Belle has joined our flock

[cassiesmom]

Wow, two miles! Good girl, Belle! I am glad you were able to walk on a harness with the others! You visited mum's bedroom in the night, but stayed on the floor. Sounds like that was okay with mum. I won't ask her to pet you for me today, since you don't like to be touched. I am grateful for this happy update! Yay! Mum and the others will help you to not be afraid and all will be fine in time.

[Freedom]

Thank you Bonny, Ellie and Elyse.

Progress! We walked at the farm this morning and AGAIN this evening (it is going to pour tomorrow, so I need them tired, lol) then I sat out in the back yard this evening and gave them each a marrow bone. Belle dug in, she enjoyed hers. No idea if she ever had one before or not.

Soon after she lost interest in her bone, and after a short poke about the yard, Belle came over to where I was sitting and put her front paws up on my leg! I was practically holding my breath as I picked her up and sat her on my lap. Initially she kept her front paws on my chest, legs straight. After a good 5 minutes, she turned and settled in my lap. She is so much smaller than the others, she fit FINE! (Willy THINKS he is a lap dog, but he doesn't fit, lol). She stayed quite awhile, though I could feel her shake and shiver now and again. Eventually she jumped down. HUGE step! But all on her terms, in her time.

[Scooter's Mom]

You are making huge steps very quickly. It's obvious she knows you are a good Hu-mom!

[Freedom]

This morning just after 6 AM, Belle came up the stairs onto my bed. After sitting down at the foot of the bed for a bit, she moved up to where I could reach her.

I had been told she needed 3 to 4 days, she is right on schedule!

Oh she also has had a good sniff all around the back yard, and her tail is now up at least half the time, maybe more.

[pomtzu]

Wonderful news, Sandie. She obviously is starting to feel quite secure with you and her surroundings. Makes one wonder more about her past owners, for sure. Not saying they abused her - just didn't give her the patience and understanding that she wanted and needed.

Smooches to you, pretty Belle , and of course to Tasha , Willy , and Riley .

[Freedom]

Ellie, they said it would take her 3 to 4 days to adjust. They said she slept on the bed with them. She is very nervous around new people, and in new situations.

I'm finding their description is accurate, and I am relieved as once she is fine with me we can more easily work on training.

[Asiel]

WOW---giant steps for Belle. I knew she would feel safe and secure once she "watched"the goings on. She must sense that you are her haven from the storm, no harm will come to her, only good things from now on. So glad you took her in, I'm sure she's in the perfect forever home... thanks for caring for these cute little white Fluffs Freedom.

[cassiesmom]

This morning just after 6 AM, Belle came up the stairs onto my bed. After sitting down at the foot of the bed for a bit, she moved up to where I could reach her.

I had been told she needed 3 to 4 days, she is right on schedule!

Oh she also has had a good sniff all around the back yard, and her tail is now up at least half the time, maybe more.

Yay, Belle! This makes me smile !

Smooches to you, pretty Belle , and of course to Tasha , Willy , and Riley .

I am sending some too , and gentle lovies for the kitties as well!

[Freedom]

Thank you all for looking and commenting! Especially since it was all words, no photos, lol.

I have added new threads with more pictures.

[robinh]

This little is sooooo in the right place. With your patience and training she will be one of the pack before too long.

Congratulations Belle! You've hit the fluffy lotto!