Maggots on a burst CL lump-gross!
- Barbara Osborn
- Supporter from '05 - '12
Good news, the lump is down to a size of a very small pea.
Sandy's husband, a pharmacist, told her that "That Vet should take lessons from Barbara!"
That was a high compliment. I'd like to thank all of you for imparting your medical wisdom through GL all these years.
Now, where has my umbrella got off to?
Sandy's husband, a pharmacist, told her that "That Vet should take lessons from Barbara!"
That was a high compliment. I'd like to thank all of you for imparting your medical wisdom through GL all these years.
Now, where has my umbrella got off to?
- Barbara Osborn
- Supporter from '05 - '12
Yes, Sandy is continuing the Bactrim. Her husband made it up and brought it home from the pharmacy that he owns.
- Barbara Osborn
- Supporter from '05 - '12
It has been over two years and I KNEW that someday I would end up with these two girls, Noodle and Snuggles. Only now it is THREE (Two years ago Sandy got a Peruvian, Lucy, at Petco against my strongest objections).
Sandy has many times asked me to take these pigs but I always said no. I told her it was important to her girls that they realized that pets are not disposable.
When I would work at Sandy's I would always bring these pigs KM's bluegrass and sneak fresh veggies from Sandy's refrigerator and feed them. She rarely gave them fresh veggies.
She told me this week that she was going to take them to the Humane Society so I let my guard down and I said yes.
I brought them home today.
I have blocked off the top floor penthouse for these three girls. They can get used to the smells and sounds of the herd without being in the midst of it.
They are all 2 1/2 years old by now and very healthy. They are loving all the fresh veggies and KM's bluegrass.
I know that the Humane Society would have been fine for them but I foster for Treasure Coast Humane Society and probably would have had these girls in my home anyway.
So we are back up to 13. Bruce was so sweet in making sure they were comfy. I said "You are such a good Piggy Dad." He said with a twinkle in his eye "I prefer to be called 'Piggy Pa'."
Sandy has many times asked me to take these pigs but I always said no. I told her it was important to her girls that they realized that pets are not disposable.
When I would work at Sandy's I would always bring these pigs KM's bluegrass and sneak fresh veggies from Sandy's refrigerator and feed them. She rarely gave them fresh veggies.
She told me this week that she was going to take them to the Humane Society so I let my guard down and I said yes.
I brought them home today.
I have blocked off the top floor penthouse for these three girls. They can get used to the smells and sounds of the herd without being in the midst of it.
They are all 2 1/2 years old by now and very healthy. They are loving all the fresh veggies and KM's bluegrass.
I know that the Humane Society would have been fine for them but I foster for Treasure Coast Humane Society and probably would have had these girls in my home anyway.
So we are back up to 13. Bruce was so sweet in making sure they were comfy. I said "You are such a good Piggy Dad." He said with a twinkle in his eye "I prefer to be called 'Piggy Pa'."
- Barbara Osborn
- Supporter from '05 - '12
I'm not good at rehoming pigs. I just end up keeping them all. I get too attached to my pigs, even when I foster them.
Thankyou, Barbara for sticking by these pigs for the long haul. You are a kind soul with a big heart. I am in awe of your dedication. I know that I too, will be called upon to take a friends' pigs that were bought to accessorize with a tiny pink pet store cage any day soon. I hope that I will be able to act with the integrity and grace that you have shown.
Pictures? Pretty please?
Pictures? Pretty please?
Thanks for all you've done for these little pigs!
It is such a hard thing to see someone you otherwise like or care about shirk responsibility when it comes to their pets.
It is such a hard thing to see someone you otherwise like or care about shirk responsibility when it comes to their pets.