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End of week 3

5/25/2012

There has not been a huge amount to report this week. Dusty and Phoenix have been resting, staying out of the cold and playing with their new toys.

In the week ahead we hope they will gain another kilo or two and be in good enough condition to finally get their vaccinations, and desexing done.

It has been lovely reading all the lovely comments from you all with regards to the boys progress. I know all the love and support has helped them so much in recovering so well.

Phoenix in his favourite place - our bed!

There is never a doubt where to find the boys - under the doona if possible!

Snuggles with the new toys.

If l stay very still, maybe you will not see me on the bed...

Digby was allowed to pick a toy from the donation, he LOVED his new teddy! Thank you.

Snuggles.

Dusty on his bed with some of the toys.

Testing out the clean sheets...

Yes we all approve of the clean sheets! Oscar is a fat Iggy (we are working on it) but, this photo makes him look bigger than what he really is...

Night night boys...

Excuse me, that is my pillow Phoenix...

So tough being you! Today was a cold and windy day, the heating was on and none of us wanted to get out of bed.

Friday night on couch.

Sleeping on floor enjoying the central heating.

No thanks, l think l will pass going outside for a toilet break - too cold!

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End of week 2

5/18/2012

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Dusty and Phoenix have made great strides in their progress and we are proud to say, also gained good weight.

We went to the West Ryde Vet this morning for a check up, everyone involved were very happy with their progress. Dusty at his first weigh in was only 10.3kg's, today he was 13.7kg's. Phoenix was 9.1kg's and today was 11.7kg's.

There is still a good month ahead of recovery, weight gain, the all important vaccinations and desexing to come, but the meeting today was a positive one.

All their wonderful progress would not have been possible without the kindness, donations and love everyone has shown. Iggy Rescue thank everyone who has helped thus far in their recovery.

Dusty catching some morning sunshine with Hank.

Phoenix loves this corner of the garden in the morning. Its one of the first places that gets nice and warm on these chilly mornings.

Dusty no longer has all his ribs showing. There is still a lot of condition to gain, especially around his bottom bones, but we are getting there slowly.

Phoenix is also not showing all his ribs now.

Both Phoenix and Dusty like to come in and crawl under my sons cot while l am settling him for his afternoon sleep. Phoenix l think would be very happy to stay there most of the day... The only thing missing is a doona.

Off to the vet for check up.

This is the lovely Keith Farrell, the vet who has been monitoring the boys progress. The vet is not the boys favourite place, but they did very well.

Keith Farrell and Phoenix.

Phew we got the all clear and are heading home!

Such a pretty boy. Phoenix heading home after the vet.

A treat for the boys after the vet. They both sit on command - especially when food is involved.

Below is a video of the boys playing with a toy.

Friday afternoon snuggles in bed.

I was taking a few pictures of Oscar and Phoenix decided he had to be in on the action too.

Phoenix and Oscar.

Very cute.

Dusty is snuggling on my sons couch.

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Summary of week 1

5/12/2012

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Hello everyone, my name is Ella and l am the foster mother of Dusty and Phoenix. I have been asked to add some photos of the boys progress from this week.

Dusty and Phoenix have been making amazing progress, but the road is still a long one ahead. Everyones donations and kind messages have helped so much, they are very blessed.

Below are a few photos showing their progress from their first week with us.

Dusty loves keeping warm under our doona.

Both boys love catching some morning sun. I think it is really important to get the sun on their skin, then rug them up as the day cools down.

Although they are still very skinny, they are making amazing progress.

Resting is the best thing for both Dusty and Phoenix.

Dusty striking a pose.

Phoenix also striking a pose.

This is a big step for Oscar and Phoenix. Oscar has been quite unsure about the boys, but has now decided that having a snuggle is ok. He even let Phoenix clean him.

They do sleep a lot, but every sleep is helping to gain strength and allow them to gain condition.

The boys have some lovely new collars.

Changing the sheets is always interesting when the boys decide they do not want to give up the doona.

Dusty found the spare bedroom...

Thank goodness you have clean sheets on the bed. We are exhausted.

Phoenix and Dusty have been so lucky with all the amazing coats that have been donated to them. They have been so warm and loved by you all. Phoenix is content enough, that even when l put his favourite treat in front of him, he doesn't feel like he has to inhale it.

Not even four treats will entice him.

Another big step happened today, the boys have started playing with some soft toys. I managed to get this pick before Dusty ran off with the toy and romped around the garden.

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Dusty and Phoenix

5/7/2012

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Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Today Dusty picked up a squeaky toy and tried to play with it! They both respond with wagging tails when spoken to and Phoenix had decided his fav place is in Ella's bed.

Day 4

Dusty had been trying to roll on his back for a few days and today he succeeded. Both dogs are spending their days sleeping which is the best thing they can do.

Phoenix in Ella's bed

Dusty snoozing

Small but definite progress. Baby steps but in the right direction.

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End of week 3

End of week 2

Summary of week 1

Dusty and Phoenix

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