Monday, April 9, 2007

I am only 10 years young....




Cali Lily was found as a stray. She is tri-colored and field type. We believe she is a good 10-years-old, but certainly acts much much younger. (: She seems to be a favorite amongst many of the staff.

She was not spayed when she came to us - about three weeks ago. She has since been spayed. During her surgery, she had a couple teeth pulled. The rest could use a good cleaning. She also had a small (size of a grape) skin cyst taken off her chest. She is HW negative and her stitches are now out. She has spent a lot of time in the shelter's vet clinic. The vet tech said she is her cleanest dog. I imagine, and she agreed, she has probably been living in a run her whole life. She is little - weighs only 27 pounds. She could use a couple pounds, but not much more. She is simply little.

She is VERY loving with people and will lay on her back to have her belly rubbed. She comes when called when out in the yard. She went to a groomer yesterday. We were all a tad bit shocked that her nails were (please do not shreak) neon orange when she returned. They put a big pink and orange bow on her collar as well. But she was clean and looked cute - minus the bit of punk rock. This groomer has graciously agreed to do 8-10 free grooms for our shelter per week. She is a lovely lady and loves to pamper the dogs!

1 comment:

monica said...

I am cali lilys foster mom.....sometimes I think there was a mix up on her age because she is so active and strong....yes she can be a couch potatobut....we have had out in the field and she runs amazing and always comes when she is called....she was hunted over for sure! Very obiedient and very eager to please her human. She dances for her food and loves to eat! However she can be a bit grumppy with other dogs. She currently lives with 3 other setters and one cat...I know she is a bit older but anyone be lucky to have this girl in their home!!