Zoom Room Meetup

Today we went to a "small dog meetup" at Zoom Room.  When we first walked in she had her head down and tail between her legs. She was very scared and shaking, and she even peed. I had to hold her on the couch for a little bit to calm her down before I was even allowed to bring her into the play area for the meetup. She was afraid of the sounds of dogs barking, especially since she couldnt see inside the play area from where we were sitting. (I was wondering  if if she was having thoughts of her life in the shelter - concrete floor, many strange dog smells, barking....)

I was a little worried that she wasn't up for this, so I was prepared to go home at any time. The trainer told me to giver her some love and a little time and I am glad I did!

There were about 8 other dogs and about 12 humans in the play area. I am sure that the people in there made jenny just as nervous as the new dogs. She was a total wallflower for the first hour and when I walked around she just hid behind me, but she came out of her shell for the last 15 minutes when many of the other dogs left. The only 2 dogs left were the 2 that Jenny seemed to like, so we were lucky. Jenny actually started to run around and chase Bella a bit, which even made the trainer happy! I wish I got some video of her running and having a good time playing, but I was too busy enjoying the moment and watching both dogs.

Thankfully everyone there was super supportive and helpful! I am looking forward to more success there!

They have a Shy Dog class that is starting up soon. I am thinking about enrolling Jenny in it just for some tips and socialization. The next small dog meetup is in the beginning of February - I am excited for that!

Jenny and Bella getting treats from Bella's mom

Jenny saying hi to the other shy dog there

Happy New Year!

We were nervous about going out for New Years yesterday, since we heard that a neighbor liked to set off firecrackers at midnight.

When we went to the Manhattan Beach fireworks on December 8 , we came home to a VERY scared Jenny on top of the kitchen counter behind the toaster!!!!! We also found some poop by the Christmas tree and pee on the dog bed. She was absolutely terrified and shaking- it was so sad to come home to after such a nice night. We figured out that her fear was from one of 2 things - being able to hear the fireworks from Manhattan beach (the town next to ours) or the smoke alarm in the kitchen beeping every few minutes to tell us that we needed to change the battery. The beeping was VERY loud so we think that most likely it was that...but we found it very odd that she would choose a place to hide that was close to the noise.

When we got home from New Years celebrations (luckily we got home early at 12:15) we came home to no mess and a calm Jenny. Phhhew! I did notice that when we went for our walk that she was skittish hearing fireworks in the distance, so we will definitely be careful on the 4th this year.

Today Craig's parents came to visit.  Jenny did surprisingly well with Craig's dad! She let him pet her and she accepted treats from him. Go Jenny!
She is still super shy around new people she meets on walks, though.

Jenny and Craig's dad

Wet Concrete Floor? Never Again!

I found this picture online of Jenny from right before she was rescued. It breaks my heart to know that she was on a wet concrete floor for over 2 months. It also makes me sad to think of all the other dogs who need homes in shelters, especially around the holidays. Please ADOPT, don't shop!

I can not say this enough - I am SO INCREDIBLY thankful for Ready Pet Rescue for saving her from the shelter and for her foster mom Nadia for taking care of her during her first month out of the shelter.

She will never again have to know what it is like to sleep on a wet concrete floor.

Now, she sleeps right next to me on our bed, curled up in her blanket.

Or on me!

California Girl

Jenny got to enjoy the sunshine today  - its been in the 70s all week!
When I first saw her listing online, it said that her favorite pastime was sunbathing - they were not kidding!

Merry Christmas!

I was away in NJ from Dec 22-25 and of course was a nervous wreck that Jenny would not do well without me since she is quite attached to me. But...she did AMAZING!!!! No accidents and she adjusted to a new schedule quickly! My husband works nights, so he was unable to keep my usual schedule - but Jenny figured it out! (I'm just hoping she didn't get used to a 2am walk!)

Enjoying the homemade treats that Aunt Christine sent!

Béla guarding her gifts!

"Ooh! A Kong!"

Béla loves treats!

"OOOOH! Thank you Aunt Susan!"

"Thanks Aunt Susan!"

Santa left them notes...

This is what Jenny thought of hers! It read "Do not pee on the upstairs carpet anymore"

Pooped after opening gifts from Santa Paws!

Random pictures

In the car

With Dad on pier

Stalker Bela....I now put Bela upstairs during Jenny's mealtime

CUTE!

Once again, I am sorry for anyone I ever made fun of for putting clothes on dogs. Its been COLD here in CA!

First and last time for her!

V-Dog!

Today I made my first batch of "canned" food for jenny! She LOVED it!

I have been slowly transitioning her to a vegan diet after researching it and talking a lot to others who do it, and she is loving it so far! I am using V-Dog as Jenny's kibble, then adding a few spoonfuls of either canned food (Natural Balance Vegetarian / PetGuard organic Vegan) or homemade mash.I also use VegePet as a supplement.

before blender - lentils, brown rice, quinoa, oats, kale, carrots, green beans, sweet potato, flax, nutritional yeast.

After blender

She gobbled it up and looked for more!

SO rewarding to see her enjoy her homemade meal! :)

"This says V-DOG not V-CAT!"

Thank you Aunt Susan! My first piece of mail..and gift card! :)