Ok y'all - you finally get to meet Casper.

ADOPTED 08/25/13 - Ok y'all - you finally get to meet Casper. He's been with me for about two weeks now. This was taken the day he came to my house. Yeah, I tied him to the porch until I figured out what to do with him. He was kind of a spur-of-the-moment deal.

He's about 8 months old. Totally sweet. He's got a thing about hugging your waste (but not humping) and laying on your feet. He also nibbles when he's excited.

So here, he's mangy and full of worms. Today was his 2nd mange treatment, and he looks a lot less red and his head is becoming less scabby. He belly is no longer swollen, and he's starting to look more healthy and act more playful. It's so wonderful to watch a foster get comfortable and finally get to know them! It's a transformation, for real. ❤

Meet Casper!  This was the day he arrived, but I will post a better photo of him in the coming weeks.  He already looks a lot better.  🙂

Rest in Peace, little dude.

Rest in Peace, little dude.  Unfortunately, he did not make it.  🙁  And yeah, I'm sure this time.  🙁

Despite following all of the directions I could find, I was having a really difficult time getting him to eat.  I thought it was me, but after Googling some photos, I am not so sure.  He kept his tongue pressed against the roof of his mouth, and never closed it.  I even tried to gently press his mouth closed, but there was resistance.  That does not appear to be normal.

Also, (on the other side of him) he had a cut in his armpit.  I cleaned it last night when I found it (didn't see it right away since it was in a fold), but it didn't look too bad.  Now, he's got a large bruised area and his left arm is swollen.  This did not appear until after he died, though.  I have no idea why it wasn't apparent at first, but I'm starting to think that he could have had internal injuries that I wasn't aware of.

I was really hoping he would make it through the night... I'd talked to a couple of rehabbers, and Laurel was going to take him to one in Madison for me if he'd lived.

This just sucks.  But I guess I can't help them all.  🙁

My mornings are starting to get a little crazy. @_@

My mornings are starting to get a little crazy.  @_@

I have to get a good timer this weekend.  It would handle this for me.  First things first:  turn on the lights and wake up the scale babies so they can get warm.

My doggie door is currently broken, so now I have to get up and let my dogs out.  (I know, poor me.  LOL)  Then give them food and water.  Then bring them in and give them treats.

Next I visit Casper, and give him food and water.  Today is his 2nd mange bath, but that's later.  🙂

Litter boxes are next, and cat treats.  Shadow handles cat food and water.  Also, birds and fish.  🙂  I gave him the easy ones, but that's because he didn't ask for any of these animals - he only wanted to keep Midna (cat).  I could let him scoop the litter boxes, but I like doing it.  (Yeah, I said that.)  He helps me anyway, and I appreciate it.  I have a good kid.  ❤

Then, syringe baby squirrel.

Then, syringe Teal'c and throw bugs in for Teyla.  And make a lizard salad.  😉

So yeah.  My list has grown considerably in the last few weeks.  But, I'm keeping up.  Just a little unsure of myself on the baby squirrel.  It's freaking me out a bit, but so far, so good.

Just got baby squirrel fed and tucked in.

Just got baby squirrel fed and tucked in.  I'm FINALLY winding down for the night.  What a crazy day!

I had fun at the comedy club with all my peoples.  Nearly made myself crazy trying to get there.  Sorry everyone, for my lateness.  That is precisely why I never make plans - seems like something always crops up and puts me off course.  😳

Goodnight, finally.  Can't wait to get in my bed.  😃

Look what Emma brought in.

Look what Emma brought in. I THINK it's a squirrel.

I just accidentally syringe-fed the wrong lizard.

I just accidentally syringe-fed the wrong lizard.  LOL  I was wondering why it was so easy this time.  It's because it was Teyla and she likes to eat.  Also, she wipes her fucking face.  I think my heart stopped - it was so cute.  I need video of this.

This morning when I woke up the scaly babies...

This morning when I woke up the scaly babies Teyla was all flat out on the bottom of the cage with her arms down by her sides.  I was scared for a minute that she wasn't ok, but then she blinked.  I sleep flat like that sometimes so if I'm comfy like that then I guess she can be, too.  LOL

In other animal news, my Nappy bounced this morning when I went in to see the dogs.  I've seen her prance and dance, but she was getting some lift - like she wanted to jump on me!  I don't think she's ever done that before.  But I'm glad she's feeling so great.  😃

Also, (and now you will know how spoiled my animals are) I gave them some chicken breast last night.  From Outback.  LOL  I like chicken (not burgers or steaks) so when I go out chicken is usually what I get.  I'm still not a huge meat-eater, though, so I rarely finish it.  I cut up what's left and share with the doggies.  Y'all... Casper was all about that.  😃  He was wagging so hard.  And he sat for me!  I think he's finally feeling better and I am SO glad.  I'm starting to see a bit of personality come out!  ❤