Here Kitty, Kitty

Come down off the back of the chair and lets play.........................hee, hee

SMITTY'S VACATION BLOG
Here's the scoop on my 'vacation home'. The service was pretty good - lots of big fluffy beds, and liver treats. But I don't like change, so I was quite nervous they won't be able to care for my needs.
My first morning I decided that vacation is no vacation without Mom and I should go get her. I managed to get into the neighbours yard through a tiny space under the fence behind a bush, but sadly she wasn't there. Laura, 'the vacation home lady' came and got me.
That first day Laura said I had a new collar for me to wear. She put it on which worried me a bit, so I decided to get all anti-social in my crate. But the collar smelled nice - like flowers, and like the mum I had when I was a tiny puppy. I decided the 'vacation home lady' wasn't so bad, and maybe she wanted company. So I came out of my crate and laid on the bed on the couch beside her. Later she suggested I come up onto the couch with her. Not sure about that - it's not allowed at home, but i agreed - it is vacation after all. It's a comfy couch.
I got to spend some time in my crate (nothing is better than a crate) until Laura would force me out to join in the vacation activities. Don't get me wrong I quite enjoyed the liver treats, chicken treats, comfy bed, and endless ear scratches and pets - I was just feeling a bit antisocial. Laura also often insisted we go for a walk. She really doesn't get the concept of anti-social, does she? So we went out….that is one big scary world out there….although some of it smells pretty good. I admit, these walks were kinda fun.
I gotta say the food at this 'vacation home' was great! Breakfast was mostly beef liver treats, chew sticks, and pig ears, lunch was my regular dog food with canned food - YUMMY!! And I even got a bit of something called 'people food'.
Overall not a bad vacation - lots of cuddles. But there is no place like home. I hope I find my forever home soon!
Smitty

Well I am back home now and was glad to see my big foster sister Moblee! We did a big chase in the yard first thing along with a very long pee (Yes Laura - I went!).

My dad gave me one of those good rubbin' s that I love so much. He even told me he missed me and asked how my visit with Laura and Jim went.

Mom said that I made huge progress there as I let Laura give me good pets and lots of TLC and she let me lay on the COUCH with her! She is going to give my mom an update for my blog and some really REALLY REALLY cute pics of me!

Hey - just wanted to tell you all that I am visiting at another home this weekend. The Lobsinger family said they would take me for the weekend while mom and dad are out of town.
I was very nervous about going to a strange house but I am slowly settling in. It might have something to do with the abundance of liver treats, chicken treats and chew sticks that have been offered to me. What a way to get to a dog's heart - VIA his stomach! Arf, Arf, Arf
Laura said she will take some candids of me so when my mom gets back I can have her give you an update on how I did and post some new portraits of moi!
Bow Wow for Now and remember.......................it is going to be SUNNY this weekend. Don't forget the sunscreen people!

I am back to give you an update from my Vet visit. I weighed in 21 kg! I am getting to be a big boy!

My mom took me to McKnight Vet the night before my surgery. She figured it would give me a little more time for exposure to other people other than her and Dad. I was very nervous but I did not bark at anyone. Once I had my leash on when they took me out of the run, I pranced along behind them............still shaking though!

Then Thursday afternoon I had my neuter. It went very well and I came out of recovery and then got to go home. My mom said that it didn't slow me down at all. I bounced in the house and grabbed my toys and headed to my Costco Bed like it was a normal day. She gave me some bland canned food to see how my tummy would react. I gobbled it down as I was STARVED! After about a half hour I got some more...............gobble, gobble again! Then before bed I got some of my kibble and it was SO DELICIOUS!

Mom said I have been a super duper pup and have left my incision alone so I don't have to wear a cone.

Anyway..............it has been a long day of playing so I think it is time for me to hit the crate!

Howdy Folks!!!!! Hope you are all having fun Stampedin'! I am back home now. My mom and dad got back from the Okanagan on Sunday night. My papa came to pick me up on Monday evening and I was SO excited to see him!!!! I had a lot of fun at Sarah and Dale's and I would like to thank them for taking such good care of me. I keep really really busy there with all the dogs - I needed to come home and rest.......hee, hee! I have to be honest - I missed my sister Moblee.......I don't like her to really know that as she thinks she is so special!

Thursday is my big "snip snip" day. I am not looking forward to it but a dog has to do what a dog has to do! Isn't that the saying??? Once that procedure is completed I am ready to start searching for my forever home.

I do have a few pre-requisites! I would like a home that is going to work with me to overcome my nervousness of humans. My mom finds if I am hands free leashed to her I feel much more safe when strangers come in the house. She actually tried it on me tonight and I felt quite comfortable. And my new home must have a stock of LIVER TREATS. I drool just thinking about them! And I do love my toys and my dog pillow. Other than that just lots of TLC and time to spend with me. That's not too much for a guy like me to ask for is it?

Fantastic News! and not so Fantastic News ;o(

I went to see Dr. McBride on Wednesday and I was cleared of my demodex!!!!! YIPPEE! I must say - - I will definitely miss Dr. McBride's pocket of liver treats.

Then last night I went to get my vaccinations at McKnight Vet. I weighed in at 20.4 kg and the Vet said my weight looks really good and she wouldn't want to see much more body fat........maybe just a little more. I explained to her that I do a lot of chasing and being chased by my foster sister......................that's why I am a lean, lean running machine!

I am going to stay at Foster Mom Sarah's house for the next week. My mom and dad are going on vacation for a week. I will miss them but at Sarah's I get to hang out with Celia and Boo! Grrrrrrrrrrrrr (I am practicing my tough voice)

Now the not so fantastic news................................... I touched my mom's Pansies again and I climbed over the fence to do it...........I was in a little bit of trouble................ but she still loves me!