I am very wiggly when I am happy!

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My foster buddy likes my bed too!

Today it is gorgeous out. Windsor enjoyed some time outside. After rain and a chilly couple of days., this was a welcome outing.
His fur is beginning to grow back on his tail a bit.

New comfy bed!

Believe it or not this sore looks better then it did.

Where the blogging happens. He sat still just long enough to get this photo. Notice the chair.....a victim of some foster dog many years ago!

Windsor update

We went shopping for a comfy bed for our boy. A generous donation was made that specified our buying a comfy bed for his sore body. He is learning to relax on the new bed. He prefers the leather couch with us on it however! Windsor had a gentle oatmeal bath yesterday. He was terrific. Windsor also met the vet yesterday and handled that like a trooper too. Honestly this boy has no reason to trust people but he does. He warms up quickly and takes comfort if I am there to "approve" the situation. He continues to be spectacular. Windsor is on leash and is able to manage the same rooms and quarters as our foster boy Duke. We are not allowing them to go nose to nose, but rather just become familiar with each other. Our 2 other dogs are always away during these times. We never push itneraction with our foster dogs. It takes time and trust. This is where many people run into trouble. It is best to go slow and follow their lead.

Windsor Thanks everyone for their well wishes and donations! He feels much more relaxed and hopeful!
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Dinner time activities

As with all of our fosters dinnertime is a time of bonding and learning. Windsor is sore in his rear so we can not work on "sit" yet, so the kids came up with "spin." He is being hand fed for part of his meal and learning clicker as well! I am still amazed by this boy and how wonderful he is!

Windsor

Windsor updates

This boy is truly special. I feel so lucky to have him here. For a dog in the condition he is I am amazed at how eager he is for attention and how adaptable he is to our home environment. Windsor has several spots in our home for him to relax and adjust in. He has a quiet warm bathroom with a travel crate that has quite to soft bed in it. He loves this! He willingly goes into his crate and I close the door and within a short time hear him snoring away. What a comforting noise this is as I know he is comfortable and peaceful. The other spot is in a large open wire crate in our kitchn. This is where the video was taken. Here is where there is more action and the other animals walk by and they all are becoming familiar. I have done no face to face intros other then through the crate. He has shown absolutely no aggression towards the cats or other dogs. He sniffs, turns away and today yawned several times. He even eats with everyone around. All of this is great and indicates his comfort level increasing in our home. I am so pleased. Today he ate a good breakfast and that was great to see. Time in the kitchen is short and limited so as not to overdue things for him as he adjusts. He did take the opportunity to hop up onto my leather chair last night as I watched tv. Smart boy! He has his eye on our couch every time we walk by it. All in good time my boy! Anyway, he continues to thrive and has had no accidents which is always a plus! Video and photo updates coming later today! Stay tuned!

Windsor the Winner!

Our first meeting on the road to freedom and recovery! Thank you http://www.marleyscattales.org/ for making this happen! Windsor is an official foster dog with http://www.marleyscattales.org/ We appreciate the interest to sponsor him. This boy will need a great deal of care on his road to recovery. Right now he is enjoying a nap (snoring away) in a comfy spot. He is a high positive for heartworm and has a long road ahead of him. He is taking it alll in stride and is truly a WINNER!

The call for help

Our family has fostered over 70 some dogs over the last 7 years but this one is by far one of the most neglected and SWEEETEST dogs yet! We will keep this blog updated daily with video and photos as this boy transitions from wounded and neglected to the true gorgeous winner that he is!

windsor

update on mitchell

What a sweetie this boy is! He is learning quickly to sit to come inside and to be sit before leaving his crate. Mitchell loves to throw socks all around! Great fun!

Meet Mitchell

What a handsome boy! This boy is a huge pup who loves to play and be with his people. Mitchell is great with our 4 other dogs and although he finds cats interesting he is learning to be polite. Michel is wonderful with kids and leans into them for pets and attention. Mitchell is with
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Boxer was a great foster boy

Duke with our boy Bailey (adopted foster from Southern siberian)

Baxter has a great home!

We miss our boxer boy as he was a pleasure to have! We are glad he got to spend Thanksgiving with his new family!

Cute girl all curled up and resting.

Scarlet

Scarlet is a sweet 6 or 7 month old pup. She has been with us for a week now and we are quite impressed by her adaptability. She sits on command and is eager to do whatever we ask of her. She is a bit shy about coming to you when called and often rolls over on her back in the hopes that you will just admire her and give her belly a rub. She is learning that does not work and that come means .....we want you to come to us.
Scarlet is great with Kayleigh who is our proud 7 yr old daughter and they spend much time together.
Updates to follow!