Having a 15 pound dog (Munchkin) already in my home, I wanted to make sure the two would fit in together. Munch tends to take time to warm up and is often a bit afraid until she develops trust. So, I thought the two might be a good match.
After a few minutes of sniffing around and playing in the run, the two of them seemed content. With some help, Ellie climbed in the back seat of my SUV. She stretched out across the back seat and road home attentive but calmly. She had no problems coming into the house, and she settled right into her crate for an afternoon nap.
I expected to teach her the stairs when we went out to potty, but before I could stop to assist, she was already up all of them (only about 6-8). She explored the back yard, interacted a little more with Munchkin, and she is settling in without any problems.
Tonight, she discovered the overflowing toy basket. She showed a preference for the chewable toys (rawhide like treats), but with the direction of Munchkin became a bit interested in a few squeaky toys. I think this interest might grow as she sees Munchkin play with them too. The two of them did a little playing (Ellie has one active and playful tail when she's excited), and now they are snuggled in for the night.
Ellie is our first foster, and it is fascinating to see the world through her naive and young eyes. She explores and is interested in how everything works, the noises they make or the way something moves. Tonight, I noticed her staring at the ceiling fan as it was spinning. She spent a few minutes perplexed at what was happening, and then headed about for more exploring.
Ellie in the backyard
Ellie and Munchkin
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