Working Boy

Yesterday, Max went to work with his foster sister (who has finally caught up on her sleep since she's spent extra time showing him all the ropes) and foster mom. Foster mom works in a place where there are lots of goodies for doggies and Max walked around the store "lifting" things (like bones and treats!). A few people tried to tempt him with treats to entice him to come closer to them but Max likes to take his time and approach people on his own. People who come on too strong make him a bit nervous!

All in all, he had a good day and somehow scored a nice smelly knuckle bone... foster mom thought he deserved it since he had been such a good boy!

Max: A Changed Man

Max-A-Million, as his foster mom calls him, reports that Thanksgiving was pretty good for him. He had a little bit of mashed potatoes and lots of cuddles.

Foster mom didn't tell Max ahead of time that Friday was a big day for him. He and his two other adoptable friends, Bugsy and Taco, were all getting neutered. As cute as they all are, there's no need to have little mini-Max pups roaming the planet!

Anyway, Max-A-Million is recovering but is in some pain (or maybe likes to talk about his pain more than others!). Foster mom isn't subjecting him to the camera for a few days while he recovers.

Poor boy needs his privacy!

Max gets bolder!

Well, our little Max has some vocal chords and he likes to use them when his foster mom leaves the house! I guess apartments are out for this little man!

In other news, he is opening up and is getting more playful - he's a little imp! This morning, when his foster mom woke up, he came right up for a little cuddle...too cute!

Day Two - Settling in

Day Two and Max is warming up a bit. He had to go in the crate while his foster mom went to work and he wasn't thrilled but he was a great sport. And when his foster mom returned, he squealed with excitement and ran around the house like a happy boy! This was the most excitement his foster mom had seen from him and she was glad to see he was feeling better and more comfortable. When it was dinner time, he sat quietly and patiently for everyone to be fed. He's really great about following his foster mom all over the house - to the kitchen, to the laundry room, to the bathroom... he now has a job!!

Lights out, Max

Well, it's the end of Day One and Max is pooped. He needs a little pillow to prop up his head so he can sleep well.

So far, he thinks this "foster" thing is better than the shelter. He's still a bit nervous - doesn't know what to make of his bigger canine foster sisters but these things take time.

Tomorrow, he'll continue to follow his foster mom around and see what she's up to. Feeling good about freedom though. And feeling good that he was one of the lucky ones that made it out of the shelter alive.

Max's foster sister has had enough

Max's foster sister is exhausted after a day of showing Max around and introducing him to people. She heads to bed right after dinner and tells Max that there will be much more to do tomorrow.

Admit it, this is much better!

Max, still damp but feeling better. Wondering what other kind of torture he will now endure... hope the foster mom doesn't reach in for a cuddle.

Bath time!

To top off a wonderful day on a transport, meeting lots of new people who drove him here and there, Max was thinking that a relaxing bath would be just perfect!

Okay, really, Max's foster mom thought it would be a great idea since he smelled bad, was matted, and had fleas. Max would have preferred skipping the bath but appreciates the fact that he no longer has fleas and smells like oatmeal.

Arrival Day

Max arrived yesterday and he was stinky and matted but oh, so cute!

Max In Need of Help

This is the picture that caught our eye - it's Max at a high-kill shelter in West Virginia.

His time was up and he needed a way out of the shelter in a hurry. Homeward Trails decided that we'd make space for this little guy and that's where his new story and new life begins...