Sappy stories’ updates. (smiles allowed)
Silent, they say more.
These two could be stars from one of those early black and white films.
Before the talkies when melodrama ruled.
When messages were given with body language and emotionally charged eyes.
These two probably shun those asking their secret.
“It’s just the life I have been given to live.”
They have mutely struggled through adversity to find warmth and secure a future – with a little help from their friends.
Just a couple of Pollyanna updates about Buck and Tiny Tim.
Buck’s story hit pause earlier in the year (March).
He’s the 4 year old half golden retriever half blue heeler belonging to Tina who has metastatic brain cancer.
As Tina weakened, Buck tried to become an alpha dog: became very overprotective.
Too over protective. Bad judgement. Misjudged. Bit an elderly woman who got too close.
Now doomed. He was chipped as a dangerous dog. No shelter or rescue group could take him.
Tina pleaded for help finding him a forever home.
“Yet another sappy dog story”. Here’s the first post about Buck and Tina.
Pleased to report Buck has settled into his new home with Brett.
Brett had recently lost his 16-year-old blue heeler, his best friend. (His mom wrote Tina. Moms do that sort of thing)
But it was a perfect match: Brett loves the outdoors. Tina handed her dog off and sadly left them alone to bond.
Recently, Brett emailed Tina.
Here’s what the pair have been up to: mountain biking in NM, camping, fishing, kayaking in Palo Duro canyon. He sent a picture above.
Buck looks good.
He’s adapted and going forward in life – as Tina asked.
And there’s more good news. Tina’s got new hope, too.
Tina chose to undergo the treatment of last resort for brain cancer: whole brain radiation. It’s brutal.
August’s MRI showed only 2 tumors remained and they were smaller. (There were originally 14 lesions and 4 tumors)
Test found no circulating tumor cells in her bloodstream.
There’s a chance.
She’s trying to grab that and go forward, too.
Sometimes good things do happen.
And what would Christmas be about an update on Tiny Tim?
This one is just as lovable as the one in the story.
And he has trouble walking, too.
He’s about 8 years old.
Crippled by the fact that he weighed 35 pounds instead of the 12 he should.
Picked up around Christmas, 2011, the grey cat was rescued from the pound (shiver) by volunteers and the vets of Southside Place Animal Hospital.
Here’s more about Tiny Tim.
“Super-sized mystery. Volunteers looking for owner of lost 35 pound cat” (Jan. 1012, KHOU TV). He’s somebody’s pet. He’s lost! He’s huge! (But look at those eyes…)
“Houston’s fat cat thriving with good diet, exercise, hugs and kisses” (May, 2012. Houston Chronicle) Down to 32.2 pounds. Comfortable at the clinic where he has lots of visitors. (and he visits the YMCA for Healthy Kids Day) Photos.
Well, a year later, Tiny Tim is down to 27.6 pounds.
Actually kept to his New Year’s resolution to lose weight…sort of.
He hit a plateau at 30 pounds.
The clinic increased his exercise. Carried him to the front multiple times a day. Making him walk for his food.
But the weight loss just stopped.
Until they found he’d been raiding the pantry at night…sneaking dog food out of a bag for snacks. Very neatly done. No crumbs.
Once that was discovered, the program was back on solid paws. (Video of Tiny walking from KHOU, May, 2012)
He has a charming personality
Those at the clinic adore him and are keeping him.
It’s a great match as he has special needs. (and they are on to his tricks)
You can visit him if you are in the Houston area or check out his Facebook page.
Check out the gray tabby’s current glamour shots here; “Fat cat persists through plateau, ends year slimmer” (Dec. 27)
It’s going to be hard to find more encouraging stories that these.
These two had all the cards stacked against them.
One might say they looked the devil in the eye and lived to tell about it.
No jawing to others about how bad things are.
Working through pain and grief.
Trying even when there’s no understanding.
Recognizing friends.
Adapting.
Moving forward with life.
Not bad ideas to consider for the new year.
Nothing wrong with a little Pollyanna now and then.
Bless us, everyone.
Phil, the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge.
Just have to read more? ..OK about all those fat dogs….
“Of course, it’s revenge” They don’t have thumbs and can’t drive, so how?
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I love happy animal stories and it looks like it was happy for the people involved too!
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It’s a nice way to close out the year. Thanks for wandering over
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I’m glad to know it worked out well. One positive change I have seen in my life time is the reduction in numbers of abandoned cats and dogs. Years of educating the public about perts has paid off.
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Life is so grim sometimes, it’s nice to see good things happen. Thanks for stopping by to help wrap up this year. Hope your new one is full of adventures and smiles
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Well that is one clever cat! Maybe too clever for his own good health, though. 😉 I hope 2013 will be a year of continued good news for everyone in the post. I think we could all use a brighter and more hopeful year.
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You can’t help like that stuffy kitty – he really waddles when he walks. That animal clinic is doing a great job (and it’s in an area where people/kids will walk over and visit him). Let’s hope next years tales are just as waggin’ happy. Thanks for trotting over
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I want you to know I just stared and gawked at the photo of that fat cat!! Tiny Tim is certainly a clever boy! I look forward to more positive animal stories… and comedic photos as well!
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Tiny is a local story, but it’s so funny anyone could laugh. Hope your little corner of the world is full of laughter as the year ends – and begins!
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Oh Dog! I hope June Buggie doesn’t read that cat story….. he might start eating my cookies! *gasp*
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Rumpy, June Buggie is probably wise enough to watch the waistline…but a cookie now and then… Hope your new year bounces in with joy and laughter (and with a few treats) Thanks for roaming over.
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I love happy tails … er, tales.
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Some stories just make you want to giggle. Thanks for chuckling along
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I’m more than a little nonplussed that a cat can stick to his New Year’s weight loss resolution– and I can’t. This speaks well of Tiny Tim, but whatever does it say about me? [Rhetorical question. Don’t answer.]
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Even Tiny broke down and sneaked food. He’s lucky to have live-in friends to keep him walking instead of eating.
(feeling a bit stuffy myself…may put Tiny’s pix where I can see it – he’s a guiding star?)
Thanks for pausing to chat ( without munching) Hope your new year is a happy one!
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Smiles achieved!
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Yea! The best way to end – or start a year! Hope your New Years is, uh, sort of sane at work? (or at least yields some good stories) Thanks for rollin’ over
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Nothing makes my day brighter than to hear a story with a happy ending and now I’ve heard three. Cheers to Buck on finding a forever home, to Tina – may her prognosis continue to be filled with good news and to Tiny Tim and his march (or waddle) to a healthier new year.
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So far so good. Things are looking up. Let’s all keep that smile. Glad you stopped by!
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I can’t help it – when I got to the midnight snack runs, I started laughing out loud. That is one fat cat – but my gosh, when you realize what a five-pound weight loss means proportionally, it’s just amazing!
There are lots of good stories around – sometimes they make the news, but most of the time they don’t. That’s why the sharing on these blogs is so important. Hope all of our years have some good stories to share – you’ve given us a good start!
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That cat’s big enough to bully an owner into feeding him…or face the consequences? His secret snack efforts are hilarious.
Let’s all be determined to smile more in the new year. Thanks for leaving a grin here today
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I’m so happy Buck found a second chance. I hope Tina does as well. And I laughed about the tricky fat kitty who couldn’t stop eating–glad they found out about th elate night binges and stopped them. 🙂
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And people say they have nothing in common with cats? It was pretty funny. Thanks for chuckling along
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Big Smiles all around!
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No better way to start the year! Glad you got some grins. Thanks for joining the giggles
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