Musings of a Foster Dog

22/03/2020

Today is the day! I am adopted and going to my forever home. My new home has wildlife....a pond....with all kinds of new smells and things to discover. My adopter is retired and will get to spend a lot of time with me bringing me for walks! I am so excited!

18/03/2020

Good morning everyone,

I hope all of you get even a moment of peace during this uncertain time. Take time to enjoy your family...get stuff done around the house....take your fur babies for walks (that is my favorite one)...and even if you are stuck at home working - consider fostering some of my friends at the shelters. Being in a house with people to love is the best!

I am keeping my foster mom busy with my demands to play fetch and doing tricks for treats! Best of all - my foster mom gets unlimited snuggles!

13/03/2020

This is the life!

12/03/2020

Life as a dog....in a safe, warm home....going for walks and car rides...getting treats when I am a good girl is the BEST. I keep dreaming of my forever home. In the meantime, my foster mom and I keep working on just being a dog....learning manners...trusting visitors when they come to the house...and walking nice on my leash and not pulling too hard. My foster mom is really proud of me too. Keep your paws crossed that I find my forever home!

06/03/2020

Angel is being generous...sharing her duvet!

06/03/2020

Yay!!! I am offically listed for adoption on Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue site. If you wanna see my bio and info - visit here: https://petstablished.com/pets/public/590199?awo=Hearts+of+Hope+Dog+Rescue&widget=true

Hi! I’m Thea – although my foster mom calls me Sassy Pants. I am a professional fetcher, treat aficionado, and duvet & fluffy blanket lover. I have tried the communal shelter living thing, but ...

06/03/2020

March 6 - my foster mom said they are gonna post my bio...that means people will get to see my pictures and read about me. Just think....there is someone out there or even a family who will want me as part of their family! I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I will keep you posted. If you wanna check to see if I am on there - go to https://rescueofhope.com/adoptable-pets/ and see if you see me on there!

06/03/2020

The vet was so nice...she scratched behind my ears and told me that I was adorable (I am gonna tell Angel that when I get home). She said I probably was a rat terrier & dachshund mix. The booster shot hurt....but the vet gave me a treat, so I kinda forgot about the pain. When I got home....I just wanted to sleep. It was a big day!

06/03/2020

Today my foster mom said we have to go to the vet. Humph....the last time I saw a vet was when I got spayed.....Yeouch! I am supposed to get a checkup and a booster so I can be all set for my new family. I might as well get it over with....if it means getting adopted - I will do anything!

The vet wasn't so bad. Someone dropped a treat on the floor, and I gobbled it up before my foster mom could stop me (hehe). It was kinda stale though. There was an old golden retriever who just had a checkup too. She didn't seem upset, so maybe this was going to go better than I thought! Her human gave her a treat from his pocket and then looked at me and asked my foster mom if I could have one, and she said yes!!!! Okay.....this isn't so bad!

06/03/2020

Visitors.....they make me a little scared at first. It takes me a bit to warm up to them. I watched to see what my foster sister Angel would do with vistors. If she barked....I barked. If she let them pet her....then I wanted to be petted too. Maybe having a foster sister isn't so bad after all. I just wish she didn't have that RBF (if ya know what I mean). My foster mom said feeling comfortable around new people would take time. We just have to go nice and slow. She decided to put treats by the front door so if visitors come - they can give me a treat so they can win me over.

06/03/2020

Guess what? I learned how to sit....stay (that is a hard one)....shake....and speak. My foster mom gives me treats if I do it. She said that my future family will like that I know how to do these things....I sure hope so. I REALLY hope they have treats too. I will do anything for a treat...I like the soft chewy kind the best.

06/03/2020

06/03/2020

My foster mom has been bringing me for walks. We tried to bring Angel along with us....but she acted like a stubborn donkey and wouldn't budge at first. But I like walking along Angel. It makes me feel like I am part of a pack. I admit - I get distracted by all the smells...it is so different than the joint. The smells are....delectable. It is kinda hard to stay focussed on walking. The first time, my foster mom let me explore. With future walks though, she wanted me to walk by her side. I caught on very fast and loved the brisk pace. I kinda wish Angel wouldn't go because she slows us down (don't tell her I told you that).

06/03/2020

There is nothing like sunbathing....this is my favorite spot in the whole house. I get to look outside....the sun feels nice and warm, and it is hard to stay awake. Do you see me peeking between the blinds?

06/03/2020

Man ohhhh man I was so tired after my first day. My foster mom wanted me to sleep in a crate (although I really want to sleep on her bed). She told me that crates are a good thing....and it would be all cozy, soft, and I would feel safe in there....Hmmmmm I don't know about that....but I gave it a try. I was not used it being so quiet. When I was in the joint - it was so noisy. The quiet made me a little anxious. I cried a little at first, and my mom decided to put "rain sounds" on from this little disk thing called Echo Dot. I liked it....it was soothing....and before I knew it I fell asleep in my cozy little crate.

06/03/2020

Toys.....toys......TOYS!!! I have never seen so many toys in all my life. It made me have the zoomies....this blue fuzzy toy here - that is my favorite! It squeaks when I chew it. I love to run around the house with it in my mouth - especially showing off to Angel. My foster mom gave me some bones too, but I hid them. Now my foster mom can't find them (hehe). Only I know where they are.

06/03/2020

The car ride to my foster mom's house was amazing. I so wished I could have had the window open to stick my head out, but my foster mom said it was winter and way too cold. I also had to be in a crate to make sure I was safe. I looked out the window the whole time. I admit, I was a little nervous, but my foster mom kept talking to me telling me it was okay and calling me a cutie patootie (what does that even mean?). I looked at Angel my foster sister...she looked none too happy. Maybe that was her nickname too. Ha....now I get to be called that too. I am starting to feel like I am part of a family already!

06/03/2020

My name is Thea (although my foster mom calls me Sassy Pants). I am a 1-year-old mischevious playful 15-pound rat terrier & dachshund mix....waiting to be adopted.

Feb 28 was a big day for me. I broke out of the joint with the help of Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue and my foster mom. I was a little nervous with the meet and greet. It really hinged on "Angel" my foster mom's rescue pom and whether or not she liked me. Let's just say she was tolerant of my curious antics. I will let you in on a secret. Angel has a RBF (look it up on Urban Dictionary) if you don't know what that means. But don't tell her I told you. I just think it has been a long time since she has played with a rascal like me. Amazingly, everyone thought it would be a good match....it was a dream come true - I am on my way of finding a forever home!