Alot has changed in Ty since he came to me on 8/28.... he's been neutered, had all of his shots, and had a physical from a vet- and he's become SO MUCH more comfortable. His first few weeks here I always had the feeling that he didn't know quite what to do- he always seemed to be on high alert, watching me, my husband and my dogs so closely. During car rides he was restless, pacing on the back seat. And when either of us went near his crate he would bark like crazy!

Today, he's cuddled on my lap as I type this. He's got the routine of the house down, and seems relaxed and happy. The barking has nearly stopped- when I come home he does a happy dance instead of a nervous growl. And the biggest change- I can reach into his crate and pet him and give him love!

He has, however, picked up a few bad habits....he wasn't much of a beggar when he came, but now is one of the drooling, eager faces I see during meal time. My dogs are terrible beggars and Ty has learned from them the art of pretending that he hasn't eaten for weeks and NEEDS a bite of whatever we're having! He also was just fine, disinterested really, in my guinea pig when he arrived- but my Pixie is a critter crazy terrier mix who chases squirrels and would kill my guinea pig given the chance- Ty is now as predatory as Pixie is with little furry critters.

You see, Ty models the behavior of the dogs around him- which is why it's so important to me that he be adopted into a home with a balanced, confident dog.

And Ty is meeting a potential adopter tomorrow! I don't want to get my hopes up, but I so hope she sees the things in Ty that I do!