1. New computer; finally after various ongoing problems with the other computer. Everything has been set up on the new computer and some kinks were worked out with the cam which should be up by this weekend.
2. A couple of weeks ago it looked like Bear was having a stroke. He was totally confused and stopped eating but he snapped back in a day or so of not eating and being "out of it". He was seen by the vet and also force fed during that time. Twice I thought he had died since he didn't move when I touched him. I guess he was just sleeping soundly. The vet, who has treated him ongoing, said that "He's 10 years old" and that one day he might not really be moving. This morning he got another bath since he smelled. It looks like he has a scratch on his stomach so it was treated. He has mobility problems due to his arthritis and the meds help a bit.3. Oliver, another older pig, had his small cyst removed from
his left shoulder area yesterday. Dr. Harvey removed it using a local and so far he seems to be doing great. His head tilt is permanent but he gets around fine. His eyes were treated for a while and will be treated as needed. This photo was taken post-op last night. The shelter volunteers paid for his surgery. Thank you!4. In F
ebruary I was asked to help sex a "Christmas" pig who might be pregnant (she was). The family took excellent care of the mom and the three babies. Unfortunately, one of them was a runt and apparently was always hungry and she died the day that they were separated. The mother and her female cage mate, who were both great with the babies, rejected Kira, the other female, so she is here being tried with different females. Licorice, the male, who was the largest of t
he babies, is now with Fluffy so he will have a buddy when Bear is no longer here. Bear and Fluffy are housed next to Bear (the cage was divided) since Fluffy kept harassing Bear (ongoing/forever). So far they all seem to be fine with the arrangement. 5. Sasha (
in photo), who was dumped in a night drop at a shelter and later pulled, and Rosie are up with Kaylie now getting to know each other. Kaylie is six years old and her caretaker is taking it slow with the introductions. Hope it works out since they are being totally spoiled!6. Bella, the stray rabbit who was being chased
down the street before she was rescued, was spayed by the local shelter. She is really sweet and user-friendly; a great rabbit. If anyone is interested in adopting her contact GPF for an adoption application.
