11.11.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 11:40 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Case and I was the featured Forever Foster on April 19, 2008. You can go back and look at my original Forever Foster story here:
http://lonestarshihtzurescue.com/ForeverFoster/2008/04/
A lot has happened to me since that story and I’d like to tell you all about it.
I gave my foster family quite the scare and they thought that they were not going to be able to keep me alive. If you recall, I have Lissencephaly which is a brain disorder. I am sometimes in pain and have seizures because of this condition. And, I am on medication for it. Recently I went to the veterinarian and he made an adjustment to my medication. Within two weeks of this change in medication, I started having more seizures and was becoming quite clumsy. It got so bad that I could hardly walk and my rear legs would just go out from under me and I would fall. Soon after, I started having the same problem with my front legs giving out.
My foster mom called the veterinarian back and we had to go through a two week time period of adjusting my medications. Unfortunately the one medicine they thought was causing my problem couldn’t be changed for two weeks. During this two week time period my problems got worse. My foster mom had to carry me across the tile floor to go outside as I could not keep my balance. Even the carpeted areas of the house were a problem. My foster mom was so good to me during this time. I could tell that I was worrying her a great deal and she took wonderful care of me.
We weren’t even sure if it was the change in medication that was the problem. Mom knew that if the medication was not causing it the chances of me getting better would be pretty slim. But then, after I was able to be off the medication we thought was the problem, I started to get better little by little. We noticed that I was getting stronger each day and less clumsy. By the end of one week, it was obvious that I was REALLY getting better and the medication was the problem. Now, it’s been a month since I had my setback and I feel that I am pretty much back to normal. I am walking around enjoying life again and haven’t had a seizure at all since the change in medication! Thanks Mom for taking such good care of me!!
When my foster mom and dad went on a short vacation, I stayed with another foster family until mom and dad got back. I was a good boy there and an ideal houseguest. They even told me that I would be welcome back at any time. I’m so grateful that I can still be a happy, good little boy.
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10.25.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 7:38 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Gabrielle Gillingham and I am a very sweet 10 year old Shih Tzu lady. I am considered a forever foster because of my age and some health problems I have.
I originally came to Lone Star from a local Houston animal shelter. I was VERY underweight at 10 pounds when I first came into foster care. I was also quite ill from an infected area on my side. I had to have surgery to remove the infected area. But, I had a TERRIBLE reaction to the anesthesia and I almost died. Luckily, the veterinarians were able to pull me through that ordeal. No more surgery for me!!
Unfortunately, after my surgery, my infection didn’t get better. As I could not have any more surgery, the doctors tried a different antibiotic and that did the trick! I am infection free and my wound healed!!!
I do have some problems with my back legs, mostly due to arthritis, hip dysplasia, and a luxating patella. Since I live in Arizona and we have tile floors, I was slipping all over until my foster mom bought me some booties to wear. These help me a great deal and I now romp around the house with no problem at all! I LOVE my little booties and think I am quite stylish!
I am a shy little lady and prefer to be with my foster mom most of the time. I don’t necessarily like to be held, but I sure do like to be close to my foster mom. I am a little fearful of strangers and prefer the comfort and safety of my foster home. I have a funny little bark and my foster mom thinks that I may have been debarked at one time. But even with my funny bark, I am able to let you know my needs.
I am definitely a sweet girl and happy to be a Lone Star dog. I know I have found my “forever-foster” home.
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09.20.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:32 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Naema but my foster family affectionately calls me NeNe. I am a very special 12 year old Shih Tzu lady. I have beautiful soft gray and white hair. Since I have no eyes, my foster mom has let my bangs grow long. When you look at my face all you see is my little black nose and my little pink tongue peeking out. My foster family says that I look ADORABLE!!!
My foster mom and dad think I am a funny girl. My blindness does not stop me from charging ahead into life. I will prance across the room with lots of confidence. If I happen to bump into someone or something, I merely change course and forge ahead. I love it when my foster dad takes me outside. He helps me get to where I am going by cheering me on every step of the way. He just keeps on talking and encouraging me and he even helps me go up and down the steps with his words. When I make it back inside the house, he gives me a “cookie” for my accomplishment! I also like to roll on the floor and massage my back. It feels so good that I tend to “ooh and aah”. My foster family laughs at me when I do this!
I’m a very loving girl and enjoy time with my foster family. When I’m ready to join my foster mom or dad on the sofa or chair, I will stand right there and gently scratch until someone lifts me up. I then can cuddle with them and get lots of pets, belly rubs, and loving. Sometimes I scratch at the sofa or chair when no one is sitting there. I just want to be in a comfy spot! I am quite insistent about this and will make it known that I need attention and want up on the sofa. My foster mom or dad will always help me up.
I will sleep ANYWHERE!! At night, I like to sleep on the sofa. My foster mom puts the throw pillows on the floor in front of the sofa, so if I jump or fall off I will land on a padded surface. Usually, if I wake up in the middle of the night, I bark once. My foster mom will hear me and come get me and bring me to the BIG bed. I love to sleep on the bed with my foster parents, and I need to be touching my foster mom throughout the night. That makes me feel safe and sound and definitely loved. There are also several dog beds in the house that I like. I have no trouble finding them all by myself and will grab a quick afternoon nap or even a good night’s sleep.
I am learning how to go on walks. I have a special harness that my foster family bought for me. Because of the harness, I am getting much braver on my walks and will even take the lead at times. I enjoy the breeze, the fresh air, and the wonderful smells the world has to offer.
I get along well with the other dogs in the house and I even get along well with cats. However, if my forever home had just ME in it, that would be OK too. That would mean that I would get all the loving! My foster mom and dad consider me to be a Forever Foster which means that they will take care of me for the rest of my life. But if the perfect person or family came along, they would understand that I would have a chance at my own forever family. That would be very special.
If you think that you would like to hear more about me, look at my Petfinder page or contact my foster mom at anayah@cebridge.net. She will tell you what a special girl I am.
I am altered, up-to-date on all my shots and am heartworm negative.
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08.30.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:34 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Belva and I am a Forever Foster. I am a white and silver, 13 year old Shih Tzu lady. I am blind, but that does not hinder me at all. I can hear quite well and I know my foster mom’s voice and will follow her all over the house and yard while she is talking to me.
My foster mom says that I am a curious girl and also quite brave. You see, I tend to live my life to the fullest. I do most everything that my foster brothers and sisters do. Even though I am blind I am very aware of my surroundings. In fact, I know exactly where my foster siblings are at all times and I use them to help me figure out what is going on around me. I don’t necessarily want to play with them, but I am certainly aware of where they are and what they are doing. I might miss something important if I don’t pay attention to what is going on!!
I am a very sweet and loving gal and my foster mom says that I am full of personality plus!! I particularly like to go on walks with my foster family and I LOVE to be at the head of the pack leading the way! I am also really good in the car, when I get a bath, and when I am getting groomed. I’m still quite playful and will even play ball with you if I get the chance.
I also like quiet time and love to be close to my foster family. I particularly like when they give me lots of attention and I am able to get a cuddle and a pet from them. I am just a very loving and sweet little lady.
Even though I am considered a Forever Foster, I am up for adoption. I would love to find my forever home with my own family to love and take care of me. But, if that does not happen I know my foster family will always take care of me. If you think you might be interested in learning more about me, please contact my foster mom at cparsonsang@hotmail.com . You can also look at my Petfinder page and learn even more about me.
I am altered, up to date on all shots, heartworm negative and microchipped.
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08.16.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 10:49 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Pink and I am a 7 year old Lhasa Apso girl. I have beautiful soft white hair with tan markings, and I weigh about 21 pounds. I am a little bit overweight, but I think those pounds would come off if I was on a regular exercise program. My foster dad loves me and takes really good care of me, but because he is wheelchair bound, it is hard for him to walk me.
I was featured as the Fluff of the Week a number of months ago, but now I am a Forever Foster. That means that I am still up for adoption, but because I do have some health problems my foster dad is willing to love me like his own and give me a home to live out my life in the comfort of my foster home if needed. However, if you read this and think I might fit into your family, please feel free to contact my foster dad. He’ll be happy to tell you all about me.
I have 8 foster siblings and I get along with them very well, except when there is food involved!!! I love my food and tend to get protective of it by growling a little bit. I don’t snap at my foster siblings, or hurt them, but I do growl!! I have a deaf foster sibling and I know that she can’t hear my growl. Even though I’m growling away, she just walks to my food bowl and helps herself!!!
I am now deaf from a seizure that I had a little while back. I also have “lazy eye” that my ophthalmologist says was a result of a birth defect. One of my eyes looks straight ahead and the other looks off to the side. I am blind in that eye, but my eye that looks straight ahead is perfect. My foster dad says that I can see a doggie treat in his hand from 100 yards away!
I am a very sweet girl, who loves attention, tummy rubs, and ear scratches. I am not really a lap dog, but I do sleep in my foster dad’s bed, right beside him. I follow my foster dad all over the house and I love it when he stops and gives me some attention. I also will sit right next to him when he’s watching TV. And when he comes home at night, I’m right there at the door waiting for him. I LOVE to get attention. You see, when I was rescued I had a little pink rhinestone collar on. That meant that someone thought I was a little princess at one time. My foster dad thinks that I still deserve to be treated like a princess.
I also like to ride in the car and when we go on walks, I don’t pull my leash or run and jump. I am fully housebroken, know some commands, and everyone says that I am very well-behaved. I think I am actually a perfect little lady!!
I would love to be your special girl and be your little princess, but I understand that I might spend the rest of my life with my foster dad. That’s OK though, I love him and I know he will take care of me.
If you think you might be interested in learning more about me, please email us. You can reach us at my personal email address pink@actioncentral.net. I will make sure my foster dad gets the message. Also please check out my Petfinder page for even more information about me.
I am altered, up-to-date on all my shots and am heartworm negative.
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08.08.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 10:20 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Gomez and I am a 10 year old grey and white Shih Tzu. I had quite a traumatic past before I was lucky enough to be rescued by the volunteers at Lone Star. Now I am living the “Life of Riley” with my foster family and I consider myself to be one fortunate lad.
About 4 years ago I arrived in foster care after I had been attacked by a pitbull. My first foster family took care of me as I healed from that horrible adventure. I must say that I am still a bit frightened of other dogs, but I am getting better around them. Then I was adopted by a family who promised me my forever home. Unfortunately, that did not work out as well as I had hoped. I was returned to Lone Star. Once I arrived back they discovered that I had a tumor on my liver the size of an orange. I had that removed and now I am healthy and happy. I am now in the Forever Foster program. That’s OK though, I LOVE my foster family and I know they love me. My foster mom calls me her little trooper because I have been through so much.
I am a pretty loving little guy and am quite content in my forever foster home. I even have two doggie siblings to help me understand that dogs can be my friends! I bark to let my foster mom know when I have to go outside. But, I can come inside through the doggie door. I have a little arthritis so it’s harder for me to use the dog door going out than coming in. I do have a little bit of a limp from the arthritis, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a walk in the park now and then! I also have dry eye and need special eye drops daily for that. I’m quite good when I get the drops, especially if Mom gives me a treat afterwards!
It would be wonderful if I could find my forever home with a special person to take care of me for the rest of my life. But if that is not possible, I know my Forever Foster Family loves me and will take care of me. I am truly one lucky little guy. If you think you might be interested in me, please check out my Petfinder page and contact my foster mom or dad at jimtarl@sbcglobal.net
I am altered, up to date on all shots, heartworm negative, and microchipped.
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07.26.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 10:40 pm by LSSTLAR
Hi, my name is Shanghai and I am a beautiful 12 pound black and white Shih Tzu boy. I’m a little older at 10-12 years, but I still have some years left in me! Everyone who meets me tells me what a charming guy I am! And, I’m lovable too! I am a Forever Foster because I have some special needs. Let me tell you a bit about myself.
Everyone calls me Gummi because I have no teeth! Before I was rescued by Lone Star, I had very poor dental care. No one brushed my teeth or let the veterinarian do a dental. Because of this neglect, I have lost every one of my teeth! My foster family laughs at me because sometimes when I get upset I try to bite a little. With no teeth that’s hard to do and “gumming” my intended victim just has no effect except to bring on laughter. Because my foster family is laughing at me, I get even more upset and continue “gumming” them! I then realize that they are playing a game with me and we then play the “gummy game” for a little while. I’ll do anything to make my foster family happy.
I’m normally a pretty easy going little dog. I get along just fine with my foster brothers and sisters, but I tend to mind my own business. Sometimes my foster siblings get upset with me because I bump into them. You see, I am blind. I lost one eye due to glaucoma and my other eye has no vision. I get drops in my eye to keep it healthy so I don’t have to have it removed, too. I only occasionally bump into something in my foster home as I have learned my way around the house. But those foster siblings of mine never stay in one place!!!
I am also on a special medicine for senility. A few months ago I started just walking in circles and trying to climb things when I bumped into them. My veterinarian prescribed a medication called Anilpryl for me. It has helped me a lot and I’m now my old normal self.
I am very affectionate and like to be near my family for a short spells and have my belly rubbed. I also like to lay on my favorite bed and take a snooze, too. I know that I am in the Forever Foster program, but I could give some special someone lots of love and some “gumming” too! It would be wonderful to find a forever home. If you think you could find a place in your home for me, please contact my foster mom at teresa@shihtzu-rescue.com. She will tell you it would be worth it to adopt me.
I am altered, up-to-date on all my shots and heartworm negative.
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07.06.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:21 pm by LSSTLAR
Greetings! My name is Hobo and I would like to tell you a bit about myself. I had quite a difficult past, but now I live the good life. I was living on the streets, fending for myself, sleeping wherever I could, and eating whatever I could find. Then my luck changed and I am now living the high life with my fantastic foster family. They tell me that I am a Forever Foster dog as I need some special care. That doesn’t mean that I am not able to be up for adoption. It just means that someone very special needs to find me.
I am a 3 year old Lhasa Apso boy with white, brown, and black hair. I have one blue eye and one brown eye and that makes me unique! I am a pretty laid back guy, unless there is food involved. I get quite grumpy if my foster siblings get too close to me when I am eating my meals or my treats. My foster mom says that I am also very impatient while I am waiting for my food. I tend to bark, bark, bark, so that my mom will hurry up and get my food to me! Obviously food is a very important part of my life!
When I came to live with my foster family, I weighed about 20 pounds. Then, I lost 6 pounds rather quickly and my foster family was quite worried about me. I went to see the veterinarian and it turns out that I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). There is a flap in my stomach that was inflamed and not closing properly. This problem meant that my food was not being permitted to pass through my system. I am on several different medications for my IBS and I need to have some of them given to me before I eat. I now eat three smaller meals per day and I am up to 17 pounds. I look great and I feel great!
Since my past involved living on the streets, I do not like to be confined in a crate. I do tolerate a gate or a larger pen as long as I can see out of it and I know what is going on.
I have a very sweet side and I love to be loved. I will sit in my foster mom’s lap as long as she will let me! I am not a demanding dog (except at feeding time, of course). I am mostly just a quiet, laid back, loving little dog who only wants to be your constant companion. I do like to play with plastic squeaky balls and will squeak it until my jaw is tired! If you think that I might fit into your family, please contact my foster mom at sherry352@sbcglobal.net. Or, if you could help with the cost of my medicine, that would be a big help. Just go to the Forever Foster page and click on the link to donate. I would be ever appreciative of that!
I am altered, up-to-date on all my shots and am heartworm negative.
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06.14.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:55 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Celine and I am an 8 year old, beautiful, golden-haired Lhasa Apso mix with very expressive brown eyes. I live in a quiet world and my big brown eyes help me to know what is going on around me. I am deaf, and I have a touch of arthritis, but this does not stop me from enjoying my life! I never miss a thing that goes on in my foster home, particularly when my foster mom happens to be in the kitchen!! I like to be there just in case some little treat might “drop” my way!
I tend to keep to myself and I also tend to sleep quite a bit. Because I have arthritis, I don’t like to be held, but I love to be petted and I also love when my foster mom combs my hair. I will nudge you with my paw to let you know I want some loving and attention! Probably my most favorite thing to do is to be outside basking in the sunshine. I love to trot along the fence line with my head and tail held high until I find just the right spot. I then lay down to watch my brothers and sisters romp and play. I also love to watch the birds. I sniff the breeze, I feel the sun on my back, and eventually I fall asleep! Life is definitely good!!
When my foster mom tells me it’s time to go into the house, I hurry to the door to be the first one in. I happen to LOVE my little dog bed in the living room and don’t want any of my siblings to get there before me!!
I also must tell you that I have great potty manners and never have an accident in the house. Mom is quite proud of me!
Even though I am a Forever Foster, I would love to find a forever family to love. Preferably it would be without children because I scare easily due to my deafness. I think the perfect place would be an apartment or a condo with one or two adults to love and take care of me.
I do take some medicine daily, but I am very good about this. I am also altered, up-to-date on all my shots and am heartworm negative.
If you would like to hear more about me from my foster mom, you can email her at myheartisdixie@yahoo.com. She will tell you I am a happy, confident and loving dog. You can also check out my Petfinder page for even more information.
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05.18.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:21 pm by LSSTLAR
My name is Sienna and I am a Forever Foster. I am a beautiful 9-10 year old champagne colored Lhasa Apso senior lady. I weigh about 19 pounds or so.
I don’t see very well, nor do I hear very well, but I do follow my foster mom around the house and wherever she is, you can find me right by her side. Because I don’t see or hear very well, I can startle easily when someone tries to pet me or pick me up. If I know you are there, it’s fine though! I love to be with people, I just need to be awake to love you!!! My day consists mostly of sleeping and eating. I think the best part of the day is when I am fed and I am definitely awake for that! I really do LOVE to eat!!
I was left alone a lot for about 2 years when my mom was working 3 jobs. She couldn’t take care of me anymore so that’s why I now live with my Lone Star foster family. Because I was neglected and alone, I now have to relearn many things. I am a bit confused about many things. I am relearning housebreaking and my foster mom knows that when I get up from my nap I need to go outside right away. I don’t bark at all, so my foster mom needs to see me at the back door to know that I need to go out. Hopefully this will get better with time. I also have to learn the layout of the house and yard, particularly where the pool is. My foster mom takes me outside on a leash so I don’t accidentally fall into the pool. Since my eyesight isn’t very good, this might happen!
I hope that someone in addition to my foster family can love me and be patient with me as I learn to be a good dog again. It is going to be a long process, which is why I am in the Forever Foster program.
If you would like to learn more about me please contact my foster mom at wilma.f.winter@us.army.mil. You might even be interested in helping out with some of the expenses of my care. I do need drops daily for my eyes and medicines can be expensive. Please check out the Forever Foster Home Page to see about donating to our Forever Foster program. We would appreciate any help you are able to give.
I am altered, up-to-date on all my shots and am heartworm negative.
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