He's got some bad allergies and skin problems. He's currently on a strict diet and has anti-itch pills and medicated baths and ointment for infected bumps... awh, poor guy. We went to see a dermatologist on Thursday so hopefully he'll be feeling a lot better soon!
I have to say, working at home has also been a lot more awesome! I now have an etsy friend and someone to walk with me to the post office! And I've been getting out and about more ... exploring things in my neighborhood that I've never seen before... Like this nice pastel hobbit door..
And a nice peeley old church...
My favorite neighbors are moving this weekend and we also ended up with all their house plants! Which is lovely because finding some nice plants for our fire escape has been on my to-do list ... but, I never knew what to get or where to get 'em
While I was out watering/pruning yesterday Westley sat impatiently on the bed whining and trying to hop out there. He's got some separation anxiety... But, he was a pound pup after all, so I can't blame him!
Adoption is the best! I adopted my Silky Terrier a year and a half ago and he overcame many of his health issues faster than we expected. Your doggie is so cute too :)
ReplyDeleteHe's such a cute dog! Love the picture of you two in front of that mint green door. :-) You're wearing such lovely dresses, too.
ReplyDeleteuastYour new friend is adorable! And these images are quite lovely. xo
ReplyDeleteOh, how cute the dog is. Also, I love the pastel-coloured door and your dress in the same picture!
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ReplyDeleteI've never commented before but have read your blog for a while. I just wanted to recommend accupuncture for your pup. I know it sounds a bit kooky but I knew an old dachshund with similar problems and his owner took him to get it somewhere in SF and it worked wonders on him, he looked like a puppy again. It was pretty amazing actually. Anyway, good luck with him, he's a cutie pie.
That white dress is adorable!
ReplyDeleteohhhh he's so sweet!
ReplyDeletei love your photos in front of the old buildings too.
oh, so cute dog ! i agree wtih thais! adoption is the best solution if you want dogs ; ) love you drsses too !
ReplyDeleteMy family used to have a Westie! Her name was Molly. She was such a great dog.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Westie! I hope your pup continues to get better!
Oh he is so sweet! I've loved seeing your pictures of him on flickr as they popped up--he is just the most adorable little guy! I hope he feels better soon <3
ReplyDeleteMy dad is the biggest green thumb ever. When we lived in an old brownstone in our area he had the best windowboxes, which I kind of miss. He keeps plastic bags and shovels in his trunk so when he sees wild plants he likes he takes a little bit and coaxes them into growing. We get wild morning glories that way, and lots of nice ferns and things.
I suspect it might be something we're not supposed to to, but he takes just a little bit, one root or sprig, sometimes collects seeds if the time of year is right, and makes sure not to hurt anything. Scientist dad are funny! But it's a good way to get some plants :p
oh my gosh! he matches you perfectly!
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He is so precious! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Westley is adorable, and what a perfect match for you! He looks like a wonderful little friend... You are so lucky to have such a cute Etsy buddy!
ReplyDeletewestley is lovely, what a precious dog ♥
ReplyDeletemy dog primrose who sadly passed earlier this year (from old age) had bad skin allergies but with medication is can be controlled :)
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congrats on your new arrival. My pup is the love of my life and he makes Etsying and exploring so much more fun, too.
ReplyDeleteYou're so lucky that you're allowed to have a dog. It's hard to find places that will allow it. Matthew and I would love to adopt a Boston Terrier but our landlord won't allow it. I'm not sure our two kitties would either! haha. Really lovely pics. I'm glad it's been nice and sunny and good for doggy walking. :D
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lovely pup and dress! :)
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I think it is so, so great that you not only adopted an older dog, but one with a few problems that probably made other people pass over him. You rock!
ReplyDeletelovely dress .. omg ur dog is too cute .. awesome blog
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aww he's adorable
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh...he's SO cute!! Ahhh! Dogs with wirey hair really are the cutest, it makes them look like muppets. I've heard that natural soaps made with oatmeal are good for doggy skin too.
ReplyDeleteHooray for friends!
good for you! These pictures are wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - that pup-on-a-quilt picture is a killer. :)
ReplyDeleteWe had a Westie when I was little, but she wasn't as adorable a ragamuffin as your fella.
I'm so glad you have a little pal to keep you company! My (rotten) cat made working at home all the better for me, too.
Oh, what an adorable dog (and dress)!
ReplyDeletePound puppies (and kitties) are the best! What a lucky little guy to find a home with you. Oh, and the ears are killing me with cuteness!
ReplyDeleteHe's so adorable! and your dress is lovely of course!
ReplyDeletewow, what a great little pup! i'm always so happy to hear people finding homes for SPCA pets. love how he matches your outfit!
ReplyDeletePS that white dress looks so elegant on you. i'm really enjoying your blog! very inspiring!
Oh my, you two are the cutest little duo ever! These pictures are so pretty. I really love that dress.
ReplyDeleteawwwwwwww! what a cute pup! <3
ReplyDeletethese are gorgeous photos. it's so wonderful that you've adopted an older guy (and such a handsome one at that!); everyone always wants puppies, but the older ones are already ready-to-go, you know?
ReplyDeletei feed my dogs an all-raw-meat diet now - no more allergies. anyways, a change in diet is something to think about maybe? (better than medication IMO, if you can help it).
he's so cute! aww i'm so glad he has a nice home now =]
ReplyDeleteAwww Westley is adorable! I'm a vet nurse & I love it when older pooches are adopted, its so sad when they can't find homes because of their age and/or medical problems. Glad his visit to the dermatologist went well, with the right medications they do really well! My boyf loves westies so I showed him this post & he too thinks Westley is gorgeous! :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos :)
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I think it's wonderful that you found yourselves a dog at the RSPCA. It makes me really mad how animals end up in shelters.
ReplyDeleteOur previous cat, Coco the burmese, was a rescue cat. He was the most loving boy - eva!!
He is absolutely adorable! I've always wanted a westie. Can't wait to hear more Westley tails (hee!)
ReplyDeleteAww! Your dog is so cute! I'm glad you have a new friend! Your photos are so lovely and I love both of those outfits!
ReplyDeleteyour dog and dress go so well together.
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He's completely adorable!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your dresses, both of them.
He is just adorable!! I want to adopt an animal. My cat was not adopted and I sort of wish she was. I wouldnt trade her for anything but I would adopt her a buddy
ReplyDeleteAw, congratulations for Westley! He looks like a real sweetie!<3
ReplyDeleteLove your new garden! I don't know if I could survive living in the city without my fire escape jungle.
That "peeley church" isn't on Hyde Street, is it? Looks familiar.
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Awww.. I love Westley he is so adorable!! How wonderfull that you adopted him! and btw your dress is amazing :) Have a nice week. xoxo
ReplyDeletewow he's the cutest!!
ReplyDeleteyay for adoption of an oldie but goldie doggie.
westley is gorgeous! i love these photos and your new plants.
ReplyDeleteAwww, Westley is the cutest! I have a 7-y.o. Westie (named Duffy). They are the sweetest, most loving dogs. Mine has skin problems too (apparently that's common in the breed) AND has separation anxieties, but he was NOT a pound dog. I'm not sure why they're like that, except for because they just love us so much! Congrats on your new buddy!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie!!! My parents have 2 Westies, and I have a Rat Terrier, love the terrier family! Such personalities and such loyal little companions. Our dog has really bad skin allergies and we've found that putting a few pumps of fish oil on his food (Avoderm) every day really helped a lot. You can find this stuff at pet stores. It didn't 'cure' but it definitely lessened the agony. Have fun with your new guy!
ReplyDeleteWe adopted two sick old man terriers about six ago, they had bad skin problems and allergies. Prescription food and lots of fresh baby carrots (we've had to change to canned vegies, carrots and peas, as their teeth are not great anymore), and of course medication helped tremendously. Today, Bert and Ernie are happy sweet and very loved very old men. I can't imagine life without them! Enjoy your pup!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally blown away at how sweet all of you are!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so, so much for all the kind words and well wishes!!! It means way more then you can ever imagine!!!
awww, your new little friend is adorable. I wish I could take our cats for walks, it's just not the same, ha! I love your sweet dress and shoes. SF is so much fun to explore, I finally hung out at Crissy Field this weekend, it was lovely.
ReplyDeleteWesties are my favorite dog! They are so cute & sweet! Also, I'm glad you adopted! I can't wait to do the same when I have my own place!
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he is just the most adorable pal! give him a pat from me :-)
ReplyDeleteHe's lovely!
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shelter dogs are the best. i hope everything goes well with him!
ReplyDeletewhat a cutie! love your outfit, you look awesome :D
ReplyDeletewhat a cute dog! I hope he gets better soon. you look so pretty!
ReplyDeletereally beauty!!!!
ReplyDeleteRescue a dog and you may not change the world, but you will change the world for that dog.
ReplyDeleteoh...he's such a little babe! adorable. how fun for you (and wonderful for the pup)!
ReplyDeletePets are the greatest.
PS: I love that dress and the hobbit door ;)
what a darling little man! many kudos to you for adopting an older dog who really needed a home. Hopefully his skin will clear up to - sometimes it's related to anxiety. Our kitty's skin cleared up within a month of living with us because she was so much calmer and happier living in a home with people who wanted and loved her.
ReplyDeleteloving the white dress.
ReplyDeleteYou are the sweetest to take on an older pound puppy, especially one with some skin problems and such. He is so adorable. Love the pics :)
ReplyDeleteAw, I love your westie! I had one a few years ago – she had horrible eczema and was allergic to everything... She still managed to be cute and lovely though, all the same!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see the adoption of older dogs...hat's off to you.
ReplyDeleteim so jealous! all i want in the world is a dog.
ReplyDeleteGahhh, what an adorable doggy!
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE him!! I'm such a sucker for dogs, I love mine so much. I do the same thing with tons of photos.
ReplyDeleteI have a Westie. Separation anxiety is a Westie personality trait, they are such people lovers and crave companionship. Great dogs, gongrats on the adoption!
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