Bonnie hasn't been eating a whole lot. I have tried to feed her with my dogs, in her crate, in the kitchen, bathroom, etc. I have added water to soften, beef broth, even bacon grease. Not much helps. But today I was sitting in the floor messing with my personal dogs while they ate. They both food guard when I have fosters. Bonnie's food bowl was close to me. She was sitting on a rug in the entryway away from her bowl. Well not sure what or why, but I moved her bowl away from my dogs and she came to eat while I was still holding it. And she kept eating. This is the closest Bonnie has voluntarily been to me yet! Baby steps. I will take it!

Day 3. Grass is so good!

I have learned a bit more about what it was like where Bonnie was living in Alabama.  All I can say is that she (and her brother Clyde whom is with another foster home with SPR) loves grass.  It has to feel so good to have a good roll in the grass.

Each day is new for Bonnie.  She is making small gains.  She is choosing to stay out of the kennel in the house when my dogs, Jordy and Rayna, are inside. She keeps a very safe distance and startles at everything, but I will take it!  It is so much better than fearful shaking in the back corner of a kennel.

Also, Bonnie will allow me to sit by her when she is eating. She almost seems comforted by it as I have to fend off Jordy and Rayna while she eats since she is polite and dainty with her food.  Nothing like my chow hounds.

Day 2 for Bonnie.

Thank goodness Bonnie is young. She will be quick to forgive.  Bonnie chooses to stay in her crate especially if my dogs are outside (she has much more dog confidence than people confidence). But Bonnie loves bread!  What dog doesn't? This is huge progress for her. Volunteering to leave her kennel.

Bonnie's journey

Meet Bonnie. Yesterday she completed her journey from Alabama to Wisconsin to find her family with Sandi Paws Rescue. I want to document her transformation for her unknown new family and so others can see what patience, love and a little bit of dog knowledge can do.

Bonnie's story? Don't know. Or better, don't want to know because it would be followed by, "God, I hate people"! All I know is that her life starts now.  So here is day one.

Also, my personal dog, Jordy the chocolate lab... He can be an butthead (not my choice of words) lots of times but today he knew his job. He will protect her and he promises life will be good.

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