Hi Lisa,

Sorry for the delay of submitting my latest update.  The picture is of my daughter Emma and Baloo...this is how I found them, both fast asleep. 

The latest thyroid level came back indicating that the current dose of meds is perfect.  She won't have to be tested for 6 months. 

Baloo has settled in like she has always been here.  Today we went to field day at Emma's school, and she was a big hit.  She did start barking when the kids were screaming in a tug-of-war game, but I really think she thought something was wrong! 

She still won’t really chew her chew toys, or anything else for that matter, but loves fetch and her own tug-of-war.  She won't eat the milkbones either. In fact the other day I came into the kitchen and she had gotten into the bag of garbage and I thought "she really is a dog!" She rarely ever barks, maybe a little when someone comes in, but that's about it.  I see where the "Johnny One Note name came in though!  My hubby Gregg loves to get down and wrestle with her, and she has the playful growl going.  When she really gets excited, she hits "the note!"  It really is hilarious! 

Well, I guess that's it for now.  Hope all is well on your end, and again, it really is a tremendous thing you do!

Kim and clan 

Subject: Giselle
I can't believe a week has gone by already!  Giselle fits in so well it's like she's been here forever!  First, my kids have bestowed a new name on her.  We are calling her Baloo, after the big friendly child protecting bear from Jungle Book.  It's fitting for her, especially since we all went to a production of Jungle Book right before picking her up.  She seems to like it.  And besides, it's better than the name my 3 yr. old wanted...Green!  Baloo is doing great and seems to be really happy.  She was obviously nervous the first few days, and had several accidents in the house.  It seems this happened when she thought we had left her...I guess she was unfamiliar with the concept of the shower...I wasn't gone that long!  On Wednesday I guess she knew that we would always be back and has been perfect ever since.
She adores the kids, even climbed into the bathtub with them the first night because it looked like they were having so much fun!  The kids walk her in the back yard and she is as gentle as can be on the leash.  She walks with us every day to drop off and pick up Emma at school.  Even Emma's 1st grade class is in love with her!
We went to the vets on Wed. and they did some bloodwork.  Her med level was a bit high so she now gets .4mg of her thyroid medicine 2X a day.  The doc also put her on allergy medicine because he saw some irritation spots on her.  Within a few sort days, her coat is a silky as can be.  
As far as eating, she doesn't seem to be interested at all in the morning food, but eats each night.  She is still on the food the Lisa had her on.  She will not even try the milkbones we got her...I thought it was in the dog handbook that all dogs loved these!!    She is starting to play with the toys we got her, especially the pull rope.  She really loves playing with that with Gregg.  We have a huge pillow bed for her that we still bring upstairs at night and put by our bed and she is content.  She will sleep there unless my daughter calls dibs and she sleeps with her...thank goodness she has a double bed!  Jake, the 3yr. old likes to lay with her on her pillow.  Everything is just perfect with her.   I find it hard to believe that anyone would give her up.  A gentle pup like this was obviously raised with love or she wouldn't be such an angel.  I guess it was just meant to be that  Baloo adopted us!  We already have 2 people wanting her to stay with them when we go on vacation at the end of the summer.
I guess that's it for now.  Let me know if there is any more info you need, as I know we are to give weekly updates.  I will forward a pic of her, and then get together an update for the website.  Prospective adopters should know what a joy it can be to get an older dog, even with her medical condition.  Again, thanks for everything, and I will send updates!  

Happy Mothers Day...it's a great one for me!!
 
Kim, Gregg, Emma, Danny, Jake, and Baloo

A REAL Rescue story! April 6, 2005

Giselle (NY) - Fainting, and the Importance of Seeking Medical Help. "On Monday I came home from work, and as usual, dropped off my purse and took the dogs out.  I got as far as the elevator and Giselle (my new foster girly) fainted.  We got her to the car (she's a bit of a fatty due to what we now know is a thyroid problem) and immediately headed toward the vet's office.  While on the parkway, my tire had a blow out.  From the side of the parkway, I called Meadow Veterinary Hospital, the vet's office I was rushing her to.  Jamie told her staff to find out where I was stuck.  They came immediately!  Now here's the point I'm making - they DID NOT come to get me - I'm an adult, I can wait for the tow truck.  They came to get Giselle!  They risked their lives, pulling off onto the side of a busy New York roadway, got Giselle, and left because I had a dog that may have been in danger of losing her life and needed to see a vet immediately!  Until Giselle was seen by a vet, no one knew how serious her 'spell' was - and Jamie was not going to put this dog at risk guessing what the problem may be.  Now - that's RESCUE ! - The dogs come first, always!  When I finally got to the vet's office, Giselle's blood had been drawn, she had 3 EKG's performed and her blood pressure was being monitored constantly.  Giselle survived and she's fine now... she's on medication (pills) for her thyroid."  - Lisa, Volunteer - Adopt A Boxer Rescue

4/9/05
Giselle has been in foster care for a week now and has proven to be one of the best dogs around.  I'm sure you've read about our little 'adventure' on the front page of our site and yes, Giselle has a problem thyroid.  But, she takes her pills like a champ and she's getting healthy and strong.  Her legs are no longer red and swollen, she's got some peach fuzz on her tail and.... (I'm so jealous) she's getting her waist line back!  So how is Giselle's personality?  TERRIFIC!  There is not a mean bone in this dog's body.  My guess from watching her in the house is that she never had a toy to play with - doesn't know what they are.  And, she probably never had the chance to run and play - she's got very little muscle.  But that's changing every single day.  She loves going to the park every day and running with the resident boxer boy.  She's learned to do the typical boxer 'box' with him and makes the funniest sounds while she's playing - we've started calling her Johnny One Note - she holds it for the longest time.  She's perfect in the house - 100% housebroken and is left home for a full workday without any problem.  She does not need a crate.  Giselle is the most gentle dog you can imagine on lead - never pulling.  She does not jump up on people so she would be wonderful in a home with a child and/or an elderly person.
Giselle is street smart, waiting until you tell her to cross the street.  She doesn't know too many basic commands, but honestly, it's not a problem at all - she's so calm and so gentle that she just seems to know what you want.  She would be fine as a big city girl or as a country bumpkin - she's willing to adjust to your needs.  She's fine with the resident cat and other dogs.
As for her Thyroid condition - it is completely controlled by her medication AND Meadow Veterinary Hospital generously will donate 1 year of pills to the family that adopts Giselle.  The perfect home for Giselle would be with a family that loves a boxer personality without the more typical high energy level.  A family that is looking for trust and loyalty (she's a wonderful watchdog), without the need for obedience training.  If what you're looking for is a steady personality and an abundance of love, please contact us about Giselle - she's perfect!

4/02/05 - Giselle  – aka GiGi

Her sweetness shines through the second you meet her.  The pain she obviously has been living with is apparent – her legs are swollen and painfully red, her tail is completely without hair.  She was immediately taken to our vet who did a skin scraping (no mites) and took lots of blood – we’ll have the results in a few days but the consensus seems to be that her problem is easily fixed and as soon as we know, we’ll post an update.

From the moment I met Giselle (a beautiful name for a beautiful heart), I was in love.  This sweet girl has yet to meet anyone that she didn’t like – dog, cat, adults, children – everyone gets the same sweet look and happy tail wags (yes she has a tail but there’s no mistaking her heritage – she’s all boxer).  Unfortunately, her legs are quite swollen and painful for her to walk on, but she so wants to play with the resident boxer boy here – she does the typical front end down, tushy in the air pose that says “I wanna play with you”.  I can’t wait for her legs to heal so that she can really enjoy life.

GiGi is 100% housebroken, does not need a crate – she is left home for a full workday and touches nothing.  She is wonderful on lead and is traffic smart so she would be fine living in an apartment or private home.  She was turned into a kill shelter with the usual ‘we don’t have time for her’ reason given.  Well, we have all the time in the world for this loving little girl.  And once you meet her, I know you’ll agree with us that time spent with GiGi will be the best time of your life.

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