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Tona sits like a lady of refined poise. She's a half-blind rescue dog who had total sensory deprivation and neglect for at least 18 months. She doesn't know how to dog yet.
I had to leave her with two trusted friends for a few days this week, so she needed a bath.
Noodle legs! They're so thin and lacking muscle, even after three months of food and walks.
Tona small.
Good girl. I didn't bath her head. I had to do everything by hand with a cup because my shower is very noisy.
Well this is fine.
The stare of the unimpressed. My fire is a light up picture of a fire. I'm not classy. Sorry Tona.
This is a major first, she came and lay with me on the floor after. I got snuffled all over.
girIfriendinacoma
So happy to see Tona warm and content!
toastthebadger
Oh wow, she slowly is looking like she's more and more comfortable with this whole being a dog thing. You're doing amazing w/ her! Be proud!
brica6rac
Thanks for the regular updates! You're doing well
BigManSamRog
Tona could have done with a square meal...
Lizismyname
Yay Tona! You're such a good team. Thank you for the updates!
softkittywarmkkittylittleballoffur
Ahhh that last picture!! I'm so proud of her. you're both doing fantastically
ButteryCommissar
She's learning to floor-loaf. :)
MuffyTheHamburgerSlayer
Seriously, you're kicking ass with this. Be proud.
ITSDOWNTONABBEYNOTDOWNTONBABBY
I love this pupper.
2spooky4pratt
Curiosity, have you tried getting her head wet at all? Petting her head with a wet hand, putting a drop on her, anything?
Anniemon
Thanks for letting me know you pupdated :) Been following yours & Tona's story - That's amazing progress that she did that - well done!! :)
keyserv
I like doggies.
Yueling
She's utterly gorgeous.
NicoleMae666
I love this pupper like my own. ❤ keep the updates coming @op
ButteryCommissar
I'm um, not sure you're gonna like the next one. She's safe, but stuff went kinda badly wrong.
NicoleMae666
Oh no???????????????? I hope you are ok as well. Feel free to message if you need to talk
MuffyTheHamburgerSlayer
Collies have skinny legs. My Sheltie has legs that feel like sticks, but she's perfectly sound. The muscles are in the shoulder and thigh.
ocean800
Another pupdate! :) Glad to see Tona is warming up to you more, looking foward to more :)
ButteryCommissar
I'm afraid this week has been really bad. She's safe, but Tona got lost and bit someone. :(
Anniemon
:( Sad to hear, hope you're all ok xx
ButteryCommissar
Yeah, just tired and sore. I haven't updated because I've got no photos or energy. (Sorry)
Anniemon
No need to apologise! Treat yourself kindly and re-energise :)
ocean800
Oh no :( *hugs*
katespaz
How is tona? We havent had an update in a while. Hope all is good
NurseSlacky
Tona is a beauty! Such grace and mystique. You're an amazing person for taking her in. So many pups get turned away because of their past.
ButteryCommissar
She's a border collie, so a lot of people want a sporty dog they can do stuff with. I really dunno how many would want such a shy one.
ButteryCommissar
Someone described her as "Buying a Ferrari with the handbrake welded up."
NurseSlacky
Our greyhound mix was terribly skittish when we first got her. She didn't pull her tail out from between her legs to the point that her 1/2
NurseSlacky
previous owners thought she had a permanent muscle contracture. She's been with us 3 years though and she's turned out to be a goofball. 2/2
ButteryCommissar
That's very similar (tail). Tona is also very weak physically, her front limbs are emaciated and wobbly. I dunno if she's fit to be spayed.
MuffyTheHamburgerSlayer
Any chance you can find a veterinary rehab that would be willing to donate some services? She would do well with water treadmill.