Jack.Russell.Terrier.Goodness.

*Toby * 9 years old * Food motivated * Friendly *Loves laps!* Good with Dogs* 

Cuddle-Bug * Likes his walks! * Good leash manners * Loves car rides *

Hi there!! It's been awhile since we last fostered but with the Christmas holiday season upon us, we laid eyes on this little man & couldn't stand to see this sweet face behind bars. And might I add - I caught my husband in a moment of weakness......he said "yes".......I said "yeah!" and went ahead and pulled this little fellow before he had a chance to change his mind :) It's not that my husband does not enjoy other dogs or fostering... because that is not the case! He just knows that we have busy jobs and never wants our own two pooches to feel displaced.

Displaced? "Begging tactics with 3 dogs work better than with 2"

So here we are.

Meet Toby! Well, his papers say "Toto" but the neighbour's dog is Toto......and that was getting confusing since we often walk them together....so Toby it is! Toby comes to us from a shelter in Mansfield, Ohio. He was picked up by Animal Control Officers as a stray in August and instantly became a staff favourite. Toby waited patiently for 4 whole months watching families come in and out - and then leave with other dogs and wondered why on earth nobody wanted him?? We have no clue either because this guy is a little gem!

He only arrived on Sunday December 7th so we are still getting to know him but we're committed to keeping you posted every few days with new pictures, videos and tidbits of what we learn about his personality and behaviour so you can decide if this little cuddle bug is for you!

Ciao for now!

ADOPTED!

Congratulations to Missy, who met her forever family today...fell in love with them....and asked them to take her home :)

**Adoption Pending**

Hi everyone! Thanks for your inquiries and interest!
I am pending adoption! Yeah!

Happy Easter!

Well, we're all just settling in after the road trip we had home to Guelph to visit family for the Easter weekend! It was a pretty busy weekend and the household consisted of 8 adults, 4 kids under the age of 3 and 5 dogs! lol. Missy was marvelous. She was a little anxious in the car - and preferred to lay in the middle console with her head resting on my arm. Here are a few photos ~

"Road trip!!!"

So many interesting smells! Don't worry - even though there was lots of goose poop I was a true lady and didn't try to roll in it like my foster sisters did!

Here we are taking a nice break - the weather was so fantastic and we did a lot of walking, running and playing outdoors!

Here I am with Lucy - I liked to follow her around because she would accidentally drop her cheerios and I was a good girl trying to clean them up behind her :)

Oopsie! I got busted with foster dad's gym socks!

Just hanging out with my foster sisters!

Roxy and I spent a lot of time in the fenced backyard chasing squirrels and bunnies.....we didn't catch any....but we sure tried.

Here I am watching the Masters with foster dad. I tried to stay awake - but I guess golf just isn't my thing :)  

.......Cat-Nap!

 Waiting patiently for someone to sit down so I can warm up your lap!!!!

Here I am saying hello to Josie and foster gramps!

Since it was such a busy house all weekend, foster mom was good to set our beds up in the office, that way we always had a quiet place to retreat to in case we needed to catch a few zzzzz's.....

Missy & Jersey!

Missy & our girl Jersey have become really good friends.

They had a pretty busy week keeping me company while I worked from home. Aren't they the cutest little Assistants anyone could ever ask for?!?

In case you're wondering, the two of them are watching a ladybug take a stroll across the floor! lol. Neither knew what on earth to do with it.

All play and no sleep = NO FUN! After the two of them have removed each toy from the toy box, the girls decided they were much too tired and retreated for a nap :)

And after their nap they are fully refreshed and ready to start their shift for the Neighbourhood Watch Program. The types of intruders they are worried about you ask? SQUIRRELS and BIRDS. lol.

And here they are waiting for their cookie before bed (they do sleep in separate crates - but for some reason like to wait for their cookie in the same one!).

So far so great!

Well, Missy has only been in our home for a whopping 5 days. She has transitioned marvelously! She simply adores her walks - and gets so excited when you throw the ball for her to chase. While she will alert you when someone is at the door - she has been very quiet when we leave for work.

She is alone from about 7:45 to 1:00 (my husband comes home at lunch to give the dogs a potty break and a romp in the backyard) and then again from about 1:30-5:30. She stays in our office which is a pretty big room, with no problems to report at all.

I have included a cute little video of Roxy and Jersey (our dogs) trying to get her to play:

Here is also a cute clip that I thought I would include of a hilarious but quirky behaviour!! Missy will bring you one of her toys and nudge it on your lap  -but will still keep the other part of the toy in her mouth. She desperately wants you to play "tug of war" with her - and when you do start tugging she makes the funniest noises! If she ends up winning the game, she proudly trots around with it in her mouth, but moments later she is flipping it back on your lap for more. Doesn't she sound ferocious? lol!  

More pictures, videos and updates to come so please do check back on our one-eyed wonder!

Welcome Miss.America!

A warm welcome to our newest foster.....Miss. America (aka Missy!). Missy had originally been a gift for her previous family's 13 year old daughter. The family wanted to re-home her when the daughter had grown up and moved away to college. One of our great volunteers saw this sweet face on kijiji and brought her home!

Missy has now come to Ottawa to be our foster as her previous foster home stepped up to take in a bonded pair of chihuahuas. This weekend my sister came for a visit, along with her husband, their 1.5 year old daughter and their 3 year old chihuahua and they were able to provide transport for Missy right to our home, so that worked out very well.

When they arrived....there was Missy. Sitting on my sister's lap, head out the window, smilin' away.

Missy has a cute little figure....with a nice cream coat. She loves to be picked up and carried like a little diva.

She got along really well with my niece, Josie (who adored nothing more than to open and close the patio door to let the dogs "owside")

Missy and Josie did a lot of exploring together. Here they are saying "hello" to Pedra (Josie's fur-sister!).

Pedra didn't really care to share that big bed, but it was a chilly weekend in Ottawa so Pedra "warmed-up" to the idea since Missy was helping to heat the bed! 

It was a long weekend of walks and play and fun. Here she is taking a few zzz's - a great way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon! We'll be sure to keep you updated a few times a week so please check back!