Blossom’s Valentine’s Day Update

Blossom’s foster family gave us an update recently as to how she’s doing and the news is great! She’s more active on her daily walks and seems to be more energetic overall. She has a routine of walk, then meal, so she’s excited to eat after a nice stroll and then nap later in the day.

Blossom still has a few accidents here and there but her foster mom, Denise, said that it’s not as common as it once was and she leaves a few wee wee pads down just in case for Blossom to use. She’s been good mostly and is starting to learn to go on the pads but still has the occasional accident.

Her foster mom told us:

Blossom is quite the sweetheart lately. We think she is much more comfortable now that she is the only dog in the house. She still doesn’t like being pet while she is standing, but if she’s lying in her bed she enjoys being petted and massaged.

When Denise is doing chores around the house, Blossom likes to watch and follow her from room to room. She’s curious and likes to see what the buzz is all about.Blossom will sometimes snap at hands if she thinks there’s a treat – like an alligator. She also sometimes will snap if she’s startled. Her foster mom told us there might be two reasons for this:

1. her eye sight is poor and she is startled when a hand appears too quickly.
2. she could have had some bad experiences with “surprise” grabs and tugs by people in the past.

In any case, if Blossom sees you and sees your intentions with a leash, harness, or whatever you may need to do her, she’s ok with it all. We’re very happy to know one of our senior dogs has adjusted so well and is opening up to show her true wonderful self!