Baxter, our former foster stayed with us just over a week in February when his parents were getting married. ( Read more... )

Doesn't he look happy in his new home? :)

Nova went off on a two week trial adoption this morning! In honour of Nova going on trial adoption ... ( Read more... )

Tomorrow, Nova goes to start his two week trial adoption. He has come so far in such a short period of time.

He has learned to drop, stay, spin, beg, speak and crawl and he was also crate trained. He also stopped barking when left alone in the backyard. Best of all, he has put on some weight, got a nice, shiny coat and has learned to play nice with our doggies. ( Read more... )

Nova's going on trial adoption on Saturday. While we're of course very happy for him - we will miss him. This is going to be my second farewell to a dear doggy in as many weeks. This part of fostering isn't easy at all for me. ( Read more... )

Day 10 and it's time Nova had a nickname. After all, Ollie was the Ollie Monster, Hoover is Hooves, Hoovey, Poover and M'sieur Hoovér and Elbie is Signor Elborino, Elborino, Elbinator, Elbster, Elbo and of course - Little Bastard.

Sometimes I call him Nova, Noves or Novey. He could also be Novatel or Nova-caine. Nova Dog sounds like a super hero. Dan suggests the Bossa Nova :) Dan also calls him Sir Serious and Sirius.

In other news, his No Barking training is going well. He got one squirt in the face from his collar, yelped once and then was silent for the rest of his time outside. Good job, Nova! :) Here's a video of some of today's happenings. ( Read more... )