Meg goes to Woofstock

Harrisburg has a great dog event called Woofstock.  Mom and dad have tried for many years to go, this year, they took me.

It was a GREAT day.  Lots of doggies to meet, lots of new people that love me, rescues for other doggies.  I even saw a sign that started with Blue Ridge and I was excited.  Blue Ridge Border Collie Rescue saved me, I was hoping it was them, but it wasn't.  That's okay, other doggies are being saved.

There were dog biscuits, good smells and friends I know.  We learned about KPets - a therapy dog group that I might be able to join, dogs that work for the Harrisburg police and that I have the best groomer and petsitter for me.  I hope we go every year!

Cosmo on Stretching

Mom and dad keep talking about stretching me.  I know mom does Yoga, I was afraid they were going to make me do Doga for awhile, but now I don't think so.  I just keep getting to do new things.  Not TOO bad - if I look to scared, we stop and try again later.  This weekend has had a LOT of new experiences.

Yesterday, I heard them say that we were going to go bark in the park.  I don't bark often, but I was excited to be in the car.  When we got to the park, there were tents and people and dog toys like mom have in the back yard.  I realized that Bark in the Park was an event.  We walked slowly and some people stopped and talked to mom and dad.  One asked if she could pet me and dad said yes.  She came to me very slowly and knelt down beside me.  She gave me good scratches.  Mom and Meg were about 8 feet away from me with other humans and a table, so when my scratches were over, I took dad over there.  Two more people scratched me and even took my picture.

We walked around a little more, then we got back in the car.  We didn't go far and got out again.  I took my first hike in a state park.  Paths were not as wide as I am used to, but I was happy.

After this walk, Meg and I shared a bowl again, after posing for a picture.

Then we went home and I got to rest.  At least until this morning.  This morning, I got another car ride.  We went to ANOTHER park (mom says this one was a Conservation area).

There were lots of different feelings under my feet and I saw (and sniffed) LOTS of new things.  The paths were even narrower, but I was okay with that.  I led dad confidently for awhile, but when I realized what I was doing, I got behind him and let him lead.  I even sat and greeted a nice lady along the way.  Maybe humans aren't so bad, after all.

After the walk, on the way home, we stopped at a place with no grass.  I was not too sure about going through a new door, but there was a bed right inside the door.  I was a little scared, but I eventually unhid my tail and walked around.  I even got to lay down and take things in for awhile.

I'm not positive, but if this is stretching, I think I like it.

A Full, Rich Day

I might have a new brother, but mom and dad still do fun things with just me.  Brother got to go for a walk this morning, but I did not, so I knew something was up.  It is almost always good when it starts with a car ride.  It was a long ride, but when we got where we were going, the kids that introduced me to creeks were there.  They took me running in fields and then we went for a long hike - Me, Mom, Dad, Dylan, Morgan and their Mom (Bethany).  Bethany had another small human with her, but I didn't meet her, she was too small.

When we got back to the starting place, there were games.  Some doggies sang, some kissed, I was dressed in costume (I was mom's little pirate).  There were prizes for that and also for something called donations.  There were LOTS of new things.  Some I shared with Cosmo, a bed went with us on the next car ride and we will find other places to share things.  If Cosmo and I eat all of those things, we will get FAT.

We got back in the Jeep just before it started to rain.  I was home long enough to pee then went back in the Jeep.  I was going to see Ciji.  I got a bath and dried (NOT my favorite things), then we went back to the house.  We gave her the bed for her dog.

Then I introduced Cosmo to Cigi.  He even got a bandanna.  It is kind of loose, but it looks nice.

Now, if you will excuse me, I had a full, rich day.  They are tiring, I need to nap on the couch.

It's Official!

Hello, my name is Cosmo (formerly Soko) and I have found my forever home!

I am still learning that my humans are okay - I have a new safe place in the morning and evening when Mom is cooking.  Sister kisses me any time I go outside and come back inside.  I am learning to take food from Dad and Mom (treats are a great thing).

I heard them say that the next step is car rides before a walk so I learn that car rides are not evil an only to the vet.  I am not sure I can be convinced, but they are willing, so I will try.

Thunderstorm = A Good Day For Soko

I know, that doesn't sound right.  I have had a scary start and mom wasn't sure how a thunderstorm would scare me.  I saw that it scared sister - she was cuddled tight to mom on the bed.  I was eating, I really didn't care, and I laid back down.  Then, I heard sister whine.  She sounded scared, so I jumped on the bed with her.

We stayed that way a long time.  Sister was getting petted.  I slipped my head in there and mom was petting me, too, but didn't realize it at first.  When the storm was over, sister got up but I stayed a while.  Then we went into the other room.  I was so comfortable that I stretched out and kicked the pillows off the couch.  Then mom called me off the couch to get a drink - the first time I have done it off lead.

Finally, we all went downstairs.  I was laying against the couch, but mom and sister kept running by with a toy.  I just couldn't control myself, I tried to pick it up one time sister put it down.  She stopped, got excited and stuck her butt up in the air - mom said she got all BC.  It freaked me out a little, so I laid back down.  Mom and sister kept playing, then the most amazing thing happened.  SISTER THREW ME HER FAVORITE TOY!!!!  She went and cuddled with mom and I got to explore the toy.  I got greedy, I laid on it and pulled another one in, then we all napped.

It was a good day.

Three stages of rescue...

Soko:  Not entirely sure what is going on.  People came to see me last week with a cute girl.  it was a little scary, but they were okay.  This week, they came back without the girl and took me with them.  We had a long car ride - but I didn't get sick.  When we stopped, I got out and hid in a corner.  The new people were patient with me and my new dad took me outside to walk around the yard.  I wasn't too sure of mom at first, but I walked past her several times until I was comfortable.  I could hear that girl dog talking, but I didn't see her.  Then mom disappeared and came back with the girl.  I walked behind her, she walked behind me, then we walked together.  Finally, a nice sit in the yard before going inside.

Meg:  Last week, I went and met a new boy.  Today, he is AT MY HOUSE!  He seems a little scared, but we sniffed each other.  After sitting in the yard, we came inside and he stayed with me as I showed him around.  We sat upstairs.  We got supper.  I ate, he didn't seem interested.  Mom wouldn't let me eat his food, so I left it alone.  When it was bedtime, we all went to our own beds.  By morning, he was sleeping on his back like I do.

Izzy:  REALLY?

SOMETHING IS UP!

Izzy Here.  I don't know what is going on, I just know I don't like it.  We have a water bowl downstairs.

My bowls are upstairs.  One for wet, one for dry:

Then there is my water bowl.  Sister gets the one next to it and uses my water bowl (if she must):

I think these are plenty, don't you?  But on Sunday morning, after everyone came home Saturday night smelling like another one of THOSE 4 legged things, this showed up:

This cannot mean anything good.  I stared mom down, but she didn't move it.  I think I might have to train another one.