Early morning. Doing my hair... turn around... lol... why hello, Lucky!!! #shetakesforever
A mommy Boy! 🍁
So we let Lucky out of his crate while we were at work. He had total access to the first floor of the house today and when we got home everything looked in place; no accidents, nothing tore up and there were three excited pups at the door jumping up waiting to greet us!!! Everyone was swirling around me like little furry-tornados trying to get mom’s attention… wowza!!! Once things settle down they ran outside and played and snooped and then came in and ate supper... crunch crunch! Now after full tummy’s everybody is settled down.
After the bath... spots!!!
So I gave Lucky a bath! He was awesome. 🐾 He never really moved and was easy-peasy to wash up in the tub! I then noticed all his spots!!! He’s a Dalmatian under all that white fur!!! How SWEET! #dotsandspots
Even though today was cold and rainy it’s warm and cozy in the house. Lucky was sitting at the top of the stairs here. I think he is so CUTE!!!
We didn’t do anything ‘fun’ today. Just avoided getting wet! Lucky is potty trained. 👍🏻 He is allowed run of the house up n down. He is a very easy keeper! 💙
Nappies on a cool floor.
Lucky in the doggy car seat
Lucky watching people walk past...
Lucky took a nap on the floor after his morning walk. Little legs need resting!!! 😊
Later in the afternoon we went for a car ride through the bank drive-through window and then went to the grocery store. The lady at the bank thought Lucky was super adorable and he got 2 milk bones! At the store my youngest son sat in the car with him… He reported that Lucky was whining for me when I left, otherwise he was perfect. Lucky is a little wiggly in the car but not too bad… he likes to rest his head on my arm when I drive! I think if we keep practicing going for rides he will settle in even better our little adventures!!
To back up a little, I was at work for about five hours today and Lucky spent that time in the crate! He was not thrilled about going in but I gave him a Kong with peanut butter and treats and his favorite hedgehog toy and a bone. His crate was dry when I got home and he was very happy to get out but everything was fine and in place. I am certain by the end of the week Lucky will have the routine figured out and he will be just fine about the crate. Even now he’s not fussing too much. In time, I probably wouldn’t even need to crate him but because he is young and new we are using the crate for now.
Whomever adopts Lucky will be LUCKY!!!
Down south his name was Lucky. Fluffy dog named him Tonka. Somehow it got combined to Lucky Tonka but for ease of length I’m just going to call him Lucky!!
He’s a cutie! I adore his black and white face markings!!! He is very long like a Dachshund but has some terrier mixed in. His personality is a hoot!!! He’s quick, joyful, smart, friendly and a lover! He hangs out by his person and always comes when called! I just cannot believe how fast he can acclimate to a home... he acts like he owns the place. Lucky gives kisses upon kisses and becomes your pal in 2 seconds. This boy has personality PLUS!!! 🐶❤️🐶
Watching from the rug...
Head Tilt!! :)
We had to pick Lucky up about 40 min from our house— his final leg of the journey to foster!!! My husband drove so I just put Lucky on my lap. Most of the drive home he gave kisses ...and more kisses!!! Then Lucky flipped over like a baby and I was rubbing and patting his tummy for about the last 20 minutes of the drive while he snoozed away. So cute!!! I can see how he could quickly become a precious fur-kid! He is such a people pupster!!! We are going to have FUN with this spotted sweet Oreo Cookie!!! 💙😊❤️
Lucky met my dogs when we got home and was instant buddies with them! A few sniffs and then they were bffs!!! Lucky likes toys and of course, treats. Yummmmmmy!!! He's been squeaking the stuffed hedgehog so I had to turn up the TV. That crazy honk HONK sound! 😂 He likes to play and frolic but also sleep and cuddle. He is currently stretched across my lap. He’s so balanced!!! What a GREAT dog he will be for ANYONE!!! 😍
Ready for bed... he snores a little!!! Hee hee!
Macphearsom Beau is now adopted! Exciting news!!! He will be the love ❤️❤️❤️ of his mommies life! (As it should be!) Congrats my little cutie! 🐾
All loaded up and heading to his new home! Happy FUREVER sweeeeeet boy!!! I look forward to hearing lots of happy tales! 💋
Me and the little pack!
My husband says they are like ice cream flavors! Parson is chocolate. Asti is strawberry. Mackie is vanilla!
I adore this picture of Macphearsom Beau! So handsome!! 💜💚🖤💜💚🖤 #sweaterweather
Alarm goes off!!! (5:30 AM) Wake up time!!! Everyone sits up. Mom heads to bathroom and pups wait. Next, Pups and mom head to the kitchen and everyone gets fed. Believe me... they can’t wait!!! First Mackie gets his bowl of kibble, then Parson, then Asti. Everyone has their spot in the kitchen. Chomp- crunch- slurp. Lots of crunching and munching! When bowls are empty they all head to the back door and it opens... zoooooom -outside to run and potty and poop. I wait either on my patio or at the door. When I see everyone is finished I let them back inside for treats. Everyone sits to get their reward...one by one I say their name and they get their treat!
This is our every morning routine!!! Dogs like schedules. :)
Now what happens next always makes me smile! I go upstairs to get ready for work and the whole gang runs back upstairs, up onto the bed, I have to lift Mac up, and they take a “my tummy is so full” nap!
Above is a picture of them all back up on the bed!
Then after I’m dressed and I eat breakfast we take our walk. (Usually my husband goes walking too if he has time) I touch those leashes and bang.... paws are flying down the stairs! They know.... they always know!!! Walkie time!!! Yay!
When I go to work the foster dog has to usually stay on the first floor. Mac just hangs out usually on the couch! I close the gate to the stairs. My dogs are either up or down.
That’s our morning! Have a happy day!!🌞
Macphearsom does not play with toys on his own. If I squeak a toy and shake it in play in front of him he gets very excited to get it and ‘kill’ it. Here is where a person needs to be very very careful or you will get a bad pinch on your fingers (or possibly even bit) if you are not careful!!! Mac has no sense of play with people… his hunting instincts kick in and he simply wants to kill the squeaker toy. It’s not like he’s trying to bite anyone. I personally have gotten a blood blister on my finger when my finger got stuck in his mouth when giving him the toy. Once when I threw a toy (and he didn’t see it go) he grabbed my arm out of excitement and I got bruises on my arm!
Mac only knew life at a breeding facility -sad- and did not have the opportunity to learn to play correctly and really doesn’t know how… his instincts ‘kick in’ when he hears the squeaker and he doesn’t know how to handle it. When playing with him I suggest wearing leather gloves or some hand protection so you do not get accidentally bit… Mac doesn’t go at you on purpose ...but it’s amazing that he doesn’t let go either! 😬😳😬 -this is not a dog for little ones because they could get injured by accident if they squeaked a toy and he grabbed it along with their hands!!!
As I’ve mentioned before he at first did not know how to take treats gently...but he is learning!!! He’s doing much better as he gets so many treats at my house!! Ha! 😉 Again, just be careful with your fingers.
Lastly, I should mention that Mac does sleep with us on our bed ...but if we move too much or disturb him on the bed during sleep he will growl. He never has done anything more than growl but I try not to disturb him because I know he does this!!! Grrrr zzzzz!
Just wanted to put this all out there!!! 🐶
#macsdarkside #ouch! #killthatsqueaker #westillloveyou!!!
Mac is settling into our routine now. Here he is laying under the kitchen table as I sip my coffee after our morning walk. Gorgeous Sunday morning, btw... hope you get outside!!! He loves to snuggle or sit by my feet. I keep encouraging him to be brave! He still startles at sounds but not as much. He’s totally mastered our many stairs going up and down. He is learning to have more fun! My wish for him is to be active and enjoy life to the fullest! I hope whomever adopts Mac keeps him going and doesn’t let him veg too much!!! :) 🐶 go Mackie go!!!
On my lap at the table! When do we eat?!? 😄
Before we left for dental appointment for teeth clean and eye surgery... Mac was cute and fluffy!!!
After teeth clean and eye surgery— looking a little rough...but feeling good!! They brought him out with a cone... that lasted on him 1 minute! Shake shake!!! Ha!!! He shook it off before we got to the car!!! Hee hee!!! 😮
I had NO idea he’d have 2 stitches with his eye surgery. It was just a little growth on his lid!! It’s all gone now! Yay!!! Plus good news... zero teeth pulled!! So now after 12 days eye stitches get removed on his eyelid. Only bad thing is they had to shave his eyelid. Awwwww!!!
Mac now has clean teeth and blood work was excellent and eye all spiffed up!!! He’s doing GREAT!!! Mac couldn’t wait to get home and eat after a long day of fasting!! Nom nom!!!
Little Mac is doing super well! He is learning ‘sit’. Once he gets it I’ll take a video. Here he is on the red love seat. All the fosters love this spot! He’s turning into my buddy and gets very excited and happy when I come home from work! He starts zipping around the house. He’s sooooo cute!
He is also a snuggler. Here he is with Asti!!
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This boy sure loves trotting around the yard :)!!!
