Winnie the Pooh Settles In

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Well, the last couple of days have been an adventure. Winston (I've decided to keep his name) has been quite sad and timid but he is getting more comfortable.  When he is nervous or sad, he burries his head in my lap and waits to be comforted. He did this to the groomer this afternoon too and the groomer just about teared up by how sweet he was.

 

At home I threw out my futon and turned the guest bedroom into his room. I put his stinky old bed (gotta get him a new one) and his food dishes (these are quite nice so I think I'll keep em) in the room, and I got him some new toys (his owner didn't give me any toys for him, I guess he didn't have any)...

 

Giving him his own room has helped him I think. It is a place to go to get away from bouncy, kissy, Sophie-Bear, and to eat and rest in peace. I've been keeping him in the room with the door closed while I'm at work to make sure he doesn't get into any mischief with Sophie. He handles this very well.

 

When we are at home of course I let him have free reign of the whole place. He likes lying on the cool floor by the front door, or playing with Sophie in the living room. Sometimes he sits nicely beside me and puts his paw on my leg or arm asking to be pet. I don't think there's anything sweeter in the whole world.

 

When I went to bed last night Sophie Bear took her usual spot on floor by the foot of the bed, Penelope started crawling all over me as usual, and Winston stood there in the doorway of my room, looking at me. That's when I realized he was probably confused about where he was supposed to sleep, having been used to sleeping in the basement in his old house. I called him to my side and comforted him and he eventually settled on the floor beside me where he stayed all night.

 

We've gone for many a long walks and he is so so good, only pulling when he encounters the occassional squirrel. In the park, he greeted many new friends with ease and didn't show any signs of discomfort. I can tell Sophie-Bear is proud to show off her new big brother to all her friends. Winston likes to chase balls and sticks and really perked up when we were running on the grass chasing each other. I was so happy to see him come alive like that.

 

This afternoon I took Winston to the groomer, who adored him from the get-go. I was a little worried at first because he was so nervous, but after I picked him up and brought him home he seemed so much happier, and I'm pretty sure his skin is a little less itchy. And Oh Boy, is he ever handsome now with his clean soft fuzzy fur.

 

All Clean Winnie-Poo!

Pretty Soon you'll be as good as new!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Sherri, I love hearing about Winston. He will come out of his shell soon and realize he has found a wonderful home. Thank you and keep updating. He is adorable! I also wanted to add it always amazes me that a dog so badly neglected is still able to find comfort in a human being. I am so glad that person is you!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

I have goosebumps Sheri, you made my day...looking at Winston looking so handsome and happy makes me smile.

Can't wait for each and every story of your entire crew.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Thank you everyone for your love and support. I'm sure I'll counting on you in the days and weeks ahead as I adjust to life with two doodles, but for now, it seems to be a piece of cake.

[Kyoko]

He loks so beautiful and happy!!

 

[Ellen, Brûlée, and Tira]

Sherri, thanks for sharing your/Winston's wonderful story-beginning.  It sure sounds like a "Happily ever after" story!  Congratulations to you and handsome Winston. (Glad you kept his name.  I really like it a lot!

[Liana & Jindi]

WOW what a beautiful boy. I bet he feels better now that he is nice & clean !!!!!!  Hope his ears get better soon.

[KAHLUA]

Sherri, he is SMILING!!!!!  I think he's trying to tell the camera how lucky is to have found you and his forever home!!!!  What a totall different dog, he looks sooooooo HAPPY!!!!!  Please continue to let us know how he progresses.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

He looks relieved! So cute!!!!

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

We're off to the vet now. I'm looking forward to sorting out his ears and itchiness.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Good luck, Sherri, we'll be waiting to hear what the vet has to say.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

He is just adorable and it is just the best when they put their heads or paws on our laps to try to tell us something. Bella does that all the time and my heart just melts.

[Lynda Kamrath]

He just looks like a happy dog.  And his own room even!  Ahhh, life is good.