Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Update on Sandy


Sandy has turned out to be what we refer to as a 'stabilizer dog' at adoptions ~~~ a dog that is friendly towards all (kids, strangers, new dogs, etc.) and we know the dog will greet everyone with a tail wag, waiting for a pet or a cookie...  And in doing so, helps other fosters to realize strangers and adoption events are not such a bad thing!

Sandy is probably one of the most even-tempered and well balanced rescues we have had for a long time... Nothing seems to bother her - she'll walk away from an aggressive dog, tolerate 'too-heavy' petting from kids, not be bothered by unusual or strange noises, etc...

We are still at a loss to figure why she ended up in a shelter unless her owners simply could no longer afford financially to take care of her... Whoever owned her previously must have really loved her and put a lot of emotional energy... She loves to go for rides, walks, play ball or just hang out with you on the couch and nap... Dogs from shelters aren't this well socialized unless they experienced all of that previously in their lifetime...

Sandy is just one great dog and she gives out kisses like there is no tomorrow too!

JerryLee's escapades...

JerryLee has not been adopted yet, so he 'runs with the big boys' now and accordingly, we have begun potty training him... Although he is 'getting it', for the most part he follows one of the other dogs and then realizes what he is really supposed to be doing in the backyard... :)  He is a TON of fun to watch... And his coat is to die for, so he probably gets far too many pets and belly rubs...
No telling where you will find him throughout the day... He goes exploring on his own and sometimes has to learn about life the hard way - like what happens when you decide to explore a rose bush garden... What goes in easily one way does not always come out as easily the same way - even if you try to back out exactly in the same fashion~!!!

Once he is done exploring like any other young puppy, he finds a convenient place to curl up and take a puppy nap... Once he's sleeping, not much disturbs him, so periodically throughout the day we go on a 'JerryLee Hunt' to find him...

And he can be just about anywhere, but he has really decided he likes the bottom of this portable stand to curl up in... So to make it more comfy we have added a blankee to it... Those wires can't be cozy to sleep on, ya know?... But he's chosen this spot to call his own, so you do your best to accommodate their wishes!