10/11/11: Robbie is integrating very well and we're enjoying him so much! We're feeling good about the transition and he is true to form about wanting to have someone with him.

Expectedly, Robbie did bark as you were departing Sunday but that ended fairly quickly when Randy told him to come on over to watch the game on TV with him. He only barked once again after that, a day later, last night as he tried to charm us to let him out of his crate for nighty night. He has taken his role as offcial morning rouser; upon returning from his a.m. potty he jogs up to wake Jazzy and to get Randy out of bed ... it's so funny to watch!

He has been nearly on schedule with his eliminating, has had no accidents, has demonstrated he LOVES being outside as much as possible, it seems. I think thesquirrels and chipmunks in the neighborhood are officially on guard now! He is giving lots of kisses and offering his tummy to each of us to rub. He sometimes falls asleep while we do it! Right now he is relaxing on his bed near my feetin my office while I work. All the walks and playing seem to be tiring him out and he is eating well. He did seem concerned that we dropped Jazzy off at school today and was sad after that. He wimpered on the ride home from school, but he came around once we were back home and went for a nice long nature walk. He attended his first soccer game with Jazzy last night. Several of the families there were smitten with him. He LOVED all the attention and petting. We were thrilled to share Robbie's story with those that asked about him and are so grateful to UYR for rescuing these precious pups. He is a true blessing.

Hugs,

Janet