Foster Boxer - Brittany

Brittany has been with us a week now and she has come such a long way in a short time. We've made trips to the pet store, gone on walks, even left her home with the Brindle for a few hours, contained of course.

She's been having a great time out in the yard. Mostly she does her own thing but the Brindle has been enticing her to play with him and now when she runs it seems she's having fun rather than worrying that he's going to flatten her.

She's definitely more comfortable in the house. Using her spot in the dining room as stash for the toys she's been thieving and snoozing out in her pen when the mood strikes her as well.

Mostly she loves her walks and is there anything cuter than two Brindle bums?

Foster Boxer - Brittany

As I mentioned in a previous post, I've started fostering for Florida Boxer Rescue. This past Wednesday I picked up my first foster, a wee lady named Brittany. Here's her story from FLBR

Brittany is one of the 6 boxers we rescued from the backyard breeder in Lehigh Acres. They were terrified, having never been outside their enclosed shed. They had to be carried to our cars. They had interacted with each other, the breeder and nobody else.

Brittany was by FAR the most terrified. She's been staying with a behaviorist to help her come out of her shell and has made great progress. It's time for her to expand her horizons and learn how to adjust outside of her comfort zone.

Brittany in the car on the way home with us.

The Brindle tells her this is a good place.

After a trip to get a new collar.

Out walking.

She chose this spot so we put a bed there. It took four days for her to lay on it.

 

Mz Petey and Jack

Some photos today of one of my favourite ladies and her buddy.

About a year and a half ago my folks adopted this little skittish obnoxious fellow they named Jack.  I have taught him everything he needs to know about being a real dog instead of the scared mouse he was when he came to live with us.

The only problem I have is that he follows me everywhere I go.  I cannot even sleep in peace anymore.

On a positive note though I do have an extra bowl to lick on when he is done eating!