Kisses for everyone!

Coming home is always loads of fun. The second I walk through the door, the excitement begins. Of course, if it is not done properly, the escape-artist cat Brûlée must first be gathered up from her burst through the smallest of crack in the door. She does not go far, but it is enough to provide the rest of the gang time to get to the door no matter where they might have been and what they might have been doing.

Noses, noses, where is the third noses? One of the best parts of fostering is three dog noses at the front door. Aim High is getting the hang of the mugging of new arrivals, but he is more gentle than the Brindle Boys. There are still only two noses at the front door and Aim High waits until I am safely inside to join in the greetings. Still, he loves the hugs and kisses that he gets and his wagging tail is getting more pronounced.

We like to have "affection sessions" frequently. One of our greys, Dewey, is in training for "Best Kisser" at the 2009 Greyfest. When it is time to get hugs and kisses, Aim High gladly melts into the brindle fold and he is really getting the hang of it. The cutest thing is we have caught Aim High giving Dewey kisses more than once during the sessions. Kisses for everyone!

Report card:

• Aim High gets an A++ in potty training (where is that wood that I need to knock on?).
• We need to be practicing stairs, but the basement is still a construction zone so we have not been very good about it.
• He will not take chewy snacks from our hands yet - they are still new.
• Hardwood floors are not a problem, but he prefers to hang out on carpet.
• Sometimes he is a bit unsure and seems to prefer quiet - having the Brindle Boys around seems to help with his confidence. We are working on some basic obedience and that will be a good thing to continue with him.
• Squeakie Balls are still #1, but he is seeing the value of fluffy toys.
• Overall, Aim High is doing WONDERFULLY!

Any luck with better name than "Aim High" for this boy? Give the folks in placement a call when you are ready to welcome him into your home and start calling this wonderful boy by his new name!