Mom has a problem

So mom surprised us with a HUGE gift on Tuesday. It all started on Monday when mom as part of her small animal ambulatory rotation at school went on a shelter run to Prattville/Autauga humane society to do vaccinations and heartworm tests for the furry kids there, you know no big deal, right? WRONG! Apparently one of the orphans there was this tiny 4 pound chihuahua mix with what looked to be a broken leg. Of course mom fell in love instantaneously but who could blame her?! The thought of leaving him there for someone to adopt and then return when they confirmed that in fact his tiny leg was broken was not going to fly with mom!

So long story short mom came back with "Melvin" (his shelter name). As soon as she got back to school mom had "No name" (Melvin was NOT going to fly) admitted to surgery department for evaluation of his leg. They took him in despite the late hour (thanks Willie!) they quickly took radiographs and BAM broken leg. It looked like an old fracture that may or may not require surgery which made mom nervous. Despite what some may think, vet students DO NOT get medical care of their pets for free.

"No name" spent the night in the teaching hospital and on Tuesday mom got the breakdown of "the plan". AT this point mom decided to name out new sibling ANTONIO ALEJANDRO. He needed a big telenovela hunk name or so mom says. So the Dr in charge decided to splint Antonio's leg for the next 3 weeks and reevaluate. He doesn't think he will eventually need to have surgery since he is able to use the leg. Mom hopes this is the case since she can't afford an orthopedic surgery (mom is in so much debt, thank you education system!) but she is prepared to do whatever it takes for him. She already started fundraising for his expenses but mom is not just asking for money she is actually selling dog treats she makes herself and treats for hoomans too.

Antonio got all his vaccines, tested negative for heartworms, got dewormed, was micro-chipped, got his Advantage Multi dose, and was scheduled to be neutered next Tuesday, April 17. He got a name tag and a cute little harness/leash and collar. We're so proud of mom!

At first we weren't so thrilled about this new dog but slowly we'll eventually warm up to him. He's been doing really well and so far has only had 3 accidents on the carpet. Mom is worried he may be developing an upper respiratory infection but we will keep y'all posted on that. We hope our new little brother is not getting sick but if he is we know mom will be on it!

So without further adieu we present our little 2 year old brother Antonio:

First day home and already taking Lupita's spot

We're willing to share mom I guess

Who can say no to that face, really?!

Mom almost had a heart attack from cuteness overload when she saw us like this

He's a handsome little man I must admit

We're just a happy little family!

Please adopt don't buy and remember to spay and neuter your pets!