Dirty dog
He could barely stand, was totally flea ridden & filthy, starving to death and we couldn't stand it. We, of course, are NOT set up for a dog, but we fed him some leftover chicken & rice (it was supposed to be Roy's lunch), hauled out a cat bed (our cats prefer our bed, our chair or anything except a bona fide pet bed) and made him a nest. I ran to the pulperia and bought some puppy food, although we didn't know at that point if he was a puppy or just small. Couldn't let him in the house because a) fleas; b) possibility of heartworm and c) he had a real STANK goin' on. By the next morning, he was walking a little better & eating more, but still we didn't know if the poor little guy would make it.
Monday I had a trip to Alajuela planned with some girlfriends and we had put it off way too many times (for one reason or another ... more on that later), so I went ahead, instead of cancelling, yet again, to take the waif to the vet.
Tuesday morning, shoved the pup in a cat carrier, hopped in the car and took off for the vet (who is great, but looks like he is about 20, or 12). He checked out the dog, around 4 months old, no heartworm, but plenty of the other kind and, of course, fleas and malnutrition. He kept the dog, bathed him, gave him his shots, wormed him and he was ready in a couple of hours. Cost? 8,000 colones (around $16). We then bought him special high protein food, vitamins, flea shampoo, treats, chew sticks & a collar. Cost? 21,500 colones (around $43 ... sigh). He looks SO much better & smells good too! All he does at this point is eat, sleep and follow Roy around ... like a puppy! Here is a shot from this morning.
Clean dog
Cute little guy, yes? Coati nose, gremlin ears, overbite and VERY long legs. Not at all aggressive toward "the girls", although he does growl a little bit when Kiki steals his food ... for now, we will fix that! He certainly has added a new kink to our life ... did we want a dog? No. Could we help it? No. Can we wait till he gets a little meat on his bones? No. Me with a dog? Really?
Still haven't named him, which is where you all come in. We've come up with a list of possible names, but can't decide. Want to weigh in? Please do!
Bandito - because of the mask
Mojito - because I LIKE them a LOT
Chewey (short for Chewbaca) - Just because
Astro - remember the Jetsons?
Einstein - because he is really smart
Farley - because he sorta looks like a Farley
Neo - because he is new ... also the Matrix
Indy - because he is independant ... also Indiana Jones
Obie - Wan Kenobi?
Lucky - because is is ... he survived alone & found suckers to adopt him
Mylo - don't know ... just like it
Navi - you know ... Avatar ... big ears
Radar - because he can zone in on food in a hurry
Dexter - because Roy likes it ... even tho that IS a fictional serial killer!
Paz - because it is Spanish for Peace
Help us out here in the comments. All opinions will be considered, but no promises. Other suggestions welcome, as well.
OK, reasons for cancelling trips to Alajuela? Well, first, check engine and battery lights on ... hummm. New belt, yes, but no change; rebuild alternator ... no new ones out there. Then, on the WAY to Alajuela (a week ago) much shuddering, clanking, turning around and limping back to the mechanic for new U-joints! All seems to be well at the moment, but it does always seem to be something!
The Project
Here is where we are so far.
The green board will get stucco, the post on the left is dual purpose: support for gate rail and corner post for the "bodega" (storage space). We are calling the guest quarters the bodega for permitting purposes ... much easier! We are almost ready for concrete. Roy built the gates (this shot doesn't show the back ones, which swing as opposed to roll). Oh, and there is Roy's butt! He is working on the guide and lock system for said gates as I type.
Roy is REALLY good at digging holes. This is what he did in a couple of hours on Saturday morning. Here is a shot of 1/2 of our new septic system
There will be two tanks, the other one hasn't been dug in yet ...
Gotta do housework now ... ick! When I am rich, I WILL hire a housekeeper!
Tenga Paz!
Kathleen
Mojito!!
ReplyDeleteIndy. That's a great pup name! What a cutie.
ReplyDeleteDexter??...Really??...Roy he no more looks like a Dexter than you do!! LOL!! Personally the second I looked at him I thought "Gremlins" from the 80's movie and "Gizmo" the main Gremlin! He looks sweet like Gizmo too! but from your list I would pick one of these 3, Obie, Mylo or Navi...not because they are from movies, but when I look at him they all fit! Every animal we have ever been blessed to share our life with have all found us, NO Choice...it was meant to be! He fits, I think! Good Luck and congrats on the Birth of your new kid! LOL!! Phyllis
ReplyDeleteHow about something that goes (kinda) with booboo & bubba. Maybe bozo or banjo? Congrats you guys. Place is really coming together. That Roy is something special :P We're working on getting ID for Leda. Dept of Licensing will prob drag us down to Olympia for personal interview (sigh). Gotta get er done soon. She's headed your way end of Aug. XOXO
ReplyDeleteSteve y Leda
So cute. Such a lucky pup to have picked you. You guys are so good to have taken him in and though I like Mylo any name is good. He has a home, a guy to follow around, food and a cat bed. What else is there.
ReplyDeleteHe is such a cutie...I like Mojito, although I read somewhere that dogs respond better to one and two syllable names. In that case, Farley (or even Harley) would be my vote.
ReplyDeleteThe thought that came to my mind was "the wanderer," since he apparently wandered to your place. But in Spanish El Vagabundo just doesn't cut it - but how about Tramp? Congrats on saving a life and giving a doggie a loving home. They are so grateful... I know Winston certainly is as he lays sleeping at my feet after a short walk this morning, his first on a leash! He did really well... and made us a few new amigos along the way!
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