Nubby Bowlin

Nubby Bowlin Nubby is a white boxer boy born with underdeveloped front limbs. This is his journey through life Nubby’s Story
Nubby is a baby Boxer. He THRIVED. He was THRIVING.

Born little over 3 weeks ago, with under developed front legs but otherwise healthy. Left to his own facilities he would perish, as he would not be quick enough to maneuver around his siblings and find his mother. Most pups would never have a chance. Instead of the story ending there and his life never given a chance, Mark and I got a call. We never hesitated to say we would give him a chance. His

original parents fought for him, to find a way, and they found us. From the start, he had a will and what we felt like the soul to live. He progressed as any normal puppy but lacking limbs. Mark and I researched everything we could find in caring for a missing limbs canine within hours of birth of life. All babies need their mothers’, animal or human, it is what spurs them on to live. Nobody wakes up in the morning and says to themselves, I wish a missing limb 6-hour old puppy would come this way, that would be cool. But Nubby was here and he needed help. We initially had no expectations we could get him through as a neo-natal disabled baby. Then day 3 came and went, day 7, day 10, day 16 and Nubby thrived. Our pack filled in the dog love and dog care, the nudging, the licking, the warmth. Together at Hillcrest Manor a true miracle in our eyes was taking place. His eyes opened, his ears developed, he found his sounds, smells and voice. His teeth were developing. Nubby did not know he was disabled, Nubby did not realize he was different. We knew about the common occurrence of feeding newborns and how often aspiration pneumonia occurred in bottle feed pups, we watched diligently. He was fed at an incline to help reduce this occurrence. But unlike other pups his age, he should be finding his legs. Learning to lift his head, neck and chest, of course this was not going to happening for Nubby. Mark developed his first test chest slide ramp, he was quick to figure out he could push forward. It was on a Friday afternoon we noticed something was wrong, he was sneezing, he was not pooping, he was not hungry, he blew milk bubbles out his nose. We knew something was wrong. But he woke up Saturday and ate, but was sleeping more, eating less. I watched. Something inside me screaming no, no, no something is wrong. On Monday, 30th I had him to the vet, with x-rays and exams it was certain Nubby had aspirated pneumonia. He was going downhill. It can be quick for a puppy not 4 weeks of age and less than 3lbs. But, but, but... this is common. Do not panic. But something else is wrong, something else. A contrast x-ray revealed Nubby had an “esophageal abnormality”. He had a pocket form in his esophageal that was trapping his milk (liquid). This was contributing to his aspiration. A factor was in play as his under developed front limbs were in the way for a clear x ray picture. Finding out how big or how life threating the pocket was, or even what the pocket could be could not be told. I cannot say enough for FM1488 Animal Hospital (our normal vet) the Doctors and staff. They quickly said, you need to take the next step, we need to get you to critical care. They kicked it in high gear, referrals, paperwork, doctor’s notes, phone calls to make the best choice. Get him to the best care. Mark and I pulled into NHVS at 7pm on Monday night. They were waiting on us. Within minutes, before we even signed in, Nubby was rushed into critical care. He was already lethargic. Heavy IV antibiotics were pushed, oxygen chamber and Nubby was pinking back up and struggling to breath. He was not giving up. He was fighting and as long as he has a chance at quality of life, we will fight to give him that chance. The unknown is whether Nubby has a true esophageal abnormality or has Nubby not had a chance to develop fully yet. Puppies continue to develop just like human children once they are born and progress in age and growth. He is doing well, eating again and not urping or blowing bubbles out his nose. He has found his voice again and is complaining. Unless Nubby can develop to 6-7 weeks old the answers will remain unknown. At 6-7 weeks, he can be sedated and his limbs moved out of the way for a clear x-ray picture of his esophagus. Will the abnormality still be there? We have no idea. If it is, then a sonogram and endoscope can be done to verify what it is, perhaps a birth defect or maybe something else that is simple to fix. The answer how to treat it and whether he can have quality of life. If it is not and it is gone or no longer present, then Nubby will become another normal puppy dog (except a tab bit more special). We will give him that chance. His care has been costly. His future x-ray, sonogram and endoscope will be costly. But he did not give up, he did not go quietly into the night and neither will Mark and I. Nubby will get that chance and all of you that are donating to his plight are giving us the means to see it through, he is your puppy as well as ours. Together he is getting the chance. Many dogs, many, many, many dogs have come through Hillcrest Manor. We have seen some in deplorable shape, some in great shape, some needing just a wee bit TLC, some needing just to find a new loving home. We have lost a far share on this journey and they lay at peace still here at Hillcrest Manor. What is his future? Who can tell? One day at a time. Will he stay and join our 4 girls as a one of our pack? Will he move on to fulfill someone’s life? Time will tell, but right now, one glorious miracle day at a time. I have to think he landed at Hillcrest Manor, in this craziness over here, for a reason, he is going to make it. We believe. We cannot THANK YALL enough, literally cannot put in words the support of community. The prayers, well wishes, love, the donations.

When dad gives me CBD and I’m still feelin’ it the next morning.
01/12/2025

When dad gives me CBD and I’m still feelin’ it the next morning.

When dad gives you CBD and it’s not worn off the next morning.
01/12/2025

When dad gives you CBD and it’s not worn off the next morning.

01/11/2025

Nope, not getting up. Hard pass.

01/09/2025
Happy Birthday NUBBY! How were we to know that 8 years ago, the lives you would change. The awareness you helped bring, ...
01/09/2025

Happy Birthday NUBBY!

How were we to know that 8 years ago, the lives you would change. The awareness you helped bring, the joy you show for life, the strength you give for hope. The advocacy you fight for on the disabled different.
The countless others you help save, the friendship and education you gave to students in school, the book that made kids excited to read.
The love you always have when “just one more” needs a voice.

You have taught the world “different is NOT disposable”

It has not been easy. You put us through the paces on your care, at times it is very scary. But you are worth it and so are the many more that you have helped.

We love you Nubs, loves you and WEAR "Warriors Educate About Rescue" thanks you for the strength you give to always help “just one more”. Here’s to heading into one more year around the sun.

Happy Birthday Spotty Butt, Nubs, Nubby Nub, Nubster, DaBoss, NUBBY Bowlin!

PS…we are celebrating tonight, stayed tuned.

01/06/2025

Hi , Nubby is about to turn 8 years old in 3 days.
His birthday is Jan. 9th.
It is no surprise that Nubby never loved his wheels, despite our best efforts, outside training, therapy and 4 different sets.
For those that have been with us and Nubby from the beginning this is not a surprise. We have stopped “making” him use his wheels. His age is making it more strenuous on him.

Soooooooo…we are going to get him a brand new stroller and a new wagon this year for his birthday.

If any one would like to help with his big presents we would be humbly grateful. Thank you.

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01/02/2025

Christmas is over? But we liked all the shiny, glitter, twinkling world.

Happy New Year friends!!! Here we go  , let’s get ready for 2025 adventures. My birthday is around the corner!!!
01/02/2025

Happy New Year friends!!! Here we go , let’s get ready for 2025 adventures.

My birthday is around the corner!!!

Merry Christmas Nubby Nation!!! 🌲❤️🎅We absolutely love yall and hope peace, strength and love, follow you into the new y...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas Nubby Nation!!! 🌲❤️🎅

We absolutely love yall and hope peace, strength and love, follow you into the new year.

Luke 2:11: "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

My little humans are here! 🙌🐾It’s the best. Me and my bestest girl are both 7 years old. We growing up together. 😍
12/07/2024

My little humans are here! 🙌🐾
It’s the best. Me and my bestest girl are both 7 years old. We growing up together. 😍

11/21/2024

Don’t touch my monkey! Here, take my monkey. Dont’s touch it!

10/21/2024

Mom, mom, mom.. he is taking our trash can, take me out there, HURRY! Wait, where did he go?

Florida!!! We are watching and sending all the positive energy and prayers we have to you. Our   and   Floridians, stay ...
10/10/2024

Florida!!! We are watching and sending all the positive energy and prayers we have to you. Our and Floridians, stay safe, be strong. We know this drill well, so we are with you!!!
Check in, when you can. We want to know you are safe.

All the love from Texas. 🙏🌀❤️

Our hearts break with yall, all people and pets that are suffering from Hurricane 🌀 Helene. Feel our strength and prayer...
09/29/2024

Our hearts break with yall, all people and pets that are suffering from Hurricane 🌀 Helene. Feel our strength and prayers.
We know this devastation, heartbreak and despair that you are feeling.
There will be a tomorrow.
We will keep you in our prayers.
It’s okay to say you survived, it’s okay to write your feelings.

I ask you give strength and prayers to all that has been touched by this Hurricane. Lift your neighbors up, we do care, we do see.

Where you at? I’m at the beach! 🏖️ ✌️🐾✌️
09/23/2024

Where you at?

I’m at the beach! 🏖️ ✌️🐾✌️

Momager, these late Houston Astros games making us tired. ⚾️ 😴
09/18/2024

Momager, these late Houston Astros games making us tired. ⚾️ 😴

My little human is here!
09/15/2024

My little human is here!

09/04/2024

…and the drama spoilt award goes to Nubby!

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