Stevie has been ADOPTED!

Hi my name is Stevie!

They tell me I'm a 4 month old Collie mix that weighs approximately 23-24 lbs right now.  I was surrendered to a shelter because my previous family lost their home.  I love to play and need lots of training since I'm only a pup.  My new foster family will help me with that I'm sure.

 I will  make sure that my foster mom keeps you updated on all the tricks I will be taught and my progress in training.  I know I will have lots of kids and 4 legged friends to play with so this should be lots fun!

Ok, here's the scoop so far.  I'm terrified and sore from being neutered on Wednesday.  Too many new smells and sounds to get used to.  So far my 4 legged foster siblings have been trying to make me feel at home since I was just separated from my mom, Bailey. Roxie has kind of taken me under her wing.  Oh and let me tell you that I've never had a collar on or been walked on a leash.  What a huge learning curve for me.  It will take some time to get used to even with the dogs to follow around.

I love to play with my 4 legged foster siblings!  I really cling to Roxie. I follow her around where ever she goes.  I absolutely love having all kinds of toys to play with but not quite sure what that big pillow like thing is on the floor that Roxie sleeps on.  I'm sure I'll catch on.  

Roxie checking in on me!  Shhhhh, she's my favorite ;)

I don't like my crate!  I did sleep the night through last night with no accidents or crying but today when my foster mom left, she had to put me in my crate and I cried.  I'm not sure for how long though.  I'm sure I'll get used to that as well.

I don't like people either.  They scare me.  When ever someone comes towards me, I cower down with my tail tucked and run the other way.  I even get out of their way when they just walk by.  My foster mom is trying to get me to trust her by giving me small treats. I am gentle when I take them but then run the other direction.  Trust is something that is earned and my foster family hasn't earned my trust yet.  Maybe one day but boy it sure is hard being a pup in a new home.  There's so much to learn.  I hope their patient with me because it might take some time to adjust.

They tell me today is January 30th and I've been in my foster home for a few days now.  I still don't like my crate :(  I am learning that people aren't all that bad but I still don't like it when they approach me too fast. I'm being called "Little Stevie" because the German Shephard next door, his name is "Stevie" too and I really don't want to meet him up close. (They say he's not too friendly.)  I do come when called though.  My foster parents are thrilled that I haven't had an accident in my crate or the house!!! I still am a puppy with a few puppy teeth left and will try to chew things that aren't mine. 

I decided to curl up with Sunshine this time :)

I've escaped under one of the baby gates in the kitchen and that has been blocked off now.  Roxie is still my best friend and I usually go where she goes so I'd probably do best in a home with another playmate to keep me busy.  My foster mom keeps trying to get me to "sit" but I'm not sure what that means yet but I'll learn because I LOVE treats!

I'm curling up to Sunshine. She's my buddy as well :)

 

Today is February 3rd and I've just returned to my foster home after being at an adoption event!  That was stressful and tiring but I did it.  I got to meet a bunch of other dogs and people.  I don't mind riding in the car and so far I haven't gotten car sick.  My foster mom wants me to stay safe so I ride in my crate.

I'm learning that people are a good thing but it takes me a little time to warm up to them.  I love my foster family and I'm starting to go up to them for attention.  I'm also learning "bedtime" means go to my crate.  I expect a treat for being such a good boy for doing so.  My foster mom is starting to teach me new tricks like "sit" but she doesn't seem to push it just yet since I'm still a little scared of new things. I do have to sit before my foster mom puts my food bowl down for me to eat.

They keep telling me I have a "Stevie Wiggle" when I wag my tail.  I guess it's because when I wag my tail, my entire rear end wags with it!  I love the snow.  I eat what I can of it then "root" through the rest.  I'm still learning how to walk on a leash.  It's been way to cold for me to be outside learning how to be a good boy and walk properly.  I have been on 1 or 2 small walks.  Cars scare me and I run the other way.

Ok today is February 8th and I'm doing very well!  I am really good at the "bedtime" command and will beat you to my crate :)  I do not like too much silence so my foster mom leaves a radio or the TV on for me.

I went on a walk today and I'm doing better.  The cars didn't bother me too badly but there were 2 other dogs out that I'd never seen before that I wasn't too comfortable with. They didn't come too close because they were chained in their yards.  So many new sights, smells and sounds to get used to.

I don't like changes too much. If something gets out of place, like a laundry basket in the floor, I bark at it to make it go away.  This is all new to me but I'm sure I'll get used to new things pretty quickly.

I'm still love to romp and play with the other dogs in my foster home.  I get very loud when I play.  You'd think we were fighting with all the crying that goes on but Roxie and I cry or whine every time we play. I think she tries to be louder than me.

I seem to be getting the hang of the "sit" command.  I know when I do, there is a treat coming my way ;)  My favorite treats are small pieces of hot dogs but dog cookies work too!

Well, today is February 18th and I doing really good.  There isn't much to update you on but I just wanted to say Hi! I can tell you that I'm very vocal when I play and my foster mom leaves my crate door open during the day and I do go in there on my own to sleep.  It really isn't a bad place.  I even beat my foster family in there at bedtime. I turn around and sit like a good boy should and wait for my bedtime treat!  I also circle the back door when I need to go outside!  I'm still a little shy when meeting new people but once I get to know you, I give all kinds of puppy kisses and my "Stevie Wiggle" comes out.  I am a great watch dog though.  I bark at anything new or that shouldn't be outside in my yard.  Someone would be really lucky to find such a good pup like me :)

I guess today is February 24th and I attended my 2nd pet adoption event which was pretty scary!  I was around other dogs that I don't know, lots of people wanting to come pet me (which I didn't mind too much) and lots of strange sounds and smells.  I don't like these events.  I turn real shy and uncomfortable in these situations.  I'd really love to find my fur-ever home so I don't have to worry about these events anymore and I can show my "real colors".  I think I got my last set of age appropriate shots today so I hope I'm good for another year!


Today is March 3rd and I finally found my fur-ever home with 2 other furry friends and 2 teenage kids to play with!

I've heard from Stevie's new family and he's playing with his new furry friends and has been rolling around in the snow.  All is well with Stevie and his new family!  I'm so happy for him!!!!

Carly has been ADOPTED!

Lets meet Carly (aka Clary)!

 

I don't know much about her yet except for what Dogs XL Rescue tells me.  They think she's a 4 year old Shepherd mix that only weighs approx 50 lbs.  She is good with dogs, cats and LOVES people.  They tell me she is pretty laid back and calm on a leash.

I can tell you that when I got her home yesterday, she was a little unsure of herself but later that evening she started to feel more relaxed.  She knows quite a few commands (sit, stay, shake, comes when called) and is very laid back so far.  She seems to be house broken but we are still learning her "need to go outside" signs.

She does not get up on the furniture but absolutely loves one of my dog beds.  She circles the floor if one of the other dogs is on it. Once they move, she immediately goes over to lay down.

She want's to play but due to her recent spay, it's not something she can do just yet.   She doesn't seem to mind her crate since she goes in with little coaxing. I don't really think she'll need one for long.  Just until we learn a little more about her.

Ok, so it's been a few days since Carly arrived and she seems to be coming out of a shell.  She is showing a little more interest in the other dogs but I still don't want her to play too much just yet.

She's a very smart little girl that knows your basic commands.  She is great with kids and just wants so badly to please her human.  She sit and stays while I put her food bowl down for her to eat.  She listens very well and has caught onto our household routine fairly fast.  She has started to get up on the couch (I think it's a a monkey see, monkey do thing since all of my dogs are allowed on the furniture) but if told, she will get down immediately.  Sometimes I don't even know I have a foster dog :)  She'd be perfect for any family!

Carly was adopted by a family with 2 little girls and another Dogs XL dog that was adopted last year!

Update on Carly:  She's now know as Bria and is the perfect dog for her new family.  She and her new furry brother, Lewin are the best of friends.  Here's a picture of her in her new bed!  Yay Bria!