I've had my share of experiences around animals. My first animal that I could call MINE was Oatmeal, a solid gray dwarf rabbit. The Easter Bunny brought him to me when I was six years old. I can't recall how I came up with the name Oatmeal, but I'm sure it's because that was the first thing I saw in the kitchen or had eaten it for breakfast. He was great, he was happy scurrying around and pooping on my bed when I tried to play with him on my bed. He bit me when I tried to cuddle, so that didn't work out so well.
I was reminiscing because as of this week I'm a foster parent for dogs!! I'm quite excited. I love dogs and how innocent their affection is for their humans. The most exciting things that happen for them is going on a walk and eating...as if they aren't going to ever eat again. They just act so insane when it's time to eat! Dogs are simple minded amused by the leaves being blown by the wind. Sure the barking can get on your nerves occasionally, but a dog will forgive you immediately for your outburst with his barking.
I have my two dogs, Shadow and Chloe. Shadow is young at heart, but wise. As a flat coat retriever he is supposed to enjoy retrieving and water...he doesn't really enjoy either all that much. He's relaxed. He will sit and let you hold his paw for HOURS...kinda like holding hands. Chloe is a good girl and smart, but becoming much less of a nuiscance growing out of the puppy stages. She loves to hunt for her hidden food and receive attention just as much as the next dog.
Tasha is my first foster dog, she's a Pharaoh hound Mix. At first she was incredibly timid in her new surroundings. Four Days later, she has found comfort on the couch (sshhhh, don't tell Chris) and using the doggy door. I just put that back in yesterday and she figured if the other two bone heads could use it, then so could she! She has endless kisses, gentle manners like taking treats, and curious mind. She is a joy to have saved from the shelter in West Virginia, a high kill shelter...her time was up. She got a little ahead of me today...she opened the cupboard and found the box of treats...lets just say the three dogs had a bit of a smorgasboard today. Now I have the cupboard secured....
