Stuart Update #2

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

This is little, sick guy is so amazing and brave!  Last night he slept in the portable crate, sleeping on a shirt that I had worn.  He never cried - not once.  He slept till about 2:00 a.m. when I took him outside and then right back to sleep.  I woke him up at 5:30.  Despite being so sick he is playful and happy, cute as all get out.  We drove 7 hours in the car today, stopping only once and he slept in the car seat.  He goes potty each and every time that I have taken him out side.  Right now Stuart is enjoying his first stay at a Hilton - we had a commitment to stop here for 2 nights for my nephews graduation on our way back to Ft. Myers.  Stuart wants to say nah nah nah na - to Rooney who has never been to a hotel.  Thanks to DH who gets a bazillion hotel points for business so we are here for free.  Well - I am - I had to pay 49.00 for Stuart - lol - like really?  Thanks to you all for your help with this - Stuart and I are BOTH doing better today - lol.  I love this little boy - worms and all.  I feel like I have not had the time to pay attention to what all is going on with the rest of you.  I hope to catch up soon.  Love you all.

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Stuart had his 1st trip to Petsmart today - during the morning I thought I'd pop in there and pick up baby gates to take home so that we can keep the boys seperate.  While there the groomer was talking to me and she said that the "smell" on Stuart is anal glands - gosh it is bad.  So I let her give him a bath and she expressed his glands.  He came back all poofy, stinking of too much perfume scent and as I cuddle him this after noon the stench of something icky is getting stronger.  Can pups this little have full anal glands from stress.  Is this a sign of a bigger issue.  I love to love on him but EVERYTHING stinks.  Of course he had to get a few new toys - can't have everything be hand me downs, lol.  We are going to stop in at my vet tomorrow on our way home - I can't wait to see of he is gaining weight.

[Joyce & Wilson]

Awww.. Cuddle Stuart for all us DKers!!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

What a great start you are off to with Stuart.  He is going to be a special guy - a perfect match for that other special doodle - Rooney.

[Julie and Maggie]

What a fabulous adventure you are on! I think $49 is pretty good. I looked into some Hiltons and Starwoods just to know what their pet rates were and I thought they were more like $75. But more than worth it, right? He will be so loved and you are much admired for your dedication. Safe travels home.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

So glad to hear you are both doing better. This made me chuckle because Bella has been in a hotel and Murphy never has.

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Safe travels till you are home and safe with little Stuart....again, can't wait for the big meet and great soon!

 

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

In no time at all we will be hearing stories about this little guy's antics and the early trials and tribulations will be forgotten.  Congratulations on adding this guy to your family.

[Phoebe's Mom]

So happy to hear that things are better.  Hope you enjoy yourself and the next leg of your journey and that Stuart feels better every day.  Looking forward to more pics.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I'm so happy to hear that you're feeling better, Jane.  Stuart sounds like a wonderful little boy.

[Lindsey]

Oh, I'm glad to hear he is doing great- or as great as he can be while sick. I can't wait to see more pictures!!

[Sue, Lola, Pongo & Hubby]

Glad to hear you're feeling better. That would not be a fun thing to go through. Hopefully his "feeling better" path continues today!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Well, to say i have been MIA is an understatement!!!!!!!!!!!  I cannot believe I have missed your rescue saga of sweet Stuart!!!  Congrats Jane, this is amazing. I read your other post and am confident Stuart will mend up nicely.  Congratulations!!!

[Frannie & Callie]

Oh yay!! So glad to hear that Stuart is doing so well, and that you are doing well too!!