Everybody Wins!

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Ilana

Hi, this is Coco… that’s the name my mommy gave me, though you guys knew me as Tino.

It’s been two months since I moved into my new home. The cats didn’t exactly give me a warm welcome but they haven’t tried to kill me either. I don’t care if they ignore me because my mommy gives me all the affection I need and then some! My days as a stray are a distant memory. Mommy’s pretty strict and doesn’t let me get away with whimpering which was a big adjustment, but then she takes me almost everywhere which is nice; people often mistake me for a plush toy because I’m so quiet and well-behaved; I eat holistic food which makes my breath smell better and mommy lets me lick her face now; I’ve been learning new tricks; there are several day beds and couches for my many naps… my only complaint is I’m not allowed on mommy’s bed, but she reaches out and pets me at night which makes my dreams even sweeter.

Mommy finally figured out why I yelp sometimes; I was trying to tell everybody that my back hurt and to be extra careful when handling me. One day I started screaming every time mommy touched me and the vet said I may have a condition called Intervertebral Disk Disease, which small dogs get sometimes. It’s nothing to worry about for now; I took some anti-inlamatories and I’m better. I was scared that mommy might have second thoughts about me because of my health problem but she promised to take good care of me no matter what, which reassured me a lot.

So that’s a happy rescue story for you! Speaking of which, mommy often tells people that I was found as a stray and was adopted from Animatch and that I’ve brought loads of joy into her life because as it turns out, she needing rescuing too. I guess that’s what you call a win-win situation!

Members Comments

- Carrie
- posted on July 27, 2010
Nice photos Ilana!! Coco looks like he fit right in!! I’m sorry about his back pain. Did the vet advise you to stop him from jumping up on the couches?
- Christiane
- posted on July 27, 2010
He looks like he’s have a great time. And he’s getting good care!
- maria
- posted on July 27, 2010
God bless you no many people do what you do for Coco!!
- Ilana
- posted on July 27, 2010
Thanks! The vet suggested I ensure Coco take it easy for a few weeks, but he still jumps up on the couches when I’m not looking which tells me he must be feeling better…
- Carrie
- posted on July 28, 2010
I just noticed, is he wearing running shoes???
- Ilana
- posted on July 28, 2010
He sure is! Doesn’t he look sporty though? Never thought I’d be “that kind” of dog owner (i.e. the type that dresses small dogs) but I just couldn’t resist! :-D
- Cindy
- posted on July 28, 2010
Illana - he looks so happy in his home with you!! Lucky Coco
- Joanne P
- posted on July 28, 2010
Nice to get news about Coco. I’m happy that he is enjoying life and thanks for doing all that you do for Coco.
- champagne sophie
- posted on July 29, 2010
trop cute!!!!!!!!!!!! c est surement mes hormones…mais ca ma fait pleurer.!!!!!!!! je suis contente pour ce petit toutou…...c est mignon comment elle raconte sa petite histoire…bravo!!!!!!!

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