first day in my foster home!

this morning when in woke up, i was in my kennel again waiting for the people to come and take me out while they cleaned. this is how my life has been for so long now. i started my days at the shelter in june. when i first arrived, i barked at anyone that came near my kennel. i was scared and i didn't know why i was locked up! i was used to running around outside and going on walks with my human. but i ended up in a small kennel, with a cement floor, with lots of other barking, scared dogs. one day, a lady walked near my kennel & i didn't bark at her. she handed me a treat. i held out my paw for her to pet me. i trusted her. she took me out for a walk. i liked this lady. then, almost after two months in my kennel, they made me pet of the week! now, being pet of the week is a good thing & a bad thing. it means i get to have my picture in the newspaper! but it also meant that i was there too long. i needed a home. so many of the people that cleaned my kennel were so nice to me. i was many people's favorite dog. they would tell me every day they didn't know why i didn't have a home to call my own. then it happened! i found a family! they brought me home. but after a month, for reasons i dont' understand, they returned me to the shelter. i was sad again. i liked being in my own house. i have been back here for three weeks. the volunteers were sad for me. they all were so nice to me. they wanted me to be back in a house again. the lady was still there. she still gave me treats and took me for a walk. she even came in today. she kept telling me that i would be in a soft bed today. i watched her as she cleaned all the dog kennels. i wanted to believe her. she was very nice to me. but she still left. other people that i didn't know walked by my kennel. they took out other dogs, but not me. then the lady came back. she took me out on a leash. she took me to the front office. i was very excited to see all the people who clean my kennel come talk to me & tell me good bye. then, i walked out the front door with the lady. i got to ride in her van! she gave me a bath & now i feel so soft. i went for a long walk to explore all the things i haven't seen for so long! i'm so excited and happy. she even has other dogs for me to play with. they like me & i like them. we use a doggie door to go play in the back yard. she threw the tennis ball & i would bring it back to her! it was so much fun. she has told me that because she already has so many of her own dogs, she cannot keep me forever. she is helping me find a home where i can stay forever! she is teaching me manners. i showed her that i already know how to sit. she also told the man that lives here that i am the greatest dog on the leash she has ever walked! i am excited to hear that i'm a good dog. i know that she will help get me a great family some day soon! i have had a very long day. i'm going to go to bed soon, on my own dog bed! i've been told that we might go for a hike in the morning if its not raining. i can't wait! i will tell you all about my adventures, and if you know anyone in the phoenix metro area looking for a good dog like me, please send my lady an email & she can tell you all about me & how i can come live with you! good night from my soft blanket! brownie