Rain? No problem!

Kaily has no fear of the rain! She had a blast running around and playing in the puddles even when all of the other dogs stood on the patio staring at her like she was crazy. She is a special girl this one. Very silly.

Puppy Pile!

Kaily loves giving kisses and is super cuddly for chilly evenings on the couch. It's impossible not to feel like the most loved person ever when you are with her. 

Puppy Pow Wow

The puppies decided to have a meeting in the den. I believe they plan to ask for more treats...

Bath time

Kaily got a much needed bath today! She was such a good girl and licked my elbow while I shampooed her coat. She is feeling super soft and looking very shiny. 

Snow Day!

Kaily and her foster doggie friends have been enjoying their snow day!

They have been eating mouthfuls of snow like the ground is a giant snow cone for the taking and running around playing like silly puppies. Snow brings out the kid in everyone...

Kaily Kisses

Kaily makes sure everyone's fingers are super clean...

Best Buddies

Kaily loves her buddy Apollo! They are always playing and cuddling together. 

Apollo is also an awesome foot stool apparently...

Where you go?

The semester started up again today and Kaily wanted to know where I was all day when we could have been cuddling.

Lazy Sunday Night

Kaily has definitely become one of the pack at our house! The shepherd ladies have really bonded and are always running around the backyard chasing our pit bull Apollo. After playtime today they were ready to take a long nap. So they piled together on the couch and took a butt-to-butt snooze.

She sure is cute when she's sleeping. What a cuddle bug!

Pretty Birdie

Kaily loves her huggle hound birdie toy. It chirps, then her eyes get big and she gets so happy that her little nubbin tail wags. She can't get enough squeaks! Nylabones are pretty awesome too!

What a day!

Kaily was a brave girl and went to an adoption event without her doggie chaperon today! She was scared, but people were able to pet her and give her treats. People who came with dogs attached to them even got some finger licks. That's a big step for this scaredy girl! She sure was tired after such a long day, so when we got home it was nap time!

Nap Time

It's been so cloudy and dark that the girls and I needed a nap! Kaily is quite the cuddle bug and was sure to wake me up with puppy kisses!

Tennis Time!

Kaily LOVES tennis balls, especially the squeaky kong ones! Squeak squeak!

More Adoption Events...

Kaily tried her paws at adoption events again this weekend. She was not a fan of all of the strangers, but she tried her best to be brave while she hid under the shelving and she looked very pretty with her pink flower.

Puppy Pillow

Who likes to cuddle? This girl! Kaily loves our goofy pit bull Apollo and they have become best friends! She even uses him as a pillow!

Oops! I woke up sleeping beauty with my camera clicks... :)

Toy Murderer

That toy didn't have a chance. It was fluffy and soft and filled with squeakers. It was doomed to be torn to pieces. Of all of the plush toys in our home, only the Kong Ballistics have survived the force that is Kaily! Look at that face, because it is the face of a toy murderer!

Kaily love love LOVES toys! She is a very good girl and never chews any of our things, but when it comes to toys she means business. She can amuse herself by bouncing her tennis balls across the kitchen floor and dribbling them with her paws. She can often be found in a fluffy bed squeaking away as if she is playing a beautiful song for you. She loves chewing on antlers and nylabones too!

This playful sweetie is simply always happy. She is always smiling with the goofiest grin and while she may kill the weak toys, she really loves the tough ones!

Treat?!

Did you say treat?! Yes please!!! I sit for you!!!

Morning Coffee

I am a grad student, so I have the flexibility to work from home most days, especially now during winter break. Kaily has become my constant buddy and loves to snuggle on the couch with me while I drink my morning coffee and work on my dissertation from the comfort of my living room. She wiggles right next to me, puts her head on my lap, and looks up at me with those big beautiful brown eyes of hers.

I think she might be taking tips from my shepherd Lucia...

Ear Scratches

Kaily really loves ear scratches and has become my best buddy.

Couch Potato

Kaily has gotten very comfortable with us and settled in on the couch for some South Park. She can't figure out why Cartman is so mean though...

Toys, toys, and more toys!

Kaily LOVES toys, especially ones that make animal noises!

Good girl!

Kaily is such a good girl! She is already housetrained and has great house manners. She knows some basic commands like sit, lay down, and come. She is super treat motivated and learns quickly, but she also just craves praise and affection.

Watch her in action as she shows off her commands!

Kaily's First Night

Kaily was her nervous, but less frightened self when I picked her up at the Fair Lakes Petsmart adoption event tonight. She desperately wanted to get back on the van and retreat from the chaos, but once she was with other dogs in the store she did noticeably better and gladly rolled over for belly rubs. When the adoption event was over we went to leave and she walked with me to my car. She jumped right into the backseat and laid down watching me with a hint of a smile. She rode great in the car and took a much deserved nap.

Once we pulled into the driveway her ears perked up with interest as she heard barks. She followed me into the yard where she met our pack of three pups - a bossy terrier, a shy shepherd, and a goofy pit bull. The meeting went beautifully and they were all instant friends. Kaily really shines when she has a dog or two to follow around. She bowed to our terrier (otherwise known as Queen Mamah) and bounced around with them happy to be a part of a pack.

After introductions, they all had a nice dinner. Kaily tolerated the other dogs sticking their faces near her bowl and was a very good eater. She did her potty business outside right after dinner and then went on to explore the toy boxes. She LOVED the toy boxes and started making piles of her favorites. When it was time for bed, Kaily went right into her crate to enjoy her salmon jerky treat. She really is a jewel.

When I met Kaily...

When I met Kaily she was a shy, skinny pup who had just arrived on a transport from West Virginia. She was skin and bones, but absolutely beautiful. She was shaking, but her eyes were sparkling with hope. I gave her some gentle pets and a hug, then kept her name in mind for a future foster.

Kaily went into foster with another family before I worked my way down my list. She started to come into her own with her new doggie pal Emma. She gained weight and her coat started to get shiny and sleek. She remained shy with strangers and went into shutdown mode at chaotic adoption events, but with another dog at her side she started to grow more confident. She even played at the dog park!

When her foster needed to take a break, I was happy to take over. Tomorrow is my first night as Kaily's official foster! I am so excited to watch her grow into the beautiful dog that I saw in her eyes that first day.