Misty has been busy, and we've learned a lot about her in past few weeks. First, she is full of energy and LOVES to play! She's playful as soon as she wakes up in the morning until after we've gone to bed. She'll play with Harry, with tennis balls by herself, with her foster dad and her human foster brother. 

She likes to pounce if she sees something moving under the covers, and playfully nips and nudges until someone will pet or play. It has been fun to see her turn into a very energetic and playful dog. 

Misty runs! I knew she liked walks, but decided to try running with her one day to see how she did. She did very well! She was easier to manage running than walking and seemed to know what to do. She didn't prance, though. I think we were going too fast!

Misty chews on everything. My kids have learned a valuable lesson to pick up everything off he floor; otherwise, it will end up in the jaws of the shark! Both Misty and our resident dog, Harry, will chew anything. 

We've lost shoes, books, figurines, and many stuffed animals to this pup. I can't keep up with the dog toys or rawhides. They both just keep going! Toys last about a day, and sometimes not even that long. 

Misty is potty trained! I still put her in the kennel if I'm going to be gone for a couple of hours, but I've been able to run to the store or leave the house for short times without any problems. 

Believe it or not, there was a time when I couldn't go out and talk with a neighbor for ten minutes or I'd come in to an accident. She seems to have that down now! I'm so glad. She knows that we go outside right away in the morning and every time I say "potty," she goes right out and does her business. This was a game changer for sure.  

She is very comfortable with people. She will greet everyone who comes in the door and enjoys affection from humans. We adore this dog. She is quirky, fun, and sweet.

Misty's perfect home will be:

• A family who is around more often than not. Someone working from home, retired, working part-time or not at all, who doesn't leave her too often or for long periods of time would be best.
• A fenced yard where she can run and play freely.
• Another confident dog to continue teaching her how to live the good life and who will play with her.
• Kids must be older than 10 and dog-savvy. Misty still gets nervous when someone startles her, runs up to her too quickly, or is very loud right in front of her. She also has a special place under my desk where she doesn't like to be bothered. I would worry about young children getting in her space or startling her with their rambunctiousness. She would be fine with older children who respect her space and can read her signs, such as a growl when she wants to be left alone. 
• People who want a young and playful dog! 

Thanks for reading about Misty! We enjoy having her here!

Foster mom apologizes for not sending an update sooner. We've been busy!

Misty is doing great. Every morning she wakes up so excited that she smiles and jumps around wanting to play with us. She is a very happy girl.  

Since our last post we've discovered that she loves to go on walks. She doesn't just walk, she prances. It is adorable to watch and something fun that she likes to do. 

She and fur-foster brother, Harry, get along but they don't play a lot together. Misty is learning to play and I suspect it won't be long before they are running around after each other. They seem to like the same toys so they try to snatch toys from each other when the other isn't looking! 

She still goes in the kennel when we leave the house. Foster mom works from home so she is only in the kennel for an hour or two at a time. During the day she can roam the house but she doesn't. Typically you'll find Misty under my desk by my feet.

Misty had an adventure by going to visit another RAGOM foster for a couple of days last week. All reports are that she was a sweet, loving girl, who got along with all the other dogs and played with them! She adjusted well to a new environment and had a wonderful time relaxing on the porch with the other dogs while watching Pat work in the yard. 

This girl is a gem.