Thankful Thursday: Foster Family Update

It's been a few months since I last posted any foster family updates, so I figured why not use this first Thankful Thursday in November to share some cuteness...  After all, I'm incredibly thankful every time I get updates and see new photos of my babies thriving in their forever homes.  I could be having a terrible day, yet just one photo makes me smile from ear-to-ear!  Let's see if I can make you smile too... 

Two and a half years later, Little Maverick still loves his snuggie, which simply makes my heart melt.  If you knit, crochet, or sew, please keep your local shelters in mind and donate some snuggies.  They are a great way to use up leftovers, and Mavie is proof that not only do they help comfort during transition, but for many, many years to come!  

Rosie got into the Halloween spirit and was as cute as a pumpkin, don't ya think?

Booth recently got to go to work for the day with his Mom.  Doesn't he look so proud?

Harper celebrated Halloween with her little human sister, and showed her how much fun it is to hand out treats.

Speaking of little human siblings, Izzy took pumpkin decorating to a new level when she shared her exciting news with the world... she's going to be a big sister in 2015!

As I said, I just love watching my former foster babies grow, and now I get to watch their families grow as well! 

Monday Mischief: Foster Family Update

Not much mischief here today, just a whole lot of cuteness!  It's time for a foster family update... 

First up is Miss Rosie, enjoying a little stroll on the beach.  She's become a great little beach bum!

Next, we have Dustee showing everyone how he spends the dog days of summer.  No, the shot of he and sister Kaya lying fireside is not recent, but I still had to share.

My little Boo-Man, better known as Booth, is next. He seems to agree with Dustee on how best to spend those hot summer days.

 The always regal looking Izzy is up next.  I simply adore this shot of her on the staircase!

Little Harper rounds out today's update.  Out of all our fosters, I think she was Sophie's favorite.  We're going to have to get the girls together for a play date soon.

I love seeing these photos of my former foster babies - updates are always the best!  I'm happy to say that I played a small part in getting each of these babies into their perfect forever homes where they are all thriving!

Foster Baby Updates

Time to get Wordless again.  Today it's all about things that make me smile... foster baby updates!

Maverick

Maverick

Izzy

Cotton & her human baby brother

Belle, showing off a Casey Jones Bones treat at the race track
* CJB is a sponsor on our race car this year *

Belle

Monday Mischief & Foster Updates

Happy Monday, Happy March, Happy Days-Getting-Longer week!  With the humans back to the daily grind, there won't be a heck of a lot of mischief going on at home today.. or will there be?  Have you ever wondered just what our crazy furkids do when we're not at home?  hmmm...

Here's what the did yesterday...  

Lola wanted eggs for breakfast and begged her Daddy to share.

Tut just wanted to stretch out and chill.  I call this his "Got Paw?" pose.

Zeus was on the job as Chief Bird Watcher.

Sophie thought the NASCAR race was about as exciting as watching paint dry.

Yesterday was the 1 year anniversary of our former foster baby Maverick's "gotcha day."  His family met us at Sturbridge Village and instantly fell in love with the little tyke -- but who wouldn't?  Mavie's sister said he started his day off with stealing a sock and hogging the blanket... his typical mischief!

This seems like a good time for a few other foster updates, doesn't it?

Here is Booth's easy-like-Sunday "recharging for mischief making" pose...

Izzy seems to be enjoying that crazy white stuff that just will not stop falling...

Harper was caught enjoying a long winter's nap with her cousin...

 

Don't they all look so cozy and well loved?  Photo updates like these always make me smile so much... knowing we helped them all find their perfect forever homes is the best feeling in the world!

Foster Updates!

Happy New Year's Eve!  I'm curious to know how everyone is spending it this year.  Are you heading out on the town for a First Night celebration?  Hanging out at a friend or family house party?  Hitting the clubs?  Or, perhaps you're like us this year, getting take-out Chinese food and enjoying a relaxing evening in with our furry babies.  Whatever you are planning, be safe and enjoy!

It's the last Monday Mischief of the year, so I've decided to share a few foster updates.  After all, there's nothing better than some puppy mischief to make you smile (although they aren't puppies anymore... they're all growing up so fast)!

First up is tiny-tot Maverick (on the left), who got into the Christmas spirit along with his big brother Zac.  Doesn't Mavie look like he's making a wish to Santa?  I just adore the bow on his head.

Belle spent her first Christmas in New Mexico, where she is "wintering" with her parents and two kitty siblings.  I can't wait for Spring when they return to New England!

 

Sweet Izzy's neighbors bought her a Christmas toy which she proudly carried around all day on Christmas eve.  Don't you love that "what?!?!" look?  The second shot was titled "Izzy is one happy snow puppy" by her Mom... snow always makes the Lapdogs smile too!

The Big White Shadow (as his Mom calls him), better known as Skipper, still enjoys lounging by the wood stove on a cold New England day.  Here he is happily sharing the heat with kitty sister Amelia.

We truly love getting updates and photos of our foster babies, and I hope you enjoy seeing them as well!  We got to foster several wonderful pups in 2012, which led to meeting many new friends who gave these precious babies their forever homes.  We greatly look forward to helping many more on their way to forever homes in 2013!

Gone to the Dogs

Wordless Wednesday has gone to the dogs... with appearances by a few former foster babies!

Foster Belle snoozing at the race track

Foster Izzy is all smiles for the camera

Foster Booth taking a break from playtime

Beautiful foster Addison striking a pose

One of our NELCAR family member's new Dobie pup

 

An Afternoon in the Park

The DOG park, that is!  Back in June we caught up with our former foster baby Izzy (the beauty formerly known as Sake) and her parents for a play date at the dog park.  It was wonderful to see her and how happy she is with her family!  She'd already grown up so much!

I always said Izzy was one smart cookie and she proved me right (again) by learning the agility equipment in just minutes!  She's very food motivated and it only took a couple treats before she was zipping back and forth through the tunnel and over the A-frame.

She thought about jumping off the top during her first try on the A-frame, but instead opted to turn around and go back down the same side she went up.  However, within minutes she became an A-frame pro and even had other dogs following her across!

If you've been following for awhile, you know that Lola has become the Old Lady of the dog park and much prefers to lie down in a cool shady spot and just watch.  This is exactly what she was doing while Izzy was showing off... (little Izzy was so fast I missed her head in this shot)

I never really managed a great shot of the girls together, but it wasn't for lack of trying...

 

I always say that photos and updates on our foster babies really make my day and I can't get enough.  It's even more amazing when we get together with them for play dates!  Thank you to Izzy's parents for taking time out of their busy life to hang out with us.

Speaking of updates, here's a couple of shots of one of our 2007 foster babies, Cotton.  She has been keeping an eye on her adorable baby brother and thinking about modeling on the side... ha ha

Another update... Belle (aka mini Lola) is growing up fast and attends most of the NELCAR races.  I'm so happy that Pete & Wanda decided to add her to their family... we get to see her all summer long.  And yes, we did try to talk them into adopting Booth as well, but they've got their hands full at the moment. 

 

Everyone at the track loves Belle and she gets spoiled by our entire NELCAR family...

 

Booth has also gained many fans at the track and several of our NELCAR family members have been following along and rooting for the little man to find his perfect forever home.  Well, I'm pleased to say that Boo has been adopted!  It's very bittersweet, especially since he's so attached to me (and yes, uh-hum, I'm quite attached to him as well).  I do think he's going to the perfect family though, complete with a 5 year old doxie sister to play with.  He was adopted on Tuesday, but his family had a mini vacation planned... which means we have custody of the little man through this weekend!