Judgey McJudgerson

I think I'm a good judge of character. 

I do. I think if I get a good vibe from someone, I dunno, like I could hang out with them...it's cool.

And I thought that's what I found for Shermie.

A nice married lady, older son (about to move out), husband. Fenced in backyard. Has a weenie now, along with two other dogs. (One was supposed to move out with the son).

The lady has the same tattoo that I have! The one of Picasso's "Lump" wiener dog. 

It was meant to be.

Until it was not.

When he left...I was super sad. Cried and cried. Days leading up to his adoption, I cried and cried.

But I have to be an adult here. Mature. Responsible. 

I'm in no position to keep this dog. 

FOUR dogs? 

That's too many. 

But after one short weekend away, Shermie's new mom texted me and said her son couldn't bring a dog, she couldn't have 4 dogs in her town, yada, yada, yada. 

So we went and got him.

And he seemed SO HAPPY to be home. 

I mean. He fell asleep in our bed almost immediately and stayed there the entire night.

And of course since then, he's been an absolute gentleman. 

Very little barking/whining.

Settling in his crate when needed just fine.

No accidents.

Sleeps in bed and cuddles with Wiener. 

I can't take it.

I don't know if I can let him go again. 

They didn't snuggle a lot at first. I'd say it took at least 4 weeks before we saw any of this behavior. Shermie is very active and Wiener isn't a fan when he's all crazy. But this? I cannot. 

He is the busiest boy. He's super curious and is just a riot to be around. He has the best personality and is hilarious. 

The one ear flop these guys are known for. I'm going to get a tattoo with that on the back of my other arm. 

The night we let him go the first time. I was a wreck. 

The day he came home from the failed adoption

Just hanging out while I take Ava to the bus stop

Stop it. So cute!

💕

Foster Dog #3

Yes, I know. 

I'm certifiably insane. 

I'm living in a perpetual state of hell these days, trying to climb (claw) myself out of this pit I'm living in. 

So when another wiener dog needs to be rescued? 

Sign me up.

Because why not add to this shit show?

Meet Sherman (previously known as "Chip")

We drove out to Buffalo one evening to pick him up.

He came from a broken home (more broken than mine, lol). In a home where he wasn't really wanted. The wife brought him home, against the wishes of the husband. Husband never wanted him. Wife is mentally ill and has been in and out of treatment the last few months. Wife/husband also getting divorced. So...this little boy needed a loving home.

meeting Bean Bean

What's even crazier, is that I was dog sitting Willow. So we had 5 dogs in our house for over a week! 

He's super cute. And a sweet, sweet boy. 

All 5 in one shot.

His set up. 

Multiple walks a day for this guy. He's only 1.5 years old and has waaaay more energy than Bean.

He might actually be the longest

my next tattoo - the signature ear flip

Walking 3 tiny dogs

Reading to him

Tolerates hats

So dapper with his bow tie

Didn't mind the life vest.

He's a really good boy. He has a great personality. He's fun, funny, full of energy and definitely acts like he's a LARGE dog. Not a tiny wiener. 

But here's the thing. He's not fixed. 

And he just WILL NOT LEAVE FEMALES ALONE. Like, EVER.

He is super annoying in that sense. He is constantly up their twats and it's so frustrating. He whines and whimpers when he can't get to them.

He can't just chill out and lay with us - he needs constant correction. 

I cannot WAIT until he's fixed. The rescue I work with coordinates all of that and the animal hospitals are just booked so far out. Being that he's an adult, he is at the top of the list, but it's been a couple of weeks now and still nothing.

Once he's fixed and settled again (he came into our home with another dog here, so we want him to settle into what our real life is like) we will see if he can be around Bella and Bean Bean. If he can relax and not be UP THEIR VAGINAS ALL DAY, he can stay. If not, he's going up for adoption. Even though that would be so sad for me. 

BUT, I have to consider my existing pack. I don't want to keep them separated ALL THE TIME. That's not a life for a dog. He wants to be with us. He can only be with us leashed and when someone is around to correct him. Otherwise he's annoying. 

I brought him to my friend's house because he had always wanted a wiener with this coloring. My friend has two shepherds and one Belgian Malinois. The Malinois is insane. I mean, he's fine with me and my kids since we are known to him, but man. I wouldn't want to be a stranger meeting Rambo.

Sherman? Please. He did not give a SHITTTTT. He went after Rambo like it was nothing. Playfully of course.

LOL. 

So yes. I currently have 4 dogs in my house. Two of which are wieners. 

I know I'm ridiculous. I know. I can't help it.