What's up with Michigan??

Kirby here-
Well I'm not getting this weather here!! Last Sunday it was 85 degrees here (UNBELIEVABLE...and so not Michigan in April!) But today, one week later, we have had snow flurries and it's been in the 40s!! Yes, mom is thinking I may need my coat today for walking, because we also have wind gusts between 30-40 mph! Forget the coat mom, you may want to weigh me down with a back pack or something so I don't blow away! Overnight tonight, they are saying we could get up to 3 inches of snow....SAY WHAT?!! Well, this past week wasn't too bad. Mom and I have been able to go to the parks in the evening because it was so pleasant outside!

I had rally Friday night and mom and I had fun. The only thing I barked at was at the door because the wind kept rattling it, but other than that I behaved myself! Mom is learning how to keep my leash loose while walking the rally course. Our instructor told her to hold the leash in her hand and put her thumb in her pocket and leave it there. That way she doesn't pull me and I have to come "willingly" with her. Yeah, did you catch that word...."willingly"! BOL! Okay, I actually did pretty good, mom had chicken for me so that was a huge motivator to stay near her. Overall, we both are doing pretty good with rally. There is a fun rally match coming up in June that mom and I might go too. Here is the link, it's called Dog day in the park: http://www.dogdayinthepark.com/home.htm
Park? Park? did someone say park?!! I'm hoping we get to go! Mom said that we may try it, but I have to learn to keep myself in control. I told her if she brings chicken, I just may be able to do it!!! But mom would love to do something like this with me, and it's just for fun so no pressure, although mom has already told me we aren't in rally for titles or ribbons, it's just for us to have fun together and help me to be the best dog I can be, yeah she's the best isn't she!

Yesterday mom worked an adoption event for Harbor Humane Society. She brought five dogs there! Mom was excited because three foster dogs were showing up too! It was busy, but hopefully successful, because it looks like Abbie, the lab mix may have found herself a forever home! Mom will find out Monday, so we will keep you posted. Mom has worked with Abbie alot at adoption events and is a super sweet dog, but has noticed that Abbie's spirit is dwindling, she's not as excited anymore. Mom says she's tired of being at the shelter, she's been there for about 6 months already and she really needs to get into a home environment. So keep your paws crossed for her okay! Here are some pics of the doggy dudes and dudettes that were there:

This is Valentine, she is a 10 month old Pit Mix puppy. And mom said she is all puppy! She does know sit, down, and off and is learning to walk on a leash. Mom and I love here ears, pure sign of intelligence!This is Olivia, a two year old pittie. Isn't she beautiful! Mom shot this just when she was sticking her tongue out, cute huh? While there the volunteer that had her taught her how to sit pretty!

This is a picture of Dillion, a two year old American Bulldog mix. Mom calls him a gentle giant. Dillion is a people lover and loves other dogs. He just wants to be loved. Poor Dillion though is very stressed at the shelter and is losing weight, badly. The shelter is using medication and special food to help him increase his weight, but what he needs is a HOME! Would you all mind saying a little prayer for him, that he finds his home soon!

And here is a picture of Abbie! Isn't she beautiful. Keep your paws crossed!

Mom couldn't get pics of all the dogs because it got very busy (YEAH!). She is doing an adoption event with our niece Emily next week and Emily is a pro with the camera, so we are hoping to be able to get more! We will let you know how that one goes.

So here is a picture of me, it's from last Sunday, you know when it was 85 degrees:

Chilling out (literally!)

Woof!

Kirby