[FOSTER TAILS] The Dynamic Duo!

Hi! Hi! Hello!!!  We are the dynamic duo of Skittles and Scrappy.  We are cute, aren't we?  And wait till you read more about us...we get even cuter!

Skittles here:  I'm the girl and don't you forget it!  My brother is a little pip-squeak and drives me crazy, but I love him to pieces.  He's also a little smaller than me... foster mom says I've just got little bit bigger bones.  Wait...bones???  Who said bones??  Where's my bone?

So, a little about me since this is the Skittles and Scrappy show, right?

I'm a little brindle Boston Terrier girl.  I'm lucky if I weigh in at 13lbs.  My nose is a little longer than my brother's, but I'm the better behaved one.. or so I think anyway.  Foster mom says I need to gain a few pounds, that we are both a little skinny... and I'm good with the food she gives us.  Oh... and the treats!  They are delicious!!!

Scrappy here:  YO!!!  Yeah, I'm Scrappy, and I'm smaller than my sister, but that's okay.  I can still kick her butt in a game of keep-away in the yard.  Oh... the yard is sooo awesome!  I love sniffing around and chasing the butterflies.  And my foster mom encourages me to run around and chase them which is awesome.

I'm lucky if I weigh 10lbs.  And foster ma says I've got the cutest little apple head.  I give her kisses when she tells me this.

We've only been a part of SNORT for 1 day and it's cool so far.  Fmom says we have to see the vet, and honestly, that sounds like fun too!  Maybe this vet thing has treats?  Then she says we have to get "Spaghetti" and "Noodled" and we have no idea what that is but it sounds like more treats!

We will be available soon.  After the vet gives us our Spaghetti and Noodles, so keep an eye out for us!  Foster Ma says we need to stay together since we were born together at the same time and the same mom and dad.  She says that makes us bonded.  More treats!!   So, we will need to be adopted together, which is fine, since together we don't weigh as much as our Boston Foster Brother!  He's a big boy!  We met him earlier in the day and he was cool.  And we liked him!  We didn't even bark, just wanted to play and of course GET MORE TREATS!!!!

xoxo ~ Skittles & Scrappy

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Allison Belfonti Adoption Coordinator SNORT Rescue 610-217-5470

[FOSTER TAILS] Yoohoo! It's Rickey-Roo!

Hi everyone!  I'm Rickey-Roo-Roo.  What a silly name, but hey, it's all about me, okay?

Since I was a puppy, I lived the spoiled life.  Then one day, my owner passed away and I was taken to the shelter.  I'm 10 years old and do you know that people don't want to adopt an old beauty like me?  Anyway, the shelter....Boy oh boy, what a place that was.  I didn't like it much because I didn't have a lap to snuggle on.  Then one day this really nice lady came and took me home!  And all of a sudden, there was a lap to snuggle on again!  Can you believe it????

Snuggling...that's my favorite thing.  Well no...not my favorite thing, but we will get into that later.  Anyway, back to snuggling. I love to lay on my foster mom or dad's lap and get my neck scratched, then my ears, then my back, then my belly, then my...well, you get the idea.  I LOVE skritches!  And in return, I give them lots of kisses and loving gazes.  And if they stop, I let them know they aren't done yet....

So, my favorite thing is food.  Oh, how I love it!  And not that dog food stuff, but people food!  I will "marf" at my foster mom when she is cooking.  It's my way of telling her "hey, I'm down here...are you going to share that with me???".  Foster moms can be a little mean sometimes.  She tells me NO and if I'm good and wait, then she gives me a treat.  She makes good treats!

I am a little diva.  I like things my way, and if you aren't doing it right, I let you know.  Read again about the skritches and the food....okay?  And did I mention that  I like to eat a lot? There's a reason for that which I don't understand, so foster mom is going to have to explain.

Bye for now!

~ Ricky-Roo

Foster mom:  Rickey-Roo was diagnosed with Cushings Disease shortly after coming into SNORT.  She was showing classic symptoms of a little pot belly, and eating and drinking a lot of water. Rickey-Roo has been on meds and is going for a recheck of her cortizone levels today.  This is a 2-3 hour test, and after that, we will adjust her medication. 

However, Cushings has not slowed this old lady diva down at all!  She is very active and likes to play. She will need to be on medication for the rest of her life.  Once a day she gets a pill and since she is so food motivated, a small piece of cheese with the pill and it's gone.

[FOSTER TAILS] Meet Mae!

Hi SNORTers!  My name is Mae and I'm a 6 month old Boston Terrier.  :)

I'm living the good life with my foster family in Pennsylvania, but I the place I came from wasn't so nice.  I was itchy, thirsty and hungry when I got here, but thanks to my foster family I'm a gorgeous, happy girl now!

I'm just a puppy, so I have loads of energy.  I play hard and sleep hard, but I also work hard!  My foster mom has already taught me how to come, sit, lay down and go potty outside.  I know how to ring bells to go outside, but I'm still trying to teach my foster mom that she's supposed to give me a cookie every time I go out, not just when I go potty!  Ringing that bell is hard work, dontcha know???

 

I may be a typical wild and crazy puppy, but I'm also very sweet and innocent.  I love to snuggle and lick my foster mom's nose.  She says it tickles!

I have a boyfriend in my foster home named Stan.  Stan's usually in charge of all the toys when it comes to the other dogs, but I have a way with him... He looooves me! One of my favorite games to play is "steal the bone from Stan's mouth".  Even though there are lots of other bones around, the one he has is always the best!  ;)

This is my first spring.  I am really enjoying the warm weather and romping in the yard with my boyfriend Stan and my other foster siblings Ollie, and Lia.  Everything looks so much different without all that white stuff on it! 

My foster mom says I'm going to be looking for my forever home very soon, so keep an eye out for me on the "available dogs" page!  And in the meantime, check out some of my fellow SNORTers who are looking for a home too!

Love You Lots!

 ~ Mae

[FOSTER TAILS] Ode to ball by Maizy Lou Rae

Read more about Maizy at: SNORTRescue.org

Ode to ball:

Love is an expression of feeling
Hope in dog form
Love is a second chance
Understanding
Believing every word
And my ball

What is the sound of love?
Satisfied sighs
Words telling me to be careful
Feelings of trust
my ball squeaking

What does love look like?
A patient smile
Mouths open in laughter
A pair of welcoming arms
and my ball

What does love feel like?
The warmth of a cuddle
The contentment of my surroundings
My ball

What is the scent of love?
A breath of fresh air
Full of freedom
My foster mom hugging me after being in her studio
My ball

What does love taste like?
My breakfast and dinner
My treats
My foster moms face
My ball

Welcome love ……
My ball

Love ~ Maizy Lou Rae

Read more about me at: SNORTRescue.org

[FOSTER TAILS] Moses, The New Guy

Hey there, my name is Moses and I'm a French Bulldog.  I'm only 6 months old, but I already have a couple of issues that I gotta work out.  I don't really like it when peeples try to hold me certain ways, so I started to use my mouth to try to keep them away.  You know, the old saying "a good offense is the best defense"?  Well, that's kinda how I been livin' my life so far.

Unfortunately, my self-guarding tactics didn't make my hoomans very happy, so some new peeples took me in to teach me that the hoomans are in charge and are only going to do what's best for me.

I'm lookin' for a hooman that can understand that I have a certain comfort zone and will work with me on expanding my boundaries.

So far, things have been ok in this new place.  I like going in my crate, but I don't like being left alone.  Sometimes it's pretty scary being alone, dontcha think?   They have another dog here who's pretty cool.  I like to play with him, but I leave him alone when he doesn't want to play back.

My foster mom said she thinks I'm part energizer bunny, but I guess that makes me a normal Frenchie puppy!  Everything is so exciting and I just like to go go go!  Oooh, what's that?!  Gotta go!

Zoom Zoom!

~ Moses

[FOSTER TAILS] Cindy, Between Naps

Just a quick check-in to report that my foster mommy says I'm making lots of progress! She told me that I'm done with my 30-day antibiotic treatment. I don't know what all those pills were for, but I sure liked eating them in my peanut butter pill pockets, so I'm actually kind of sad I won't be getting five treats a day anymore. (Cindy's mommy here and I had to add that the pills were to treat Lyme and get a head start on treating heartworm).

My foster mommy also got really excited one morning when I was laying next to and touching my foster sister, Lucy. I don't know why she got so excited - we just plopped on the sofa together, but she took out her camera and snapped all sorts of pictures. I'm really, really good at sleeping so if sleeping next to Lucy makes Mommy happy, I guess I can continue to take naps with Lucy.

The weather was really nice this weekend so Mommy took me down into the garage again to put me in a pink plastic thing and she made me stand there while she poured warm water all over me and gave me a really good massage. She said I smelled a lot better; I smell perfectly fine all the time, but I got lots of treats after that so she can do whatever she wants if she feeds me. I really don't get worked up over anything because life here is a trillion times better than it was at the puppy mill and I know that whatever Mommy does won't hurt me and I almost always get treats out of the deal!

Well, I've been awake for about 10 minutes now, so it's time for another nap. Until next time!

- Hugs and Kisses, Cindy

[FOSTER TAILS] Matilda's 7 Reasons Why Puppy Mills Suck!

Hey SNORTporters!  My name is Matilda and I've been doing a lot of thinking lately...

This new way of life is SO nice and interesting.  As I continue on my journey...I want to share why I think puppy mills suck!!

#1 ~  My name is NOT a number... it's Matilda or Tilly.. or just Tater!!!!

 

#2 ~ My body deserves a soft cushy bed..  

Or how bout I call dibs on this chase lounge!! (instead of a cold wire crate with no bedding!!!)





#3 ~ They don't give me yummy things like peanut butter filled bones and treats!!  

Mmmmm!





#4 ~ All they wanted me to do was breed...  

Now I'm finding out I have different talents....Sorting and moving laundry for one!! :)




#5 ~ I couldn't at the mill but now...

Now I can play and make friends!!! :)




#6 ~ I never had my own clothes at the mill.

Wow!! I'm lookin' so glam in my new jacket! My very own!!



#7 ~ I use to only see what was outside my cage at the mill.

Now, foster mom walks me in the country where I'm fostered, I've visited Petsmart (I wasn't so sure about that). Today was sunny and warmer, I went with mom and Lisette to one of their favorite spots nearby for a brief "hike".

This hiking was very different from walking on the side of the road. We walked through a gate in the fence and far away from roads & vehicles. There were a lot of trees around! I was glad I wasn't alone because it was all new to me...but very interesting!!

It was a nice day, I got muddy..so did my foster sister. Mom laughed and said I was a tough mudder!!! What!?

After we went for awhile, mom unfastened my leash same as Lisette. I wasn't sure what was going on at first. Lisette was running ahead then mom says "come" Lisette runs back and mom gives her a tiny bit of treat. Mom shared some with me as we walked along. I liked this and got so excited that I ran after Lisette twice! Man, that was tiring though!! Walking and running on the snow packed trail feels weird on my feet. I got use to it though. I liked it. Nature is cool!! Lisette is nice too.

Mom said we might come again but she said probably not for awhile because my big surgery, to "get fixed" is in two days (this Monday). Get fixed?? I'm not broken!? I feel the best I ever have!!!!
Ugh. I'm a bit nervous about having a surgery. Mom says it'll be ok though. :)



I never would have believed it before...  But dreams do come true!!!  I'm just SO happy!!!



I am not so scared of things like I was two weeks ago. I have no problem coming right out of my crate now when they come home and open the door. I love jumping up on their legs for attention. They tell me its bad manners but they said I get a "pass" on that for now because they're thrilled I'm a happy girl.

They say I'm living out my puppyhood that I probably never had. Whatever that means!?!?

All I know is I'm finding it so funny how they run around taking things from me that I drag out.  You know...fun stuff like, the bathroom rug, laundry, belts, moms leather crocs, dads expensive sneakers, the blankets off the couches. I don't see what the big deal is!?

I love mouthing moms rings, hands (I'm gentle-just playing) and pulling the strings on her hoodies!!!! :)

Life is good!!!