I AM ADOPTED!!!!

Today I found out what my BIG surprise is...

First, Mama took my foster collar off. I looked pretty funny without it! 

Then, I got my brand new waterproof collar because I am going to learn how to swim in the summer. 

In case you haven't guessed it, I am officially a Cosentino now! 

I even have my very own picture on the family plaque! 

 Mama said she has known that I was meant to be with her since she first met me. 

Imagine that...

It turns out I found my forever family right here in New York! 

Life is really great! 

Welcome Home!

Last night Daddy came home! 

I was so excited that I wagged my tail and danced around the table for an hour! 

This morning, I played with Daddy for a while...

Then I let him pet me a little.

Then we played some more. It is great to have the whole family together again! 

Curious Events...

Maddox came back yesterday and something very strange is happening...

First of all, he is staying at the Stress' house. It is very nice there and they have a great toy box, but I thought Maddox was our foster brother.

Next, Maddox smells like the vet's office. He also has a strange new haircut. 

Oh well, he doesn't seem to notice any of these things. Maybe it's no big deal after all. 

Welcome back Maddox! 

Another Day, Another Sweater...

Since there was not much snow this winter, Mama got a great sweater on sale that she had to get for me...

I am not sure how I feel about this sweater set. 

Zoey understands where I am coming from. She is a big sweater dog.

I was a good sport and allowed Mama to put the sweater, the scarf, AND the hat on. I even posed for pictures. If you ask me, I can't WAIT for spring to get here.
Unless of course they make spring sweaters for me... 

A Different Kind of Vacation...

This week is a vacation week! I love vacation weeks! 

The only thing is something strange is going on. 

Before vacation started, Daddy was packing a suitcase. Then he and Mama left and only Mama came back. 

We haven't seen him since and it has been 2 bedtimes without him! 

Mama says not to worry- Daddy went to Germany to go to a wedding and he will be back before we know it. 

Either way, it's kind of strange without him, so sometimes I just look around to see if he is back yet. 

Don't get me wrong, I am a Mama's boy. But still...I do love Daddy too. 

My Big Surprise?

As I mentioned before, there has been talk of a big surprise around here. 

I think I may have figured it out...

This weekend I got my very own living room bed! 

It is high off the ground and very comfy. 

Zoey got the same bed! 

Of course that means we can swap beds all of the time. 

Even Emmitt wanted to try out my new bed...

He looked silly on it! 

He didn't stay very long and soon I got my bed back.

If my bed is the big surprise, I LOVE IT! 

If not, I wonder what else my fosters have in store for me...

Keeping Busy

We have been taking it easy the past few days as Maddox rests his bad leg. 

Of course, that means we need to find other ways to entertain ourselves...

The Kong helped a lot...It was filled with all sorts of yummy treats, like carrots and peanut butter! 

Maddox kept on taking mine, but I let him since he was not feeling well. 

I am sure glad we get to help Maddox rest, but I hope he feels better soon so he won't steal all of our Kongs!

How Far We Have Come...

Since we try to keep our blog upbeat and positive, we always focus on the wonderful accomplishments I have made...there have been MANY of those! 

For example, click on this video of me walking on a leash- something that was VERY scary for me before New York (I came here with a giant red sticker on my transport crate that said "WILL NOT WALK ON A LEASH...DON'T EVEN TRY.")

Pretty great, wouldn't you say? 

Although we celebrate my great strides to becoming a happy dog every day, I do have some HUGE steps ahead of me. 

For example, I am still really scared when anyone else takes my leash. I thought the deal was only Foster Mama could walk me. When someone else tries, I flatten to the ground and will not walk. I am just not ready yet. It's pretty hard to trust anyone after seeing how scary the world can be. 

As we come closer to my 6 month anniversary, there has been some talk around here about exciting events coming up for me and my foster family. 

Want to know what? Me too!!! 

Stay tuned ;)

Our Together Vacation

I have been to Foster Grandma's house about once a week, but we usually go hiking, play, and then go home. This week, we stayed at her house for bed-time and she wasn't even there.

At first it seemed strange, especially when I had to go outside on a leash to potty. 

After one sleep there, I decided that since all of my dogs and people were there too, I didn't need to worry.

It turns out we had some great adventures, including cuddling on the couch after long hikes, 

  taking naps on the couch after playing in the woods, 

And my favorite of all...snuggling with foster mama while she took a Saturday nap. 

Adventures are fun, especially when you are with your family!