Skittles

1st picture in fostercare

I received the most unfortunate news last Saturday.  Skittles was attacked by a coyote and even though his mom got him to the veterinarian right away; he did not survive his injuries.  Angela is of course, grief stricken and so sad.  My heart breaks for her.  Cassie and I are also so sad.   Skittles was such a special dog and to know that he only got 9 years on this earth just doesn't seem fair at all.  And sending so much love to Angela who is dealing with the loss of this little man. 

I wanted to share some memories of Skittles.  He was my 10th foster dog in 2012.  He also spent the longest time in foster care with me; 6 months.  We got good applications from good families, but we needed to find just the right one him that he would do best in.  He also had a meet and greet that didn't work out.  It took a long time for us to find his forever home but when  Angela came along; I knew she was the right person for him; that she could guide him; teaching him trust and giving him confidence.  She did so much for him and it's was so excited to watch him grow with her. 

my favorite picture of Cassie with Skittles

 The bonus, for me and Cassie, was Angela traveled a bunch for her work, so we got to dog sit him from time to time over the past 7 years.   He continued to be a New Rattitude foster ambassador to my foster dogs and he always did his wiggles and his army crawls for me when I saw him. 

 He got to meet just about everyone in my life; from coworkers, neighbors and friends.  Here is with my friends daughter, Mia and then Cassie's friend Heidi.   Everyone who knew Skittles loved him. 

He also got to model pajamas as Cassie learned to sew dog clothes.  

 He was also the first dog we "volcanoned" - wrapping up dogs tight in a blanket like a volcano.  He loved it, can't you tell?

he would let Cassie squish him with other dogs

When I adopted Skeeter; I was sure they would could along famously, maybe even play together; but Skeeter was very jealous off Skittles and he just pretended like he didn't notice.  This picture really summed up their relationship.

He loved napping with my dad on his lap and he even took to my uncle Robert right away. 



The last picture I have of Skittles is from the last time I dogsat him in July 2017 - we took them up to Soap Lake... He hated swimming, but was in it for the treats!  

 He was a good dog.  Angela was the best dog-mom.   I will always cherish my memories of him and am so grateful he stayed in my life and I got to love him a little extra.  Hugs to you Angela -

Skittles 2010 - 2019