SUMMER, A SWEET TERRIER TREAT

And Another Pic...

2008-04-14T12:49:00.001-07:00

Can't have enough!

Some New Pics of Summer- Finally!

2008-04-14T08:49:00.000-07:00

Howdy, Y'All!

At last! New pictures of Summer, who has had an exciting last few months. Over the Holidays she managed to eat a whole platter of Christmas cookies (some wrapped in foil) as well as some of the Saran Wrap that was over them! These cookies were in the middle of the dining room table and all the chairs were pushed in. We still can't figure out exactly how this was done, unless she got on to a nearby desk first and flew through the air like Rocky the Squirrel!

She was OK, after a very expensive emergency clinic visit, but now we are even more obsessive about keeping things from where she can get them. She only looks like a dog- she's actually a billy goat! Then, last month, she tore into a chipmunk hole and dug up enough of the backyard to put a pool in! So we finally got acquainted with the local groomer, who used to raise Wires herself. She gave her a bit of a "skirt", and for a few days there she looked like a proper Fox Terrier.

Keep in touch! Summer's Mom

2007-11-12T12:53:00.000-08:00

Here I am!

2007-11-12T10:25:00.000-08:00

Hello, Y'All from Summer (& Mom)-

Well, it's been a while but I have a few new pictures of me (actually, Mom took A LOT, but I can hardly keep still- these are the best!). Here I am in the backyard, playing with the leaves. Oh, and there are chipmunks back there too, and although they're not easy to catch it's a lot of fun pretending! Thumper the family cat (and my Good Buddy) and I work together- I try to flush 'em out by snuffling loudly in the holes while Thumper waits at the other end!

I'm still on the antibiotics but I feel just great, and I'm using my leg most all the time now. My little boy is a very good person to do Walkies with, as he's careful to go slowly and make me work that leg. I'm learning to "heel" correctly and sit quietly until he steps out again, and that is not easy for a terrier to do! Talk to you again soon!

Summer

Summer's Really Home!

2007-10-23T05:24:00.000-07:00

Hi, Folks, from Summer's "Forever" Mom! Thank you for all your interest in Summer, who is a really amazing little girl, even for a Wire Fox, who are always pretty amazing! She has so won our hearts its hard to imagine how long we were without the love of a Good Dog in our lives.

She is accumulating "jewelry" on her "necklace" now, has met our wonderful vet (who really seemed to take to her- but who wouldn't?!), and we are working with her to strengthen her leg and give her basic "walkie" training, meeting the neighbors and the various other pooches around here. Morgan spends a lot of time with her after school, sometimes cutting loose in the backyard and sometimes just cuddling on the sofa. And the cat gets along with her, too! I'm trying to get a nice picture of her, instead of just a pair of hind legs and a tail running away from the camera- not easy with this gal!

* Carolina On My Mind *

2007-10-06T09:23:00.003-07:00

I am on my way to my new home today in scrumptious South Carolina !!

* Guest Book Map *

2007-10-06T09:23:00.001-07:00

* The Real Deal *

2007-10-03T18:21:00.000-07:00

Hello Everybody,
My foster mom was out of state for a wedding in Vermont. So I went visiting other foster homes. My new family came to meet me at the groomers. I got sooooo excited that I had a nose bleed of all things and had to go to the doctor for a check up. It looks good for this weekend though. I think they liked me. Keep your paws crossed that this is the real deal!!

* Dreams Do Come True *

2007-09-22T12:36:00.000-07:00

Home again * Home again * Jig-a-de-jig!! Yup! I may have a home soon :-) And I am digging it *** not really cause I don’t dig! Hee Hee!! But I think there is a special boy who will play with me, too. He will be surprised at how smart I am about getting toys out of the box right after he picks them up and puts them away. I play chase the ball, too. I hope my new family will find the time to update my blog so everyone can keep up with my progress. Keep your paws crossed that my dream will soon come true.

Summer.

2007-09-18T05:22:00.000-07:00

Hi Ya’ll,

I went yesterday to have the stitches out as I was told. Boy, I hate riding in the car and lost my breakfast. I bet My Foster Mom won’t feed me before I travel again! Well dah, I get on the table only to find out that they are dissolvable stitches! I did just fine on the ride home.

But hey, today is another day. I am up and in the toy box right after breakfast. I am using my leg a little more each day. And the hair is growing back. I won’t shave my legs again!

* My Foxy Friend Also In Rescue *

2007-09-13T12:15:00.001-07:00

GREAT NEWS 10/9/07 Kaci & Scooter have new furever homes.

Lucy

Kaci Luke

Janey
** She has her o wn Blog! **

TorrieScooter

Mommy Got The Camera Out Again! *

2007-09-12T20:13:00.001-07:00

"I love it outside and hope my new family will take me for long walks in the park. (Hee Hee, they don't know that I can run. Hope they can keep up with this fox!)"

"Wow, they squeak & squeak. I can't decide which one to play with first!"

"I can't wait to get my own home, with my own bed!"

* These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things *

2007-09-11T15:16:00.000-07:00

As you can see, my surgery has not stopped me from having fun. Mommy feeds me three times a day to help me gain weight and build up my muscles.

Interests

Eating treats
Playing chase
Squeaky toys (the louder the better)
Eating Following my foster mom
Sleeping
AND MORE EATING

Favorite Movies

"Lassie Come Home" ** I cried.

Favorite Music

"Sweet Summer" by Diamond Rio of course!

Favorite Books

Silly,I can't read.

SUMMER ENTERS RESCUE

2007-09-10T17:14:00.000-07:00

Owner release to rescue: http://west.petfinder.com/shelters/FL271.html of an 18-month-old wire fox terrier named Summer. She will be spayed and have her shots brought current. She is house trained and uses the doggie door, but needs to attend obedience to learn commands. Owner states Summer weighs 12 pounds, tri-colored, nice ears and very friendly! Please request an application from: ackrescue@yahoo.com
UPDATE: Summer may need surgery to correct problems with her rear leg. She is scheduled for x-rays and other diagnostic tests on 7/25/07 She is in foster care in Orlando.
UPDATE #2 Summer needs a hip replacement and rebuild of her pelvis and rear leg. She appears to have been hit by a car approx 12-16 months ago based on condition of the bone fragments.
UPDATE #3: Summer is having her hip, pelvis and leg rebuilt the week of 9/7/07. She is expected to make a full recovery and restore quality of life.
UPDATE #4 Summer is doing very well after her surgery. She remains at the hospital and is receiving physical therapy. According to her orthopedic surgeon, Summer did very well with her surgery. We expect Summer will have use of her rear leg and become a normal, playful wire! The surgeon removed many bone fragments resulting from a traumatic injury. The surgeon believes Summer was hit by a moving vehicle and was in a great deal of pain for the past 12+ months resulting from her injury and bone fragments. Summer will be in foster care in Lake Placid, FL.