This is our first night as foster parents
Our little girl is named Rosie. We got her because she was to be euthanized and it didn't seem right, so I volunteered us. The day has been eventful. She has tons of energy for an eight year old dog. She ran around the yard with delight, chased cats when she saw them, with me yelling NOOO! Stop and with some effort of will, she did. She has almost been a velcro dog today, following me everywhere.
The Rescue wants me to crate train her. At first, I didn't want to, I've never done that with any dogs, but I think it might be the right thing so that the cats can come in the house. They have avoided it like the plague all day long. I know they are getting hungry. Rosie has been in her crate (we're calling it her house) for about one hour, and she has been very vocal; sometimes it sounds like she is singing an aria from an opera; other times it sounds like her heart is breaking and then others, it she sounds so annoyed and yelps loudly. I'm trying to ignore it, but it's both loud and really funny, but not funny.
This may be quite a challenge. We were taking naps today, and she is definitely used to sleeping on the bed. That's Picabo's place so that's another reason for her crate. I'm hoping in about a week or so, they will all get used to each other, and she accepts her house and that the cats accept her.
I think I might have to invest in ear plugs! More to come on the saga. Good night to all. Oh dear, I think she broke out!
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She is so very lucky to have been taken in by a compassionate, caring family. On behalf of every dog lover - thank you!
