Drier: 5/11 - Ain't No Party Like a Drier Party 'cause a Drier Party Don't Stop

Heeeeelloooooo, party people! I have had THE BEST couple of days. I turned four years old on the 9th. Foster mom made sure we celebrated! She gave me one of her egg yolks from her breakfast as a super special treat, I got extra treats, she sang me Happy Birthday while I wore this ridiculous hat, we went for a long walk, and I played with every single toy in this house. It was the most awesome day that I have ever had! Also, if you're reading this and it turns out you're MY family, we can totally celebrate my birthday again at your house. Ya know... Just want to make sure YOU feel included by spoiling - I mean celebrating with - me!

Elmo and I are still attached at the hip, so he's gonna follow me to my forever home. I simply CANNOT part with him. He's my snuggle buddy. I love him. He loves me. We were basically made for each other.

My foster sister Sunshine and I have been spending as much time together as we possibly can before I start meeting families. I am sure gonna miss her, but I am ready for a couch to call my own! I am thankful to have been in this home with her. She's taught me a lot like what "outside" and "cookies" means.

Which is another thing! I am the biggest, bestest girl! (I'm a dog, not an English student - don't judge my grammar.) I know that I have to use the potty outside and not inside. I am great at letting foster mom know when I need to go potty, so if you hear my whining for "no reason" or pacing back and forth, it's "potty time!"

Anyway, I am excited for tomorrow. Tomorrow could be MY DAY! I bet I barely sleep a wink! This feels like Christmas eve!

Big 4 year-old!

Sunshine and I getting in our snuggles while we can.

Letting Elmo nap while I play with the dragon.

Now I need a nap. I like to let it all hang out.

Drier: 5/8 - Saturday Might be my Gotcha Day!

Foster Mom says we are getting close to a very important day - a day where I meet a few families who may want to make me an addition to their home! I am super excited and I have been on my absolute BEST behavior. My foster sister and I have been spending lots of time together gearing up for this Saturday. We are getting as many snuggles in while we still can. I'm gonna be sad to leave her and my foster family, but YAY for new beginnings!

Maybe it's you? Maybe you are the one I am going home with this Saturday? You're gonna love me! (But I might be a little biased). I promise to be the best girl you ever had. I promise to love you for always, even on your bad days. I promise to give you cuddles when you need them. I CAN'T promise you much personal space. You will be mine and I will be yours, we're gonna be attached at the hip, two peas in a pod, you and I will make all the memories and live happily ever after - adsjfilasdg;ahgasdlkfjasdf;!!!

Phew...okay, I may have gotten just a tad excited for a minute or two. Anyway, I am going to go snuggle my foster sister and get ready for our pre-dinner nap. Pre-dinner naps are the best and everyone needs to try it at least once in their lifetime.

I am so excited to meet you this Saturday. I can't wait to meet all of the members of your family, go on that first big car ride to my new home - maybe we will stop by the pet store on the way home? I can be a very persuasive pup (see my previous blog post). I can't wait to meet your friends! You're gonna tell them all about me right? Every little detail?

Oh! I almost forgot! Tomorrow is my birthday! Foster mom says we are going to celebrate my day super special. So many awesome things have happened since my retirement only a couple weeks ago.  I never would have thought this life would have been mine. This has been such an awesome experience!

Foster sister Sunshine shared her bed. Everyone says that's super special!

(Elmo is by my side at ALL times.)

Drier: 5/5 - I am a Very Persuasive Pup

Foster mom says I am the goofiest girl! I have put many smiles on her face as I learn what "boundaries" are. Boundaries are about as good as a trip to the vet, if you ask me. No one likes either of those things. Aaaanyway, moving on...

This week I have learned that we do not knock down plants from the window sill, we do not steal chicken from the counter tops (maybe don't make it smell so good, Foster Dad!), and we definitely DO NOT steal the tiny two-legger's Tickle Me Elmo. That last one worked out really well for me though - Foster Mom gave me my own Elmo to play with! Foster Mom says I'm already "spoiled," but I prefer the term "persuasive."

Foster Mom really likes to see me happy. I make sure I thank her with lots of kisses and cuddles. Foster Mom also says she's really proud of me because I have had NO accidents in the house since my first day in the house. That's pretty good if you ask me!

I decided to post a video and a picture of me with my Elmo. I am proud of him and I like to show him off.

Drier: 5/4 - Naps, Tissues, and Stairs

Hello again! Not much has changed since I last reported in. Napping has become my favorite thing ever. I like to stretch out to get as comfy as possible. I can sleep anywhere at anytime.

My foster mom says her allergies are bad this time of year. I noticed how these little white pieces of fluff keep attacking her face. She always looks like she's really struggling to get them off of her, so I decided to help her. I ripped those bad boys to shreds so they can't ever attack her again! I'm super helpful like that.

Foster mom let me sleep in her bedroom the other night. It's upstairs. I can go up those stairs like it's my JOB, but when I go back down I notice how high up I am so it makes me a little nervous at first. Foster mom has been working with me on them. I'll get it figured out soon because I'm a smart pup.

I am a good girl sleeping on my own bed. I won't make a single peep all night! I like sleeping in the same room as my foster family.

I am having the best time with retirement. I can't wait to meet my forever family! They're gonna love me!

Do my ears make me look like a Dingo? (*Important Disclaimer*: I promise not to eat any tiny two-leggers.)

"Get my good side, FoMa!"

Drier: 5/2 - Life's Two Main Necessities: Walks and Snuggles

Foster mom keeps telling her friends that I'm a "dream dog." I have been trying really hard to be the best girl I can be! I make sure I wait to go outside to potty and I only chew on and play with toys.

I went on a walk with my foster sister (I'm on the left in the first picture) around the neighborhood. We saw a stray cat. As much as I wanted to relive my "glory days" on the track, foster mom wouldn't let me... Hhmph...

I quickly got over that though and we soon made it back home for some much needed water and post-walk snuggles with my foster sister. I really do love to snuggle and cuddle with anyone who will let me, pup or human.

Foster mom took me to my first Meet and Greet at the Celtic Festival in St. Leonard the other day. So many people came by to love on me. It was a lot of fun and I would not mind going back to a busy place like that again if it meant more pats and lots of ear scratches!

Foster mom says I am a beautiful little girl and it won't be too long until I find a forever family to love on me to my heart's content! I mean... look at this face. Who could resist these eyes?

Drier: 4/30 - Well, hello there!

Hi there! My full name is Drierite, but you can call me Drier. I'm not sure why, but most two-leggers tend to giggle when they hear my name. If anyone can explain to me what a "Kenmoore" or a "Maytag" is, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

I have a mohawk on the back of my neck and I love to cuddle. Kisses are probably my favorite thing in the world. Just plant a big wet one on my noggin and I'm in heaven!

Aaaaaaanyway, I'm almost a big four year old. Next month is my birthday! I told my foster mom that I want a forever family for my birthday. She says it shouldn't be a problem though because I am the "BEST girl!"

My foster sister, Sunshine, had her own birthday earlier this week. We wore party hats (I'm in the green hat), had extra treats, A L L the peanut butter, and new toys! Do all two-leggers throw birthday parties for dogs? Can I get my own party?

I like long walks - there's SO much to see and smell! Foster mom is helping me get accustomed to walking on a leash, but I'm getting the hang of it.

My first week of retirement was a BLAST! I'm not sure if all homes have this, but have you ever heard about a bed?! They are so comfy, there is not a single position I have laid in that was not comfortable. I would have retired a long time ago if I knew that this bed was waiting on me! I brought pictures for you all to see how C O M F Y  I can get.