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Well, now...I'm officially a foster mom! And I must say, it's a good feeling!
Here's the original thread:
http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=610215&page=0&fpart=1
All has gone fairly well today. I picked Kora up at about 10am this morning. I took Trace with me as well to introduce them on neutral territory. Trace does very well with dogs, however, Kora did not take as well to him. She's not what I would call dog aggressive, just doesn't like other dogs in her face. She ignores other dogs until they get right up in her business, then she curls her lip. Fine by me right now. I'm hoping she'll get more used to him as time goes on, but if she doesn't, that's fine too. All I expect is them to tolerate each other.
She's also decent with cats, but must be watched, which I expected. She seems indifferent, but I'm watching her like a hawk.
She is once again sleeping (and snoring) at my feet, curled up under my desk as I type this. Can you say velcro dog?!?!? I haven't even been with her 12 hours and I can't even pee now without her in attendance!
She has a some confidence issues, but we'll work on that. I would imagine some was brought on by being in the shelter and then having changed hands so much during her transport. Poor thing is exhausted, frustrated & stressed. You easily can tell all she wants is to be attached to someone, please someone and be with someone she can completely trust. She has nothing but love in her eyes.
We got a bath today, to get all that shelter stink off her. (I say "we" because I mean "we" LOL!) She didn't do too bad, though I must say she loooooooved the toweling off part!
Absolutely no food aggression issues. She's actually a very submissive & extremely handler sensitive dog.
I want to thank all the members of BrightStar (especially Dennis) for all their help. You are all truly, truly wonderful people and I'm proud to say I'm part of your organization.
So, as promised, here are some pictures I took today:
Look at me, a sable for each arm!
She's a bit on the thin side, but we'll work on that!
See the love in those eyes!
As my Dad was shoveling...
"The **** with Georgia, I LOVE New York and all the snow!!! I'll take that shovel, thank YOU!"
"I'm fixin' ta start on this HUGE snow bank over here..."
More to come, y'all stay tuned!
Here's the original thread:
http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=610215&page=0&fpart=1
All has gone fairly well today. I picked Kora up at about 10am this morning. I took Trace with me as well to introduce them on neutral territory. Trace does very well with dogs, however, Kora did not take as well to him. She's not what I would call dog aggressive, just doesn't like other dogs in her face. She ignores other dogs until they get right up in her business, then she curls her lip. Fine by me right now. I'm hoping she'll get more used to him as time goes on, but if she doesn't, that's fine too. All I expect is them to tolerate each other.
She's also decent with cats, but must be watched, which I expected. She seems indifferent, but I'm watching her like a hawk.
She is once again sleeping (and snoring) at my feet, curled up under my desk as I type this. Can you say velcro dog?!?!? I haven't even been with her 12 hours and I can't even pee now without her in attendance!

She has a some confidence issues, but we'll work on that. I would imagine some was brought on by being in the shelter and then having changed hands so much during her transport. Poor thing is exhausted, frustrated & stressed. You easily can tell all she wants is to be attached to someone, please someone and be with someone she can completely trust. She has nothing but love in her eyes.
We got a bath today, to get all that shelter stink off her. (I say "we" because I mean "we" LOL!) She didn't do too bad, though I must say she loooooooved the toweling off part!
Absolutely no food aggression issues. She's actually a very submissive & extremely handler sensitive dog.
I want to thank all the members of BrightStar (especially Dennis) for all their help. You are all truly, truly wonderful people and I'm proud to say I'm part of your organization.
So, as promised, here are some pictures I took today:
Look at me, a sable for each arm!

She's a bit on the thin side, but we'll work on that!

See the love in those eyes!

As my Dad was shoveling...
"The **** with Georgia, I LOVE New York and all the snow!!! I'll take that shovel, thank YOU!"


"I'm fixin' ta start on this HUGE snow bank over here..."

More to come, y'all stay tuned!