The Rewards of Fostering! Trooper is Home!

Below are updates from Connie. Mister Trooper's new mom!
I am sure when Lisa read this report there were tears of joy flowing freely,....
I know they are here, as I attempt to update Mister Trooper's story,...

6.20.06: Good morning Lisa. I think we had a mini breakthrough this morning. Trooper came right out of the kennel to go to the bathroom this morning then instead of going right back in after our walk he would go in and out of the kennel and sniff around the house, circled the dining room table but then would come and stand by me to be petted. He did this for about an hour which is better than just going into the kennel and hiding. Have a good day. Connie






6.23.06: You would be so proud of him. He will come out of his kennel on his own and circles around the house then comes over by me and stands there to get petted, he will even nudge my hand if I'm not paying attention. He grabbed one of Maise's toys this am and took it to his kennel, of course she went right back in to get it. Then he kind of chased her around the table with the toy. He still has issues in the backyard going to the bathroom, he looks like he is going to go then gets startled by something and stops so some potty breaks take awhile. He came out of the kennel on his own to go for a walk. Still gets scared of some of the sounds but walks better and even pointed(?) at a chipmunk then tried to chase it. Doesn't always eat his food in the kitchen but I think he gets scared of Maise because she watches him and he runs for the kennel but he is getting better about it. Yesterday he got away from me on one of their walks and ran from me but he actually ran down the street, turned onto my street and turned into the driveway and went into the backyard and circles the patio table until Maise and I showed up. I really wondered if he knew where he lived and now I know he knows where his house is.