Ashley

ANNIE (ASHLEY) 6/22/03
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Purebred Pug

Adopted
7/20/03

Pertinent Information
Approx 5 yr. Old 23 lb. Fawn Pug
Shelter Surrender
Spayed and UTD
Good with other dogs and children
Being Fostered in Nassau County, LI
Adoption Donation $200 + $20 Microchipping

9/14/03 - Sorry you think I've missed both of my updates However, I have spoken to Anne twice and sent pictures a week or so ago. Annie is mostly fine. She has been to the vet's 2x as she has an ongoing problem w/ her eyes and had an ear infection. The ear infection is just about cleared up although she still has 3 days of meds left. Her eyes w/ probably always require her medicated ointment. Annie is a wonderful dog and has brought a lot of joy into my life. I have been bathing her 2x a week w/ a medicated shampoo from the vet. The funny odor she had is now gone and she has grown a lot of new hair especially on her belly.. She has gained a little too much weight...about 4 lbs. Now her food is carefully measured and we take several long walks a day for exercise. Her name as you can see has been changed to Annie. She barks occasionally and plays w/toys. She has learned to run around w/ my daughter's Shih Tzu and Lab. Sometimes she can still be intimidated by the lab's size and enthusiasm. Then she backs off and becomes a spectator or she will get in her face and bark at her.. Please ask Anne to share the pictures. I would like to see them posted. Annie loves to cuddle and is a great pet.

8/2/03 - Annie adjustment has gone pretty smoothly. She has had some health issues, but i found a wonderful Vet. Annie has dry eye and has medicated ointment. She needs it 2x a day. Her eyes are much better. The cloudiness has gone and so has the discharge. Her skin condition came back on her front neck and she takes an antibiotic 1x a day. She thinks it is a treat. Also she had a funny smell (all part of the same thing) and gets a medicated bath 2x a week. She behaves wonderfully in the tub and it is very easy for me. She eats well, has started barking (on occasion), and is starting to play w/ some of the toys i bought her. However her favorite is a small pillow that she puts in her mouth and shakes it all around and sometimes tosses it . Then she gets so excited and pounces on it. Annies is wonderful. She has a great personality, loves to sleep late, and is very affectionate. As you can tell we have bonded.

7/24/03 - Hi Everyone....Thought you might like an update on Annie's (Ashley) visit to the vet. I loved the Vet. I thought she not only knew what she was doing, but she and her staff were also very nice. Annie was limping because two of her nails had pierced the pads of her feet. One on the back paw and one on her front paw. This could have happened because I walked her on the sidewalk as well as the grass. So her nails have been cut and as soon as she was put back on the floor I saw a big change in her. She seemed happy again and wasn't limping or holding her foot up. She came home and ate a big dinner of boiled rice and boiled chicken because she had some loose stools due to the trauma. Her lungs are clear, she isn't overweight (26lbs.) We are going to watch her eyes and if the redness persists she will be tested for dry eye and given special drops. The doctor also gave me some pills to use one half hour before I bring her in for anything to help keep her calm. Tomorrow she is going for a bath. I just love her. She is so sweet. I will keep in touch.

7/20/03 - Ashley has been adopted.

7/17/03 - Ashley is pending Adoption

76/23/03 - We have a new visitor at the Wings & Halo Haven, a very cute and sweet Pug girl named Ashley. A great big thank you to Lynne and Jamie for getting this girl out of one of the city shelters and into the safety of the Haven.
I went to Lynne's home to pick her up and take her to her foster home, and she rode beautifully in the car. She settled down on the floor of the car instead of the seat, but she was very comfy so I let her be.
Ashley was listed as a 5 yr old purebred Pug at the shelter, brought in as a stray. She seems to be in good shape, although if she is 5, she is prematurely gray in the muzzle. At 1st glance she seems to be in good shape, walks fine, gives very sweet kisses, and gets along with the other dogs. She can be a bit shy at 1st, but she gets comfortable quickly. When she met the other dogs, she seemed a bit intimidated at 1st if the other dogs were sniffing and getting too close, but after the intro's were over, she was just one of the crew.
She ate beautifully, and has no issues with hands around her food bowl, or other dogs near her while she eats. I have not weighed her yet, but I'll bet she will come in around 23 lbs. I will confirm that within the next few days.
Ashley is spayed and UTD, we will take her to the vet for a general checkup and get her heartworm and fecal tested. Her eyes do seem to have a slight grayish haze over them, so we will have the vet look that over too. She seems to get around just fine in her new surroundings. She went in her crate easily, and slept very well with her nice soft pillow in there. She had no accidents in the house on her 1st day, and kept her crate dry last nite. She goes out and does her business, and then enjoys sniffing around the yard. She is a pleasure to have around. Stay tuned for pics and more updates on Ashley girl.