Sunday, April 29, 2018

Tell me more...

Potty Trained? Yes, here he is. When he moves to a new place he might mark a bit .. not sure of it though...then he should be fine after a couple days. Marking is not a potty training issue. It’s a dogs way of leaving their scent on things. 

Crate? I crate Nova when I go to work. He goes in with a couple treats. Otherwise he is out and about when I am home. He also rests on his own in his crate. Nova will bring toys into his crate for "safe keeping". 

Walks? Nova loves walks. We go 2x a day. He is still practicing doing it smoothly, lol. I always allow dogs to sniff on their walks, otherwise it would be no fun, and Nova likes to sniff. He will walk smoothly but also suddenly forge ahead into a run... so our walks look like: sniff, walk, run, walk, sniff, run. It’s funny. He’s learning!!! When he starts to want to run sometimes I just jog along with him to tired him out. Other times I just hold the leash tight and say, Nova let’s "walk". He’s getting it. 

Car rides? Nova does great! No car sickness. Rides in back seat. 

Sleeping? He sleeps up on the bed with me but also will sleep quietly in a crate in the bedroom. He likes to be in your room to sleep. 

People? Nova loves everyone and everyone loves Nova! He is hard to resist! 

Barking? He is a normal barker. If he hears a strange sound he will bark. He is not yappy. He will bark in his crate when I come home from work as he’s super excited to greet me. His bark is low and loud. I’m excited to see him too!

Bad habits? Only one I can think of. He is an excited jumper (can jump fairly high) when it’s time to eat and when I come home and let him out of his crate. Nova loves food! Every meal is a celebration!! I love a dog who has a good appetite! It’s also time to be really happy and a jumpy when mom comes home. (He’s just showing his love!!!) So when he jumps up I turn away from him and say "off"! Of course I greet him with lots of pets and hugs... I only discourage the jumping part. He’s young.... he will learn!

Shedding? Very little! It’s great :)

Chewing? Here he has only chewed on appropriate toys and bones. He is not mouthy with hands or people. He has nice manners!!!

Fetch? He can do this but doesn’t last real long at it. 

Other dogs? Nova would love a play mate! He’s fun and likes to be friendly and playful with other dog friends! He shares toys and I’ve not ever heard him growl or get upset. He’s happy go lucky! 

Energy level? Medium. He likes to play and zoom around but also is calm. He has those crazy spurts of young silliness but quickly will ease into chill time as well. He would be welcome in most homes I think! 

Grooming? I have not given him a bath here but brushing he does fine and often rolls belly up during his brush time! Loves tummy brushing! 

Cats? I don’t have one but I guess he will chase them. 

Tricks? We are working on learning sit. 

Personality? Nova is sweet, clumsy, unafraid, loving, snuggly, silly. He trips going up and down stairs sometimes (haha!!!) and will often lay on the floor like a frog... legs all sprawled out. He’s too cute! 

Best home? One that is patient, can spend time with him, likes to take him along places and has time to cuddle! He is calm but does not want to spend all day on a couch. He is young and has the desire to hang out with a family doing life! Not just sitting around all day. Nova would also be great going to work with someone if it’s allowed! He has a good balance to his temperament. He likes everyone but loves his momma best and follows me everywhere! πŸ’™πŸΆπŸ’™


Friday, April 27, 2018

Nova wears coats!

Just for fun we put on a ducky rain coat. 
He wasn’t bothered by it at all. 
So yes... you can shop for dog sweaters! πŸ’™

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Crates are fine!

Here is Nova resting in his crate. The door is open and he crawls inside. He likes dog beds and blankets as well! 

Nova follows me around the house. He likes to snuggle. He also lays by my feet. Nova just wants to be nearby. He loves my husband too! 🐢

Monday, April 23, 2018

Great in the car!!!

Here are 2 pics of Nova in my SUV. He crawled to the back seat even though I placed him up front. We just drove to the bank and back home. I have a video of this on his Facebook page! (Foster Dog Love) 

Most dogs get all excited when you stop and talk to the teller. Not Nova. He stayed seated. Wow! I’m very impressed by this super sweet boy!!! πŸ’œ

Sunday, April 22, 2018

Can Nova play fetch?

So maybe not the best fetcher but he is great company! We all have our gifts! 😊

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Saturday afternoon...

Going for another walk... beautiful and sunny day!

Kisses when we get back home!!!

Playing in the melting snow! Crunch!

Sunning on the bench. 🌞


Ready to go back inside!

Up on the bed... Nova finds a toy!

Frog leg style on the floor. Haha! 

On the chair... sound asleep. 

Busy day! We think Nova is awesome!

I love Nova!

We had a long afternoon walk. Nova just plodded along. He musta been tired, lol. 
He sniffed at all the houses as we walked past as if deciding what they were cooking for lunch. He’s a def ‘food hound’. He’s so comical! 
We got back home and I plopped down on my green park bench to enjoy the sounds of melting snow and let the sun soak in. Nova crawled up too. 
He barely fit but he did his best! What a cuddler. 
He is SWEET πŸ’œ
Wag-Wag-Wag

Walking Nova!


Friday, April 20, 2018

Nova arrived today!

I took a bunch of pics of Nova at my dads house before we left for Green Bay. Hope you like them! I think Nova is soooo cute!

He is very long in his body and shorter legged. He has a long waggy tail like a Beagle or Basset but has a fringe. He has lots of freckles on his fur. His eyes are big and round ... awwww! He is so soft!!! Sniff sniff goes his nose! What is he made up of??? You tell me?!? Haha! Well ‘whatever’ his mix ...he is a super sweet boy! 


He was friendly to my elderly dad! He rode awesome in the car for 2 hours!!! At home he met my dogs and all went great! Met my hubby and son... perfectly cordial! ⭐️

Nova loves food! He gobbles up treats and inhaled supper! He has snooped around our yard in the snow, I have a fenced yard, and watered some bushes. Ha! It’s a boy thing :) 

We are just getting to know Nova (and he us).  More tomorrow! Stay tuned!


Had to add 1 more photo...


He loves toys and carries them around! 

Awwww❤️!

Friday, April 13, 2018

ADOPTED πŸ’š

Last night Butch found his best friend! Today he starts his new happy life and I’m so thrilled for him! A match made in heaven! Congrats!!! 

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Passed his inspection!

Before adoption a rescue dog has to be checked by a vet. This is called a CVI. Certificate of Vet Inspection. Butch passed and he was 16lbs 6 oz. 

Everyone loved him and thought he was soooo cute! 

In the waiting room:


On the table:

Monday, April 9, 2018

Pending Adoption!

We just played fetch... we also found out Butch is pending adoption! BIG smiles for both! ☺️

Sunday, April 8, 2018

We love Butchy!

Here is Butch today... great walker. Knows sit. Loves to play. Adorable. ❤️

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Serenity in a window 

Nothing finer than to sit on a wide window ledge and watch the snow melt. The birds over our little creek are singing! The cars in the distance wiz past and maybe one day soon a car will turn in and take my little boy Butch home. That would be so sweet! 

Butch will be here waiting and hoping!!! ❤️


Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Snow in APRIL! 

Oh WI... why so much snow??? 

Butch doesn’t mind!! We actually went on 2 short walks today. Here he is in a cute hat from Etsy! 


Monday, April 2, 2018

Wanna Cuddle?

It is still cold out here in Green Bay... even though it is now April!!! I love to cuddle... just looking for my forever mommy or daddy to cuddle with me! I will be by your side! #Ipromise

I just got back from a brisk walk. Cozy fleece is my warm friend! Haha!