Doggy door and other changes!

[yorkieusa]

They must have been together for years. It sounds like they have an amazing bond with each other.

[linz06]

They must have been all the other had in the world. They were dropped off together and came to the rescue together, and their foster mom considered listing them seperately, but just couldn't do it!

We were all set up for a day visit tomorrow, but then I just got another email from the foster mom saying she had her wires crossed and she found out we actually have to have an inspection before they can come to our house at all. She originally said she would just do her own inspection while dropping them off, and then if we were going to adopt, they would do a more thorough inspection. Anyways, she's seeing if someone can do the inspection tonight or tomorrow so we can still do our visit this weekend

[yorkieusa]

You sound very excited, Lindsey. I hope it works out well for everyone concerned.

[gracielove]

I used too be gone at least 9 hours a day when I had my little Shih Tzu. I would take him for a walk in the morning before I left and he was fine until I came home. He never had an accident after he was full grown. Hopefully these dogs will do fine when they get used to the routine. I think what you are trying to do is wonderful. It would be great if the doggy door works out but I think they will do fine either way. The female having vision problems is going to take some time to deal with but dogs adapt so well I'm sure she will be fine.

[linz06]

Thanks! We will see how they do with holding their bladders. I have a feeling they might be up and playing with each other during the day, and drinking more. Layla used to be okay for 8 or 9 hours but she would sleep all day

A woman who plays on Scott's ball team in the summer is an ophthalmologist at the veterinary college where Layla had her spinal surgery and they really have the best of the best specialists there. I have been doing some research and I think we probably could go ahead with cataract surgery and she should come out of it just fine! So IF she comes to live with us (I don't want to jinx it by assuming they will!), we will have them checked over by our vet and see how bad she thinks the cataracts are. If it looks inevitable in the next few months or year or whatever, we'll start putting money away for it now. Scott can talk to his friend and see how much it usually costs, because I have no idea!

[gumbysuz]

Is your garage attached? Dori's door goes from laundry room into a fenced off portion of the garage. We taught her to go on a piece of artificial grass. Usually we walk outside when she rings the bell. But when she is alone, she has access to the garage.

[linz06]

Originally Posted by gumbysuz

Is your garage attached? Dori's door goes from laundry room into a fenced off portion of the garage. We taught her to go on a piece of artificial grass. Usually we walk outside when she rings the bell. But when she is alone, she has access to the garage.

That is such a great idea!! Our garage is attached. It's not heated, but it is a few degrees warmer than outside in the winter, and a few degrees cooler in the summer!

They are here now and after a little dominance bark-off with Layla and Kash, they all seem to be getting along better now. Looks like Layla will be the alpha. We just took them for a walk to the post office and back. Kash is great on the leash. But when we stopped at the post office, I was handing Layla off to Scott, and Kash pulled back and right out of his collar. He didn't try to go anywhere. As I was trying to grab him, Izzy did the same. She started walking away. I ran half a block to catch her We didn't have extra harnesses at home, and they had collars on and leashes in the bag their foster mommy dropped off so we thought it would be okay for one walk. Well, if we adopt these little guys, our first stop is Petsmart for a couple of new harnesses!

Other than that, everything is going great Izzy cried for awhile after her foster momma left, and she's sticking to her kennel a lot. She comes out sometimes though. Especially when Scott brought out some duck jerky treats All three of them were there, and he got Layla to lay down for one, Kash would consistently sit for one, and little Izzy would do whatever she could for one! She even spun around for him lol!

We will see how tonight goes but I am about 95% sure our family is about to grow by two

[yorkieusa]

Sounds like you've had a lively and fun afternoon with them. I think your home will be nice for them.