Woolie checking out his dishes and toys at his new home!

Woolie's New Home

One of the happiest experiences I have had as a foster has been connecting wonderful Woolie with his equally wonderful new Forever Family.

A few days after the last entry I posted, I received a touching letter from a woman who had seen Woolie on the web. We arranged to introduce Woolie to them at a park near their home a couple of days later. I could tell that they liked Woolie-- and Woolie loved them-- so they went home to think about it for the weekend. We kept Woolie home from the Meet & Greet on Saturday to give him a break.

On Monday we got the word that they had decided to adopt Woolie!!! We were so thrilled for them all. We decided that Friday would be the perfect day for his move to his new home and his new family made arrangements during the week for his arrival.

Friday was a beautiful morning and when we arrived at his new home, we could all tell Woolie had really found what he was looking for: love, appreciation, peace, happiness, and companionship. I received a wonderful email on Saturday confirming that he is a "joy" in his new home and fitting in well. Alas, not even a backward glance for us-- which makes us so very happy!!!

Congratulations, Woolie!!!!

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Well, Woolie isn't as young and cute as some of the foster pups we have. But he IS the Nicest Dog Ever. And this week TWO families came out to meet him. Neither were the right family for him, but it was GREAT to have some interest in our Extra Special Boy. One day the perfect family WILL come, and they will find a true gem.

Always room for a few more...

This week Woolie, Cocoa, & Cupcake were joined by two more foster puppies: Sully & Darla. Luckily, there is plenty of Woolie to go around and they are all having a good time together in spite of the unseasonably cold weather.

We also had 5 extra kiddos here for a sleepover this weekend. Woolie wasn't fazed in the least by the extra chaos. "The more the merrier!" seems to be his motto for both canines and humans...

Thank Goodness for Good Friends

Woolie finally got a chance to go and run with his friends on Thursday when he went to Doggy Play Day at Taurus Training with Luci and Cocoa. They reported that he had another great day and really seemed to enjoy his day out.

On Saturday we had some kid friends over to help train the dogs on the new Poochie Bells! The first session went well, but we will all need lots more practice. After the fun playtime we all headed to Mud Puppies to get the dogs ready for their special Meet & Greet on Sunday. Woolie was the best in the tub-- so easy to bathe and groom! And he looked so brilliant and white after the bath after a messy muddy week-- what a handsome boy!

At the Meet & Greet on Sunday Woolie seemed very grateful as usual for the affection and pats from the people who came by. It was a lovely sunny day.

Woolie continues to be the patient mentor and playmate of both Cupcake and Cocoa. It is not unusual for him to have one or even BOTH puppies on him. Cupcake especially enjoys snoozing next to or on top of dear Woolie.

TGIF!

Woolie and company have had a busy week. Ben was home for Spring Break, and various friends came and played and added to the general activity level of our home. Especially interesting was a visit from a bottle-fed pot-bellied piglet who was being fostered by a friend! But now it's the weekend, and time for the dogs to just sit back and relax. Saturday they will go the Meet & Greet at Petco (Great Hills Trail) from 1-4 PM. Hope some Woolie fans come out to see this special love.

Welcome Cupcake and Welcome Back Cocoa

Woolie is now doing double duty babysitting because Cocoa's new home didn't work out and she is back, plus we have added pint-sized pup Cupcake to our foster family this week. Good old Woolie is taking it all in stride.

Farewell, Cocoa

Wow.. another month flew by so quickly! Woolie attended the Forgotten Friends-- Mixed Breed Rescue Meet & Greet again today and was his charming, personable self. The competition was stiff today with several young puppies and tiny dogs stealing some of the limelight. But ever-patient Woolie smiled at everyone and waited for his turn for some loving pats. It was a lovely day out in the newly remodeled (and covered!) breezeway at the Great Hills Trail Petco.

Tonight we learned that Woolie's little playmate, Cocoa, may go to a Foster-to-Adopt home tomorrow. Yay for Cocoa! But we wonder if Woolie will miss the little puppy to whom he has devoted so many hours these past weeks. We will make sure the sweet guy gets lots of TLC while he waits for HIS Forever Family to find him.

Woolie's Day Out

Woolie went with Luci to Taurus Doggie Daycare on Wednesday because I knew I wouldn't be home as much as usual and I couldn't bring them with me. Not surprisingly, Woolie was a wonderful sweet boy at Daycare, winning over the staff and the other dogs. They sent him home with a glowing Daycare Report Card and a staff inquiry requesting more info about our WoolieWool.

Oh! Woolie had a dose of Heartgard on March 1st, so he is protected for another month! YAY!

Sunny Days!

Woolie has really enjoyed this sunny nice weather this week and all of the fun playtime in the yard with his pals Luci and Cocoa. He continues to be a real treasure-- ready to go-go-go with puppy antics and busy kiddos, but also ready to sit back and relax and be loved in front of the TV or sit at my feet while I work on the computer. He has mastered "go to bed" and "sit". Such a charming, gentle boy.