Baron and Sissy

Baron and Sissy

Baron
Castle-Bar Royal Red Baron, or just plain “Baron”, as we know him, is our soon to be 16 year old Norwich Terrier. As with all dog lovers you think your dog is the sweetest, cutest, smartest and most lovable pup on earth. Well, ours happens to be just that! Since he became part of our family so long ago when we acquired him from a breeder in the state of Washington and he was only 12 weeks old, he has been a faithful. Funny, and loving friend to our whole family. Where cats love you on their own schedual, dogs, especially our Baron, provides love on 24 hour availability. He is always available for hugs and kisses when you need them most.

Norwich Terriers are one of only a few terrier breeds recommended by the AKC for families with children. Calm and patient, Norwich Terriers don’t posses the usual chip on the shoulder attitude of most terrier breeds. Instead, they show a huge desire to give love and please their families.

Dr. Dahlem and Dr. Horn have been taking care of Baron since he was a puppy and we thank them both for the gentle and knowledgeable care they have always provided. Like most older “folks”, things start to wear out with the passage of time and Baron is no exception. He has had two ACL knee surgeries within the past 18 months. Dr. Dahlem’s skill as a surgeon has kept Baron going in his golden years.

I don’t like to admit it, but Dr. Dahlem has been taking care of my family pets for over 35 years, and I hope he and Dr. Horn are here for many more to come to look after all our “fuzzy” kids.

Sissy
Hi! My name is Sissy. No I am not a “fraidy cat”! I was named after one of the wonderful and famous “Steif” German stuffed animal toys because of how much we look alike. I share a home with 3 people, a dog, and a rabbit. I get along fine with all of them, but thank goodness the rabbit sleeps outside. It’s hard enough getting all the attention I want and deserve without having to share my space with a rabbit too.

I spend all of my time in the house. Therefore my favorite things are sleeping, watching birds, sleeping, having my nose rubbed, sleeping, laying in the sun , and of course, sleeping. The humans that I live with are okay. I even think I love them, at least that’s what they think when I talk to them.

I have a medical problem in that my kidney’s don’t work well anymore. I was very close to dying when my humans took me to Dr. Horn for his medical as well as loving and caring attention. He got me through my initial problem. However, now my humans have to take extra special care of me. I have to eat special food and they even have to give me an IV of Lactate Ringers practically every day. I try to be good, even when it hurts. I have placed myself above the usual biting, scratching and hissing and sit quietly for the treatments. Since I am so good about it I think it gets me more attention whenever I want it.

I have to admit, it was a lucky day when Katie, my human girl, picked me to adopt over my brothers and sisters.