tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post124241542664506897..comments2024-03-13T09:23:16.861-06:00Comments on Rubicon Days: The Best Laid Plans of People and Potcakes: Keemo's ArrivalLara Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-19363945941160669812015-10-05T16:48:30.426-06:002015-10-05T16:48:30.426-06:00As you know by now, I made the difficult decision ...As you know by now, I made the difficult decision for Keemo to go to another foster home. I thought I had a pretty good set-up, but each time is a learning experience and I think I probably won't be fostering again in my townhome. The logistics of keeping everyone more separate than I planned just were not tenable, not to mention shared walls and fearing noise complaints from my neighbors. The house of my dreams has a foster dog suite where everyone can have lots of their own space! Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-62770538392458171862015-10-05T16:46:21.913-06:002015-10-05T16:46:21.913-06:00Mellowing out just isn't in my DNA :) Unfortun...Mellowing out just isn't in my DNA :) Unfortunately Keemo was not a fit for our household and went to a different foster home. I will have a more detailed update soon. Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-31937127503017448102015-10-05T16:45:42.883-06:002015-10-05T16:45:42.883-06:00I got some very interesting insights into both my ...I got some very interesting insights into both my girls during this experience. Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-18178357014160975752015-10-05T16:45:15.675-06:002015-10-05T16:45:15.675-06:00Aw, Kimberly - thank you. I'm not feeling very...Aw, Kimberly - thank you. I'm not feeling very heroic, though - Keemo actually had to go to a different foster home this weekend. Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-83648506881015690992015-10-01T23:18:01.790-06:002015-10-01T23:18:01.790-06:00He IS so cute. It's funny that what happened ...He IS so cute. It's funny that what happened is opposite of what you thought! I'm sure Boca will settle - sounds like she already is. Thank you for fostering again. You are so awesome. I really want to get back into fostering next year when Matt and I buy a bigger house and land. I am apprehensive with my disabled cat but I'd feel more comfortable with a huge property and space in the house to separate if necessary. Amanda Yantoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339555837009438560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-7815995487383759632015-09-29T17:05:47.222-06:002015-09-29T17:05:47.222-06:00Bless you for fostering ~ not an easy task because...Bless you for fostering ~ not an easy task because you truly don't know what to expect. And you sound like me ~ I'm helicopter Mom to not only my pets but every animal I meet (Including the shelter animals I volunteer with - I worry about them all!). Our trainer/friend is constantly trying to get me to mellow out. ;-) I look forward to following your inspirational journey!Cindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05057610754945031340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-3081315787266587722015-09-29T17:03:08.410-06:002015-09-29T17:03:08.410-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05057610754945031340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-66412595766722671922015-09-29T15:02:37.473-06:002015-09-29T15:02:37.473-06:00I'm fascinated by the idea that the calm and p...I'm fascinated by the idea that the calm and polite part of the duo would be snarky with the newcomer. That must have been more than a little unnerving. I'm hoping it'll be just part of the adjustment process... a little blip in the road. <br /><br />Jean from <a href="http://dionjean.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Welcome to the Menagerie</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979504433005566382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-49630310891709035232015-09-29T12:38:43.211-06:002015-09-29T12:38:43.211-06:00I love what you do. You're my hero.I love what you do. You're my hero.Kimberly Gauthier, Dog Nutrition Blogger for Keep the Tail Wagginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021211954887075184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-80438057640808185902015-09-29T11:10:08.393-06:002015-09-29T11:10:08.393-06:00Dogs have a way of surprising us. On two different...Dogs have a way of surprising us. On two different occasions we've had dogs at the house and both times I expected Delilah to be the snarky one, but it was Sampson.<br /><br />I hope Boca gets used to Keemo so it's less stressful for everyone. It's a great thing you are doing.LetterstoAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670264470223548503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-50697153273617668372015-09-29T10:54:23.911-06:002015-09-29T10:54:23.911-06:00I've never fostered before, so can only imagin...I've never fostered before, so can only imagine how much anxiety it can cause - especially if you already have 2 at home! But I can't imagine anyone being more prepared and ready to take it on than you. :-) And that face of his... I think I'm in love!Camille Schake | GoodPetParent.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131615425484398387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-32503036572644114742015-09-29T09:05:50.599-06:002015-09-29T09:05:50.599-06:00I wondered if Boca would be as cool about the newc...I wondered if Boca would be as cool about the newcomer as you thought. I had the same surprise with Blueberry when we fostered the sweetest senior lab - male. I saw a side of her I never would have believed if I hadn't seen it myself. I think you are doing all the right things - and hopefully things will eventually level off. He looks like so much fun! Maybe once Boca realizes he isn't there to steal her thunder or replace her, she'll relax a little more. It's always those quiet, sweet types that surprise you! Blueberry's humanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09939332241280524991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-29489897292328551982015-09-28T20:27:56.091-06:002015-09-28T20:27:56.091-06:00A slow intro policy really works
Lily & Edward...A slow intro policy really works<br />Lily & EdwardTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-49130681951525586622015-09-28T15:48:17.741-06:002015-09-28T15:48:17.741-06:00He is so cute, and I'm sorry that things didn&...He is so cute, and I'm sorry that things didn't go quite as planned with Boca (go figure), let's hope it just takes a couple days for her to figure out this new guest isn't such a bad guy after all. And yes - expect the unexpected, it's never quite as easy or predictable as we think I suppose. I'm definitely optimistic that Boca will settle down soon, here's hoping for the best.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01672825791526583489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-4291563820906922892015-09-28T14:28:49.726-06:002015-09-28T14:28:49.726-06:00He's adorable. He's really just a big dork...He's adorable. He's really just a big dork. Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-72018366097239742222015-09-28T14:28:29.093-06:002015-09-28T14:28:29.093-06:00He is *very* recently neutered (less than a week a...He is *very* recently neutered (less than a week ago) and is erm...randy. That is what pissed Boca off initially. Ruby thinks it's a fun game since she is an awkward humper, too! Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-16486103262343269022015-09-28T14:27:16.758-06:002015-09-28T14:27:16.758-06:00Keemo is so cute! I'm sorry that Boca didn'...Keemo is so cute! I'm sorry that Boca didn't like him and I hope she warms up to him soon! zoepheedogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959397251791559890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-68140733479092933982015-09-28T14:24:12.478-06:002015-09-28T14:24:12.478-06:00He's adorable!! Congrats on your new house gue...He's adorable!! Congrats on your new house guest!!<br />Is he neutered yet? I know that's something that can set off some female dogs. :-)Dz Dog Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13009070542545035600noreply@blogger.com