Client Name: Jolene Butler
Patient Name: Honey Bear & Mushu
Brief History of Pet
Honey Bear was adopted from Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter on March 10th, 2012. My first pup had passed away two months previously, and I missed having company. She sat in my lap, looked up at me, and I knew I wasn’t leaving without her.
Mushu was found by a friend listed on Adoptable Performance Dogs on FB. I was chosen to be his new owner by his previous owner, provided that Honey accepted him. She did well with him, so he came home on November 11th, 2020, for a 48 hour trial period. He was officially ours on November 13th.
“Mushu is the definition of a lovebug! He loves everyone at VSMR and really enjoys his tummy rubs. Like his sister, Honey Bear, he is very active in canine sports, and with regular visits to VSMR, we are able to keep him in top shape for all his various training and competition.”
Why VSMR?
Honey Bear needs rehab because she has IVDD as well as having had a left CCL repair. I love that she is being closely monitored and that she feels well.
Mushu is currently having quarterly adjustments as recommended by Dr. Amber. I love that he is also being closely monitored as he is a purebred Dachshund, and I would like to avoid any type of back issues.
Dr. Amber and staff were highly recommended by Dr. Rosemary LoGuidice.
Favorite Motivator
Honey Bear and Mushu LOVE FOOD!
How VSMR has helped Honey Bear & Mushu
Honey is acting like her usual sassy self. Without her regular adjustments and close monitoring, I don’t believe she would be feeling so well.
Mushu comes in for moral support as well as treatment, and visiting the staff is fantastic for his soul.
Non-Profit Organization
At VSMR, we ask the owners of our Patient of the Month to choose a non-profit to be featured and donated to. Honey Bear & Mushu’s owner has chosen the Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter, who works to change the lives of abused, unwanted, and abandoned animals in Homer Glen.
Additional Information
Honey Bear holds titles in the following:
- Rally-O titles: ARCHX and RE
- Nosework Titles: NNGCH, SNCH, EN, L1C, L1I, NW3x2, CW-SS, CW-ScR3A, CCSS-L1
- Other: TKI and RATI
Mushu is currently practicing and competing in Nose work and competing in Fast Cat.
- Nosework Titles: ORT, AN, SC, NHD, CW-SP, CW-ScR1
- Fast Cat Title: BCAT