Busy Week for Shae

So we have had a busy week.  Shae got his neuter surgery on Monday.  He was a tired, drugged up boy for sure and quickly earned himself a cone/donut.   

Now that's it's been a little less than a week; he's feeling better; can maneuver in the cone through the doggie door no problem!   We'll let him out of the donut on Monday.  Good news too; he is showing himself to be housetrained this week.  I thank Sasha and Skeeter for helping him in that part!

I've also been getting to know Shae better and while he's still very  nervous; he does come and check in with me and lets me scratch him under the chin.  He also sleeps in the office with me for most of the day.

I feel bad for him for as timid as he is; but we are working pulling him out of his shell, bit by bit

Shae and shoes

Shae has a bit of a shoe fetish.  He hasn't chewed on them but only on a strap of one shoe; so I've just been making sure they are out of reach for him now.  But before that, it was interesting to see where I would find shoes... outside; in the kitchen; on my bed...

He startles at loud noises... The other day I slapped at a bug and he ran out of the room.  Sneezed while he was sleeping beside me and he ran outside.  It's pretty quiet and mellow here but I've also been working on talking to him a little louder and excitedly to get him used to different volumes and that it doesn't always equal scary.  Poor little guy 

 Him and Sasha get along as long as he doesn't try to play with her.  They are good napping buddies in my office.  i have two dog beds in my office and it's always a toss up on who will be where. 

They really look up to no good in this photo.  I think I caught them plotting

He also got to experience a bit of snow~  Ears stayed down but he was willing to go out in and run around (and pee!) so I call that a success!  And then the snow was gone in a hour so no more of that hopefully!  

Update on Sunny

Sunny; aka Gertie; is counting to thrive in her new home.  I'm so happy for her!    This video - I see true happiness and contentedness as she is finally in her home and has her own person!  Just the best!

She also has chickens and her mom says she's super interested in what they are all about.  She's getting along with her fur sibling and learning to share space.  She gets to sleep with her mom which I know makes her so happy!  Welcome home little one!   So glad that I got to meet her and help her get to her final home.

Shae Sweetness

Oh; Shae is so sweet and so timid.   But I've been working on gaining his trust and while it's baby steps - we are moving along and he comes and check on me regularly for chin scratches and treats.   And when he's happy; he's got a wiggle to him that's adorable! 

He loves Sasha and Skeeter - they have taught him the doggie door and we are working forward on housetraining.  He prefers Skeeter and likes to snuggle in with and she tolerates him a little bit.   He would really like to play with them, but it's a no go but Sasha and Skeeter are both happy to hang out in the yard with him. 

He is a young dog; so he's got some energy to him and he loves to chew on all things so I've had to keep a close eye on him while he learns what's a thing to chew and what's not.  But he's super fun and sweet and just needs some confidence building to him. 

Update on Sunny

Sunny has been renamed Gertie (which I think is so super cute) and her mom loves her so much!    She got her into the St. Patrick''s day spirit immediately and off for walks with her new fur siblings.    I cannot wait to hear about her future adventures!

Welcome Shae!

So the day that Sunny went home.. I actually picked up a new foster just a few hours later... He is a sweet boy that was owner surrendered for submissive urination.  Supposedly his owner was yelling and this poor fellow was so scared...  Luckily New Rattitude was able to step in and save this fellow right away. 

He spend a few days with another foster mom (Thanks Lynn!) in California and while scared and very timid, no submissive urinating at all.   So now he is here...  He's a big boy at 20 lbs and very sweet and, yes, timid and easily provoked to run away from anything that startles him.  However; he LOVES toys and if you can get him drowsy; he will accept and love a good belly rub from you.    He very badly wants to be friends with Sasha and Skeeter and follows them around.  He is definitely more comfortable around dogs than people at this point; but does want to be around people too; he's just nervous.   

 So we are going to let him settle in for the week; get to know his surrounds and get a bit more comfortable.  He's got to go to the vet to get neutered; that will happen next week. 

I'm Adopted!!!

Well it couldn't have happened to a sweeter dog.  Sunny Booboo has been adopted and is off to today to Western Washington where her mom is looking forward to snuggling with her and giving her lots of attention!  She'll have two fur sibling too.  I'm so happy to help bring her to to her forever family where she can relax and continue to be the happy sweet little dog she is. 

I will sure miss her and her funny little ways.  She was a nice easy step back into fostering for me and for my dogs too.  I can not wait to hear about how she is thriving in her new home!

A new pup is on the way too! 

Walk in the park..

So I took Sunny to the dog park - eh... .not for her at least with the bigger dogs.. they made her too nervous and she just shoo'd away anyone in a wide perimeter of me...Luckily they all listened to her but we left in under 10 minutes and went for a walk around the park instead.. Much better for her...

She enjoy the sights; couldn't quite figure out the birds - what they were; if she should chase them, barked at them or what... .And interesting enough was scared of a couple with a baby stroller... gave the baby stroller wide birth; but all the other people she saw; she wanted to meet.

Again; she is a fast walker; but there were so many sight to see and sniff; we had lots of pauses... She's a fun little dog. She definitely needs to work on her confidence but she's super fun and just loves about every person she meets.

Snuggle Me!

Sunny loves her some snuggles.  She loves being on your lap; though she will settle for besides you.  Especially loves the belly rubs and scratches.  She has a bit of a hard time sharing the attention; but she is learning... But it's also so easy to love on her and give her the attention too.  

She also is quite the wiggler - she likes to rub her back especially  - at least once a day... it's super adorable -  she goes on quite a bit though if she see you watching, she'll stop and come to you - cause now it's your turn!  :) 

Sunny Settles In

Sunny is doing great... She has even learned going out the doggie door - while still not completely housetrained - she is well on her way.  

Also - the snapchat filters pick up her face so I've been having a lot of fun capturing her and getting the different filters to work... This usually happens when I have a break at work and wake her up from her dogbed by my desk!

 Also - she love going on walks!   I have been taking just her cause she walks fast!  (or my dogs walk reallly slow) and thought she would appreciate a faster speed.  The good news too is that barking dogs in the yards we past by don't bother her at all.. She is more interesgted in the walk and all the good things to smell!

She reallly is a number 1 snuggler... She likes to be touching you in some way and cuddle up to you as long as possible. 

So Pretty!

 Sunny is such a pretty girl.  Also will snuggle with the owl which is great.  Skeeter won't even look at it.

Last week when we got a dusting of snow; I was curious to how Sunny would react.  She didn't seem to mind it at all!  Yay!

 She's a bit of a snorer!