September 21st 2006 7:39 pm
[ Leave A Comment ]
My sweet little Candy, what more can I say. I was only suppose to keep you for a little while as a foster carer but I fell in love with you from the start and rushed straight back to the pound to make you my own before showing you to anyone!!!. You are such an obedient little dog. When I first got you your hair was all shaven off and you were very timid yet so loving and appreciative of everything that I did for you. I could tell by those puppy dog eyes staring up , it just melted my heart and still does I can tell how much you love me too. You have come out of your shell alot now Candy, infact I didn't even realised you knew how to bark until a few months after getting you.. but I know you are trying to protect us from the doggies next door, isn't that right ? hehe.. You get on so well with little isaac and I am so glad that I kept you and didn't risk the chance of you being taken back to the pound for the 3rd time by irresponsible dog owners. I still don't understand why you kept getting taken back to the pound you are such a good girl and if people couldn't be bothered to brush your coat a couple of times a week then they are not capable of looking after any dog let alone one with long pretty fur like you. Love you to bits my snuffy wuffy candy wandy! HeHe! ;)
This is a special Tail of Devotion
See All Tails of Devotion
April 19th 2006 5:23 am
[ Leave A Comment ]
I had 3 teeth taken out today! Ouch... but surprisingly I was still able to scoff down some bikkies with my dog meat, mum didnt feed me any bikkies cos the vet said I probably wouldn't want to eat them cos they are hard, so I stole Dela's instead! She wasn't happy but oh well I was hungry and the tablets I am taking are helping to ease the pain. Mummy has been saving up, she said she feel bad to have left it that long but didn't have the money. My poor toothy pegs have been like this since my last owner! Bad owners! Mummy says she is getting my hair cut soon around my face cos my hair keeps getting in my eyes and making a mess and I hate wearing those stupid pig tails!! Anhoo its back to sleeping on the floor under mums computer chair...
Love Candy xx
December 2nd 2005 4:54 am
[ Leave A Comment ]
Just a quickie to explain my newest pics, if you wondering who that other dog they got me wrapped around in the photo it's Ella the Cavie who will be moving into our new place with us and her mum (if it ever happens). I don't get these humans it's like the first time we meet and within minutes they got us snuggling with each other, I mean really... I don't just share my bed with anyone. But hey can't complain Ella seems pretty cool and laid back like me , as long as Ella doesn't decide to take over when we move I'm down with that.
Ella's page can be found here:
http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=212322
Mum also got me dressed in that stoopid santa suit, not very feminine is i! Oh well I'll make her happy and look at the camera, sometime's I wish she's just hurry up and take the dam thang!
Candy xx
December 1st 2005 12:42 am
[ Leave A Comment ]
Well my registration papers came in today! Mummy now knows that I am a silky terrier cross Shih Tzu, of course I already knew this but thought it would be fun to keep mum guessin' heehee. I have also been chipped twice! Very Odd so have 2 sets of papers! I always wondered why I had to go through the pain of having that huge needle more than once, ouchie! First mummy thought I was a Mini Schnauzer cross, then maybe just a purebred with floppy ears, but now the papers say excatly! Not that it woulds make a difference she loves me all the same.
And now she knows my birthday is the 3rd of Jan so no more hiding my real age! So will be celebrating the BIG 5 early in the new year! I hope we get cake. By that time Dela will be along to join us and we will also going to be moving soon in with mummies friend Emma and her cavalier king charles- Ella who I have only met once , but I think we are going to be good friends... boy it's gonna be one big dog house! Mummy is excited cos there is going to be a pool, great for summer but doubt you get me anywhere near there!
Anyway isaac is making alot of noise and kinda annoying me so im going go curl up..
Candy xx
November 18th 2005 2:59 am
[ Leave A Comment ]
Yay yay I get to stay! Mumma decided she wants to keep me here. We have definately formed a special bond and I get spoilt rotton compared to my last home! I have my own bed and blankie and get lots of yummy treats, even though I think mummy thinks I don't eat much but Im not a guts like those other dogs.. Im trying to be very careful what I do cos I don't want to get into any trouble so I only do what I am told like a good girl, I think my mumma wants me to loosen up a bit ! Today I went for a long walk past the beach, yesterday I got to see what it is like to go around the block. Mumma and Isaac wanted to go to the beach and turned around to hop in the car but I wouldn't let her and made them go walkies whether they liked it or not. Mumma was sitting all morning wondering what to do, a few people called up cos they wanted to see me but my mumma was so confused she never answered the phone. Then she was on the phone like a lightning bolt to the pound saying she wanted to keep me and jumped straight in the car to go fill out the registration forms and pay the money! So now it's official we are family.. Mumma also bought me some nice brushes and special shampoo for when my hair grows back and practiced combing my leg hair today, she even clipped my feet hair haha I even got to sleep on Mummas bed last night but Im happy to sleep in my own bed infact Im a bit sleepy now so I think I will hit the sack... nitey nite!
Candy xx
November 16th 2005 3:01 am
[ Leave A Comment ]
I hope this article has the same effect on me cos I do admit fostering my first dog is hard and I don'tknow how I am going to let her go!!
Kirsten (foster mum for Candy)
-------------------------
Article By Jen Shryock
extract from : http://www.familypaws.com/articles/words-on-fostering.html
-----------------------
Why do people foster dogs? How do they handle letting go? When I talk to people about a fostering opportunity, you often hear: “I could never foster, I’d fall in love with the dog and not let it go.” This is a common concern. Of course you will love the dogs you foster. Well, most of them anyway. I used to feel that I would not be a good foster Mom myself. I just knew I could not let them go. Then I took the challenge on and learned how love really works. You see, I did fall in love with my foster dogs. However, I loved them enough to let them go on to the next life they so deserved.
Whether we foster 1 or 100, we are changing families lives forever. Fostering changes the lives of dogs, families, and the community.
There are times when I think of world problems and issues we all face daily. Saving dogs seems less important when so many people are in danger or suffering. however, it is those times that I remember the unconditional gifts that these creatures bring us. Dogs help humans. They build us up, they love us no matter what, they truly contribute to our quality of life.
Each time we take a foster dog into our home, we commit to sharing in their life transformation. We teach them love, confidence, manners, and trust. My children and husband also enjoy this process. The gifts we receive with each new dog that enters our home are too numerous to even put into words. It is an honor to share this vulnerable time with these dogs. Our home is a cushioned stepping-stone in their journey.
Helping each dog find its forever-home "just right" for them is a gift. There is no greater feeling then making a “match.” Updates and photos of your foster kids growth and successes are sure to bring tears to your eyes. You cannot help but beam with pride when you see such a perfect family. You have made a difference in a dog, a family, and a community.
Lives are changed right before your eyes because you gave and cared enough to foster and let them go.
|
1
