I got visitors today

Uncle Ted and Aunt C came by today to see how I'm doing and did an eval on my potential to be placed at Uncle R and Aunt J's home.

Well, it's good and bad news. Uncle R and Aunt J said I 'could' be their dream dog for life....but, I have major separation anxiety issues. For the last couple days, I was nice and went to my crate (reluctantly) when they left for work, but yesterday, their neighbor said I howled all day until they got home. I did howl, but I tried very hard not to and I didn't break out of the crate either.

I'm also not eating much either... a typical stressed sign for me. Uncle Ted said I looked OK and acted quite normal and happy, but when he asked Aunt J and Aunt C to walk out the front door, I started to stress and didn't know what to do.

The good news is both Uncle R and Aunt J wanted to work on my issues and will spend this long weekend to recondition me on my separation anxiety problem. Bottomline is that I have to at least not howl all day when they go to work or their neighbor will not like it.

So at this point, Uncle R and Aunt J will foster me for couple weeks and see how I do. Meanwhile, Uncle Ted and Aunt C promised to come by to check on me on a regular basis and monitor my progress. It's hard work, but I love these folks and I'm going to try my best to work with them too. I promise.

Extending my sleep-over

Woohoo... Uncle R and Aunt J told my foster mom that they'd like to keep me with them longer. My foster mom had a very long talk with them and told me that Uncle R and Aunt J are really committed to take care of me and are fully prepared to handle what ever mishaps and stress related issues I may have.

Being in a new environment for couple days now, I'm starting to show stress and uneasy. I don't know why, I really don't miss my foster home, but it's going to take me a while to get use to this new place. Luckily Uncle R and Aunt J really care about me and they can read my doggy talk, so it's not that bad. They said they'll help me go thru this stressful period together.

My foster mom said Uncle T and Aunt C will be coming to see me this week to evaluate my situation. If they also agree, then there's a good chance I'll stay here fur-ever !!

My Weekend Sleep-over

The weekend came and went. I was really good and stayed in the crate Sunday morning when Uncle R and Aunt J went to church. Although I know how to open the latch, I didn't and stayed in there until they came home.

Uncle R is really nice. He seems to understand my doggy talk and gesture. He's been training me on the crate issue all weekend. He'd put goodies in there and I would go in to the crate to get it. Sometimes he'll close the gate, sometimes he'll leave it open. Now I'm not that afraid of the crate anymore.

Aunt J works with 'disadvantaged children' and she said she'll take care of me. Poor Aunt J, she's been typing away on the computer to find out everything about doggy anxiety and stress issues and how to handle them. I think she's in love with me. I hope Uncle R won't get too jealous. LOL

Seamus meets new friends and new ventures

Last week Uncle T and my foster mom took me to the park and met some new friends. Uncle R and Aunt J. Lovely couple. We played a bit at the park and they said they'd like to come visit me again. Of course I said yes. What I didn't know was they meant coming over EVERYDAY for the last week after work and took me out for walks!!! So cool.

This morning my foster mom got me up bright and early, and before I could realize what's happening, here comes my new found friends. They asked if I'd like to spend the weekend with them... A sleep-over?? Heck Ya!! I was so happy I jumped in to their car before any of them and told them to hurry. I can't wait to see their home... new place, new smell, new friends... Great Life!!

Not a good match :-(

Well... after all the excitement, and couple days at my new home, things cooled down a bit and both my 'almost fur-ever' parents and I are parting ways. It's sad and I will miss them, (and they said they will miss me too), but probably best for all of us.

Uncle T said this is probably better for me and he promised to find me another home that will work better for me and my future parents. I know he will....

Meanwhile, this handsome and charming guy is available again..... and happier.

A New Beginning

Today Uncle T and my foster mom took me to my fur-ever home!! I was so excited I couldn't even sit still in the van. When we got there, they were all standing outside waiting for me. Wait a minute, I thought a welcome for a handsome prince (me) gets a red carpet?? But hey, who cares, I love these folks and I was so happy to see them.

After hanging out in front on the smelly grass, hmm, a little doggy lives next door?? We went inside and I got to check out every room, wall, furniture and all the counters. My new little sis gave me lots of hugs, dad played tackle with me, mom hugged and kissed, and they all scratched my belly. Gotta love this new life!!

I want to thank you all for keeping track of me all this time and all your prayers and wishes to find me the best fur-ever home. Uncle T and my foster mom said this new pack is a great match for me and my new dad and mom said I was the dog they were searching for all these years!! Ha...Match made in heaven!!

IT'S CONFIRMED !!!

Uncle T just got an email from my fur-ever parents to confirm next weekend's move to their home!! Woo hooooo!!! Can't wait.... Gotta spend more time with Uncle T and Aunt C and my Humom this week. I feel like a kid going off to college!!