Of course all the puppies got adopted the instant they hit adoptable age, but poor Wanda hasn't had any luck. Its rough for me because at the end of the day Wanda is my best work and the easiest dog I've ever dealt with. She is now fully house trained and has wonderful people/dog skills, but still no applications.
I understand she is 2 years old and a black dog, but I think its insane that this awesome dog has no interest. I heard everyone wants a puppy near the holidays but Wanda is just as cute as a puppy and SO MUCH less work. I am going to keep her here till she gets adopted or as long as I can because I don't want her to lose all the skills she's learned, and I know she was very sad at the shelter she really likes having companions human and otherwise (she even likes the cats!).
The question begs at my mind and springs out of the mouths of others "Why don't you keep her?" Believe me with a dog this low maintenance it is tempting but I don't think my foster journey is over. First of all, I am hoping to own a pit bull as my second dog. Second of all as my wonderful vet let told me, there aren't a lot of fosters like me out there and losing my home will be a determent to the community, so for now Wanda is going to be a long-term foster project (even thought there's not much to work on).
In other fun news my dog, Nikki, caught Giardia, which is another lovely parasite dogs can get. So many wonderful things come from dogs and their love of butts and each others poo. I thought after worms with the pups I was in the clear but the adventure never ends. Luckily dogs can have the infection but not the disease which is the cause so its just seven days of pills. None of this stopped me from the initial freak out of "Is my dog okay?" and "Am I going to catch this."
Nevertheless all is well and being medicated, including Wanda just in case. (I heart my new vet Tammy Schmidt at Broadway animal hospital she is another dog rescuer and she donates tons of time to help homeless pets, finally a vet on my side!). Wanda takes the pills no problem but Nikki will pick them out of anything! So sometimes I get creative, cheese worked this morning but tonight I had to just hold her mouth shut which I hate. Sometimes she's too smart for her own good.
Some fun tips:
-Bully sticks are not worth the money they do not last long and cost so much more than regular rawhide. By the way these things are Steer pizzle that's exactly what it sounds like.
-Bones are cheapest in bulk at Menards. (I like to give my dogs, especially new ones a bone a day and it can get quite expensive so I am always on the search to find the best price.)
-The Kong Genius is even cooler than the Kong I suggest buying one for any active dog that has figure out the Kong.
- The Kong Frisbee Extreme is still the longest lasting Frisbee I have found for my dog, even though it only lasts 3 months.
Here's a picture of Wanda to inspire you to spread the word for me and find this classy lady a home!
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