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February 10, 2010

Post by Seba (about our new dog) below, my notes at the end of the post:

Asi es, como algunos de ustedes sabran, tenemos un nuevo perrito, y se llama Cachasa.

That’s right. As some of you know, we have a new puppy, and his name is Machasa.

Quizas lo que no saben es como vino a parar este perro, 100% quiltro a nuestro hogar. Resulta que la semana pasada estabamos cerca de la Machasa, esperando a una amiga. Estabamos dentro del auto, en la puerta de la fabrica, cuando de la fabrica del frente, sale un cachorrito por la reja. Mas que un cachorrito, un saco de huesos con patas. Se veia horrible.

But what you might not know is how this dog, 100% mutt, came to find his place in our home. What happened is that last week, we were near the Machasa factory, waiting for a friend. We were sitting in the car outside the factory door, when out of the factory across the street, comes a little puppy through the fence — well, I shouldn’t say a puppy, more like a pile of bones with feet. He looked terrible.

En fin, lo empiezo a mirar, en cuanto sale se sienta en la vereda, a observar la situacion. Persona que pasa, la sigue, unos 50 mts y vuelve a la fabrica. Empieza a comer unas frutitas medias podridas que habian caido de un arbol, y se sienta a esperar denuevo. Mientras ambos esperabamos a que pasara algo (el perro y yo) en un momento hicimos contacto visual (si es posible hacer contacto visual con un perro) movio la cola y se aventuro a cruzar. A pesar de ser quiltro, aun es cachorrito y ni miro para cruzar (los quiltros chilenos miran para los 2 lados antes de cruzar xD, fijense) , casi lo atropellan.

So, I started watching, as soon as he came out onto the sidewalk, observing the situation. He would follow anyone who walked by some 50 meters and then go back to the factory. He started eating some rotten fruit that had fallen from a tree and then he sat down to wait again. While we were both waiting for something to happen (the dog and myself) we made eye contact (and yes, it is possible to make eye contact with a dog). He wagged his tale and dared to try and cross the street. In spite of being a mutt, he’s still a puppy, so he didn’t even look before crossing the street (you’ll notice that Chilean mutts know to look both ways before crossing the street). He almost got hit by a car. *Just like his future puppy mother!

Sin perder el animo, espero un rato y lo intento denuevo, mismo resultado. Intento entrar a la fabrica de vuelta y el guardia lo echo a traves de la reja. Finalmente se aventuro en un ultimo intento por cruzar la calle. Como vi que estaba apunto de morir atropellado le grite ” Sale ctm! Sale, sale!” Peor, se quedo parado al medio de la calle. Por suerte el auto paro y le hizo el quite. Despues de eso con la Kyle pensamos, si lo dejamos aca, se muere, asi que lo echamos al auto y lo trajimos a la casa (despues de un par de horas de paseo en la maleta).

He didn’t get down, he just waited a while and then tried again — same end result. So he tried to go back in the factory and the guard kicked him back out through the fence again. Finally, he tried to cross the street one more time. This time I saw that he was about to get hit again so I yelled, “Get out of the way mother trucker, move, move!” Worse yet, he just came to a stop in the middle of the street. Luckily the car stopped and went around. After that, Kyle and I thought, if we leave him here, he dies. So we put him in the car and brought him home (after a few hours of driving around in our trunk).

Al dia siguiente lo llevamos al vet. Posible distemper, hay que observarlo para parvovirus, desnutrido y sus huesos no estan calcificando bien por lo que sus patitas le tiemblan si se apoya mucho tiempo en ellas.

We brought him to the vet the next day — possible distemper, we had to watch for parvovirus, he was malnourished and his bones hadn’t calcified so his little legs would shake if he stood up for much time on them.

Cuento corto, un par de vacunas, unos complejos vitaminicos, antipulgas, antiparasitario y pechuga de pollo los ultimos 5 dias — ahora esta mejor, aun en los huesos, pero juega y corretea por ahi, duerme a pata suelta y tiene animo hasta para intentar quitarle la comida a Papi.

To make a long story short, after a couple vaccinations, a few vitamins, flea removal, anti-parasite medicine and eating chicken breast for the last five days, he’s now doing much better. He’s still skin and bones, but he runs around and plays, sleeps like a baby and even has the energy to try and take Papi’s food from her.

Bueno, sin mas preambulo, les dejo unas fotos de Machasa.

So with no futher ado, I’ll leave you with some pictures of Machasa.

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Papi’s MAD!

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I already love him with all my little heart, but I know we really can’t keep another dog. Trying to figure out our crazy travel plans with one puppy is hard enough. So if anyone knows of a anyone wanting an adorable dog, please contact me. I would be so happy to see him go to a home that will love him and treat him right after his rough start in life.

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I WANT HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway to get him to the US on your next trip?!!? HE REMINDS ME OF MY BABY SI!!!

Comment by asuhey — February 10, 2010 @ 9:39 pm

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You have to keep him.

Comment by asuhey — February 10, 2010 @ 9:41 pm

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I want to keep him, but I feel like it's unfair to him. We are already going to be gone from Chile most likely for around 4 months total this year. I just don't know what to do with him.

Speaking of unfair, also to my suegros who dog sit for us! I think it would just be better for him to find a stable family. If you want me to, I will totally bring him to the U.S. with us in May and bring him to you

Comment by kylehepp — February 10, 2010 @ 9:53 pm

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Thanks for your compassion and caring for Gods creatures. Now he has a shot at finding a loving family and someone who will take care of him and not die on the street… Your compassion and love is verry appreciated… I would take him but im in america! Keep up the loving spirit..

Comment by uluckydog — February 10, 2010 @ 9:54 pm

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GAH so adorable! want! i can't wait till i have a stable home so i can adopt a puppy. you two find the most precious pups. i hope you find someone to give him a good home!

Comment by Emita — February 10, 2010 @ 9:57 pm

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What a lovely puppy. I wish I could have one too!

Comment by monikaszczepaniak — February 11, 2010 @ 2:39 am

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Once he gets fattened up, he's going to be so naughty! Haha, I mean he can barely walk, and he's already stealing shoes. I'll of course keep an eye out for anyone looking for a biggish dog…with that face he should be able to find a home.

Comment by emilyinchile — February 11, 2010 @ 5:01 am

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Well, if he hasn't found a home, and if we find a house with a fenced in yard in NC (which is our hope and plan!) I'll find someway to convince Oscar. Simon is a really really social pup and he LOVES having other dogs to play with him. He and my parent's puppy literally played all day, and he's not the least bit daunted by big dogs! I also have to admit I'm almost “too good” of a puppy mamma… When researching moving to NC the first thing I looked up was dog parks Simon is beyond spoiled… Sigh, if it were up to me we'd have a whole pack… I wish my husband were a little more open to that

Comment by asuhey — February 11, 2010 @ 5:45 am

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OMG he's SO CUTE!!! Kyle you are such a sweetheart for doing what you did … not many people would even bother to take the time to make sure he's ok! You are amazing! I heart that you heart doggies! Wish I could take him … but little Obi is coming home tomorrow! I hope someone takes them into his/her home!!!

Comment by Andrea Gonzalez — February 11, 2010 @ 6:35 am

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Ahhh!!! So precious!!! What a kind thing you and Seba did. It's so hard to see all those mistreated dogs out there in Chile roaming the streets with no home and nobody to take care of them and it's great that you did something about it. His little puppy face just kills me!

Comment by gringagonesouth — February 11, 2010 @ 7:13 am

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Wow Kyle, you and I are in the same boat! We rescued two different puppies in mid December. I've managed to adopt one out to someone in Algarrobo, but the other little girl (Georgia) is still with us. She so sweet and much as we'd love to keep her, we already have two dogs we brought with us from Canada. We also like to travel and it's a real pain in the ass arranging care for them when we're gone. Everyone around here keeps saying, well you already have two, what's one more? One more is alot, sadly. My dogs have been together for years now and it actually works out well when we travel in the sense that they keep each other company and are a little less depressed as a result when we leave. They have each other. Poor little Georgia though, she keeps pissing off Voodoo who's the oldest and I think she would do best in a home with a younger dog or children. Anyhow, you can see her pictures on my blog. She's the featured post. I'll be sure to let you know if I hear of anyone looking for a male puppy. You might have better luck than I, as male puppies are far more popular. Even though we've guaranteed to have her sterilized, people still want a boy. People suck

Comment by Gina — February 11, 2010 @ 8:09 am

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This guy is sooo little….I didn't realize he is literally a puppy, wow props to you guys for taking care of him. He is super cute and I hope you can find him a good home. I'll let you know if I hear of anyone who wants a dog. Did the vet say how big he will get??

Comment by Tyffanie — February 11, 2010 @ 10:51 am

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Cuuuute!! If I were looking for a dog, I'd take him, but I'm not, sorry. I've decided that I hope my future neighbors have a cute dog to play with and take for walks, and then drop off at home afterwards. hahaha.

Comment by maeskizzle — February 11, 2010 @ 5:31 pm

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OMG, that shoe is almost bigger than Machasa. And I have to say this is the first picture of Papito where I think I detect a bit of jealousy in that face! Good luck with your search for a good home for Machasa.

Comment by Ritamae39 — February 11, 2010 @ 7:23 pm

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I couldn't resist. He just looks so sad

Comment by kyleracine — February 12, 2010 @ 8:00 am

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Awww…we don't have a stable home but we're still going strong on two dogs.

Comment by kyleracine — February 12, 2010 @ 8:02 am

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Take him, take him!

Comment by kyleracine — February 12, 2010 @ 8:03 am

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Thanks, let me know if you hear of anyone.

Comment by kyleracine — February 12, 2010 @ 8:04 am

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I don't know about amazing but i am a softie

Comment by kyleracine — February 12, 2010 @ 8:05 am

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It killed me too, that's why he came home with us.

Comment by kyleracine — February 12, 2010 @ 8:06 am

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Yes, it is a hard boat to be in. It's impossible to walk by a dog that is dying, but it's also impossible for us to keep another dog. SIGH I hope we have better luck than you did with your girl dog.

Comment by kyleracine — February 12, 2010 @ 8:09 am

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Yeah, he is literally the size of Seba's flip flop, and only weighs about 5 pounds.

Comment by kyleracine — February 12, 2010 @ 8:11 am

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Haha, that would be an ideal situation.

Comment by kyleracine — February 12, 2010 @ 8:13 am

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Poor papi. She's having a little trouble adjusting but she will be fine.

Comment by kyleracine — February 12, 2010 @ 8:14 am

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Oh he is the CUTEST little guy EVER! I wish you didn't have to let him go! but I do hope you find him a good home. I'd LOVE to take him, but it's not possible at the moment – otherwise I'd be on the first plane to Chile!

Comment by Sherry — February 12, 2010 @ 8:48 am

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That is one very very cute puppy – unfortunately, I am not really in a place to take a puppy no matter HOW MUCH I WANT ONE. And I live in Australia. so there is all that. Good luck finding him a safe and healthy home.

Comment by Decoybetty — February 14, 2010 @ 1:35 pm

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Oh, I hope you can find him a wonderful home. He's just adorable, and I can totally see how you're in love already.

Comment by kgseymour — February 23, 2010 @ 12:59 pm

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Oh, I hope you can find him a wonderful home. He's just adorable, and I can totally see how you're in love already.

Comment by kgseymour — February 23, 2010 @ 8:59 pm

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