Having a blast at this great B&B on the second leg of our short trip. Today we went for a hike up Crabtree falls and then off for some wine tastings.
Even better? I just listened to a wonderful voicemail which told me or boy Harley got adopted...
Set up an email alert for your perfect pet
Use Adopt-a-pet's search saver to let you know when your right pet needs a home.
We do it for all the smiling faces
Dog overpopulation is growing problem in the US and I'm trying to find my way to help.
March 26, 2012
March 24, 2012
A quick reset
The timing is pretty great. We are taking a mini vacation that was much needed. Poor Relay got so sad after all his friends left, and we all needed a break after our first round of fosters.
Our first stop is in DC just in time for the cherry blossom to come in bloom. Granted we spent more time trying to find parking than walking around, but it was...
March 20, 2012
Fingers crossed
Quite a lot has been going on and I had a hard time keeping up with it all.
Good news, however... I think. Holly had her adoption event at Petco, and a very nice family liked her and a puppy that were there. The family submitted applications for both, the home check is complete, and now the group is waiting on a a last meet and greet, contracts, and payment. If all goes well, Holly is just about adopted.
I had a nice long conversation with the perspective owner on the phone. And by long, I mean hour and a half. The great thing is she was just...
March 14, 2012
Book Review: Dr. Sophia Yin's How to Greet a Dog
Every family should read How to Greet a Dog and What to Avoid.
This is a great resource with clear and engaging images that depict a variety of scenarios. It clearly states all the do's and don't's with approaching a dog and explains the why in a way that children can comprehend.
I initially got this book as a crash course for my nephew and...
March 13, 2012
March 10, 2012
The prodigal daughter returns
We couldn't be happier to have Holly back with us. It was a late night celebration, with Relay being the most excited in the bunch. For the pups it was as if no time had passed, and it was all play, play, play.
To make a special occasion of it, we decided to have a slumber party. I manned the couch, and Jeff braved an inflatable bed with the dog beds...
March 9, 2012
Harley Speaks
I think I have figured out all of Harley's triggers.
If you are inside and the windows are closed, he will bark at the doorbell.
If you are inside and the windows are open, he will bark at passing dogs.
If you are outside and he is on a leash, he will dance around if he sees a bike or bus.
If you are outside in a privacy fence, he will bark when he hears someone approach.
If you are outside in any other fence, he will bark at the following:
Any passing diesel engine, bikes, skateboards, joggers.
The good news is, he can easily...
March 7, 2012
Harley needing to be spoiled
It is so hard to understand dogs when they can't explain their background.
Harley can be shy around strangers. Does that relate a personality quirk, or did something in his past teach him to be that way? He is always by your side. Is that the herding instinct, or is he afraid to be abandoned? Harley is always looking to be pet. Was he deprived of...
March 5, 2012
I miss Holly
Only on rare occasions would Holly lick, but she had this way of sniffing and snorting around your face to show her love. I miss that feeling that.
Holly was incapable of finding a comfortable snuggling position on her own. She would climb up by you and get into these odd shapes, bent and trying to brace herself. I miss laughing at her silliness.
There were times that Relay would just antagonize her into play and other times I'd catch him nuzzling and licking her face. Holly would always look for him and if they were napping, snacking, or playing...
