I am home!(update #56)

[Husky_mom]

If only I lived closer..... you know I would take him in a heartbeat....

I know the dealings of an older dog and tend to avoid them (too sad too soon) but this guy is just irresistible.... and older dogs deserve second chances too

I´m sure you´ll find him a loving home soon..... best of luck!!

and hoping Mark´s mom is ok and does better.....((hugs))

[anna_66]

I contacted a couple of rescue sites I found on the web and neither of them do rescue any more. The one lady said she'd give another friend of hers my number, but I never heard anything.

Mark's step dad kept saying he was going to take him, but we never heard for sure. So tonight I told Mark to get on the phone and tell him this dog NEEDS him! Don't know for sure why, but this dog loves that man.

I guess he's getting some kind of assistance and they need his records to make sure he's up to date on shots so he said he "should" be able to pick him up at the end of the week. Of course I'm not holding my breath but I really hope it works out like that.

Simba has been a dream even though he's had to spend most of his time in Bon's kennel this evening (it's been raining all night). He's such a great dog. Mark's sisters are crazy when they didn't think he'd be good
Mark said it was because I take such good care of him
He was feeling pretty good this evening, so good he went and got himself a toy! So of course I had to take some pictures of him.


Simba has a lot of tartar build up so guess what he got for breakfast today? A chicken leg! Yep, the dog they claim can only eat soft food went to town on a chicken leg...lol! Mark seems to think it already has made a difference in his breath.

Keep your fingers crossed that he gets to go home to his dad (if your wondering, it's a long story about Mark's step dad )

[Cinder & Smoke]

Mark's step dad kept saying he was going to take him, but we never heard for sure...

... he said he "should" be able to pick him up at the end of the week.
Of course I'm not holding my breath but I really hope it works out like that.

Keep your fingers crossed that he gets to go home to his dad -
(if your wondering, it's a long story about Mark's step dad )

Is Step Dad really "OK" with adopting Simba?
It's great that: "Don't know for sure why, but this dog loves that man."
But that Love needs to flow in both directions.
Will Step Dad really open his heart to Simba?

Sure hope this works out that Simba can stay in the Family.


/s/ Phred

[trayi52]

I'm really sorry to hear about Marks Mom going to the nursing home, and having to leave her little dog. Tell him I know just how he feels. We just recently put my mother in the nursing home, and I have took her little Chihuahua, Little Bit into my home.

I just don't know why Marks other siblings could not take Simba. There has to be some of the other family more able to than you.

I wish Simba gets a good home. He looks so sweet. Maybe Marks stepdad will take Simba. I will be praying for Simba.

Willie

[loveallfurryfriends]

Saying prayers for Simba.

[Ginger's Mom]

I am still totally in love with this little guy (have thought of very little else since seeing this thread) and am sure he will find a good home. My fingers are crossed that he can go home with his "Dad", but after staying with Auntie Anna, he may not want to. Please keep us updated.

[anna_66]

Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers for both Simba and Mark's mom.
I haven't said much about his mom because I don't agree with the way things have been handled. But she was transferred to the home yesterday. She has the latter stages of Alzheimer's and it's so sad. She does look for Simba sometimes so I know she still remembers him.
Do they let dogs in to visit at nursing homes? Today is her birthday, that would be a nice gift for her.

tray, not everyone is a dog lover like we are They thought if he was taken to the pound he would be adopted right out I hate to say it, but they aren't very smart Our shelters are high kill.

And Phred, yes the love flows both ways or he wouldn't pay the extra $300 to have him. Luther (Mark's step dad) isn't my favorite guy but he does care for Simba.
After the way things have worked out lately I just don't trust anyone to do what they say so please keep saying prayers that he goes home with him this weekend as promised.

I hate to keep going on, and you don't have to read any more but I can't help but say what a good boy Simba is. Still no messes in the house or Bon's kennel. And he finally felt comfortable enough to get in my lap this moring and let me cuddle with him. He seems to adjust very well. He even goes right into the kennel himself, I just point...and he goes right in!
If we didn't have Bon, he'd be staying right here with us!

OK, I'm done now...lol.

[Pam]

Is Step Dad really "OK" with adopting Simba?
It's great that: "Don't know for sure why, but this dog loves that man."
But that Love needs to flow in both directions.
Will Step Dad really open his heart to Simba?

Sure hope this works out that Simba can stay in the Family.


/s/ Phred

Phred sort of said what I was thinking. If this little guy loves his "dad" I hope it works out, but I worry that the love seems sort of one-sided. Maybe in time this little dog will fill the void from his wife's absence. My own brother bought his little Westie basically for my SIL. She passed away in 2005 from cancer and my brother now rattles around in an empty five bedroom house and that little Westie has become everything to him. She is his constant companion and they are quite a pair. Oh I hope this story has a happy ending. Simba is just too cute for words.

[trayi52]

Anna, Alzheimer's is what Mama went in the Nursing home for. She got to where she forgot to feed Little Bit, and she could not get herself out of bed. So I know how you and your family feels. Alzheimer's is such a terrible disease. Mama doesn't even mention Little Bit anymore.

I'll keep praying that Simba gets to stay in the family, Anna. Poor baby deserves it.

Willie

[Cinder & Smoke]

Do they let dogs in to visit at nursing homes?
Today is her birthday, that would be a nice gift for her.

Many Homes *DO* allow "Pets" to visit ... a phone call to the Administrator would be advised.

My Mom's Retirement Village / Apartment Complex strictly forbid any pets from even "visiting" -
but the attached Health Center / Nursing Home welcomed ALL well-behaved Pets and
encouraged visiting pets to "make rounds" and visit as many residents' rooms as possible.
Cinder & Smokey always had a ball visiting Mom on Sundays; and were "requested" in other
rooms as soon as they were spotted.

SOME Homes insist that visiting pets be "Certified Therapy Dogs" -
ask Amy - Cincy, Sadie, & Spot are all Certified and do frequent nursing home visits. Simba could be schooled and pass his Certification if the Home requires it.

A Simba visit to Mom would be a nice Birthday gift - good luck pulling it off!

[Cincy'sMom]

What a tough situation! Lots of thoughts and prayers for eveyone concerned.

Simba is such a cutie!!! If I knew better what our situation was with Cincy's health, I'd be working on Ralph for a birthday present!!

If you need any help with the nursing home as far as letting dogs visit, let me know, but I would just call and explain the situation to them. Most are very willing to allow well behaved dogs to visit

[anna_66]

I thought I'd share a video of the little guy playing...he's such a DOLL!!!
He was even playing the whole time I was uploading this video

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Awww he is adorable......

Can I ask what the issue with Bon is?

[anna_66]

Can I ask what the issue with Bon is?

Bon is a very insecure boy and over compensates by acting tough. I wouldn't trust him. All it would take would be one bite (I know this first hand) and Simba would be seriously hurt or even worse.
I've seen "that look" in Bon's eyes a couple times so I won't even try.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Bon is a very insecure boy and over compensates by acting tough. I wouldn't trust him. All it would take would be one bite (I know this first hand) and Simba would be seriously hurt or even worse.
I've seen "that look" in Bon's eyes a couple times so I won't even try.

All becomes clear now - good luck in finding the little fella a place to stay. Has your leg healed completely now?