His new foster home is saying that he is doing great and that he is a good boy!   YEAH!!!! (Thanks M&K for letting us know)    It is VERY hard getting so emotionally attached and then having to let them go.  

Thanks to everyone for reading their blog and supporting these two great dogs.   REMEMBER there are many more lonely souls out their being abandoned and abused everyday.   

A big thanks to Lucky Pup Rescue for doing what you do!!!!!

 If I get any news on Starsky and Hutch I will let you all know.

:0)

 Kelly

As we entered the house, Hutch ran to the door and looked right past me as if to greet Starsky.     That was the extent of his looking.   He has not seemed sad or depressed.   I was expecting him to not eat...or something...(When my Golden passed, our little dog wouldn't eat for 3 days).

The first night without Starsky, Hutch didn't cry once.    I guess life does go on.....

Hutch has been wonderful on our walks.   He no longer pulls on his leash (unless we see a squirril :)   Matrix and Hutch have been tearing around the house as if it is the grand prix.....

Starsky and I had some quality time together and I have found the one on one sessions seem to really help him :o)   BOTH of these poor dogs are so lacking in the receiving end of affection and it is beautiful to see the appreciation in both of them when they get it.  

Starsky and Hutch have learned to "sit" and "shake".   I am now working on the "lay down".    They are fast learners and really aim to please.   

Starksy did FABULOUS today with his business......Hutch only had several accidents.    Both times I blame myself because I did not have him isolated to his areas or keep my eye on him.

They have only been with us for a short several weeks and we know that their time here in our home will be ending soon.  All of our hearts ache knowing that they will be going on to new homes and friends but we sure do feel blessed that we had them for the time that we did.   They truly are great boys :)   

Starsky and Hutch are doing great!   They pretty much kennel up now when asked (I still give them a treat when they do it though, 'cause they are so cute)    Hutch still has potty issues but the boy is doing MUCH better with that and now looks to me when he potty's outside.....He reminds me of a little boy....

They love praise and doing what you want.....they just need to figure out what it is you want.    Some days when it seems an uphill battle I have to remind myself that these dogs are from the streets and like children, they need loving, positive discipline and guidance.

Hutch and my little girl are still best of buddy's......We have learned that she is allergic and sadly we cannot foster them anymore :(    and there are times in the day we send her upstairs.   When he hears her he barks and cries at the bottom of the stairs......We are keeping our fingers crossed that he goes to a home with children (we are starting to think that HE thinks he is a kid also)

The two youngest are upstairs and the oldest is sitting quietly next to me.    Starsky and Hutch are in their kennel and the two other little dogs  are getting ready to sleep.    This is as good as quiet gets until 9:00 pm when everyone is sleeping.

I probably SHOULD be picking this mess up, but figured I would write a bit first.  After all it IS Monday :)

After dinner it is play time in the house for the dogs.......we have a pretty large downstairs and when they get to running and chasing each other....all you hear is banging, scraping, sliding.  It is pretty funny to watch.  I do not think that they are even remotely used to hardwood floors because they are always slipping and sliding.   It is like Bambi, hitting the ice for the first time with Thumper.  All four legs completely splayed.   Big goofy grins on their face.    After a couple of days of having Starsky and Hutch, I stopped getting up to check to see what fell this time....

I was on the floor with them earlier, and Hutch right away starts playing and getting silly.    Poor Starsky, acts nervous at first.   He stands off at a distance with his head cocked to one side watching Hutch and I as if to say "What the heck is she DOING down on the floor".   It is too much for him to take....all the laughing and fooling around and eventually he joins us for a bit of fun.   He is much more reserved and as Hutch tends to get more and more excited and I have to tell him to be gentle. (those 1 year old teeth are SHARP)....Starsky stays gentle..... 

 I have said it before  and I certainly hope I do not become redundant...but I am going to say it again......these are such sweet dogs.   The issues that they have (ie., needing potty training is so common amoung resuce dogs) that I would hate to even call it an issue....The counter surfing has just about stopped.....

I look into those big brown eyes, see the face that wrinkles up at times when they want to ask a question and I can only hope that these beautiful, wonderful dogs, will find their forever home to be only filled with love and peace.

Kelly 

 Hutch and the little girl are getting along so well.   She is very smart, because sometimes when she is sitting on the couch, Hutch goes up to her and tugs on her shirt and she knows that he wants to play.   They roll around on the floor and he is so gentle.   At times I get a little goofy and join in the fun.   It seems strange to play like that and have fun.  We have always just seemed to be looking for food.

Kelly talks to me a lot and tells me that I am a dfferent from a week ago.   I really like her.   She even gets on the floor sometimes and plays with me.   It is a lot of fun.

Our favorite time of the day is food time and walk time.     Hutch and I are still getting used to the leashes.  We don't mind them so much because it makes us feel safe, especially walking near the busy road.   We tend to walk really close to her when the big buses go by.   She keeps us safe. When Kelly isn't looking we grab the leashes and we chew on them in the house.   Hutch chewed right through his and when we were walking it snapped off.    Now she watches us like a hawk and puts the leashes in the drawer so we can't reach them.

We met our foster dad this weekend.   He has been away on business.   I barked up a storm when he came in.   Hutch was NO help in defending the house.     He only barked a little bit.   Our foster dad seems really nice to.   He is not as much fun as Kelly though.   But I did learn that if I walked up to him and nudge him with my nose he would stop what he was doing and start petting me.  He even says that Hutch and I are really smart.    He was NOT happy when Hutch pooped in the house though, but Kelly explained that rescue dogs do that sometimes and with love and patience, he won't do that all of the time.     She did tell him what a good boy I am and that I don't make messes anymore.    (See, I told you I was better than Hutch *insert big doggie wink*)

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Starsky 

They are both quiet and gentle.  When Starsky needs some attention, he will come up to me and softly place his head on my lap and look at me with those big brown eyes.  If I ignore him, he actually presses his head down harder on my lap.    I look forward to the day when both dogs have their forever home.  They both need "play" therapy.

 Today was the first time they have met my husband and I was a bit apprehensive knowing that I would not be home when he arrived.   Before I left I made sure they were in the kennel.   He told me that Hutch really didn't even bark when he came it and Starsky growled and barked.  After saying both of their names they both calmed down.   When I came home and they were out of their crate, they both ran to him with tails high and wagging.   It was great to see. 

Except for one incident (stated in previous blog), Starsky shows great affection and respect to men.   Hutch doesn't care if is male or female, as long as they pet him. 

We are working on Hutch's potty training and he is doing well .   We had to start from ground zero but I am sure he will pick it up fast.   Starsky is pretty much there in the potty training.    The last "accident" was when his tummy wasn't well.  So big applause for Starsky.

 Thank you to those of you who have emailed me saying that they love the blog!   I have enjoyed writing, and if it finds these two beautiful dogs their forever home, then it is definately worth the time and effort.

Take care 

Kelly 

Hutch is inconsistent about his potty.   We can go 24 hours without an accident and then he will have one.   But each day he gets better and I am really proud of him.

 They are such wonderful dogs.   They are gentle and sweet. Now that they see what our routine is they are more comfortable.   They no longer pull on the leash and come right back into the house when asked.   (We do not have a fenced in yard, so when they are outside they are constantly leashed.)

We are still in search of a forever home for these two great guys.     If you have any questions regarding their behavior, please email me at kilebode@hotmail.com and I will be more than happy to answer your questions. 

Kelly 

"wanna play Hutch?"

 Now,  I  will confess,  I still watch  them intently at times.   She IS only four and it would be irresponsible  of me not to, but as  time passes,    I definately become more  comfortable with their little friendship.   What a gift she has and she doesnt' even know it.   "pssstt. Have you heard this one G?"     There is NOTHING like the love of a rescue dog.

"arn't we cute?"