Cookie, cookies, and more cookies

December 18, 2013

Today was a long day waiting for Mama and Dad to arrive home. Dad beat Mama, so he was the lucky one to take me for a walk. 

Tonight Mama was filling containers with cookies she made on Sunday. My tongue was hanging out while I was wishing and hoping as hard as I could for just one cookie to drop to the floor. Not my lucky day, not even a morsel did I get. Mama will not let me by the table. She keeps saying she doesn't want me to learn to beg, especially while their dinner is being devoured. I think it has to do with the "Precious Princess Pup" aka Sierra, who lived here before me. She must have been the queen of beggars because she really spoiled it for little ole me. 

Woof, woof, till later, 

Zoey

I must be a celebrity pooch…

Sunday we had lots of people come to my house to meet me! Me, can you believe it, a foster pup! Wow, I am liked and it is a wonderful feeling to have people like me. Oh how I am hoping to stay FOREVER at this house. My sister came with her cousin Kerry, so I guess she is my cousin too. Mama's good friends Pat, Jim, and Megan came to meet me. I am leaping on sunshine! Oh, what a glorious feeling.

Meet my sock monkey, who has already been in surgery.

Did I tell you Mama can sew my toys for me to pull the stuffing out again and again?

Woof, woof, till later...
Zoey

Mama’s busy with a special day called Christmas

December 17, 2013

My mama has been so busy shopping, wrapping boxes (how I wish I could help open them), baking, and going to work. No wonder she is tired. I can't imagine doing all that activity. She needs to learn how to take naps. I am all about love, fun, and sleeping. 

Today was my longest day without Mama and Dad. I survived but I like it better when they are home with me. 

Tonight they made a bad judgement call. They waited too long to take me out after dinner. I tried to hold it; I really, really did. I am only a puppy. You can't judge a puppy by size. I don't know how to give signals when I have to go out to do the pee pees. Hee, hee, I don't think they will make that mistake again. I apologized by giving them lots of licks after I was brave enough to come out of my safety house. 

Yesterday I had my nails clipped at Happy Paws. The lady was nice. I was so frightened. She cut my nails a little shorter but not as much as she should have done. She said next time she will cut them shorter or file them. Dad had to give the lady some green paper and I got a treat in return.I call that a wonderful transaction. I gained a treat and gave up a few nail clippings. 

Have a good sleep; dogs are really good at doing that. 

Woof, woof, till later...before you go, check out Mama and me. 

Zoey

Did you know I have a foster brother?

December 14 2013

I met my foster brother today for the second time. The first time was just for a few minutes. Today he spent time with me. I wasn't too gracious! I was a bit frightened and it took me a while to war up to him. He is BIG--and Mama says I am big. I think she needs to look at her son and then look at me. He has gigantic paws!

David bought me a cool stuffy and treats. I am keeping them and e is not getting them back. Mama said they were treats from him, so I guess I don't have to really think about giving them back. He also took me out for a quick walk so Mama didn't have to go outside in the cold. I am getting to like walks! I am still a little skittish when I see the leach. Hopefully I will resolve that issue.

I am looking forward to seeing my foster sister again. She is really, really nice to me. She found this home for me so I will be forever in love with her.

Woof, woof, till later...
Zoey

I am liking the white stuff called snow

December 14, 2013

I got to spend another night with my foster family and still hoping they will become my FOREVER family. I am really, really trying to keep my good side showing. Not sure if I have another side. Anyway, I like to stare out the sliding doors in the kitchen and watch the snow fall. It is a pretty view. 

Mama took me to the dog run early this morning. I didn't run though; I picked up branches instead. Maybe I will take a fast run next time. Right now I am happy just picking up sticks. 

I still don't know who Laura is but Mama really misses her. She talks to her and Sierra when she walks me. I know Mama loves both of them. I hope she will love me too!

Woof, woof, till later...

Zoey

Being good

December 13, 2013

I heard my foster dad tell my foster mama on the phone this morning that I am being a good dog! I am trying my best to get them to want to give me a FOREVER home. I am sorry I broke mama's gold chain. I only wanted to give her lots of sloppy kisses!

Woof, woof, till later...
Zoey

Zoe or Zoey

December 12, 2013

Mama's house guest (that is me) is feeling more comfortable. The first night (Tuesday, Dec 10) I slept in my crate (I feel so safe there). I didn't say a peep. I was able to keep myself quiet until Mama entered the kitchen the next morning.

My previous foster mom told my new sister, Danielle, that I would probably cower in a corner for a few days until I get my bearings. I don't know about that because I get good vibes from this house.

The following night I was already feeling more at home and I really didn't want to sleep in my crate. I just couldn't keep quiet like the first night. I had to release a few whimpers before quieting down to sleep. After all, a girl has to try to get the upper hand. It didn't work; Mama stayed strong.

Mama says my ears are like Sierra's She says she can visualize how Laura would playfully bite Sierra's ears. She knows Laura would have done the same with my silky ears. I don't know anything about Laura or Sierra but I think one was Mama's human daughter and the other her furry daughter.

My name was Eris (Ancient Greek meaning "Strife"). Mama looked it up on the laptop and she started to frown. Eris was a Greek goddess of chaos, strife, and discord. Her name is translated into Latin as Discordia, which means "discord." Yikes, Mama didn't like the sound of my name and now she dislikes it even more. She was ranting...who would give me such a name? She says she is going to call me Zoe or Zoey (she isn't sure how she is going to spell it). Zoe is another Greek name, which means "life." She said this is an appropriate name for me since my sister saved me from a kill shelter and brought me here. Sometimes Mama talks like she is keeping me although she says she doesn't know what she is going to do with me. She tells Dad that I am so sweet and I am playing havoc on her heart. I did hear her tell Dad that I will be living here for a while. That really put a smile on my snout.

Woof, woof, till later...
Zoey

A glimpse of our house guest

Dec 10 2013: First introduction

She is on her way

December 10, 2013

The snow didn't deter my daughter-in-law from rescuing my new foster girl! Danielle and Melanie went to pick her up. Danielle said the first stop is Petco. The dog needs a bath! Danielle will be picking up the essentials and both girls will be giving the pup a bath.

A new addition to the family

December 9, 2013

Tomorrow we may be fostering a 5 month pup to save her from going to a kill shelter. She has to be moved immediately from the home she is currently in. I hope we like each other!