all dogs go to heaven

I have been a terrible blogger lately. We've had a lot going on and I just haven't been in the mood to sit down and explain it all.

We had to put Sunny, our precious new pup to sleep on Thursday, October 8th. She got really, really sick really fast and there was nothing we go do to help her at that point. She was showing signs of Distemper about a month ago, with a pretty bad case of Kennal Cough-- but we managed, with a few different types of anti-biotics to relieve her of that. She was doing a lot better for about 2 weeks and then we noticed she started to act a little different. She just wasn't acting her normal crazy self-- very lethargic, so I knew it was time to take her to the vet once again (at this point she has been to the vet over 5 times since we adopted her Sept. 9th-- we're on a first name basis with these people)-- her being tired and weak wasn't anything the vet could give us meds for, but we just wanted to make sure that we were doing everything we could. We continued with the high calorie food and letting her rest as much as possible but it just progressed from there-- she started to become weaker and weaker by the day and by the time I called the vet on Thursday we knew what would have to happen. It was honestly one of the most terrible, heart-wrenching things I have ever had to do. J and I were both really torn up over it. Even though we knew it was what had to be done, we still miss her everyday.

We have briefly talked about getting another dog but have decided that for right now, we are going to take a breather and relax and try and enjoy the holiday season. Maybe after the New Year we'll think about adopting again.

we love rainy weekends

This weekend is very stormy in the North Texas area-- flash flood warnings and all that good stuff! It's nice to be able to stay in our PJ's all day, doing little projects around the house and relaxing... with college football on at all times, of course. Here are a few shots of the pups.







Sunny had another follow up appointment this morning. Without getting into too much detail-- things have pretty much stayed the same in the last week. She isn't getting worse, but hasn't shown much progress either. We are keeping her on the Azithromicin for another week and she also gave her 4 cans of HIGH calorie wet food for her to be eating for the next week or so. She hasn't gained any weight in the last 3 weeks, but she has been eating quite a bit, so that means all of her calories are going to try and fight this virus... hopefully this high calorie, low fat diet will help her along a litte bit and give her the nutrients to fight this off! We'll take her back in another week or so to see how things are progressing and get more x-rays of her lungs. We're keeping our fingers crossed for a week of good progression!

Stay dry!

-- kb

backpeddling

We took Sunny to the vet on Saturday for another check up. Things didn't go as well as we expected them to... the vet wasn't happy with her progress, even though her cough/ breathing was a tiny bit better it wasn't anywhere where it should be after being on strong anti-biotics for 14 days. So, we had to get chest x-rays done (expensive!)-- they showed some fluid like stuff in the upper part of the lungs (As you can tell I have no idea about medical verbage)- which isn't a good sign. Also, since she's so little the anti-biotics threw her PH levels off (or something like that) so she had a YEAST INFECTION OF THE EARS! Seriously! It was sad, but I told her that she is never going to live that down in this house. Haha-- Anyway, that is easily treatable with ear drops for the next week or two. So, this is day 3 of her new meds. Her mood seems a little lighter- and this morning/ afternoon seemed MUCH more playful, chasing after Rocky and picking up and throwing cigarette butts around outside of the apartment (classy)... J made a joke in the vets office after her chest x-rays about how she needed to stop smoking all those cigarettes... doc wasn't really impressed. I laughed.

We're really trying to stay positive in the Sabel- WIlson household. We go back on Saturday for another follow up exam and to see where we go from here... there aren't any stronger antibiotics for her current condition, so we'd have to go on to something else... some form of lung therapy or flush something or other... really hoping we don't have to go down that road...

On a positive note, we were at the Jacobs wedding all weekend (Non-rehearsal rehearsal dinner on Saturday- which meant Billy Bobs and lots of booze- and the nuptials on Sunday) . It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and so well thought out down to the tiniest details. Me being always so prepared and all, remembered to bring my camera, but forgot the battery charger at home, so sadly the only two pictures I got were of the two cakes-- they were completely iPhone worthy of capturing though... Once other peoples pictures start trickling onto Facebook I'll try and post a few. Congrats to Allie and Mark who are in Canada on their Honeymoon right now. Luuuucky!

Anyway, let's get back to the glass being half empty ok? Thursday, I have my first TWO tests at school in History and Psych. Both HUGE as far as points go, so I'll be glued to my computer/ books/ notes/ etc. until then... I swear I won't be procrastinating with Blogging or anything...

Oh, and Happy Labor Day to all! In celebration, I will be starting a new section on the blog entitled "White pants (and such) after Labor Day"-- I saw TWO at lovely Brookhaven College today, and although I wish I was joking, I think one was even a linen material of sorts (go back to miami guy!) Do you think people are that completely clueless or just purposely trying to rebel? Stay tuned.

-kb

the cutest thing you have ever seen

I walked into the bedroom last night to find my two little peanuts snuggled up together on a pile of clean sheets/ comforter. Such little blessings, these two!

back to school...

"...back to school, back to school, to prove to Dad that I'm not a fool..." (name that movie!)

Here is a picture of my first day back to school! I was rushing out the door, but thankfully J made me turn around and head back to pose in front of the entertainment center (it would have to do, as we don't currently have a fireplace- ha). The first day of classes was pretty fun-- going back to school when you are a few years older gives you a completely different prospective on things. We had to present a little 'About Me' on our creative process for writing papers in my English class and I couldn't believe how embarassed and nervous people were... they'll grow out of that. Yesterday, was my 3rd class session so now we are starting to get into the serious assignments along with the serious homework. I finally received my textbooks in the mail so today will be spent playing catch up on some reading and also TRYING TO FIND A JOB! Anyone know of anyone that is hiring part- time? I hate job searching.

Update on Sunny: She is doing MUCH better-- thanks so much for all the prayers and positive energy! She is almost finished with her second round of meds and although she still has a little weez, her cough isn't nearly as bad. They weighed her again at her last vet visit and she weighs 5.7 pounds now-- she is slowly but surely growing, and anyone who knows me well knows I like two fat things in this world-- babies and puppies, so I am trying everything to get her to chunk up a bit!

Rocky-- already protective over his sister-- or maybe just trying to steal the show? (Seriously, check out Sunny's face in this one-- she is clearly on some meds)

Happy Girl!

Next up: This weekend, J and I are headed to Fort Worth for a wedding of a good friend! ... that reminds me, I still need to find a dress!!! So much to do, so little time!

love, kb

I will add this into my manila folder labeled "Things That Bother Me"

It really bothers me when I see someone riding a motorcycle without a helmet. They should be put on suicide watch.


(Idiot)

In other news... Sunny is a sick girl. We noticed a little cough on Wednesday and by Thursday night it had gotten so bad that she did nothing but sleep on the couch the entire night... she even let Rocky play with her squeaky chicken without attacking him. I took her to the vet Friday morning... the diagnosis was exactly what I thought: Kennal cough/ lower respiratory infection. She is now on 3 different meds. and let me tell you! Those are a joy to give... think wrapping a pinky nail sized pill in peaunut butter and shoving it down a 5lbs puppies throat. Does anyone have a better way to get a puppy to take a pill? I've tried sneaking it into her wet food but the hound in her smells it out everytime! I can't get anything past the girl!



(These two are quite the pair so far)

Happy weekend!

Welcome Sunny!

J and I adopted Miss Sunny girl into our family on Sunday, August 9, 2009! She was 2 months and 4 days old as of today and is as sweet as can be (aside from the fact that she managed to climb over her 3 foot baby gate today, while we were at work and tear apart a magazine, 2 pairs of undies and a few other misc. items).

Any who, we have been wanting to get Rocky a little sister friend for a few months now, and with me going back to school we figured it was just about the perfect time to do so. Since Sunny is a rescue, the vets on site really don’t know exactly what bread she is. Her chart said she was a pointer/ hound mix… but her paws are so little, I think she is Beagle and something else… her little floppy ears are the cutest.

Rocky is unsure of her right now… he’s not sure why she doesn’t know that pee’ing in the house is bad, or why she feels the need to bite at his beard constantly, or how come she whines in the middle of the night when he is trying to get his beauty rest?! Both of these pups have a lot of spunk and plenty of personality and I know that pretty soon they will be the funniest little best friends.

We can already tell she is going to keep us on our toes (or dead on our feet?) for the next couple of months while we work on potty training, obedience training and every other kind of training… either way, we are so glad to have her!


... pictures to come soon!