New Toys!

I went on a bit of a shopping spree for the puppies on Amazon and we got a huge package of squeaker toys in the mail today. All of the dogs were super excited to play with their new wubbas, squigglys, and squeaky tennis balls. Deena has quite the affinity for squeaker toys, so she was in heaven! She's been walking around squeaking toys all day and making little piles of toys to roll around in...  She's been having so much fun. So cute!

Playtime!

I turned around from my desk and there was Deena, wagging her tail tail and bouncing around the den with our shy shepherd Lucia! They kept playing and playing until finally they were both rolling around on the floor like the goofy gals they are with grins across their sweet faces. It is impossible not to love them!

Car Rides and Adoption Events

Deena is really starting to enjoy car rides and jumps right in when we are ready to hit the road. She knows that car rides mean walks in the woods and lots of a/c blowing in her ears in the man made air (it's sadly just too hot for rolled down windows lately)! She is so goofy and always grinning at us from the backseat.

Deena is also starting to become more confident at the adoption events. People are able to pet her and she sits patiently next to our kitten fosters watching my boyfriend and I to make sure that we haven't disappeared on her. She is surprisingly not a treat motivated hound, but seems to like jerky and will happily accept a piece from everyone she meets. People often ask if she has been in dog fights because of her scars, but nothing could be further from the truth for this gentle girl. She doesn't have a mean bone in her whole body and is the sweetest hound you'll ever meet. This one is all love. I look forward to her getting braver at each adoption event and eventually showing everyone the lovely lady I know at home.

Antler Fun!

Deena is getting more comfortable every day! She has started to chew on antlers and loves squeaky toys. She is even starting to cautiously initiate playtime with the other dogs! She is such a good natured girl.

Trail Blazing

Deena came along with us and a couple of our bigger pups for a walk in the woods this evening. She sniffed the interesting plants and bravely crossed over the noisy bridges. Bikers and runners zoomed by and she just looked up at me to smile. This girl loves walks!

Bath Day!

Deena got to join in on our monthly bath day this afternoon. I must say that she took it like a champ. I lifted her into the walk in shower and she leaned against me while I started the water. As I was soaping her up she turned around and licked my knee. I toweled her off, sprayed her with some conditioning spray, and brushed her super soft coat. She has the most beautiful white fur. When we were all done she sat at the door and got a Blue Buffao treat (one of her favorites!). She also got a brand new pretty purple collar, which she has been wearing proudly around the house as if she has a new diamond necklace to show off.

Couch Cuddles

Deena is such a loving girl. She has been by my side since she came home with me on Friday night and is always seeking out love and affection.

Today she surprised me by jumping up onto the couch next to me and giving me a kiss. So now I have a permanent couch buddy. I'm one lucky lady!