Comfort dogs

I had a Boston Terrier......you all know they have the smushy faces and a short snout............I was concerned too when they told me he needed his teeth cleaned......also a rescue..........said they would sedate him, and he would be fine..........of course I thought..oh no......
Well they did sedate him....he was 7 at the time....tiny little thing around 12 lbs....the Vet I had said they would have someone watch him after surgery very closely for any problems.......and there were none..............he did fine............I had a very good place where I took him, and a specialist did the cleaning..........
It all went well.............hope this helps.............the most dangerous types of dogs to put under for any reason are the dogs with the short snouts.......but if you have a good place......it should be fine.

Love that Spookie!!

GMA, Dozer is a ham!!

i think I need a buddy for Dozer. Wiuld he accept a smaller dog though?

Gma: you might want to consult a trainer. Dozer is high energy,, so seems like you would want a dog that could match his energy level. Doesn't have to be the same size,, but you would want a rough and tumble kind of dog, that could match his energy and not get squashed if play is rough.

I had hopes my two would play. They don't. They may chase a squirrel together but this is much more typical.

Yes, Gma,, you want to get a dog that will play with Dozer, and work off that energy! When I watch Pit Bulls and Parolees, I see how they match up one of their dogs to the owners' existing dogs,, to make sure they will be a good fit. So try to find a group, that will work with you that way. Foster for a weekend,,, see how they get along,, a trial period with the understanding that you can bring the dog back if they really don't get along.

After the chemo, the rads, multiple surgeries, etc... I went into a slump. On a whim, I found this little guy at the local mall pet store. I couldn't leave him. BEST mid-life crisis EVER!!! I don't know what I would do without him. He makes me laugh and smile all the time. BEST BEST best cure for a down day!!

And here he is now - all grown up and so big in his car seat

And of course, snuggling with his Mommy:

I am one lucky puppy-mom!

Spookiesmom - oh my! I bet that was a good time indeed for him but cleaning him up - YIKES!!

I miss Tigger so much, it was hard to let Dozer take one of Tigger's old toys but when I found him in the same position with the same toy, it was a precious, bittersweet moment. First stuffed animal he hasn't torn to shreds!

Tigger

Dozer

In some way, Dozer not tearing up the toy tells me that some part of Tigger told him not to.. I don't believe in that type of thought, but this seems real spooky.. Any stuffed animal given to Dozer has been shredded within 2 minutes.. And then finding him bringing it to bed and laying almost exactly like Tigger did with that toy...... hmmm.

thanks...she just doesn't look 15 to me....until she starts limping . But we got good meds. Just started 2 xs a day now. Now she hardly limps. Just a little when she gets up....just like hubby and I

My new boarder.......I had a choice........take care of Snickers, or go on a 5 day cruise with my son.....I chose Snickers........not going on any ship in the middle of nowhere.....LOL

She is a sweetheart............I had a sweet Boston terrier that I rescued.....as she got older she became blind, deaf, and had dementia......I kept her as long as I could......and so wish I had her today.

The only reason I don''t get my own dog is it would be a problem with going to the shore homes of my kids.....some already have dogs, some say "no dogs", so I decided it was not a good idea.....plus at 80......it could outlive me......LOL..........but Snicker's is sweet, and I do enjoy her...........