2 Days In A Row!

I rock!! I got picked for Diary of the Day again! Whooohoooo!!

Mom took us for a walk this morning. Some kid on a scooter was flying down the street - rude! I just stood there watching. Grunt was like hey! How are ya! Zoooom, he flew by! Creep! We walked to the cemetary and back today. Grunt decided to sit and watch the mini-horses. He so goofy!

When we got back mom brought us up the front deck steps. Came in the house and she took of Grunts collar and lead. But left mine on. Hmmmm.. Then we went to the bathroom and I knew I was hit.

Mom gave me a bath today. I stand so good. Hard to believe the first time I was in a tub mom sat with me for 30-40 minutes until I calmed down. Now I just stand there!

So I'm all clean and Grunt and I are outside playing! The sun is peeking in and out and I hope to get my sun time in today!

Have a great day everyone! Thanks again HQ!

A year ago today...

I was on an airplane, little one, not one of those big ones. A group called Pilots-N-Paws was bringing me to an unknown destination that was going to be my new home! Well the plane landed early and my new family wasn't there. Oh no! Then I saw her! A SUV pulled up and I knew that person! That was my foster mom from Texas. She wanted me forever! She told me when she left me in Texas that she would get me and she did! Yippeee!!

There has been so many wonderful things that have happened. I'm calmer now than I've ever been. I love my new home and feel safe. My furbrother Turner got sick and died and I was so sad. But mom and dad got my vibes and brought home Grunt. Now we play and play!

Then to top my best day off, I got picked for Diary of the Day! Yippeee!!! :)

Yup, one year ago today my life changed forever - for goooooooooooooood! :)

Chilly

So the weather is getting cooler here in the mountains. Mom and dad were out all day yesterday and the sun was shining. I spend alot of time outside. Mom doesn't mind because soon enough we'll all be stuck in the house for 4-5 months again.

Mom's been giving me my medicine for Giardia and I keep telling her I'm fine. She won't listen though! Oh well!

Mom and dad have been taking us for walks every day. Dad went back to day shift which is good. That means someone will be home all of the time now.

Grunt definately is not a handful. He's pretty easy going, until he decides to pounce on me. He growls and barks when we play, but mom took a video of him. He never bites, just makes loads of noise! Silly boy! When he get out of line I check him. Either I box him down or growl and he backs right off. Smart boy! :)

I've got WHAT?

Mom got a call from the vet last night. She's had to pick up medicine for me today. I've got Giardia. This is upsetting. It's basically drinking contaminated water. Mom gets our water (for the puppers) from a spring on the way home from work. She doesn't know if it's from that spring or if it was water runnoff that runs through the dog yard. Luckily Grunt doesn't have it.

Next year mom and dad are going to run drainage pipes around our dog yard. And mom isn't sure if I drank water from the ground, which I'm known to do. Aaaaaggg... this is frustrating. I've got to get my poop checked in 4 weeks. Mom is dropping a sample from both me and Grunt in 3 weeks. We're all going on vacation.

Missed it!

Yesterday I was Diary Pick of the Day! The one day I go to the vet, come home and mom goes to work cutting the grass - that took 3 hours! Then she was moving furniture all afternoon, THEN she went shopping came home and the storms came in. Arrrgg!! Missed my moment of glory!

Well let me tell ya'll about my vet visit. I didn't have to wear my calming cap! That is a first! I weigh 62.6 pounds! Not too bad. When they took us to a room mom sat on the lift table while her and the vet tech talked. I was concerned by alright. No white eyes, tail was NOT tucked! Another tech came in and I was the same with her. No problems. Then Dr. Mount came in and of course I was a little concerned. White coat and all... Well, mom sat on the floor and Dr. Mount sat on the lift table. I sniffed the stethescope and then sniffed Dr. Mount. I've never done that before. Even in TX I would just shake and hold my breath. Progress right?! Well after my exam, 2 shots and a snot shot (bordatella) I was done. Really? That easy?? Well mom brought me out to the truck so she could pay the bill. In my crate was yummies! Score!

Got home and mom gave me extra pupperoni - my favs. Then Grunt and I played! Mom cut the dog yard with the push mower. That was funny - she's never done a push mower before! Then she got on the tractor and cut the front yard. That took all day - so Grunt and I played and then layed in the sun!

Mom went shopping and came home just in time for the storms to start - there was loads of lightening and I was alright overall.

I Let Dad Touch Me...

This is HUGE! There were storms in the area and Dad was sitting in his chair petting Grunt on his right. There was a clap of thunder and I ran into see dad for some comfort. He had his left arm out and I just walked up to it and let him pet me. He stroked my back and chest to keep me calm during the storm. This is so big, you can't even begin to imagine!

Dad called mom at work and she's so proud. When I got done and felt better Dad gave me and Grunt a treat.

Company - Gaaaah!!

I was just laying outside minding my own business when I heard the vehicle. Aaaaaaaa.... runnnn...

So I ran in the house to my other hiding spot in mom's room. Her and Grunt were on the bed watching tv. Mom said she didn't hear anything, then dad said, company's here! Well, howdy dooooo........ gaaaaaa....... panic..

They came in the house and there was a little boy with the man. So I ran in the living room and just stood there and checked them out. Mom said I was such a good girl. I was actually in the same room as the strangers... Mom gave them a tour of the house and I kept a close eye on them. As soon as I could I hid back outside. When they left I actually walked out into the courtyard to see them off. Pretty scary, but I got lots of treats! :)

Wow!

So mom was on the phone with dad. A storm blew threw real quick. Dad was laying on floor playing with Grunt. Darcy came in and was looking for some comfort. While he was petting on Grunt, Darcy was standing in front of him on the floor. Dad put out his hand and Darcy licked it!! Wow! This is HUGE!

I got the Zoomies big time today!

So Grunt got a bath after we went for a walk today. He decided he was going to come outside and play. Well little did he know what I had in store for him.... ZOOMIES!! I took off like a shot, he couldn't catch me! :) So he finally sat in the middle of the yard and watched me go crazy!! I had sooooo much fun!!

We've been playing almost all day! Gonna sleep good tonight!

Update after the arrival of Grunt

So I haven't added too much to Darcy's diary since Grunt arrived. There is sooo much to write about and bring everyone up to date.

First and foremost, I need to say that Darcy is an amazing dog. I knew it from the first time I saw her hit the floor at Petsmart in Texas. She has amazing survival skills that have made me shake my head a time or two. With that being said I'm so happy to tell you that she has changed.

Not in a bad way either. Darcy has engaged in play with Grunt. Not once in a while, but often. She has picked up toys, chewies and just plain pounced on Grunt. She has really come out of her shell. Karl and I are in awe of her. I'll sit outside in the dog yard and Grunt will stalk her and then pounce. She will toussel him around and run away. He chases and she will turn left or right and make him work for it!

Now when we're in the house it gets even better. I will hear Grunt growling - this means it's playtime. I'll look out the window and see Darcy standing over Grunt (who is laying on his back) on the raised bed. She will mouth him and growl at him - all in play. This is so awesome.

Another thing that has been considered a major change for Darcy is her reaction towards Karl. Before she would look at him white-eyed and get as far away from him as possible. Luckily Karl just ignores her and moves slowly so he doesn't scare her. Well 2 days ago we lost power. I will grilling on the deck. Grunt and Darcy came outside. Karl was sitting on the deck and Darcy stood about 2 feet in front of him. Just looking at him calmly. Karl looked at her and said, Hi Darcy. She just stood there!!! No reaction, just sniffing the air towards him.

Another thing she did with Karl was when he was chasing Grunt outside. He was standing catching his breath and Darcy came up behind him and sniffed his leg. She touched his calf with her nose. Karl stood still and never looked at her.

I really believe that her confidence is growing and it shows!