MEET BRYNN

Brynn came to Vancouver on Saturday.  I wasn't able to go to the dog run, which almost never happens, but thankfully now that Turtle Gardens has such an amazing network of volunteers, it wasn't a problem.  Brynn stayed at Denise's place over night and I picked her up on Sunday.  She was afraid when I put her leash and collar on and her chin went to the ground like she wished she could sink underground and hide.  She rode well in the vehicle, glancing at me with sideways looks.  We spent the evening on the couch and she decided I wasn't so bad after all.  She has been building confidence quickly ever since.  

Day 1....safe and sound at home, Brynn just doesn't know it yet

Brynn  has been doing well at daycare.  She took a couple of days to warm up and find friends to play with but the daycare staff told me today she found her inner terrier and reminded them she wasn't just cute...she's also got an opinion.  She was barking at other dogs today.  At home she's quiet though. 

Waiting and waiting....Brynn why won't you pee?  All she wants to do is go back  inside to her couch.

riding in the truck

Brynn is no longer afraid to look out the window while we're driving.

Brynn has been sleeping through the night really well and hasn't had any accidents in the house.  In fact, she has been holding back on peeing at the end of the night and is showing me her bladder-like-a-camel routine.  She is coming around and has been more willing to 'go' when we get outside.  She walks super well on the leash, prancing alongside me with no tension on the leash at all.  She is independent enough to lay on her side of the couch on her own, but when she chooses to snuggle - look out.  She's sucking me in with her ability to snuggle right in, with her head under my chin, she fits herself into you like a puzzle piece.  I'm thinking she is close to being ready for adoption but I haven't seen quite enough of her personality just yet to know what her best match will be.  I don't think it will be long before she tells me though.

Day 4 .... a more confident foster pup.

A REASON TO BLOG....EVEN WITHOUT A FOSTER

On Saturday I went to Trout Lake in Vancouver with the intention of observing dogs.  I'm working on reading dog's body language and what better place to do that than at an off leash dog park.  Well, the ultimate dog mobile rode past me in the park.  I headed off in that direction and found the guy and his dog out of the bike, so I asked if I could take a picture of his bike.  Not only did he say yes, but he put his Pug back in the sidecar and dressed him back in his aviator cap and goggles.  Funny enough, once I had asked permission several other people came up with cameras...no longer too shy.

SKITTLES IS OFFICIALLY HOME

After a brief trial period, Skittles was doing very well in his new home.  He is relaxed and happy there.  When I showed up last night to finalize the adoption he was so excited to show off his new digs.  He went from the upper deck to the lawn downstairs, grabbed a ball and zoomed around.  He is comfortable exploring on his own and only ran back upstairs to come say goodbye to me.  He went to his mom and then back to me and I could see he knows he's found his family.

I will miss him quite a bit, as he wormed his way into my heart.  Having a foster come back and let them go twice is in fact twice as hard.   I know he is in good hands.  Good luck you guys, keep my little buddy safe and happy!