Update


Sorry all for being off the blog for awhile. Just very busy along with not feeling so great. I did go to Raleigh for shows to see Pearl so of couse was down and out afterwards. Trips always do that to me and this time a bit worse. And two other things happened that were pretty bad… My little Spirit died. Very suddenly after apparently having a stroke. I miss her so much… She was my little shadow and so very dear. I always adored her which is why I tried so hard to get a little girl from her. Thankfully I got Merry who is just like her momma!!!! And now Peri is sick and we cannot figure out what is going on. She wont eat much, lethargic. Did all the tests. Sigh… And that same weekend I got a call from the shelter saying they had Ruby. She is one of my Velvet puppies from her first litter – along with Mondo, Vivi, Questo and Pearl. They had my name because I had microchipped her prior to showing her as a baby. I placed her when I decided to finish Vivi instead not needing to finish five, so I let her go. Unfortunately the woman who had her decided she could be an outside dog apparently because she was matted to the bone. — worst thing I’ve seen. The guy who picked her up running along the road side he was not sure she was a dog and I could see why. I doubled over and retched when I saw her but she knew me immediatelly and jumped all over me while I was crying. Clearly starved for attention and a bit thin too. It took me four hours to shave her down and she stood like a statue for me. She is really cute – always was and is now glued to me – lying on my leg rght now. But she likes my mom and Carolyn (my dog caretaker) alot too so i think I could rehome her – 3 yrs old. God is really trying me right now between my own issues and this. I need a break which is why I went to Raleigh!!! But, just look at these … if don’t know why the pictures are sideways… And it should go without saying that if you don’t want the dog return it to your breeder or re home it for God’s sake!!!!

  1. #1 by Shanna on March 27, 2014 - 12:56 am

    Hey, I saw that you had got a three year old standard poodle girl back and I was wondering if you would be offering her up for adoption? I want a standard poodle girl as a companion to my neutered male. I would love to talk to you. Just email me back when it’s a good time to call.
    Thanks,
    Shanna

  2. #2 by Paula Goldman on March 27, 2014 - 7:36 am

    Shame on Ruby’s prior owners. I hope they don’t contact you and try to reclaim her! Thank goodness she found her way back to you.

  3. #3 by Beate on March 27, 2014 - 7:52 am

    How horrible! I am so glad she was chipped with your information, not the “owner”. What a mean person.

  4. #4 by Kathleen on March 27, 2014 - 8:59 am

    I could help with Ruby as well.

  5. #5 by Lisa Duperier on March 27, 2014 - 2:56 pm

    Stunned by this news. Crying my eyes out. Sad about Spirit, mad about Ruby, but so glad you have her back safe & sound. Bravo would take care of her!

  6. #6 by Maria Salpietra on March 27, 2014 - 8:46 pm

    That is why I microchip before they ever leave! It’s a miracle you have her back. What is wrong with people?!?!

  7. #7 by Debbie on March 28, 2014 - 12:01 pm

    Happy again to see you posting the lastest from poodleland but so sad to hear about Peri and Ruby. Things don’t seem to slow down for you and in some ways it’s probably a good thing. Love, Debbie xxxooo

  8. #8 by Linda & Barry on March 28, 2014 - 5:06 pm

    We’re stunned about Ruby. I’m looking at Sebby now and promising him a good brushing tonight. He’s fine…but that just turns my stomach to see the horrible matting on Ruby. But she looks so wonderful and engaged at the end! We can’t imagine what it must do to you, Victoria, to see such a horrible situation. All the best, Barry & Linda

  9. #9 by Julia on March 28, 2014 - 5:37 pm

    And Ruby was my favorite female from that litter…poor baby. Someone will be very lucky if they can have her as a pet.

  10. #10 by Rick on April 1, 2014 - 7:55 pm

    How awful for Ruby but luckily she made it back to you.

  11. #11 by Maria Salpietra on April 2, 2014 - 3:20 am

    I can’t even believe this is the same little angel that was prancing around the show ring at 6 mos old with her brother Mondo. Did the owner lose her? Did she get lost or just dumped? Makes me ill…

  12. #12 by Ann on April 24, 2014 - 5:13 am

    This is horrible! Can’t her adoptive parents be charged with something??!!!???

  13. #13 by Shanna on April 27, 2014 - 4:30 am

    Hey,

    I was wondering if you had deceided to rehome Ruby yet?
    Shanna

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