Time for another update from your friend, Toby. I am pretty busy these days. Talk about a hectic schedule. First I have to make sure to wake FM so that she feeds us at 4:00 every morning. (I'm an early morning riser.) Once she lets me out to potty and then serves me breakfast, I am pretty content. So it's time to go back to sleep for 3 or 4 hours. I sleep really, really good on a full stomach.

In the meantime FM has left for work, so then it's my duty to make sure I wake FD around 8:00. He really depends on me to wake him. Sometimes, not often, he's up before I am. I either stare at him or nudge him with my nose and he gets the message that I need to potty again!  My foster brother and sister, Wilson and Penny, always start wrestling once they're up the second time. Not me, I just cuddle up on my comfy bed and snooze some more.

When the dew is off the grass, we get to spend  time in the yard while FD does his chores. While he works, we guard the place. Sometimes a jogger or biker goes by. Sometimes it's a crazy squirrel trying to raid the suet. Doesn't matter what's moving, it gets our attention. Penny and Wilson are on the move! And me..I just watch the action. We have a fenced in yard so we never get into any trouble. FD takes breaks and sits with us. Then we get treats. Sometimes we all go inside and take a little nap. You can never have too many naps!!

Late in the afternoon, FM gets home. I make it a point to bark as soon as I hear her come in the front door. She always runs to give me a hug. I think she's thanking me for waking her so early each morning. That hug is so worth it. That's why I always make sure I wake her!

I love the evenings. FM spends time cuddling with us. I think she really misses us when she's at work. I don't stay up too late though.

Morning comes too fast. Then I start my schedule all over again. No wonder I get so tired!

What a beautiful weeekend! Toby and the troops are enjoying all the sunshine . It seems like ages since we were able to sit outdoors and enjoy the sounds of nature. FM was busy reading the morning paper as she lounged in her favorite lawnchair. And surrounding her was the trio. . Toby, Wilson & Penny. Our foursome is now a threesome. Our resident senior, Mandy, crossed the Rainbow Bridge last month. We miss her, but it was her time to leave us.

Toby is more at home than ever. He seems to have formed a stronger bond with Wilson and Penny. While Mandy kept everyone in line if they got carried way, the threesome doesn't have the alpha dog to contend with. At this point, there doesn't seem to be an alpha.

Toby had  visitors yesterday. Regina and her Mom from Iowa stopped by to meet Toby. Regina's Golden, Megan, is Toby's daughter.

The similarity is so apparaent between Toby and Megan. He even got treats and a framed  picture of Megan. Thanks Regina and Clara.

And thanks for the delicious dessert!  We enjoyed your company!

Toby will be 12 years old on the 18th of this month. So today, we took his pre-birthday hat pictures. He was so good about it!

Just the perfect senior gentleman! When Fm gets the camera out, Penny tried to disappear. It's usually Penny that gets the camera spotlight! Today she got a break!

 We send wishes to Sandra L, Toby's sponsor. Thanks for your continued support.

Thanks  everyone for following our updates. More to come later.

Toby's Birthday Hat

Another Birthday Hat?

Regina and Toby

Toby, Wilson & Penny

Happy Valentine's Day! Well, here I am again wearing another goofy hat. FM thinks it's so cute. I just let her plop the hat on my head and wait for her to take the snapshot.  If it makes her happy, I'm happy. Every time a holiday rolls around, I just know what's coming- -another hat, another picture.

There are just too many holidays!

I was listening to the TV and that groundhog better be right. He said there was 6 more weeks of winter, or something like that. All that snow has slowed me down,  FM has been making paths for me. So I follow the paths when I go outside. It's so much easier to get around. Penny just plows through all the snow. But then she is a wild pup when it comes to playing outside. I'm not as young as I used to be.

That brings me to another holiday coming in April...my birthday. I will be 12 years old and I'm sure FM will have some getup to put on me. I just hope it isn't anything too embarrassing. Watch my updates--

I'm sure my birthday picture will be out there.

All for now. Toby signing off.

Hi everyone Toby here. Isn't this great I get to do my own update, but I really don't know what to say because my FM is not here to tell me what to type, so I guess I will share this photo with you that I found by the computer. I don't know if I am suppose to send it or not to my web page but here it is.

If you liked my Thanksgiving photo you are really going to love this one.

ENJOY!! 

Do I look cute or what?

Toby has been thoroughly  enjoying his summer. He is really feeling good these days. We so enjoy watching him as he competes with the 3 residents for his share of the attention from FD and FM. They all get their share, but sometimes  they all want their share at the same time! 

Toby has not changed our schedule one bit from the first day he arrived. That shows you how easy going those seniors are.

The other day FD was outside doing some chores. When he finished, the foursome went charging to meet him. Toby was actually running. FD couldn't believe his eyes. That senior was on the move! Only thing was.  . .his brakes didn't work. Toby ran right into FD. I don't know who was more surprised. I think they both were sure the other one was going to stop! The good news was that there were no casualties!

FM doesn't know why she bothers to set her alarm these days. Every morning Toby makes sure that FM is up early enough to feed the crew and yet have enough time to get ready for work. . with time to spare. Good boy!!

Toby is looking pretty spiffy these days. His scarred back is becoming hidden with his new hair growth. His winter coat is covering those reminders of long ago. He need never look back. He is safe.

Toby is keeping us entertained every day.  His latest feat is opening the screen door and letting the crew into the house.  That's what FD found out one day. He and the Goldens were outside together.  While FD worked on the lawn, the Goldens were letting themselves into the house.  FD found them in the house sound asleep. There was Toby, sleeping on the couch ... snoring.  The other 3 were sacked out on the floor.  I guess they had enough fresh air.  

Toby is the inquisitive one of the foursome.  That nose is either sniffing something out or else nudging your hand for more attention.  He's good at waking you up when he needs to go outside.  A little nudge will be followed by a big nudge if he doesn't get a response.  I guess he knows what he wants!!

Thanks, again to Sandra L. for all her support. Toby is doing quite well and will be going to the vet for his yearly checkup in July.  I'm sure the staff will adore our white faced senior.

If you are interested in meeting Toby, please contact your placement advisor.

It's been awhile since my last update.  That's right. . Toby sent in the last one! He is a curious old guy.  I guess we weren't as dogproof as we thought we were.  We got that corrected though.  Toby continues to charm us. I was trying to take some pictures of him today.  It's not an easy thing to do when he won't leave your side.. not even for a minute! I don't think he has spent any alone time since he came here.  He is always with one of the residents or with FM and FD. We cherish our time with him and just want him to be happy and comfortable. It will be so much fun to play in the yard with him when all this snow disappears. 

It won't be long now.  We can't wait!  I'm getting a nudge .. from Toby . .he knows it's mealtime!  More later.