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In reply to the discussion: Don't you like me anymore? [View all]

bearssoapbox

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2. Awwww...So cute.
Sun Jul 27, 2014, 06:21 AM
Jul 2014

A definite Squeeee!! Love those eyes.

They can give "that" look can't they?

How long after the pic was taken, did it take to get the 'poor baby' into your lap or at least out of the box.

We have one of those. He's the reason I've been up all night for the past week. He's been sick but I think he may be getting better. At least he's eating again.

This is Digger. He's currently 6 months old (5 in the pic) and the runt of a litter of 4.


He was so small that we wondered if he would survive. We have since found out that he has a problem with his back legs, possibly spina bifida, and his right front leg didn't form straight but he gets around pretty good.

I didn't know that there are different types of spina bifida. Some worse than others. We're hoping, and it looks like, he may be able to get around better as he gets older. So far his legs have strength and mobility, so with PT the outlook seems to be good.

Oh. We named him Digger because after he was born his brothers and sisters took up room on Momma so he would burrow in and around until he found a nipple. His sibs didn't keep him away(quite the opposite) and Momma didn't reject him, there was just limited room at Momma.

Here's a pic of all 4 babies(L-R, Lorenzo, Xena, Dot..t & Digger) at 3 weeks. You can see the difference in size.


Didn't mean to hi-jack your thread. I'm just so proud of Digger and the way he doesn't give up.

I'm the guy that brings out pics of kids and grandkids at a moments notice too.

Some other pics, Momma and Poppa(Buddy) and a couple others here... http://maxpics.wordpress.com/our-furbabies/

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Don't you like me anymore? [View all] MrScorpio Jul 2014 OP
OMG Skittles Jul 2014 #1
Awwww...So cute. bearssoapbox Jul 2014 #2
Digger is an inspiration! Brigid Jul 2014 #5
Yes he is. bearssoapbox Jul 2014 #8
so precious. thanks for sharing Digger with us. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #7
You're welcome bearssoapbox Jul 2014 #9
Look forward to hearing more about your fur family. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #10
No. We LOVE you. What a cutie! avebury Jul 2014 #3
Cuteness alert shenmue Jul 2014 #4
Maybe the mischievous little one needed a time out? Brigid Jul 2014 #6
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