A hard decision

Poor little Rascal just had all the cards stacked against him, too many to overcome.  If this was a book or movie and not real life, he would have made a miraculous recovery from his last obstacle, but really it was just too much for a 2 1/2 pound puppy.  The compassionate decision was to end his struggle.

Rascal

Aiden loves Rascal, but can't decide what to call him.  Today he is "Scamper"

Patch is interested, but not yet mean to the baby

Bella's lazy life might be in for a bit of a change.

OK, so here is the complete story:  Donnette's son and daughter in law were up visiting and for some reason they were at the vet here with their little dog.  While they were there, a lady came in with this little puppy that she had rescued from the middle of 202/Woodford-Tehachapi.  She said she almost hit him as he was trying to cross the road!  He was very skinny and weak.  The vet told her that they did not take in strays. (I know, I know, they can't be a dumping ground, but still...a 5 week old puppy!) The lady already had 8 dogs and would be in big trouble with her husband if she brought home another, so Glen and Lisa stepped in. Glen paid to have him checked out, and he was declared weak, but basically healthy.  They bought all kinds of goodies, including a little collar and leash, and brought him home to Donnette's.  They determined together that he was allergic to the very expensive canned mother's milk from the vet, but he could keep down the gatorade and baby food.  We got him to eat a little last night, but this morning doesn't seem interested in the food.  We are allowing him tiny drinks of gatorade.  He is peeing and pooping, so we hope he will get stronger.  I have visions of camping!  and long walks! and playing frisbee in the park! Luckily, we are off for spring break this week and Donnette and Sharon both feel so guilty that they couldn't take him that they are very willing to help with puppy care for as along as we need it.