I am making strides each day

I am trying my hardest to fit in.

My mommy and daddy were home with me this weekend and I actually started to come a little closer to them. I sat under my daddy's desk and just watched him work without saying one word. Well, the true reason for this change was because my foster brother Fred has taken over my spot under mommy's desk. He found out that I get a little bit of attention that way and he decided to cut me off at the pass. How dare him! Now, when I come even remotely close to the desk he feels the need to move closer and then take over my spot. What's up with that?

One good thing. He doesn't try to bite me when I come out of my crate in the morning. Mommy gets on him immediately. She tries to protect me. I like that. He just runs after me when I bolt out of the door. It's a normal thing for me because I am not yet comfortable with just walking out like Fred does. I am working on it everyday. Like I said, I am making strides each day.

One final thought, if you are reading this, I know that you know someone or have heard a horrific story about someone who is abusing their pet. No matter if it's a neighbor, friend or just someone you happen to see. Don't let them get away with it. We don't have a voice to speak up but you do.

Keep up with my Diary, I will show you how hard it is to rehabilitate a dog like me. It's hard work.

Nikki.