Burnie (Par Burn it Down): 11/15 - Can’t wait for tomorrow

Burnie here. I’m looking forward to tomorrow, I hear it’s a big day! Although truth be told, I look forward to every day! Each day is a new adventure when you’re a smart, curious, boy like me.

I have learnt so many things with my foster parents over the past couple of weeks, but the thing I’m looking forward to most is meeting my forever family and starting a new life with them. I have my quirks, but apparently I’m “everything you could ever ask for”.

Goodnight for now. Hope to see you tomorrow morning!

-Burnie.

Burnie (Par Burn it Down): 11/13 - Keeping warm

It’s Burnie, and it’s cold! I’ve needed my jacket the last couple of days when I’ve been out exploring. I look amazing though, and I’m sure you’ll agree! I’ve also been keeping warm by running around in the yard playing fetch 🎾 🐶.

I’ve also discovered peanut butter. Although sometimes my foster parents laugh when I’m eating it. What’s that about?!

- Burnie

Burnie (Par Burn it Down): 11/9 - Weekend with Burnie

Burnie here, it’s the one week anniversary with my foster parents! Apparently they are impressed with how well I’m doing. I’m already getting better on the leash and chilling out (a little!) around all the squirrels.

Even though I’m a little “too curious” in the kitchen, and keep putting my face on counter tops, my house manners are pretty good! I don’t really make much noise, and I’m still sleeping through the night. My foster parents had to work this week and I made sure the house was as they left it when they came home. A dog walker came for me and my foster sister each day and she said I’m “charming”!

A few things are still a mystery to me, like those terrifying stairs, plus having to pee in the backyard before going to bed every night. It’s cold AND dark!

It’s been a busy weekend already: walks around the neighborhood, visit to the farmers market, eating, and playing catch in the yard. It’s time for a nap to recharge!

-Burnie

Burnie (Par Burn it Down): 11/6 - Burnie the Explorer

It’s Burnie again, and this is my face! I’m actually pretty hard to take photos of when I’m outside as I don’t really like to stand still. My foster parents say I’m a curious hound who likes to explore!

I got to explore the pet shop and sniff all the stuff in there. I was on my best behavior until I spotted a big bag of food and tried to chew through the packaging. Explorers gotta explore!

Even though I’m a good explorer I’m still working on my confidence. Sometimes I’ll stop like a statue if I hear a noise I don’t like. Going for walks at night is fine but maybe a little scary. I’m a little more cautious and don’t pull on the leash as much.

I think my perfect forever family will be happy to let me go exploring, but also be confident enough to guide me though some of the strange and scary things out there! Oh, and most importantly, let me sleep it all off at the end of the day! 💤 

Burnie (Par Burn it Down): 11/3 - Meet Burnie

Hi! I’m Burnie. My racing name was ‘Feel the Burn’. I’m big, handsome, brindle, and full of life! I’ve been in my foster home for a couple of days now, and I’ve been working non-stop to show my foster parents how amazing I am. Going for long walks-check! Eating my dinner and breakfast in 4.3 seconds-check! Sleeping through the night-check! 🐶

Even though I’m amazing apparently I need “a little work” in a few areas, like pulling on the leash and keeping my nose (and sometimes paws!) off the counters. I’m a quick learner though, so I’m sure I’ll get better really soon.

The thing about me is that while I’m big and strong, I can be gentle and have a heart of gold. I love to wag my tail and be close to my foster parents at all times. I even tried to nap with my foster sister last night, although I was too big for the bed!

This whole retirement thing is super new to me, but I’m looking forward to learning more about it, and finding my forever family soon!

- Burnie.