10-10-2022: My first day home from the shelter. I was sniffing out my surroundings and mom gave me a stuffed toy dragon to play with. It was my first squeaky toy.
10-12-2022: Playing tug with dad. Mom thought I was cute with my puppy belly.
10-13-2022: Watching Cesar Milan on television with mom.
10-06-2022: This was my shelter photo when I came in as a stray to Harris County Pets shelter in Houston, Texas. I was estimated to be about 6 weeks old. I was tiny and had some skin (ringworm) and internal (hook/roundworms) issues. Don’t worry, I was treated for those conditions.
10-10-2022: I was picked up by my mom on this day. Luckily, I was only at the shelter for 4 days and happy to go to a home. I was originally in the shelter’s Foster-to-Adopt Program.
10-10-2022: The day I get to go home with my mom. It was also my first truck ride.
10-10-2002: My mom let me explore the backyard after I went potty. I found a little tree root sticking out of the ground and decided to attack it.
10-10-2022: On my first day home, I met my dad for the first time. He’s really tall and super cool to hang out with. We’re going to be buddies!
10-13-2022: My 3rd day home and I’m pooped out after a walk around the block with my mom.
10-17-2022: This was my first time playing in the rain. I love it. Im not afraid of it. Thunderstorms ⛈️ doesn’t bother me either.
10-17-2022: Selfie with my mom. I wasting the baseball games with her and dad. They’re San Diego Padres fans.
10-17-2022: Chillin’ with my mom. I love belly rubs.
10-20-2022: Working out in the yard with my dad. I like supervise what he’s doing.
10-31-2022: Happy Halloween! 🎃👻 This is my version of the Punisher costume.
10-31-2022: I jumped in to my toy bin to pick out a toy I want to play with and chew! ⚾️ 🐢 🐉 🦆🐰
11-01-2022: Our first family photo with my parents.
11-02-2022: My tail is getting better, because my mom has been taking care of me. My mom had to treat my entire body with medical baths. When I came to the shelter, I was a stray and I had some skin issues (ringworm). One third of my tail had lost hair. It’s finally growing.
11-03-2022: I had to wear this silly collar for a few days, because I got snipped. In order for my parents to be fully adopted, I had to get neutered in order for mom to officially adopt me from the shelter. I was 10 weeks old at the time of this photo.
11-07-2022: My ears started to perk upright around this time.
11-11-2022: On Veteran’s Day, I played around in the dirt. My mom wasn’t so thrilled.
11-13-2022: I enjoy sleeping with my belly up.
11-17-2022: I love going on walks with my mom! 🐾❤️🐾❤️
11-17-2022: Walking with my mom.
11-29-2022: My ears are flip flopping…they’re either upright or down/floppy. They cannot make up their mind.
12-02-2022: It’s that time of the year…Grinchmas is here. I wasn’t fond of this sweater on me.
12-04-2022: Learning to socialize and play nice with the neighborhood kids. Mom had me on a leash so I don’t try to chase and herd them when they run.
12-05-2022: I decided to take all of my toys out of my bin.
12-07-2022: I was learning how to “load up” into the car. At first, I didn’t want to get in, but I’m getting the hang of it. Easy peasy!
12-14-2022: Inviting my mama to play with me and Lambchop.
12-15-2022: On my way to my vet appointment at the shelter for my Rabies shot.
12-18-2022: I had just came home from my first grooming appointment. I don’t like my paws being touched by people I don’t know. As much as I enjoy water, I don’t like being given a bath. I would prefer to do that myself.
12-20-2022: Went for a walk with my mom. She got me a new collar and leash.
12-20-2022: Morning walks are my favorite. Mom thought a walk would calm me down before going to meet my new primary veterinarian for the first time. Mom said I weighed 20.7 pounds at the vet office.
12-25-2022: Merry Christmas all!!!🎄 Santa (mom) got me a lot of new toys, because I’m such a good boy. I’m also 4 months old.
12-26-2022: The day after Christmas morning walk with mom and dad.
12-28-2022: Mom brushed my fur before leaving for a morning walk. She weighed me before our walk - I am 22 pounds.
12-28-2022: Mom and me selfie. Mom said I’m getting tall.
12-28-2022: Mom and I resting at my favorite bench.
12-29-2022: I’m not supposed to be on the couch. I like to do my version of parkour zoomies when I’m inside. Mom calls it “barkour”.
12-29-2022: l love going on walks with my mom.
I love my chew toys. Then again, I’m still teething as my permanent teeth are developing.
12-30-2022: I slept on mom’s lap on a rainy thunderous night.
12-30-2022: I slept through the thunderstorm on my mom’s lap while she and my dad watched television. I was dreaming of chasing birds and butterflies.
12-30-2022: Mom and Dad say I snore sometimes when I sleep.
01-02-2023: Rain or shine, I am taken out for my morning walk. I enjoy walking in the rain.
01-03-2023: Chillin’ while on my walk.
01-06-2023: I have a dewclaw on my left hind paw
01-11-2023: My ears cannot make up their mind. They’re either floppy or upright. Went for a walk before my vet appointment for my last booster shot.
01-12-2023: Today is the big day. I found out what’s in my DNA. Mom tells me I’m 💯% Good Boy!!! That’s what I am!