As Time Goes By...

As time goes by my foster mom learns more and more about me, after all she and I promised...No questions.

I had a huge break through this week! I walked up to my foster dad, sat in front of him and let him pet me! I guess he wasn't such a bad guy after all. Now I go by him a few times a day so he can pet me. I really like when he scratches behind my ears.

I'm eating very well. I finish my food twice a day. It's very good food. My foster mom goes between Natural Balance and Eagle Pack. She adds things to my food I really like, such as, sardines, plain yogurt, and pumpkin. I'm putting weight on, but keeping my slim figure.

Yesterday Peach, Socrates, and Fala were doing something strange in the backyard. Each one had a front paw up and their tails up and they were looking at something. I don't really know what they saw. I just wanted to play, but as much as I jumped on Socrates, he would not move. I tried with Fala, she wouldn't move either! My foster mom laughed and said, "Miss Ilsa, you are defiantly NOT a bird dog! I don't thing feathers are in your future."

I think that's a good thing, I like my fur, I don't want feathers!

I do enjoy being outside in this nice weather, but not for to long. I have long fur and its a little thick so I get a bit warm if I'm outside for to long. But I do love to lay inside the house by a window.

I like hard toys I can chew on. But no rawhide's, my foster mom doesn't want me to choke.

Thank you for visiting with me again, Miss Ilsa

A Kibble For Your Thoughts...

My foster mom and I had a conversation today, something like this:

Miss Ilsa: A few kibbles for your thoughts.

Amy : For humans they'd bring only a penny, and, huh, I guess that's about all they're worth. Ilsa: Well, I'm willing to be overcharged. Tell me.

Amy: Well, I was wondering...

Ilsa : As was I

Amy: Oh?

Ilsa: When will I be lucky to find my furever family?

Amy: Oh, I bet it will be soon Miss Ilsa.

I have been having a lot of fun in foster care. On Easter I saw a orange egg that said Ilsa. I never had an Easter Egg before!!!

I'm doing very well with the 3 young dogs here, but I have way to much energy for an older dog. So a house with one other dog, maybe two would be a good fit. I I've started to come around a little with my foster dad. Also I'm a very good watch dog. I'm getting better about going outside, sometimes I still need some encouragement. No accidents! But I like being by my foster mom and sometimes would rather stay by her then go out, but usually once I see Socrates or Fala out there, then I'll go.

Oh, I hear my song! Time for me to go... Da..dee..da..dee..da..dum, da..dee..da..dee..da..dum... You must remember this / A kiss is still a kiss / A sigh is just a sigh / The fundamental things apply / As time goes by. / And when two lovers woo, / They still say, "I love you" / On that you can rely / No matter what the future brings...Love, Miss Ilsa

Rick??

I heard something out the window today, I thought maybe it was my Rick Blaine! Even if I can't have Rick I can love another. I do love Socrates, but in my heart I know the perfect home is out there for me. I am looking for love, and I have a lot of love to give. I am going to sleep now. Funny, I have this song in my head, maybe you know it. My foster mom said, Oh, I can't remember it, Miss Ilsa. I'm a little rusty on it. But I'll hum it for you. Da-dy-da-dy-da-dum, da-dy-da-dee-da-dum...You must remember this / A kiss is still a kiss / A sigh is just a sigh / The fundamental things apply / As time goes by. / And when two lovers woo, / They still say, "I love you" / On that you can rely...Miss Ilsa is sleeping now, dreaming of her Rick. If you have another dog that would make Miss Ilsa very happy. We love her and want to find the best home for her, Amy (Ilsa's foster mom)

Here's Looking At You Kids.

This is me with Natalie. I LOVE LOVE LOVE kids! I follow her everywhere. She is very nice to me. I would do great in a house with kids and other dogs. I am having so much fun with the other dogs here. I am really coming out of my shell too. Another IBR volunteer came over this weekend and I let her pet me. I was very friendly with her. She said I was a nice girl and full of energy! I am full of energy so a house with younger dogs would probably work better for me. There is a dalmatian here that is almost 14 yrs. old. I am learning to leave her alone, but I would really like a friend to play with. Socrates ,the weim in this picture, does play with me a lot! We run all over the backyard. A neighbor asked: What is your breed? My foster mom replied: Ilsa's a mix. That makes Ilsa a citizen of the canine world...I hear Socrates asking me to Play Again, Ilsa.