It's a good thing these two sisters have different markings, because it would be hard to tell them apart sometimes! It's like they're programmed to give us the same looks. These girls are the cerebellar hypoplasia pups who came to us from an Iowa shelter a few weeks ago. That's Noodle on the left and her sister, the-one-formerly-known-as-Wobbles, now renamed Soba. (Get it? Soba ... Noodle. Okay, well, maybe that's a little too much inside-Asian-cuisine ... soba is a Japanese noodle made from buckwheat.)
Noodle surprised us the other day and managed to get on a cot all by herself. She is definitely much more compromised than her sister Soba, and we didn't think she could climb up, but one afternoon we came out of the house and there she was, happily lying on the cot. Now it's her favorite spot.
Just in case you thought the photo above was a fluke, here's another one. These two girls do a lot of things in unison. No matter where I moved with the camera, I got the same expression from each of them. Photo after photo.
Notice how far apart Noodle's front legs are in the first photo. There are times when her legs look like they are sticking out at unnatural, 45-degree angles from her body. We had our vet, Dr. Brenda Culver, X-ray Noodle's joints to make sure they were okay, and they were. Most cerebellar hypoplasia animals adopt a wide stance with their legs (the front ones in particular) to achieve added stability, but Noodle is the most extreme case we've seen.
Everything was looking pretty much the same here until Soba decided to try and steal her sister's bed and pull it over to her cot. It's a good thing she doesn't have great motor skills, because she wasn't able to get it, though try she did!
(Click on photos for larger image.)
I know I'm a bit late with this comment but things have been really hectic around here. I am so glad I checked in & got to see an update on the girls!
Soba! I like it! :) I am glad to see the girls are doing good. Their brother Weebles has found a forever home in New Mexico and will be leaving on his transport on Saturday. This litter of puppies is sure spread out over the US! Three live here in Fort Dodge, IA, one is in Louisiana, two in Montana, one in Minnesota, and now one will be in New Mexico. They are all such special little dogs! :D
Posted by: Danielle | May 08, 2007 at 03:27 PM
These girls are so cute! Better Soba than Raman!
Hugs,
ginger & Tobias
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | April 25, 2007 at 09:03 PM
These girls seem so sweet and enjoying their lives. For some reason when I look at these pictures I'm reminded of the old Walton's Mountain movie.. the father was lost out in the snow and not home for Christmas. John Boy and the preacher guy(okay,your right, I can't think of his name) went over to the old,rich sisters house to borrow their papa's car and go search for him. The ladies were so excited and I remember them saying, "My sister, isn't this a treat". Noodles and Soba seem to be saying....MY SISTER....ISN'T THIS A TREAT.....
Posted by: Mary - Texas | April 25, 2007 at 08:20 AM
What a pair of cuties!!! They certainly look like they are enjoying life on those cots.
Posted by: Nina | April 24, 2007 at 09:48 PM
Noodle and Soba are just darling girls. So glad to see them enjoying their cots.
Posted by: Roz | April 24, 2007 at 01:05 PM
I wondered if you would change her name, given that you already have one Wobbles. Soba - its nice! And its a much better choice than "Udon"!
They certainly are beautiful girls, and look so very happy in their new home!
Posted by: Heidi & the kitties | April 24, 2007 at 11:10 AM
These two sisters are the sweetest angels. Give 'em hugs for me today!
Posted by: Abby Creek Art | April 24, 2007 at 09:50 AM
Makes me think of my sister and I relaxing on padded chaise lounges at a tropical resort! These dogs must feel like they're on a holiday. I would love to be on the cot next to them!
Posted by: Kathy Goog | April 24, 2007 at 09:45 AM
I love these shots of Wobbles and Soba! Soba's new name is great too! It is amazing how similar their mannerisms are.
I'm so glad they found their way to RDR and were able to stay together as a noodlie sister pack.
Posted by: Leilani | April 24, 2007 at 09:23 AM
This has got to be the cutest two little girls I have ever seen!!
Posted by: Cora | April 23, 2007 at 11:53 PM