Meet Frisco--our newest foster

Tova is on the left--she's really coming around--someone might even come look at her tomorrow. She's a beautiful little girl!
Frisco is the new boy to the right...he's so timid...just needs a little TLC!

Dear future family,

Hello! My name is Frisco. I've had a pretty rough past but I'm ready to put it behind me and move on with the rest of my life.I was found with my brother in a ditch last summer. The vet thought we were so hungry that we were eating glass because blood was coming out of places it shouldn't have.He says I'm healthy now though!My brother found a home but I sat alone and scared at the shelter. I'm a nice boy but I was so scared of everyone that no one gave me a chance.Finally, a family decided to take me home and I was so excited I couldn't believe it!I lived with them for 5 weeks but the man of the house was upset because I was still so scared of him. They got a new puppy for Christmas and I had to leave. The people at the shelter didn't want to make me come back again so they found me a great foster home! I am a very good boy if you give me a little time. This house has a man too and I didn't go near him for a few days but he was the only one who fed me and took me outside and now I think I can start to trust him. Sometimes I even forget I'm scared and I wag my tail for him. People being nice to me is really new to me, so it takes me some time to warm up. Men are extra scary to me, but if you are patient, I can love anyone who loves me back.There are lots of dogs here and I get along with them really well. There are 3 little girls and I'm really nice to them, they don't scare me and since I have such good manners they like to play with me too. I'm fine with the farm cats here, the horses, chickens and other farm animals. I'm pretty gentle and quiet so you don't have to worry about me causing problems.I'm hoping the New Year brings me a new family, one that will love me and keep me forever. I have so much love to give if you would just give me a chance.

Wags and Kisses,

Frisco

Santa picked up Waggs today

Santa stopped by the house this morning to pick up Waggs. He is on his way to meeting his new family and is upgrading from only 3 girls to 5 girls! What a lucky puppy!
We are pretty lucky too as Santa left us some treats from the kitchen of Mrs. Claus as a thank you for holding on to him. They were very yummy and we were all thankful and have happy tummies :)
We will miss our sweet little man.
Merry Christmas to his new family!

Waggs did not like his bow--we had to make it smaller to keep out of his mouth.

Darned bow.

Whatcha lookin' at Waggs?



Oh, you want a Christmas present too?

This was the dog Waggs did not like when he first came. They actually became great play buddies. That's where we keep all the bibs under the highchair, Waggs favorite spot. It's been destroyed in the play.

New homes for everyone...almost!

Joanie taking her last treat here. It was one that Sassy Bru's family sent for her. Very yummy!

The pups all have homes! Waggs will go on Christmas Eve to his, we are enjoying his last few days here--he is such a sweet boy!

Joanie the momma dog got adopted last night by a wonderfully sweet woman. They seem to have very similar personalities from what I could tell. Both kind and gentle. I hope it works out well--Joanie deserves a great place to call her own!

Today I am taking the newest foster to Petsmart for my first open adoption. I am nervous about having just anyone want to take her..I like to screen my homes a little more...but, we'll see. I doubt she'll get adopted as she is so shy right now--but it'll be good exposure.

Sassy Bru is on her "way home"

My husband just left to meet up with Sassy Bru's new owners who are making a drive from the far side of Colorado to get this little girl.
I know it'll be worth their trip. She is fabulous!
My daughter cried--were sure loved her!

Note added---

Sassy Bru made it safely into the arms of the people who will love her forever.

Casey said they were wonderful people and he was as pleased as he could be that they made such a trip for a little beagle mix.

They also sent along a BEAUTIFUL basket for us and the dogs with really nice stuff in it! It was so very over the top thoughtful--as if they didn't have enough to do driving cross country after a big snowstorm.

Ah, dog people--I love them!

We want our Mommies (and Daddys and siblings)!

Here are some more pics I took today for the families who are waiting to get their pups. We will be sad when they are gone but are beyond happy at the excellent homes they are getting!
I just downloaded all of them despite some being repetitive. When you are waiting for a puppy I imagine you are okay with the same image over and over :)

Sassy Bru and Waggs (Sass has the thicker white stripe down her nose)

Sassy Bru from the side (we didn't crop her ears even though it looks like it in this pic)

Following is the challenge to get a good pic of all three pups.

My girls love sticking them in this basket.



Chumbo is on the left...the only one without a home.

Sassy Bru and Dessa at nap time.

Waggs-he was so comfy I wouldn't let anyone move him.

Chumbo--they love that old beanbag chair.

Black and white for the black and white dogs.

Getting sleepy.

Out

Out, close up.

What a cute tummy!

Wouldn't let the girls bother him...but then I decided to.

Hey, he says

Get this off.

Ah well.

Back to sleep.

Shout out to CR and Colorado!

Shame on me for not giving updates for our pups' families in waiting! It's been a crazy week around here....but today we are snowed in and I will try to get more pics for you guys than this...here is a little taste of the first snow outing.

Sassy Bru on the left-Waggs on the right.

Sassy better like it, she's going to Colorado!

Waggs will be a surprise Christmas puppy! shhhh!
He's practicing his "dashing through the snow".

Couldn't find Sassy Bru the other day....

Please disregard the messy room and messy child.

Pups cute though :)

New girl-needs name

This girl got dropped off the other day. There are secrets surrounding her arrival here that cannot be revealed for everyone's "safety".
Just a couple quick pics...we need to get to know her a little better. So far she is beyond sweet--she's gonna be a great dog for someone!
The name she came with is silly--so I need a new one.
Something that expresses her secretive arrival and/or her sweetness without being too fruffy (that's a word as far as I'm concerned).

ps--I'm talking about the one on the right.

The herd has been thinned

We have two boys left as of today.
Chumbo and Waggs.
Some people are interested in coming down to see them...so they might all be placed by the weekend's close.
Sassy-now Sassy Bru (for Brunette--a cute name that coordinates with her sister to be-Blondie, another beautiful Beagle mix) has been adopted by a wonderful couple from Colorado. We are figuring out transport--anyone heading west soon??
She is the little fast one in the video.

Puppies are Posted

It's a bit of a sad day round here. I finally had to post the puppies on Petfinder today. I've put it off for as long as I could, hoping that they could stay here forever...but I suppose they need homes of their own.
We have grown to love each and every one. It's really a stand out litter.
I was hoping to find them all homes with people I know...but no one has stepped up...so they are available to the public.
They took a field trip today to my children's daycare and were a huge hit! They were perfect little furry friends and made the kids very happy.

Here is Tayla with her favorite, Twinkle.

Kisses



A little game of tug.

Waggs hanging out.

Mother

Daughter

Here is little Miss Angel beating up her brother.

Not so sweet now, eh?

And a little video clip of a team game of tug. It's a very old tattered tug--but perfect for lots of little mouths.