CUDDLES - 8 YEAR OLD FEMALE
STATUS: IN FOSTER CARE
FOSTER UPDATE - DECEMBER 5, 2024
Cuddles did really well this week at the vet! She was very brave and showed only a little bit of resistance. The doctor is happy with how things are looking but would love to see her slim down a bit so we are continuing on the weight loss journey. We make sure to go out on walks often to get our daily steps in! She’s adjusting well so far, tolerating the cat but also letting him nap beside her. She enjoys her walks and is well behaved on a leash. Cuddles never has an accident! She knows her spots already to do her business and has her walk routes down! She loves the attention she gets from everyone around her and is obsessed with cuddles and belly rubs, which I cannot resist giving to her because she is such a good girl! Cuddles went to Bark The Halls at Doggiefest recently and had a great time! She’s been a dream to have around.
INTRODUCTION - NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Meet lovely Cuddles, an adorable 8-year-old spayed pug who came into rescue on November 19th with a significant health challenge. She was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2021 and has been taking medication ever since. She has had several urinary infections, possibly related to medication levels, so we’ll be trying to get a handle on what she needs as soon as possible. She’s a hefty girl probably due to the medication and we will be increasing her exercise in an effort for her to enjoy a beautiful buff body.
Cuddles had a pretty good first night in the foster home. She’s getting more and more comfortable as we go. She decided to sleep with the cat on Big Bed even though her crate was right beside and available. She woke up once throughout the night and seemed to be a bit restless, which is to be expected. Managed to get her back to bed and asleep with some tummy rubs.
She is obsessed with tummy rubs!! She also likes bum scratches in pure pug fashion. She’s getting along great with the cat. It was a bit uneasy for both at first but they are on their way to becoming fast friends.
Cuddles ate dinner well last night and we went on a few walks throughout the afternoon and evening. She walks pretty well on a leash, pug pace, but her pug stubbornness does come into play if she doesn’t want to walk in a certain direction. She pooped once on a walk and her stool looked normal. I was a bit concerned as she hadn’t gone pee all evening even with multiple walks, but I was relieved when she had a big pee on our morning walk today.
She took her medication with her breakfast. At first, she was eating around her meds but I was able to get her to take it. She’s been eating well and no accidents. She seems physically comfortable even with the extra weight. She’s showing no signs of pain or discomfort.
So far all has been great. We’ve been giving her lots of love and she’s been giving love back. Here are a couple more photos of her and one with her new lamp chop that she loves.