Tiny Bits

Hi Teresa. Hi Donna. Tiny has been with us now for almost 2 months and I thought I would give you an update on how he is doing. We kept his name as Tiny hoping not to disrupt him any more than being lost, rescued, neutered, and subsequently adopted had already done. And the name is a natural for him now.

He has become quite the lap dog (all 60 pounds of him). I think if he could sit directly on my lap, he would prefer to do so....but since my lap is a bit smaller than his is, he curls up as close as he can get instead. Fortunately we have a big couch since touch is everything to this guy.

And, you may recall that he was a couch potato, not much into exercise. Well, he is now doing a 2 mile walk/run each morning with his doggie sisters, Jada and Gizzy, and of course me. We had to work up to the 2 miles, which initially was a chore for Tiny, but he actually has become the pace setter now and definitely keeps us moving at a gallop. I think it had been so long since he felt well, now that he does he loves the feeling of motion and the freedom of moving without pain.

The abcess on his rear took a couple of weeks to completely heal but once done, there is no lingering discomfort. The only remaining health issue for him is the loose tooth which has refused to resolve itself. So we have scheduled Tiny for dental surgery next Wednesday. Hopefully we can save the tooth or, barring that, remove the tooth and end his discomfort. But once that is taken care of, he will be the picture of health (particularly since he has added a few needed pounds).

Gary and I laugh when we watch this guy trot around the yard which he knows now is his. He just has the 'I'm a good dog, I'm loved, and this is Heaven' look about him!! He is so good with the other doggies and is even content (most of the time) to wait his turn when treats are handed out. And he knows that he is feed each morning and evening. When the clock nears feeding time, he is right there with the other two asking me when I intend to get around to giving them their dinner. And he sits without my asking to wait his turn. What a great dog!!

I think Tiny is a poster boy for why older dogs are wonderful companions and adefinite 'yes' when it comes to adoption. Even though he had a few health issues, all of which were treatable, he is so grateful for a safe and loving home, that his every movement conveys joy.

He is our little guy now and has transitioned completely into our family. What a blessing he is!