Sweet Boy Win has found his forever home.
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Come Meet Winston This Sat
Come meet Winston this Sat at PROFEED ( Vienna , VA ) dog adoption event
Saturday, Aug. 1st, 12-2 p.m.
Pro Feed, 234 Maple Avenue , Vienna
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Winsom Loosum
I'm told that this lovely boy was found on Winston street, so they named him Winston. As I tend to do (...), I've given him a slew of nicknames. Win's the most used, but there's also Winnie, Sweet Boy (yes, he is my second Sweet Boy foster. Am I lucky or what?) and Tony, in addition to assorted endearments. And I've decided his full name should be Winsom Loosum. Don't know what happened in his life before he met the great folks at Homeward Trails Rescue, but living on the street couldn't have been great. But Win's attitude is so good--he's so warm and loving and smart and kind, that I like to think his mantra is 'You Win Some, You Lose Some.' And whatever he may have lost before, he's not letting it embitter his life or darken the joy he he gets out of just about everything, from a good nap to a snuggle. And we can all learn from that.
Win is *so* loving. When I'm sitting on the couch and leaning forward to read the newspaper, he comes up and wedges himself behind me (rather than sitting alongside). I just took a nap and woke to his head on my belly. He's like a constant reminder that love is right there next to you.
He's a great listener. Now that he's allowed to play (we're not up to runs or anything, but he dashes around with Bella and is always game for a good wrestle with her or any other dog) he sometimes walks off to smell something (being a dog and one who likes to stop and smell the roses). But he responds to his name and happily skips back to my side. He likes to smell (not eat, not knock over) the garbage, but when I tell him to stop, he steps off immediately.
He *loves* rawhides. He can chew and chew and chew. He's convinced Bella of their amazingness and it's rather relaxing to sit and have dinner with two dogs at one's feet enjoying their treats.
Win cracks me up everyday with his love of collecting. Just before I straightened up, his 'nest' had both pink slippers, a winter boot, a sneaker, assorted bones, a newspaper, the dog brush (I watched, fascinated, as he carefully took it off the shelf and carried it off), and his food bowl. Bella, who shares the bed, was not pleased to be sleeping among it all, but she managed. :)
I'm off on vacation for a few weeks and Wonderful Win will be staying with his HT Adoption Coordinator, Rebecca. I'll really miss the guy. If you're looking for a loving, smart, sweet, good boy who is respectful and quiet around kids and is up for playing with any dog, Win is your man. To meet him while I'm out of town, email Rebecca at cmpgnmgr@yahoo.com.
Win is *so* loving. When I'm sitting on the couch and leaning forward to read the newspaper, he comes up and wedges himself behind me (rather than sitting alongside). I just took a nap and woke to his head on my belly. He's like a constant reminder that love is right there next to you.
He's a great listener. Now that he's allowed to play (we're not up to runs or anything, but he dashes around with Bella and is always game for a good wrestle with her or any other dog) he sometimes walks off to smell something (being a dog and one who likes to stop and smell the roses). But he responds to his name and happily skips back to my side. He likes to smell (not eat, not knock over) the garbage, but when I tell him to stop, he steps off immediately.
He *loves* rawhides. He can chew and chew and chew. He's convinced Bella of their amazingness and it's rather relaxing to sit and have dinner with two dogs at one's feet enjoying their treats.
Win cracks me up everyday with his love of collecting. Just before I straightened up, his 'nest' had both pink slippers, a winter boot, a sneaker, assorted bones, a newspaper, the dog brush (I watched, fascinated, as he carefully took it off the shelf and carried it off), and his food bowl. Bella, who shares the bed, was not pleased to be sleeping among it all, but she managed. :)
I'm off on vacation for a few weeks and Wonderful Win will be staying with his HT Adoption Coordinator, Rebecca. I'll really miss the guy. If you're looking for a loving, smart, sweet, good boy who is respectful and quiet around kids and is up for playing with any dog, Win is your man. To meet him while I'm out of town, email Rebecca at cmpgnmgr@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
We Winned!
You know the line "Gd gives you only as much as you can handle?" Well I'm more spiritual than religious, but I'm here to say it's true. I'm going through some rough stuff and while I wanted to foster immediately upon my last pup finding his forever home, I worried about having the energy for someone who might, say, knock over the garbage constantly.
And Gd --or the universe, or HT, whomever you believe in--brought me Win.
He is sitting next to me right now, reading and sniffing this post, so you know I have to be honest.
Win is sweet and smart and handsome and loves nothing more than giving kisses. In fact, twice now he's taken a running leap onto the couch or bed to tell me he cares. It cracked me up, but I realized his forever family might not be so amused. So I told him no, put him down and he now waits to be invited up.
He's a very good waiter. He waits for his food, he waits to go out; he seems to understand that all is coming. Yeah, the universe brought him.
He loves to play. He's heartworm + so he can't yet run around like a dog maniac, but he loves every dog he's met and he's always engaging Bella in a good wrestle. I was not happy when this extended to their walks, but he actually figured out that "No! Not now!" means he should cease and desist til we're back inside. He's excellent walking on leash too, btw.
He loves shoes. Doesn't destroy them, just happily picks em up and brings them back to his bed. Currently, there is one sneaker, one slipper and one winter boot there. He also has a thing for my sunglasses; I keep find him trying to bring them back to his 'nest' as well, but a sharp, 'Winston!' and he freezes in his tracks. He really is a wonderful listener.
He loves to cuddle and gives the best hugs. Not that I've especially needed hugs lately or anything...
He's a handsome boy and we're very lucky the universe/HT placed him with us while he looks for his forever home.
Not that he's perfect. He's not a big fan of being crated and then having me walk away. But we're working on it, with kongs stuffed with frozen wet food or a good chewy bone to show him that the crate isn't a bad thing.
He's not yet 100 percent housetrained. I'd say he's 85 percent. He's just been neutered, so we're expecting his intermittent need to mark will be a thing of the past soon (and he hasn't done it in days already. Good boy!)
LOL. He just walked off with his bowl. Taking it to the nest, I presume.
Other things about Win: Am told he's been cat tested twice and he just watched 'em. He wags his tail at everyone who goes by. No jumping on kids or anything.
In sum: He's smart, sweet, loving, playful, curious, active...He's going to make a wonderful companion for that perfect family or person.
Once again, the universe, Gd, HT has given me a foster who is going to be really hard to give up. (As I wrote that, Win gave a big sigh.)
PS Will try to get some photos of him this weekend.
And Gd --or the universe, or HT, whomever you believe in--brought me Win.
He is sitting next to me right now, reading and sniffing this post, so you know I have to be honest.
Win is sweet and smart and handsome and loves nothing more than giving kisses. In fact, twice now he's taken a running leap onto the couch or bed to tell me he cares. It cracked me up, but I realized his forever family might not be so amused. So I told him no, put him down and he now waits to be invited up.
He's a very good waiter. He waits for his food, he waits to go out; he seems to understand that all is coming. Yeah, the universe brought him.
He loves to play. He's heartworm + so he can't yet run around like a dog maniac, but he loves every dog he's met and he's always engaging Bella in a good wrestle. I was not happy when this extended to their walks, but he actually figured out that "No! Not now!" means he should cease and desist til we're back inside. He's excellent walking on leash too, btw.
He loves shoes. Doesn't destroy them, just happily picks em up and brings them back to his bed. Currently, there is one sneaker, one slipper and one winter boot there. He also has a thing for my sunglasses; I keep find him trying to bring them back to his 'nest' as well, but a sharp, 'Winston!' and he freezes in his tracks. He really is a wonderful listener.
He loves to cuddle and gives the best hugs. Not that I've especially needed hugs lately or anything...
He's a handsome boy and we're very lucky the universe/HT placed him with us while he looks for his forever home.
Not that he's perfect. He's not a big fan of being crated and then having me walk away. But we're working on it, with kongs stuffed with frozen wet food or a good chewy bone to show him that the crate isn't a bad thing.
He's not yet 100 percent housetrained. I'd say he's 85 percent. He's just been neutered, so we're expecting his intermittent need to mark will be a thing of the past soon (and he hasn't done it in days already. Good boy!)
LOL. He just walked off with his bowl. Taking it to the nest, I presume.
Other things about Win: Am told he's been cat tested twice and he just watched 'em. He wags his tail at everyone who goes by. No jumping on kids or anything.
In sum: He's smart, sweet, loving, playful, curious, active...He's going to make a wonderful companion for that perfect family or person.
Once again, the universe, Gd, HT has given me a foster who is going to be really hard to give up. (As I wrote that, Win gave a big sigh.)
PS Will try to get some photos of him this weekend.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Winston Goes To His Foster Home
Winston is a 30 lb cattle dog/beagle mix who is approximately 3 years old and very sweet. He was rescued from a high kill rural shelter. He's been patiently waiting to get out of boarding and today is the day!
Winston will be moving to a great foster home today. Rachel and her sweet hound Bella wi
ll be welcoming Winston into their home. This will be great for Winston who will learn some great new skills with the help of Rachel and Bella. He'll learn that peeing outside = good, peeing inside = bad. He'll improve his leash walking techniques and also learn what a great, comfy place the crate is for naps.
Winston has a great personality - he's sweet and playful and loves to explore. And he's smart too so he'll learn fast as he continues to look for his forever home. Could it be with you?
Winston is heartworm positive and will need treatment but is expected to make a full recovery.
Your sponsorship can help Winston get the treatment he needs.
Winston will be moving to a great foster home today. Rachel and her sweet hound Bella wi
ll be welcoming Winston into their home. This will be great for Winston who will learn some great new skills with the help of Rachel and Bella. He'll learn that peeing outside = good, peeing inside = bad. He'll improve his leash walking techniques and also learn what a great, comfy place the crate is for naps.Winston has a great personality - he's sweet and playful and loves to explore. And he's smart too so he'll learn fast as he continues to look for his forever home. Could it be with you?
Winston is heartworm positive and will need treatment but is expected to make a full recovery.
Your sponsorship can help Winston get the treatment he needs.
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