I'm a Jersey Boy now!

Lyme Round 2

Well, leave it to me to have a Lyme relapse.

I started limping again at the end of October. Mom noticed right away, so off to the Vet's we went. I am on another month of Doxycycline, and Tramadol to use as needed for pain. Also, the dreaded restricted activity for a few more days, even though my joints look good.

All in all it isn't bothering me, except for not being allowed to chase any critters. I have gotten a few new squeakie toys to play with (I know, like I don't have enough) and they sure do squeak!!!!

Mom and I did spend a few days in Maryland visiting the Kids. We painted the baby's room and I tried to chase Tiger the cat. Rallyn and I did wrestle a lot, but our Moms were constantly telling us to ease up so my joints weren't hurt. Moms can be such fun wreckers.

Daddy will be home for Thanksgiving!!! By then I will be allowed to go running with him!!!!

Mom says we will have a house full for Turkey Day, that means tons more belly rubs!!!

Gotta go to bed now!! I hope to spend more time on Dogster soon!!

Day 5 of Lyme

Well, I must say I am doing tons better!!! My limp is just about all gone and I have been taking my meds like a good boy.

Mom wasn't to thrilled that I didn't want to end my walk today. How could I?? There were 4 deer, 3 babies that were only a little bigger than me!! I wanted to chase and play with them!! Mom made me go home. Bummer!!

A little while later Mom checked the yard to ensure it was critter free before she let me out. No critters, but I decided to do 5 laps around the pool at full speed!!!!! It felt so good to run!!! Mom was trying to get me to stop, but I needed to burn off some energy!!! Needless to say, the rest of the trips out back tonight were on leash. Mom is such a killjoy!!!

25 more doses of meds to go!!!

Thanks for all of the PotP!!

I have Lyme Disease.

Friday morning I woke up and was limping. Mom knew I didn't do anything to hurt my paw and then thought of Lyme. I tested as exposed to it back in April, so we knew to be on the lookout for any signs of the nasty tick disease.

They took blood and gave my Doxycycline to take for 30 days. Today it was confirmed I had a count of 136. They would start treatment with a count of 30, so it was great I already started the meds.

I only show signs of limping, so it was caught early and I will make a complete recovery. (loss of appetite, puking, lethargic are other signs) My kidney function is fine too!!

The main bummer is I have to restrict my activity for 2 weeks to allow my joints to heal. So if any of my pals would like to come over and catch the annoying groundhog who has been taunting me, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the PotP!!! It's helped so much already!!!

Mom wants to add:

Monthly preventatives (Frontline plus, etc) help keep the nasty ticks from spreading diseases, unfortunately we live in a high risk area, and no preventative is 100%. (I will be on it year round now instead of breaks in the super cold weather)

Get annual snap tests and be aware of the risks in your area.

Catching it quick and starting treatment can make all of the difference.

Feeling a bit better!!

Wow!! PotP is helping me tons!!

I am holding my head up much better today and am walking better too!! The drugs are really relaxing my muscles and that is helping me stay calm. I am back to snuggling with Mom and even played a little with my stuffies.

The steroids are really helping me eat!! I was licking my bowl clean, and I usually don't.

Thanks to all of my Wonderful Pals for all my gifts and all of your prayers!! It's working!!

It's belly rub time!! I am definitely feeling better!!

PotP for all pups that need it!!

Vet Visit

Well, on Sunday Mommy knew I was not myself. I just wasn't my normal Spuds. We took an extra long walk thinking that I just needed to stretch my legs more. After our walk I went to bed, didn't want to hang out with Mom, could care less about food. Later in the night I went to chase a bunny and stumbled up the steps to our wall. When we went to bed for real bedtime, Mommy was petting my neck and I whimpered and then went to sleep by myself.

This morning Mommy called the Vet and we went in.


I have a prolapsed disc in my neck which is messing with my front leg coordination. (Also why I whimpered when the area was touched) I am on anti inflammatory and pain killers. I have to limit my activity for a few days. If I don't make any improvement by Friday, then they would want to do more extensive tests, but 2 Vets both agreed that it just seems to be a sprain and Mom should see within 48 hours the return of my more normal self.

They said it could have easily happened from jumping with a hard landing, which I did kind of did on Sat, when the deck had snow on it.

Now I have to limit my walks and Mom is even using the leash in the yard just in case I think about chasing another bunny. I sure hope I heal quick, can't let those bunnies take over the yard!!

Dogster Meetups are the Best!!

I want to thank Odie for organizing another wonderful meetup!! And Ginger for helping!!

It was great to see Odie, Murphy, Mimi, Molly & Richter again.

I got to meet Ginger, Wicket, Hershey, Sugar, Zoey, Skye, Johnny.

I know there were a few more butts that I met, butt we didn't really exchange names!! BOL!! Ssh, Mommy can't remember them all. We did meet some nonDogsters!! Can you believe they aren't members? They just might be soon!!

It was a really warm day, but we were able to still have a really good time, enjoy good food and sniff a lot of butts!!

I can't wait for the next meetup!!

Time to pass out on the ac vent!!

Wild Turkey!!

BOL!! Mom and I now know how the drink got it's name!!

We were taking our normal walk through the woods when we came upon what looked like an injured duck. As we approached to see if it was ok, it went WILD!! OMD!!! It was really a wild turkey!! It spread it's wings and started making all kinds of noise!! I jumped back a little and the thing decided to try and attack us!!

Mom was trying to take a picture and it kept coming at us!! I tried to hide behind Mom and then the turkey started to run away!!

Well, if it wanted to be chased, you know I was on it!! So off we went!! Every 20 feet or so, it would turn back at us and make these screeching noises!! I think it was taunting me!! Well for a good 20 minutes we went chasing through the woods, then the turkey disappeared!!

I think Mom was relieved, but I wanted turkey for dinner!!

Boy, I sure am tired!! I hope that turkey will be around tomorrow to chase!!

My Foster Mom is Cancer Free!!

Yup!! My foster Mommy who is very dear to me is now Cancer FREE!!!

FM Virgina got a clean scan today!! Mommy and I have been celebrating all day!!! VA will still have radiation to ensure it can't come back, but the odds are so in her favor that she will not have to deal with this again!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!!

Now, we just need Jeb to to get his butt on the healthy wagon and all will be perfect!!


Power of the Paw!!!

What a difference a year makes!!

Well, it was a year ago I was added to Dogster, while being on death row at a shelter in GA. The person ( Belgian's Mommy) who added me thought they had a foster home for me, but it fell through. Things were not looking too good for me. Thank Dog I was added for others to see me and save me!!

Now, a year later, I am happily living in NJ and loving all the walks I go on with Mommy, chasing bunnies and squirrels, playing with all of my toys and of course meeting so many Dogsters!! Of course there are my foster brothers, Sammy & Jeb, that are very dear to me for taking me in for a few weeks. Jovi, Postal, Speck, Charlie, Roxie, Nya, Sadie, Hope, Xena, Flash, Murphy, Daisy, Charlie, Chii, Chico, Gibbon, Odie, Mimi, Molly, Brutus, April, Snowy and Sassy, and so many more!!

Today, I really got to see snow!! Well, more than an inch for a change!! It's kind of strange and I am not too sure what to make of it, but have done some playing in it. I actually woke up Mom early today so I could see what happened to the grass. Mom took some pictures and videos, let's see how long it takes her to put them on my page!!

Gotta go, time for some more belly rubs!!!

Santa Paws Tag List

My good friend, Moose, tagged me for my Santa Paws wish list.

List 5 things from my Santa Paws list:

I would like to wish all of my Dogster pals a safe and happy Holiday!

I would love endless belly rubs and walks!

I would love that all pups have a nice warm, loving home like me!

I would love to meet more Dogsters in the fur!!

I would love for all pups to be healthy!

I am not going to tag any pups, cause not all pups like to be tagged.

Thanks for tagging me Moose!!!!

I've been Turkey Tagged!!

I have been tagged, what fun!!! Clover tagged me!

Because it’s Thanksgiving time, there is a change to the rules. Each player needs to tell seven special things they are thankful for. Tagged dogs must post the rules in their diary and their 7 things. Then choose 7 pups to tag and list their names. Let them know by pawmail or rosette that they have been tagged and to read your diary for the instructions on how to play.

1. I am thankful for having a warm and loving home!

2. I am thankful for being taken off of Death Row!!

3. I am thankful for all of my squeaky toys!!

4. I am thankful to be able to chase bunnies, squirrels and deer!!

5. I am thankful to have met in the fur so many Dogsters and got to sniff their butts!!!

6. I am thankful for all of my belly rubs!!!

7. I am thankful that Clover thought of me to do this round of tag!!

I tag:

1. Ruffian # 241137
2. Flash # 226540
3. Webster # 441532
4. Xena # 196415
5. Nya #167925
6. Buddy # 357360
7. Cletis # 467341

I've Busy Meeting Dogsters!

Wow, I can hardly believe how busy I have been in these last 2 weekends!

First, 2 Thursdays ago I went to Chicago with Jovi and the Moms! It was a fun drive and that was just the beginning! We stayed with our pal Nya and her Sis! Then, Sadie, Hope and their Mom got there! Woo Hoo! 5 doggies in one house! I had a blast! I also discovered there are a million squirrels in Chicago!

Friday we went to a dogpark in Wood Dale and met Xena and parents and Flash and his Dad! We had a birthday party for Hope and met a bunch of Xena's friends! Saturday we explored around a college by Nya's house ad Sadie and I were chasing squirrels! Very early on Sunday Jovi and I started the drive home. We loved the rest stops and even got to meet pups when we stopped!

I had a great time and Mom told me Jovi would be back in 5 days!

So, Jovi and Mom came back on Friday. After we took the city boy for a short walk in the woods, then our Moms left us! Jovi and I were shocked! How could they! We always go with them! Well, at least they only went out for a little adult time and were back before we missed them too much!

Saturday we took the city boy aka Jovi further into the country! BOL!! Him and his Mommy were looking at the pumpkin picking farms and the horse farms we passed by! We finally got to the Dog Park for the Dogpark USA Meetup (only a 10 minute ride) and met our host Odie! Thanks for all of the treats Odie! They were yummy! We also met:
April, Snowy & Sassy
Brutus(who got loose for a while) & Pudgy
Richter
Esperanza
Mimi & Molly
Murphy! (Belly Rubs!)
Gizmo
Sorry, I know there were a few more, but I can't remember everypup!
My goodness there were so many pups I hardly had time to sniff all of their butts, I mean say hi to all of them! I sure am one tired out pup that is for sure! I need another nap after these last 2 weekends!

Woo Hoo I love meeting Dogsters!

Happy Birthday Daddy! Woo Hoo!

Dear Daddy,

Mom said it was your Birthday. I am still not sure what that means, but we sang this song for you!

Happy Birthday woo woo!
Happy Birthday woo woo!
Happy Birthday dear Daddy!
Happy Birthday woo woo!

By the way, Mom sings off key and I am not sure of the words yet.

Have a great day Daddy!

Love,
Spuds

Boy! I have been busy!

Wow! It sure has been a busy time for me!

After going to Central Park, and having a great time Charlie and his Mama and Jovi and his Mommy came to our house for a weekend of fun! (You can tell from the videos on my page)

When Charlie first go here, we zoomed around all of the rooms for a good 15 mins! Mommy was just laughing at us being total nuts! Charlie brought me a bunch of presents! I got squeaky toys, mr Squirrel, yummy treats and Moo Tubes! Charlie and I actually shared one of the Moo Tubes through out the weekend. Saturday Jovi came and boy oh boy it was great!!!! Jovi's Mom always brings me wonderful toys! I got my first loofa toy! I also got a really soft little lamb that I use as a pillow after squeaking it for a long time. Mommy says all of my friends just spoil me silly! She also says I deserve it!

Daddy was home for a visit! Stephen & Christin and Alecia were here for Stephen's Birthday party! We even had a few of their friends here overnight! There were so many people petting me! Jordan, Ben(loved my rooster from Troop), Pat & Lorisa!

It was a lot of fun! Daddy went to St Paul and got to meet my pals Sadie & Hope! It was a week of people coming and going! It was fun and exhausting! Daddy and I chased bunnies and squirrels each day he was here! It was fun! Daddy can run a lot faster than Mom too!

Since Mom forgot to publish this earlier:
Now, I am getting packed for a road trip to Chicago! Jovi and I are going to meet a bunch of our pals! I will update you with all of the pups I get to meet! Gotta go and pack!

A picnic in Centra Park!

Dear Daddy,

Just wanted you to know that the picnic in Central Park was so much fun! We picked up Jovi and his Mom and then Troop's Mom at her hotel. Jovi and I were looking out the window at all of the people walking around and seeing pups here and there. We got to the park and found a place to set up the picnic. I was so busy watching everything, that I hardly wanted any food! Of course I didn't turn down any cheese.

Troop's Mommy is really nice, she gave me a couple of toys, one squeaks and one is a rooster that says cock a doodle do! You would be proud of me, I didn't run away from it! Troop's Mommy was giving Jovi and me all kinds of petties, it was heaven! She was super nice to meet!

Daddy, there were these little birdies that came up to the blankie, I was waiting for them to hop to me, but didn't get that close. Then there were all of these squirrels that we were not allowed to chase, stupid park rule! There were these other things that Mommy said were horses, they were kind of scary and smelly. Jovi and I also saw tons of other doggies, some wanted to say hi, others ignored us, can you believe that? Some people would stop by and pet us too. It was a neat place to visit. I think you would have enjoyed it too! Maybe we can go the next time you are home and we can run all over the park!

I even fell asleep on the blankie while Troop's Mom was petting me. I was pooped out! I didn't share the backseat of the truck too well, I needed to stretch out, but Jovi was too busy looking out the window anyway to lay down. He never wants to miss anything, I figure I need my seep in case I need to chase a bunny. Do you believe he doesn't like milkbones? So I just ate them all, but would have shared.

Jovi and I had a great time together, can't wait to see him again!

Gotta go Daddy, I need another nap, I am still pooped out from yesterday!

Love,
Spuds

Hi Daddy!

Dear Daddy,
I haven't had a chance to write you and tell you how much I enjoyed your last trip home! Our walks were so much fun! I loved napping with you on the sofa! But the best was all of the belly rubs!

I think we really bonded this time! I know your first trip home was kind of strange without Cherry being here and I didn't know what to think of you either. I am not used to sharing Mom with anyone and you were sleeping on my side of the bed! Now I know that we both can share Mommy and the big bed!

Well, I'll keep Mommy busy and keep exercising her every day! Wish me luck in catching some bunnies and chasing more deer!

Gotta go, Mommy has a soup bone for me!

Love,
Spuds
The low maintenance pup!

Bunnies, Beavers and Deer Oh My!

Well, It's now June and NJ is starting to warm up.

My friends Roxie Doxie and Jovi came to see me and Jovi brought my Foster Mommy Virginia with him. She told me how much everybody in SC missed me and she was so happy to see how much I love my new home. She even cuddled with me on the deck for a while. Jovi really like Mom's meatballs and helped himself to Mom's plate that she set down.

There is now this really big water bowl in the Backyard that the furless like to go in. They put me in, but I said no thanks, would rather lay in the dirt! Roxie didn't care for it either, Jovi seemed to enjoy it. Jovi and I took turns watering all of the bushes in the yard and that was a lot of fun. We played all day and into the night.

Roxie was here for a whole week and she and her Mom went on walks with us. The first day we walked, her tags were making all kinds of noise and was making it hard for us to see bunnies. Her Mommy took them off for all of our other walks. Roxie and I saw bunnies and a few squirrels, but we didn't catch any.

Mom and I were walking a few nights ago and I saw my first beaver! It was a lot bigger than a bunny but managed to get away. Then we saw a big turtle, but I was afraid of it. It kept sticking his head out and when I tried to say hi it disappeared! I don't know how it did it and I didn't want the shell to take my nose! Mom picked it up to move him out of the way of ATVs and said it weighed more than Roxie Doxie! It sure looked bigger than her, but then again, she couldn't hide her head. Just when I thought I had seen enough wildlife, we ran into 2 deer! They were younger does, but sure could run. Mom and I chased them forever, but couldn't get them!

Tonight's walk I got Mom a present! She didn't seem to happy though. I like to dive, yes dive into bushes in the woods. Well tonight I leaped and dove and came out with a bunny! Mommy made me drop it and then she hugged me super tight and the darn bunny hopped away! I couldn't believe it! It was mine I tell you and she said "No Spuds, bunnies have to go to their home". I don't know why, we have a big house and I would love to play with a real bunny all of the time. Anyway, I was good and listened to Mom and let the bunny go. I need to talk to Mommy some more isn't possession 9/10's of the law? Well that has been my last few weeks, wish me luck in getting Mom to let me keep the next Bunny I catch!

Yankee Boy signing off.

I've been tagged

Hi pups! My pals Molly & Jovi & Daisy Mae, Kody and Molly tagged me and now I'm it. I get to choose 7 of my pals to tag.

Here are the rules:

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their Diary the rules & their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your Diary, or, send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!

Here are 7 fun facts about me!

1. Adopted 3/17/07 and am 2 years old

2. I was in a high kill shelter in GA and K9Crusaders saved me. Thanks Elsie, Sammy and Jeb!

3. I was fostered in SC for 2 weeks with Sammy & Jeb

4. Roxie Doxie and her Mom flew from Boston to Philly to ride with Mom and pump her gas to come to SC to get me.

5. I love to be petted by anyone.

6. I caught a bunny in NJ

7. I love NJ and my new family

I tag:
1. Bailey
2. Troop
3. Bruti
4. Arthur
5. Willie
6. Muffin
7. Otto

Raining Cats and Dogs? Where?

So as I am still trying to get use to these Yankee ways, Mom uses some strange phrases. This morning she she it was raining cats and dogs. I was looking outside with her and didn't see one. No cats, no dogs no bunnies or squirrels as a matter of fact. Maybe she needs take me to get my eyes checked, cause I so nothing but water pouring down!

Finally we went out back for a bit, there are swimming pools all over the backyard! My dog it was wet out! When we got back in, the doorbell rang, and there was this big box right in front of the door! Mom read it and said it was for me!

My pal Shiloh sent me a welcome box so full of goodies, Mom said I can't have it all at once, but I could have some each day! I got dingos (my fav) cheese snacks, bacon and cheese, biscuits, bully sticks, a kong frisbee, squeaky tennis balls, a big bone and bubble wrap! Mom said that I can't have the bubble wrap even though it sounds like fun!

Boy all of this chewing and typing has worn me out! Think I will take a nap!

Yankee Boy signing of.

My Page has been Transferred!

Thank Dog, I finally can post again! Thanks Randi and Sammy's Mom for finally getting it fixed!

Boy this has been an exciting week!

I met my new Mommy last Saturday in S.C. at Sammy #330152 and Jeb's # 330320 House. She brought Roxie Doxie# 311640 and her Mom. I spent the night with them in the hotel and then we headed for NJ. I was kind of shy wondering where I was going this time, but there were plenty of petties and snacks. We stopped to meet my furless brother Stephen, his girlfriend Christin and his roommate Dom. I really liked them and got some pizza crust too! When we finally got to NJ, there was this white stuff they called snow. It was cold on my paws, but if a Doxie can handle it, so can I. I slept with Mommy in this big bed and it was just the 2 of us!

Monday I played with Roxie and opened this gift basket she brought me that her Mom and classmates got for me! There are all kinds of toys and snacks in there!
Roxie and her Mom went back to Boston on Tuesday.

I met my furless sister Alecia and her friend Eric when they came to dinner Tuesday night. We all went to Pet Smart and got a dog tag and a few more things!

Mommy and I have been going on tons of walks and I have been chasing bunnies and squirrels in the yard. They don't seem to want to play with me though. Mom also says I can't dig, so I have not been digging, but have been thinking about it. I met a few neighbor pups and they are fun to play with.

Mom gave me a soup bone today, and that was heaven! Being a Jersey Boy has turned out to be pretty good so far!

Yankee Pup,
Spuds

PS - I also want to thank Elsie Mae Ray #242170 who saw me in the Rescue Forum and wouldn't let me be PTS. She worked with a group of Pals now known as the Unleashed Rescues, and I am the first pup they saved! They are currently fostering Hope#498162.

on the road again

Well, pups, here I go again! BOL!

I am on the road with Cherry's mom and Roxie's mom to NJ. Leaving the south for the cold weather up north! I am a little nervous and not too sure what is going on, but I'm excited too! Sammy's mom told me I was moving up in the world. I gotta believe her, because, last night in the hotel, I was being hand fed cheese and carrots and given ONLY bottled water to drink. BOL! Boy, I have been living so wrong! haha. I got a new leash, a whole bunch of new toys, treats galore, and Roxie to keep me company. I like her, she is really cute and sweet and her butt smells really nice! BOL!
I am going to miss Sammy and Jeb and the kittens, they were all really fun to play with and snuggle with. I know that life goes on and that changes are all apart of life. I am ready to start my new life in New Jersey, and I am excited to see what wonderful adventures await me there. Thanks to all of you who have been following my journey and to those of you who have had a part in saving me. I am very grateful to have this second chance at life and I will never forget how lucky I am.

Hugs and kisses to you all and wish me well on this journey! Woofs, Spuds

new week, I feel GRRRRRRRRRRRREAT!

Hi friends!!
I am feeling so great this week!! I am all over my sickness and all I want to do is play and jump and play and run! BOL!! Sammy and I have become great pals, we play tug of war and stuff like that. Sammy's mom has been brushing me everyday, and she says she could make a fur coat out of all the fur!! BOL! I feel nice and light and fluffy. I have been eating really well too, so I am not so skinny anymore. Sammy's mom said she can hardy feel my backbone anymore, yippeeeee!!!

I found out that my fave toy is this little squeaky hotdog toy, she said I could keep it when I went to NJ! Yea! I don't think Sammy or Jeb really play with it too much, Sammy is occupied with tennis balls and Jeb just likes rawhides mostly. So it's all mine! hehe! It is sooooo warm here, today on our walk, Sammy's mom was sweating, and when she felt me, my black fur was all hot from the sunshine. I love it!

This weekend I will be leaving SC and travelling to NJ with my new foster/forever mom. I am pretty excited, Sammy's mom has been telling me how cool it will be. I might be a little sad to move again, and I know I will miss Sammy and his pawrents, Jeb, and the kittens. Life goes on though, and I will have lots of new adventures waiting for me up in NJ.

Ya'll have a great day and I'll woof at ya later!

Walking on a leash

WOW!! That is what Sammy's mom said when we got done with our walk today. She took Jeb and Sammy to run on the trail, but not me because I am fighting this cold. So when they got back, she took me, just me, on a walk around the neighborhood. I met, kids, a man with a hat, a man on a lawn mower, and some people on bikes. I didn't pull to get at any of them, nor did I bark or growl. The kids ran up and hugged me, and I just licked their faces!! hehe!! Sammy's mom was like, whoa... what a good doggy!! hehe, I was so happy to be good! The thing that she is most impressed with, is that I do not pull, at all, on the leash. If I am going in the wrong direction or sniffing something too long and she wants to keep moving, a slight tug gets me going. She said this is really amazing, because some dogs take years of training to be so well behaved on a leash. yeah, yeah, I know, I am a genius! hehe, she also is convinced that I am a purebred Border Collie. She was looking at pictures on the internet, and some look just like me. Plus I am so smart and well behaved, she thinks someone at some point treated me right and trained me. I am going to make someone such a perfect dog she says. Gee... I sure hope so!!!

The vet

Hi friends!!

Well, I went to the vet today and got all checked out. They said I was a sweet boy and handsome too!! I got checked out for all kind of things, and it turns out I have hook worms and kennel cough. So I got some drugs for Sammy's mom to give me and I will be all better!! I didn't even wince when the vet took my blood or my stool sample!! She said I was a GREAT dog!! hehe, but ya'll already knew that!
They said I am probably skinny from the worms, so that will take care of that and I will be filling out in no time at all. Sammy's mom said I was so good that I am gonna get a special treat tonight, hmmm... wonder what it will be??

my name is.... Spuds???

Sooo....who named me this exactly?? No matter, have learned it already, yes, in one and a half day, I have learned my new name. hehe, hey, border collies are the smartest breed right?? I also went on a walk today all around the neighborhood. I met some kids ( let them pet me, hug me, rub all over me), some new dogs, lots of mailboxes, and I did not pull on my leash, not EVER!!

A slight tug from mom, and I was on my way, slight, not hard, need I say more?? Sammy's mom was sooooooo impressed!! hehe!! I am really being a show off, well, that is what Sammy said. I can't help that I am the perfect dog, I mean, look at me!

So anyway, anyone interested in me, add to my list of pawitives, good with kids and walks well on a leash. I suspect, the more time I spend here, the more pawsitive things they will have to say about me.

I'm going to bed for now friends, tommorrow I go somewhere called, "VET"??

Hope it's fun!! Woofs, McSpuds

Well, I made it!

Well pups, I made it to my temporary foster home in SC. Sammy and Jeb welcomed me with, well, hehe, kind of open arms. We all had to get a little bit of "manly love" out of the way, but we are all gonna be good pals. Sammy's mom was so proud of me, she told me so. After being pulled from the shelter Friday, and staying with a strange lady named Chirstine Green last night, then being picked up today by Sammy's mom, who I had never met... I was a little shaky. I rode 5 hours in the car with NO puking, peeing, or pooping, which Sammy's mom said I should be proud of. I didn't make a peep either, no whining or barking. She said I was really well behaved. Of course I am, I am a southern gentleman! So first thing that happened when we got out of the car, was I had to get a bath. YUCK. Sammy's mom said I smelled, hehe, well, of course I did! I have been in a shelter for two weeks! Geez... I didn't really LOVE it, but I stood still and let her wet me down, lather me up, and rinse me off. Then I got towel dried and brushed, which felt soooooooo nice! Then I got to go in and meet Sammy and Jeb. So far we have worked out these arrangements: I do not take Sammy's tennis balls, Sammy does not take my treats, I do not take Jeb's spot on the couch, Jeb does not take my treats, and as long as we stick to these rules, we are all going to be best pals!

oh yeah, I forgot, they also have these two little things, called kittens?? Anyway, at first they freaked me out and I was scared, which Sammy says I shouldn't admit to, but I was. But then one came right up to me, I gave him a kiss, and that was that. I guess they are cool, tasted pretty good! BOL!

Well, I hope you all like my new pictures, I know there will be many more to come. I will write some more tommorrow when I get more situated.

Thanks to all the pups who helped me get out and stay alive, I owe you all and I wuv you all. Sammy's mom says I am one special pup and I was meant to be with someone. Until I find that special someone, I am happy here with my new temporary foster home.

blowing in the wind

Ok here's the scoop. Today I am leaving the Spaulding county animal shelter. I am being pulled by a nice lady named Christine. I will stay with her at her rescue facility, until tommorrow. Then, Sammy and Jeb's mom, will drive to GA to get me. She will take me back to their house where I will stay and play for two whole weeks!! This will let her get to know me and hopefully she can fill in most of the holes and gaps about what I like, what I know, what I am like, and who I am. I am still in need of a permanent foster home or a forever home. If after two weeks in SC, nobody has taken an interest in me, I will be going to NJ to stay with Cherry's mom for two weeks, or maybe longer. If they fall in love with me ( and who wouldn't with this face) they may keep me!!! But...I realize that losing a pet is very hard, and it just might not be the right time for them to accept me into their lives. If that is the case, I will be going to a no kill shelter in NJ, that Zoe works at. I will stay there until I get a forever home.

I really don't want to go back to a shelter. Please, if you are interested in me, pmail Sammy or Jeb, they can tell you all about me and they will be honest and tell you all my bad habits (surely I don't have any) and all my good habits.

Will you be my new forever home??

hi there

hello-
i am apart of a website called dogster. at dogster there are a bunch of dog lovers. i had posted there about a Border Collie who was going to be Put to sleep at the spalding county animal shelter. http://spaldingcountyanimalshelter.com

one family there said they will take him but could only take him for 2 weeks. this family has already pulled the dog from the shelter and he'll be coming home on Friday or Saturday. anyways we found another family to take the dog for 2 weeks after the other family has finished their temporary fostering.

we didn't want this dog to be put to sleep so these kind people have voluntered for a limited time to foster this beauty.

Anyways we NEED to find a foster Immediatley can you please help us.

we prefer that the foster will be in any state near South Carolina. These states include Florida, north carolina, Georgia, tennesee, etc.
also if you are located in Texas and are interested in this baby please let us know. we do know of a transporter that will be able to go from Florida to Texas in one trip with the dog.

right now we only have this dog's shelter photo but soon we'll have a whole bunch of others.
the dog's shelter name was Chang but his temporary foster has decided to name him McSpuds. Spuds for short



if u are interested please let me know any reply to the post or whatever. if you are apart of dogster or even if you aren't you can contact these links

http://www.dogster.com/dogs/242170
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/330152 the temporary foster
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/421933 me
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/484940 pg i set up