A message from Oakley

I wasn't too sure about this dog my Mom and Dad showed up with one day four months ago. She was spunky, silly, and always wanted to play. Well I grew to love her, her wiggly walk around the house and her insurmountable energy! We had a blast together. I taught her how to trust, that she didn't have to bark so much, and that lying in the sun was a great way to pass the time. She taught me to find my playful side again, to share my toys and that having her in the house was good for everyone! For those of you who are wondering, two dogs may be better than one, but not necessarily sleeping on the bed! Possaroo - thanks for being in my life and teaching an old dog new tricks! And remember - bark less, wag more!

~Oakley

Adoption Day

Well, I'm told today I will be adopted. I'm not too sure what that means but Missy says it's something that will be really great! That I will be going to a new home forever and that it's not too far away. I got lots of extra pets, hugs and kisses today! Here I am taking a rest before I get adopted. Missy & Sean tell me how lucky I am to be going to my new home and that I will get tons of love and pampering!

Here I am with my best buddy Oakely. He was the best friend a dog could have!

So I'm off on my new adventure with my new parents! I can't wait to see what life has in store for me! Thanks to all the people who helped me be a better dog and to the neighbors who helped me build trust. Also, a fond goodbye to Bella the neighbor dog - you were really fun to play with!

Loyaly,
~Possum the dog

The Cabin Life

Here I am with one of the nieces! She always comes and sits by me and pets me! I love all the attention I get!

This last photo is me learning how to swim! It sure feels good in the water. I'm not a very good swimmer yet but I'm learning!

So Cute!

My foster Mom and Dad say I'm Possumablely the cutest dog around! Look at these photos of me being cute!

Caught!

I'm not supposed to be on the couch but I couldn't resist! Since I looked so cute Missy let me sleep there for a while!

Here I am snuggling with Louann at the cabin! And another one with Oakley and Sean! Oakley and I play so hard and go swimming we get really tired!

The North Shore

Lots going on lately...I graduated from Level I Dog Obedience. Now I get regular training at home to make sure I keep up with all the commands I learned.

Check out these great pics from our hike up at the North Shore. We hiked the Kadunce River, (we actually hiked in the river), hiked along the Superior Hiking Trail near the Poplar River(Lutsen area) and our final day was along the Beaver River near Beaver Bay. I loved to climb up on a big rock then jump into the river water! I was soaking wet!

I also stayed in my first hotel! I really liked that because I didn't have to sleep in my kennel! Sean & Missy let me sleep on the bed!! Vacations are a great thing aren't they?

I'm cute!!

I'm told all the time how cute I am! Here I am with my organic dog bone!

Playing with the kids!

Whew! I have been so busy the past month! I met one of the nieces and one of the nephews a couple of weeks ago! They were so fun!! We took a long walk and played frisbee in the back yard!