5 day old boston!!!!

[sandyc799]

A friend of mine,on another site called and she knows a breeder that had one pup left.His mom had a c-section and killed the other pups.This one does have a cleft palate,so he might not make it.But,I HAVE to try!!!
I got him the other day,and so far,so good.He weighs 8 ounces,too.
No not much sleep,but I don't sleep alot anyway.
I will take him to the vet,later today.See what they say.Prayers for this little guy,please.I'm home all day thursday.Plan to come home for lunches and feed him again when I have to go in.I will get a pic and be back soon.Just had to share.

[sandyc799]

Photobucket is down.I'll attach his pic.Ain't he cute???
Since he seems to have the Will to live,should I call him WILLY?????

[Barbara S]

Awww! What a precious little guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Willy. I hope he makes it.

[andie]

OMG! He is adorable, and THANK YOU for taking him! He will live, and Willy is a perfect name! THanks for sharing...Isn't 8 ounces a GREAT size for a 5 day old boston?

[LauraMancini]

he's a cutie pie..I hope he makes it..pls keep us all posted!!

[Patty]

Oh my gosh Sandy.. you're a doll for doing this! Willy is a handsome name for a handsome BT!

Now m'dear... now shall we discuss custody arrangements? 3 months of the year for us Canuck BL members?? ;)

[Laurie]

Oh Sandy......your an absolute ANGEL to take him under your wings like this :) And with your care, I'm sure that he has a really good chance. Please keep us posted. I'm really curious to hear what the vet says, especially about the cleft palate.
(((((HUGS)))))

[sandyc799]

The vet says it is a BAD cleft in his palate.But,to keep doing what I'm doing,cause it's working.Eating and peeing and pooping and sleeping and wiggling around.That's my baby.
Oh,and my Mom HATES the name Willy.Any suggestions?
I don't know.I may still call him that,though.Can you folks come up with a better name???
Using a food scale,it seems as though he's doing good.
I sure hope he makes it.I'm doing my best.Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
One day at a time.

[Phoebe's Mom]

My heart , thoughts and prayers out to BOTH of you!

What a cute little guy. Poor baby.
You are his guardian angel.
Have to agree with mom on the Willy....sorry.
Please keep posting up dates.

[BarbK]

Sandy, it's so awesome that you have taken this little boy in. He's a real cutie. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

[Cheryl]

OMG Sandy you're a wonderful person to give this little guy a chance at life. He's adorable!!!
I'll definitely keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

Please keep us updated.

[sandyc799]

Update!!! The baby is still doing well.Just fed him abit ago,He peed and pooped!
I'm sure hopeful that he will continue to do well.The vet did say it is a severe cleft in his palate.
May need surgery someday.
I know,he's only 5 days old,and I shouldn't try to plan ahead,since he may not make it.I so hope that he will.
So far so good.Taking it one day at a time.
I worry cause I work tomorrow.I will come home and feed him during my lunch break.They will just have to understand if my lunch takes abit longer than an hour.They shouldn't get too upset,I'm always there,always on time,and I do my job extremely well-if I do say so myself!(LOL)
Once I show his picture around,I doubt I'll have any problems,with anyone.
Keep him in your thoughts and prayers!!!

[Mari06]

I hope your little guy continues to do well. I will keep praying that he does well. Won't he need to eat more often than just on your lunch break? I don't know not an expert but I think he would need it more often.

[nadsuka]

Pity you can't smuggle him into work with you. Are you tube feeding or bottle feeding?
Tube is safer with a severe cleft. He's doing very well to still be here at 5 days.Keep us posted on this little battlers progress.

[SherylM]

Sandy you're an angel for doing this...I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you and your baby

[Cheryl]

Good Luck Sandy and I'm thrilled to hear that he's still winning the battle.

Do you know how to tube feed Sandy, if not maybe Sue could help you with this?

[lucysmom]

OMG! He is a sweetheart!!! And don't worry, he's going to make it. I just know it. :) And I LOVE the name Willy, it suites him perfect.