It's time to let the cat (oops, I mean doodle!) out of the bag...

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

For the past few weeks, I have had a little secret, and if you know anything about me, you would know that I'm a horrible secret-keeper.  I usually get so excited and can't wait to spread the news, but this time I kept my big mouth shut.  Well, I woke up this morning and decided that "enough was enough" and it was time to let the cat doodle out of the bag...drum roll, please...

 

 My newest foster, Shiner!!

I know I ask this question with each of my fosters, but isn't she THE CUTEST THING EVER?  I certainly think so!  Shiner is a born-and-bred Texan (like me!) and came my way through the DRC from a child-filled home in San Antonio. She is 8 months old today and is a small standard F1 goldendoodle from a breeder in the Central Texas area.  While her parents were both in the the 65 pound range, Shiner is only 30 pounds now and I really don't expect her to weigh any more than 40 to 45 pounds when fully grown.  Her stunning black non-shedding coat is fading to a gorgeous silver -- what an absolute beauty!

Unfortunately for Shiner, her previous home had a great deal of activity with 3 young children and their friends coming and going, and Shiner did not respond well.  She became fearful and displayed her fear with constant barking.  In a nut shell, Shiner's very social family did not take the time to socialize her.  I remember those busy days myself and certainly am not here to criticize -- the right thing was done when the DRC was called.  Yes, Shiner has some issues, but nothing that training and lots of love can't handle.  If truth be known, Knox and Courtney are probably helping her as much as me in reducing her anxiety around people as they have no fear in that regard!  After having three other fosters, they are finally learning that they have a job in this passion of mine!

Finally, I want to say that I ADORE THIS DOG and the DRC and I are committed in making sure that Shiner's next home will be her FOREVER home.  Most likely, it will not contain children and will already have a well-adjusted dog in it.  Along with a great deal of patience and love, I hope it has buckets and buckets of balls...

 

 

[Kathy Janes]

I love your comment about having to rehome your DH!  When I brought home our 4th dog, Harriet, I thought my DK would leave on the spot.  He didn't speak to me for days!  But she won his heart in just over a week and she's a keeper with him now too!  We were foster failures with #3, and I still have a passion for doing anything I can for helping these wonderful dogs who unfortunately too many have heard are" wonderful dogs" (they are) but didn't listen to the rest of the sentence "when trained and socialized by a knowledgeable owner".  I'm glad DH stayed as he keeps me from filling the whole house with dogs!  I do have to add that this pup is absolutely adorable and I probably would be in love with her too if she were here!  DRC will make sure she has a good home, yours or someone elses!

[Christine & Camus]

She is beautiful and I am sure with your love and care (and the help from Knox and Courtney) her issues will lessen. 

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

What a gorgeous Doodle and how wonderful that you get to help her to find a 'forever home' Huge kudos to you, it will be very hard to let her go but you will know when the time comes that you have given her the gift of a happy future.

[Doris]

She is beautiful!

 

[Camilla and Darwin]

She is just beautiful!

[Rachel and Ollie]

I was wondering when you would post :) I am glad to see some more pictures! You, Knox, and Courtney have been great teachers to many dogs, including Ollie! 

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Not totally sure if I'm the perfect foster mom -- sometimes, she makes me want to have one -- a Shiner Bock, that is!!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

She is  beautiful. She is lucky that you get to be her Foster Mom.

I am so jealous, I would love to have another "girlie" doodle...but for now I will just watch and be happy for all the doods until I can.

[Carol and Banjo]

You Texas ladies sure have BIG  hearts Doris!   Shiner is beautiful and you're just the perfect Foster Mom!

[Becka]

What a pretty pup! Thank you for all the time and effort you are putting in to help her have the happy life she deserves!