Adrianne Matzkin's Blog – July 2009 Archive (6)

Need Some Insight

Thinking of getting another doodle. Samantha - obviously - is female. How do 2 females do together or should we consider getting a male?

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 14, 2009 at 7:58pm — 15 Comments

He is such a joy!! Growing both physically and emotionally. He initiates real puppy play with Samantha. He no longer uses the step and mirror as his 'home base'! The submissive peeing is just an occaisional thing. He eats like a little pig and just LOVES to sneak and eat Samantha's big girl kibble. Getting him to take medicine had me crazy until tonight - he loves cooked ground beef - hopefully that will last.

Samantha has become his big sister, teacher and lifeline. Because of her he has… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 13, 2009 at 6:14pm — 11 Comments

My Deepest Apologies! -Copy of and starting a discussion re: my comment on 'Dogs Do Not Live in the Past"

Dear DK Family,

I must apologize to you for allowing this discussion to have even started. I must be suffering from New Foster Mommy Syndrome (I can't say New Mommy because I am not his Mommy and cannot start thinking that way). I do not usually air my feelings that way much less in such a public forum and I apologize for any discomfort I may caused anyone.

Please accept my apologies and have a fantastic day!

Adrianne

Dear DK members,

I… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 8, 2009 at 12:30pm — 20 Comments

New Slideshow of Samantha & Mickey

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow: Days 3 & 4

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Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 5, 2009 at 6:50pm — 13 Comments

Mickey Is Home

Mickey is our first foster. He is an F1b Chocolate Doodle, born February 9, 2009 (Samantha's birthday is February 9, 2008) He is so adorable, skinny (I feel every rib and vertebrae on his body), scared - all of which I can change. He has no clue that grass is good, what to do with a toy or a ball. So sad. Again, all of which I can change.

What I cannot change is what he has endured in his first 4 months of his life. Anyone that has some time, love in their hearts, and some room -… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 3, 2009 at 5:30am — 11 Comments

A MAJOR Thank You!

to Don at ProPets in South, NJ

for donating a huge box of leashes and harnesses for me to bring to Pike County Shelter

to PetSmart of East Hanover, NJ

for donating toys, frisbees, poop bag carriers that attach to a leash for Pike County Shelter

A big poop to PetCo of East Hanover, NJ for donating a big box of NOTHING and giving me the line 'all donations come through the Corporate offices'. not even a a lousy nylabone. See if they… Continue

Added by Adrianne Matzkin on July 1, 2009 at 2:46pm — 5 Comments