I edited my post - I meant to say it did not work for us - our dogs cried and threw up with the peanut butter - no wonder one ran away!! - Good luck and so happy she is better! Just a quick note - Tony has hated cats his whole life - long boring story on how we got the two we have - But he adores them - worried that the older one who is 15 may leave us soon????!!! - let's not borrow trouble - Joanna

Ok, it has been a while... so, for anyone who is interested... here is an update

We have our Maggie back in spades. On the pill front, I have found that salmon spread from Stew Leonard's has an appeal that works. Expensive taste, Maggie has (thank you, Yoda!)

But the fun is w/ her new room-mate. As some of you may know, Andi's Mom has been ill. She lives in Az & has a little dog named Toby. Toby is a Shiz-Poo. Part oriental dog, part poddle. He weights about 6 pounds nothing and can fit into a handbag. He looks like a tiny mop without the handle. Toby now lives with us.

Well, after a wee bit of adjustment, the 2 dogs have learned to co-exist. They really go to their seperate corners most of the time.
Except, Maggie has become naughty in that she will try to get Toby's food. Mag's is on a special diet, so I can see the appeal.
But the real hoot is when they walk or when either of us come home... there is a competition! Who can get the most attention.
Today - in pouring rain - I took the 2 of them out. Toby has to be leashed, but Maggie doesn't. Now, normally - when it is raining - she runs out & does what she must & runs back in record time, Today she stayed outside until I returned w/ Toby.
And when either of us come home, the 2 are in a competation to see who can give the bigger greating & get the most attention.

Like having 2 kids.

Doug

Doug: Thanks for update - wonderful story - Joanna

So glad things are going well - its so hard with pets - been there done that several times, and its just so hard - thank heaven she is improving and doing well. Sorry, but somehow I missed this thread until today. Our thoughts and good wishes are with you and Maggie!

Good to hear this, Doug!

Every time I see that there is a new post about Maggie I am afraid to open it. I love animals. I am so happy that she is doing so well.

Bette...like you, I'm always worried when I see Maggie's name pop up on a thread.

Doug, thanks for the good news. Glad to hear all is going well. Sounds like Toby is good "medicine"!

Great news, Doug & Andi! Maggie continues to amaze us! :)

Masaki

Thanks for the Maggie update. Sounds like a little comeptetion from Toby has really spiced up Maggie's life!

Thanks so much for the good news. Amazing story, amazing dog, amazing owners!

Andi & Doug - I totally missed this thread while we were on PIP. I just saw it this morning and started reading it with dread and a heavy heart. I just knew that by the end of the thread I would be crying. What a joy to see it end on such a happy, happy note!!!! I'm so glad you have the old Maggie back again feeling so well. And now with Toby as a new member of the family to keep you all company. I'm SOOOOOOOO happy for you all.

Doug, It's so nice to hear the good news. Yes, they certainly can be like kids wanting our attention! I hope Andi's Mom is doing better!

I am glad it's going well. For purposes of greeting, the appropriate thing to do is always make sure you have TWO free hands when entering your house for simultaneous petting of each dog. Works well for dispensing treats as well - equal time. Gizmo and Daisy have taught us well! The competition is alive and well at our Double Dog house too.

Update on Mom....She will be going home in a couple of weeks and we will be returning Toby to Arizona...we're getting used to having him and will miss him.

But my mom and Maggie continue to amaze and are both doing well. Let's hope our good luck continues to hold out. Doug and I have put off any vacations this year...just in case.

But next year...ROAR and MUSH!

So glad to hear that your mom is doing better. I had been wondering how she was doing. I know you must be relieved!

Good to hear about your mom, Andi!

Masaki

Andi...hoping all your news continues to be good!

Donna, Did you receive my private email?

Thanks for all of your good wishes.

For no reason other than we're hearing the fireworks off our balcony...want to send a blast of sparklers to our miss Maggie! :woh:

Good news is so wonderful - glad you are both enjoying a "break" from the problems -

Yes, Andi, I' got your private email. I'm planning a response tomorrow. Sort of a busy (but very hot) weekend here. Did you get to the beach for some relaxation?

No beach. Just some hiking in the woods. Maybe will hit the beach tomorrow... It was just perfect weather...not hot enough to spend at at beach but too nice to be in the city.

Andi,

Good news is always welcome here. Thank you for the update.

Kathy, you and I have the best pics..thank goodness our babies don't look like that "other" dog that only a mother could love....

Maggie was busy running in the yard all weekend and we took Toby to the fireworks on the Hudson last night. A full holiday weekend for the pooches.


As an aside for those of you planning vacations on land....If anyone comes to NYC, you must take a trip up to Westchester - Duchess counties (40 minutes to 2 hours north). Loads of history and art.

We have the Vanderbuilt and Rockerfeller estates and a church with Matisse and Chagall windows...sculpture gardens with Moore, Calder, etc., Washington Irving's home, Morse's home, Jay Gould's home, etc. There is so much to do up here and no one realizes it when you come to Manhattan.