes because it encourages biting. Not sure I agree with that.
All played out!
Daisy couldn't quiet understand the wind and hid under my feet while I sat in the carport. She is growing and learning new things to do. She just about has the command "Sit" mastered and we are working on "heel" and "shake". I think she may still be a little too young to totally get it. But, we are working on it a little several times a day. She is doing better about the crate and settles down faster every night. It breaks my heart to listen to her cry, but I know it is for her own good that she learns how to calm her self down. The next time I go to town I will look for her a "crate mate" to sleep with. Maybe a stuffed animal or something.
She and Boomer don't get along very well. I am afraid Boomer will hurt her. Seriously thinking about getting rid of Boomer. I am afraid he is going to make me fall because he runs in every time I open the door. And will eat Daisy's food if I forget to pick up before opening the door.
This video shows Daisy playing with her favorite toy. Even though some "experts" say not to give puppies ropes because it encourages biting. Not sure I agree with that.
All played out!
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Life With Daisy
Last Friday cousin Don took me to the Sabine Humane Society and I adopted Daisy! She is 6 week old Jack Russell/Pug and she stole my heart from the minute I saw her on the website: http://www.sabinehumanesociety.com. I had been "haunting" the site since soon after I decided Pearl was gone for good. I had a list of the ones I wanted to consider. I decided to look just once more and there was Daisy. She had just come in and I fell hopelessly in love with her. She is 6 weeks old and is a sweet little ball of energy.
Right now she is curled up asleep on my feet. Soon she will be running everywhere! She does not like her crate but, she will eventually adjust to it. At least I hope so!
The humane society has lots of dogs and cats that need a forever home. They also have horses. To adopt a dog is $75, cats is $50 and horses cost $100. The cost covers shots/micro chipping, spaying/neutering and micro chipping. These animals need and deserve loving forever homes. Check them out!www.sabinehumanesociety.com
Right now she is curled up asleep on my feet. Soon she will be running everywhere! She does not like her crate but, she will eventually adjust to it. At least I hope so!
The humane society has lots of dogs and cats that need a forever home. They also have horses. To adopt a dog is $75, cats is $50 and horses cost $100. The cost covers shots/micro chipping, spaying/neutering and micro chipping. These animals need and deserve loving forever homes. Check them out!www.sabinehumanesociety.com
Friday, May 11, 2012
Heartbroken
A week ago today, Pearl wandered off and hasn't been found yet. I still don't know how she got past me and Aunt Ernestine. The last time I saw her she was rooting around in the laundry room looking for the dog food I had tossed on the floor to get her to go in there. I shut the door and put a chair against it. When I got home she was gone. Carolyn Davis' grandson had played with her and then chased her back this way. No one has seen her since. I have called all of the neighbors and everyone is keeping and eye out for her. I called both Dr. Bob and the other vet, the shelter here and asked that a girl I know that volunteers at the one in Natchitoches keep an eye out for her. I posted it on FB. I just wish I knew how she managed to get out w/o me knowing it and what has happened to her. I miss her so much it hurts.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Disappointments
Life can sure throw a kink in your plans. Holly won't be able to do the booth which means I can't do it. Thinking about what to do now. Frustrated beyond words! Might put some in my Etsy shop. We will see!
Friday, April 13, 2012
A little of this. A lot of that!
It has been way too long since I have posted anything.
I am in the process of adding new pieces to my jewelry collection. Jeanette gave me a large bag of beads and other "jewelry-making" stuff. It has given me a renewed desire to work with beads and such. I am planning on having a booth at Fisher Sawmill Days in May. I have never done one there and hope it works out for me. Holly and I are planning on having one together. I hope she doesn't back out. Annette has also said she will help me. I also hope to have a booth at the Fair Grounds a couple of times this Summer. I need to try to make some cards, too. I hope to order some card sleeves for the cards. I want to get the kind that lets the buyer see the complete card w/o taking it out of the sleeve. I think that it will make the cards look more professional and hopefully generate more sales! Here are some pieces I have made so far.
Sharon & Doug gave me a $50 e-card from Amazon for my birthday. I had a blast shopping and deciding what to buy. I ended up buying the DVD "Courageous"(awesome), Robin Cook's book Intervention, and a candle making kit I have been wanting. I haven't made any candles yet, but plan on trying to have some to sell @ Fisher. We will see!
I just finished reading John Grisham's book; Rainmaker. I could really relate to it more than any other of his books that I have read so far. It is about health insurance and how they rip people off. I am always having "issues" with Medicaid. I wish I could afford my own health insurance ( better yet, pay out of pocket), but that isn't an option. I doubt any other insurance would even take me. I have started Robin Cook's book Intervention. Haven't read enough to get a good grasp on what is going to happen. I love his books, but some of them have "scared" me because I know they can and probably have taken place in real life.
I am so looking forward to church Sunday! We are having a preacher come in view of a call. This is the first one since Bro. Wayne resigned almost 2 years ago. I will always love and miss Bro. Wayne and Kathy, but it is time for our church to move forward. Bro. Bill and Mrs. Jeanette have been wonderful and have helped our church to heal. But, they are tired and ready to have a break from us. I am glad we will have a chance to hear Bro. Marvin 3x's before voting. He is a "Cajun" from south Louisiana. Right now, he is associate pastor at a huge church in Lafayette. His wife (Mona) teaches Special Ed. They say they are "country people" that happen to be in a large church. She has already been promised a job here if they move here. He will be a "full time pastor". I am ok with him not being bi-vocational since he has actually worked in the public before and in fact, retired from the DOTD where he was over some part of it. I think a pastor makes a better one when he has done something else to earn a living before that.
I am in the process of adding new pieces to my jewelry collection. Jeanette gave me a large bag of beads and other "jewelry-making" stuff. It has given me a renewed desire to work with beads and such. I am planning on having a booth at Fisher Sawmill Days in May. I have never done one there and hope it works out for me. Holly and I are planning on having one together. I hope she doesn't back out. Annette has also said she will help me. I also hope to have a booth at the Fair Grounds a couple of times this Summer. I need to try to make some cards, too. I hope to order some card sleeves for the cards. I want to get the kind that lets the buyer see the complete card w/o taking it out of the sleeve. I think that it will make the cards look more professional and hopefully generate more sales! Here are some pieces I have made so far.
Sharon & Doug gave me a $50 e-card from Amazon for my birthday. I had a blast shopping and deciding what to buy. I ended up buying the DVD "Courageous"(awesome), Robin Cook's book Intervention, and a candle making kit I have been wanting. I haven't made any candles yet, but plan on trying to have some to sell @ Fisher. We will see!
I just finished reading John Grisham's book; Rainmaker. I could really relate to it more than any other of his books that I have read so far. It is about health insurance and how they rip people off. I am always having "issues" with Medicaid. I wish I could afford my own health insurance ( better yet, pay out of pocket), but that isn't an option. I doubt any other insurance would even take me. I have started Robin Cook's book Intervention. Haven't read enough to get a good grasp on what is going to happen. I love his books, but some of them have "scared" me because I know they can and probably have taken place in real life.
I am so looking forward to church Sunday! We are having a preacher come in view of a call. This is the first one since Bro. Wayne resigned almost 2 years ago. I will always love and miss Bro. Wayne and Kathy, but it is time for our church to move forward. Bro. Bill and Mrs. Jeanette have been wonderful and have helped our church to heal. But, they are tired and ready to have a break from us. I am glad we will have a chance to hear Bro. Marvin 3x's before voting. He is a "Cajun" from south Louisiana. Right now, he is associate pastor at a huge church in Lafayette. His wife (Mona) teaches Special Ed. They say they are "country people" that happen to be in a large church. She has already been promised a job here if they move here. He will be a "full time pastor". I am ok with him not being bi-vocational since he has actually worked in the public before and in fact, retired from the DOTD where he was over some part of it. I think a pastor makes a better one when he has done something else to earn a living before that.
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