Kalipso Goes to Daycare

I took Kalipso to work with me today.  She was a great passenger in the car.  Normally I put dogs in the back of my Explorer but I didn't have the doggy gate up and didn't have time to either so I just put her in the second row.  She stayed there the entire time never once trying to get to the front seats and never bothering me.  Such a thoughtful and smart girl to not disrupt the driver.  

I thought she would have fun playing with Usher, the big black puppy.  Well, she didn't mind him but also didn't appreciate when he wanted to hump her. He's not fixed yet.  Kalipso is fixed and told him in the nicest way possible that she didn't appreciate his advances. That she is just not that kind of girl.  They did end up running around together for a little while but both Kalipso and I had to remind him to mind his manners. 

Jordan was also very interested in Kalipso. I mean she IS super pretty.

Kalipso was fine with sharing the water bowl.  Usher just wanted to be next to her.

At home with my four dogs, she is learning what it means to be in a pack and understands that the big grey beast is in charge.  I think her favorite friend is Badger because he likes to play with her.  Also they match in color.  Still no accidents. Totally potty trained and goes to the door and kind of does a little dance.  When I ask her if she has to go potty she gets all excited and dances even more.  

Kalipso has also discovered that we have cats.  She has met Pumpkin through a gate.  At first I think she was like, "Woah, who are you?" She didn't bark at all or growl. She was very polite and just sniffed for about 5 seconds and decided she didn't really care about the cat.  

She definitely loves people which I think is pretty amazing since she was left by the side of the road in the rain by people. I just can't and will never understand how this happens. She is one of the best foster dogs I have ever had. Actually she is the easiest.  I think she would make a great dog for just about anyone.  I could see her forever family being a family with kids or someone that has a dog already.  I could see her being an only dog as well with or without a family. She would be the perfect dog for those first time dog owners too.  She just wants to be loved and would be so easy to train.  

I also haven't noticed any shedding but will have to get back to you on that. Her hair is actually pretty soft.  

Here she is after our 1 mile walk. She was pretty tuckered out.  My husband even took her on the big walk with the big dogs yesterday. He said she did really good and will start to take her along with the rest of the pack. I have to get a picture of this.  Can you imagine walking 5 dogs at a time? For 5 miles no less? He's a strong, amazing man.

 So if you are ready to add this sweetheart to your family please be sure you can take her within 7 days of applying.  Sometimes it takes a week but sometimes less for the approval process.  We love our Fluffy dogs and want to make sure they go to families that will love them and care for them as much as we do.  

Thank you for thinking rescue!

Stephanie