Today was spent sleeping in our bathroom. For some reason the room and our huge bathmat were comforting and Uno was able to rest after an anxiety-ridden past few days. We went in ever hour or less to give him love and cuddles. Unfortunately, the rest of the house is just too scary for him, so he keeps himself in the bathroom.
After seeing the successes of a few of the other fostered pups, I started to let the doubts creep in. Are we socializing him enough? Are we doing too much? Too little?
However God has a way of showing you things when you need it most. I asked S. to take the dogs out again and after they got back inside S. proclaims, "Hey! Guess who went potty outside?" Not only did we have our first potty training success, Uno was more excited to be outside (versus his shaking, skittish self), AND he climbed 5 stairs on his own.
Next time I'm going out with them so I can snap some pics of Uno enjoying outside and walking the steps. Tomorrow morning we have a walk planned and will get pics of that, as well.
Thank you to all who are cheering us on. It really is very much needed. Here's to Uno.
Beautiful, thanks for sharing the story, lots of love for these guys and Uno!! Cheers to you both!
ReplyDeleteGreat.! Im from Spain and i have been following rhe rescue. I have a beagle too. THANKS to you and all of our americam friends. Im sure UNO will be very happy with you.
ReplyDeleteThis is Christmas, what you are doing. Kudos and love.
ReplyDeleteThat is just fantastic!! Dogs are resilient!!! Go little UNO!!!
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you guys for doing what you are doing! In 2008, Hunter beagle came to me from a puppy mill via a local animal shelter. He was shy, timid, scared, nervous and jumped at every sound and sudden movement while inside the house. He took much solace in my other beagle, Duncan who taught him all the good dog skills. Today Hunt is confident, wags his tail, greets everyone with joy and loves the off-leash dog park. We call him 'the mayor.' Keep on doing what you're doing and Uno will absolutely respond. You guys are awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh Uno please tell yur foster parents to have patience. For the first two weeks after I was rescued from a lab I slept on the cold floor instead of the newish bed my Mommy bought for me. But now, after 16 months of bein free I have a long list of accomplishments. Sleepin on Mommy's bed, bein a Therapy Doggie n Ambassador for laboratory animals everywhere, runnin zoomies and aarrooing my head off just like a normal beagle!! You'll get there, I promise!!
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Juno Rescued Beagle xoxo
This is fantastic!!! I am a HUGE Shannon Keith fan and have been following these 40 wonderful being's journey. So glad that you gave Uno his own blog. Thank you for doing what you are doing!! Uno is one very lucky boy~
ReplyDeletethis is a happy story with a happy ending,to all that has adopted a beagle good luck with them.I know that they are loving it freedom.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you all for saving these precious little souls.
ReplyDeleteYAY! Congrats! Uno looks like a very handsome boy and you guys are amazing for adopting this little guy and giving him so much love. I'm sure every achievement will be an incredible milestone!!
ReplyDeleteSending lots of hope,
Sara & Henry (3 year old rescued Beagle mix)
This breaks my heart. I wanted to adopt two but see that you need to already have a dog at home. Best of luck with Uno. I'll be following his progress.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone! These dogs are just amazing and I'm lucky to be his foster mom. He gives me more than I could give him.
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@ Kim
Are you sure you need to already have a dog at home? I didn't know that. I'd look further into that bearing in mind you'd like to adopt two.
Janice White