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Reflections of a Survivor

It's a Big Day!

Thanks nice friends for all your encouragement!

Today is kind of a big day for me. In about an hour, mom and dad are taking me to the vet to get my nails trimmed. I know that really isn't a huge deal, but to me it is really scarey. I'm looking forward to the ride in the car and my big brother Jake is going to come with me for added support. I will let you know how things go.

Oh mom didn't want to do it because she was worried I would hold it against her! BOL

Luv & nubbywags -Elsie P.

I'm Doing Just Fine

Well I know it's been awhile but I just dropped by to tell everyone that I'm doing just fine, no I'm doing great!

I've now been with my furever home for almost two months and I've accomplished so much. Let me see where to start...

I play! I play with toys, I play with my mom and dad, and I play with my big bro Jake. I make mom laugh so hard because when she asks me if I want to go poo, I think it means play and I get so silly and hop around like a lamb! I am still curious about balls, I'm not too keen on doggie tennis balls, so mom bought me some splash balls, those are those cloth balls you use in the pool, I love them, I chase them in the house and will carry them around with me. I love to play!

I am doing better in the yard, some noises still frighten me, but not nearly so much as when I first got here. I'm having mistakes less often in the house, and will go outside quite readily most times.

I'm doing better with dad even though sometimes I still get nervous of him, I know he loves me but I just really am a momma's girl right now.

I will now come through the front door but I won't go out the back door into the yard, so mom has to carry me out, but I will go through the door to get back in. I just am a bit anxious about going into the yard.

I am doing really well with my bathtime, I'm not trying to get out of the tub anymore, I actually kinda like it as mom gives me a nice massage too!

Overall I have come a very long way from the shaking terrified little dog that first arrived here, I even growl and bark at things now too!

But the one most important thing I have come to learn is just how special and loved I am. It feels so good to finally be happy.

Oh and my brother Jake and I are just crazy about each other, even though he's quite a bit older then I, he loves to chase me, and we play fight, it's great fun!

Remember there are lots of doggies out there just like me, so please please consider adoption and give a homeless dog a new chance at a good life.

Struggle

I have now been in my furever home almost 3 weeks, I have made some progress...

I am finally comfortable with my bowls, yes I said bowls.....my mom tried 6 different doggie bowls and finally the only one I was comfortable with is a small clear glass dish, I have one for my food and one for my water. I am now going to them on my own. This is a huge accomplishment for me.

I am doing very well on my walks, the harness is so much better than the leash and collar. I like to follow my big brother Jake, he makes me feel very safe.

I am still having episodes of complete fear....unexpected noises still send me running to hide. I guess that is really going to take time.

I have times when I really afraid of my dad, this happens more at night. He is so kind and patient with me, and I know he loves me, but I just get really scared of him at times.

I really love sleeping in the big bed , I have had a few issues with growling at my dad and Jake when they are on the bed. I really just want mom and I to be on the bed. I am trying to learn to share.

I love bully sticks, I took to these really fast and am always trying to steal Jake's away from him.

I try to play sometimes and mom smiles so big at me as she knows how hard it is for me to let my guard down, but I'm really trying.

My ear and eye infections are both gone now, and I have gained almost a pound. The vet says I am in very good health.

Well that is all for now, I am happy here in my new home , I'm so loved.