Thursday, July 21, 2011

A Pit Bull Adoption!

Now before you get too worried, I will tell you that it's not Ziggy who was adopted.  In spite of having his own web page and being a featured pet on several websites and Facebook pages including the Shelter Pet Project, he hasn't had any inquiries for adoption.  But he's not complaining.  In fact, he's still being fostered by the best dog trainer I know, and he's attended more parties and events in the past few weeks than I have in the past few years.  Ziggy is a busy guy, and he's doing great. We're attending agility classes on Sundays, so last Sunday I asked him to come back home with me but he said no thanks.  I told him his fans missed him, and he said he'd come back soon, but not quite yet.  Apparently Lynsey, his trainer, is more fun than me.  But that's okay, because I have decided to take him back home on Sunday whether he likes it or not. At least for a little while.  Because as much as I don't want to admit it, I really do miss him. And I think my blog is starting to get boring without him!

The pit bull who was adopted is Phil, my temporary foster dog who is almost as much fun as Ziggy.  He loves to carry around toys in his mouth, and does his best to fit in as many as possible.  He drinks by sticking his entire snout into a bowl of water, and only coming out when he needs to breathe.  He was Roxy's best friend and playmate.  Phil was found in a dumpster, skinny and sad and unwanted.  He's come a long way from those beginnings, and now he's off on his newest adventure with a family of his own. 

16 comments:

Unknown said...

YEA for PHIL!!!

Sheltie Times said...

Have a great new life Phil.

-Katy & Bailey

Cyndi and Stumpy said...

Hooray for Phil! we're wishing Phil and his new a wonderful happily eFUR after!

Can't wait for more Ziggy escapades!

Happy, Waggin' Tails, FUREVER!
Stumpy and me

Unknown said...

YAY Phil!!! Glad he found a good home :)

Anonymous said...

he is so cute. let's hope his good luck rubs off on ziggy and my own foster pittie stevie wonder!

JacksDad said...

Some things are meant to be. Others... not so much! :)

Cupcake said...

First and foremost, your blog is NEVER boring. I LOVE your blog!!

I'm so glad Phil found his forever home!! YAY PHIL!!

Corbin said...

Congrats for Phil! We love adoptions!
-Corbin

Stefanie said...

Yay Phil! Way to score a new home! Can't believe no one has expressed an interest in Ziggy! I wonder if there is a record for how long a dog has ever been fostered and maybe he is trying to break it?

Kari in Alaska said...

HOORAY PIT BULL ADOPTIONS

Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com

Unknown said...

Hurray for Phil! You know its funny, the more I tell my sister's stories about Ziggy, the more we wonder why he can't just come live with us! Yes his bad antics mkae us love him more!

Bev said...

Go Phil! It make me think there is hope for Toby another foster who drinks "underwater"!

meowmeowmans said...

Awesome! Congratulations to Phil and his new family! :)

Two Grad Students and a Pittie said...

Great news for Phil!

www.twogradstudentsandapittie.blogspot.com

pibble said...

Whoa - Phil is BEAUTIFUL! How could anyone "throw away" a living thing.

Good for Phil - many, many years of happiness to him and his new family!

Hanna at Dog Products said...

Yay Phil! Way to score a new home! Can't believe no one has expressed an interest in Ziggy! I wonder if there is a record for how long a dog has ever been fostered and maybe he is trying to break it?

Congratulationg Phil and tons of luck to you with your new family and your brand new home. Have a terrific life!

I find it hard to believe that no one stepped up to the plate to adopt Ziggy. Don’t they see what a terrific guy he is? If not for my 2 Shih Tzu boy who lord over my household, I’d take Ziggy in myself. However, I’m glad he’s having such a terrific time so maybe formal adoption is really not necessary.