My Big Fat Canine Adoption Event

What a day! Twenty four (and counting) of my friends got adopted today. It was so much fun getting out and about a little. Soooo many nice people and everybody said "Hi" to me. I think I may have even gotten an application or two. I'm so glad because now that I am finished with my surgeries I can start looking for my forever home too. Although my legs may look a little funny, my future looks pretty good. While the vet says that I won't be doing "field trials," I will have a very full life and will be able to jump and run and play like any other dog. I really don't care if I don't win any blue ribbons in dog shows. I hear Westminster is way overrated anyway.

So to "toot my own horn" a bit - I am about 25 pounds now and like most labs, love to eat. But I have good manners. I sleep through the night and let people know when I have to go the bathroom. Although I am pretty mellow as far as labs go, the biggest challenge for me will be staying calm for the next few weeks while I recover and let the bones heel. I mean seriously - my first snow and I'm not allowed to run around? But I'm sure there will be another snowfall when I am allowed to run. I have a beautiful black coat that is shiny even though I could use a bath (got to wait for those stitches to come out). I love to cuddle and get really excited when I see my people. Well the truth is I get pretty excited when I see any people and dogs too.

I'm feeling pretty good. I have a little pain but not too bad. My bandages come off on Tuesday and the stitches will be out in about a week. I start physical therapy on Tuesday too. It doesn't sound too scary and I can do it right in my foster's home. She doesn't have any special training and just has to flex my arms and ankles a bit. It is basically just to loosen me up after having my two front legs held in the same position for the last two weeks. I hear there will be treats involved in the process so I am fully on board with that one!

Well I'm going to go back to relaxing by the fire. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who stopped by and said hi. Maybe I'll see you again soon!