Nala is learning to sit and stay..... and hypnotize
I haven't posted about Nala lately. She's doing fine. Enjoying her new life.
She is an amazing athlete, and has worked wonders with exercising Rocky.
While she seems pretty chill, she is the one that instigates the rough housing. She loves to run, so she makes Rocky chase her... where she proceeds to run circles around him. (I promise I'll get it on tape soon)
This was the best shot. I stepped away to grab something and came back to this seemingly innocent scene.
I'm still not sure who did what, but they all look pretty guilty.
She didn't exactly "Fit" in Precious' bed although she tried every night.
Precious couldn't wait to return the favor.
Deuce decided to join in on the fun.
Nala doesn't mind sharing.
I'm in total awe at how these two dogs went from being too afraid to eat or be around people.. to
sleeping in comfy dog beds (and the couch). They are so sweet and loving it saddens me to think of how much running they had to do and how afraid they had to be.
I'm very happy for both of them that they have found this life. We're still looking for someone to adopt Deuce, but in the meantime. He will enjoy the good life here.
What have I learned from this experience?
Love Conquers Fear
Update: 10/13/201 Deucefound his furever home. http://www.imajackrussell.com/2012/10/strays-in-hood-deuce-finds-his-furever.html
Update 12/9/2012: Rocky is now a member of the snuggle club in our home. After Rocky's adoption didn't go through, We didn't hesitate to add him to our family. It seems that's how it was meant to be all along.
Update 2/4/2013: Deuce showed back up outside. Apparently, we didn't get his adoption the way he wanted. We found him a wonderful home with a family with kids who love him. So many lessons.
Rocky needs a good home. He would probably be better in a one dog family, or with someone who understands the pack mentality and has time and patience to train him. In the streets he had to be very cautious, but as you can see... Rocky is a sweetie.
We have a few people who have shown interest in Rocky, but if you fall in love with him, don't hesitate to message us here.
After a few days and nights safe in our backyard, Nala and Deuce are comfortable and happy.
I shot a quick video of Deuce playing with his new toys. (obvious puppy behavior ensues)
Nala, isn't play motivated. She's more of a snuggle doggie.
Rocky still comes around to eat and get a little attention, but he's not ready to trust just yet. That's ok, we'll give him more time.
Nala and Deuce are scheduled for Spay/ Neuter over the next couple of weeks.
If you would like to adopt one or both, please email.
Note: Because they play a little rough, Precious doesn't get to rumble with them. Plus, she's quite bored with them and doesn't seem to mind that they are in her backyard.
Update: 09/30/2012 - We have discovered. It takes 0.6 seconds to spoil a dog. Both Nala and Deuce prefer being in the house under our feet. Since Nala just had her surgery, we've been playing the doggie shuffle. When one goes out, the other comes in. They are already house trained.
Deuce, who does not like to be alone, is scheduled for his surgery this Thursday.
Precious is ok with them and vice versa. I think they respect her status. I still don't think she's too pleased with the big dogs being in the house, but she has been a gracious hostess.
