Mellifluous Matilda

Feast your eyes on Matilda (Tilly). She is a sharp looking, ten month old, forty-five pound, Australian Kelpie. Tilly followed us to the Medium Roll, where we thought she would fit in best. Once inside the play area, she sniffed around and seemed up for anything. As pack members arrived and entered the play area, Tilly's eyes lit up! She thoroughly enjoyed meeting and greeting with the different canines that arrived. For a young dog, Tilly communicates quite well, and it's clear that she has been around a dog or two in her day. Tilly would wag her tail excitedly with every sniff of dog, jaunting around each individual happily, while getting to know them. Later in the morning, Tilly began to play rigorously. She had a great time with puppy-Jack, among others, and continued to socialize vigorously throughout her visit. Tilly is most welcome to attend The Fort. Swell job today girl! The Pack can't wait to meet with you again.

In the following clip, Tilly, is found having some fun with Jack McCoy.

Take care,

-Grant

Merry Murphy

Young pup Murphy came in for his assessment this morning. He is a four month old, twenty-five pound, sable colored, German Shepherd. Murphy is still a little fella, so we put him in the Medium Roll. He was very interested in the other dogs but, like a typical puppy, did not properly greet them... After a few corrections from some of the older dogs, Murphy really began to get the hang of things. Once a few younger canines entered the roll, he was in "hog heaven" lol. He made best friends with Tilly, romping about hard with her, among others. Murphy did a fantastic job today. He is highly intelligent and should become an outstanding member of The Fort's Pack. Respecting "Mother Maggie" was also a wise choice of his today. ;)

German Shepherds are beautiful creatures, however, they are "a lot of dog" requiring strong leadership! We here at Fort Fido commend Murphy's owners for educating themselves and doing right by him. Way to go!

Checkout this swell clip of Murphy and Tilly running amok haha!



Take care,

-Grant

Tilly makes the connection

Wow, get a load of this... Our newest, most favorite, Baby-Mastiff, Tilly, has made it into the Pet Connection Magazine! The Pet Connection magazine is the south sounds wonderful, free monthly newspaper. It is quite fun and informative, a very well done publication. Although she didn't make the cover, I better write their editor ;) lol, her photo was fantastic. Tilly was over at the Total K-9 Health & Fitness Center in Fife. She was there to workout, play and generally be her cute self. She did very well on their treadmill, but didn't venture into any Hydro-Therapy haha. Apparently she gallops on a treadmill at home too, so funny!

You can pick up a Pet Connection here at Fort Fido anytime.

Enjoy your weekend,

-Grant
P.S. The band and I will be in beautiful Wenatchee, playing for the Apple Blossom Festival Parade, not "Cinco de Mayo" lol... Ahhh heck, who am I kidding, we are there for that too. :) It's also the Kentucky Derby tomorrow, always fun to watch on TV, if you're into that kinda thing...

Tender Tilly

Funny... I heard we were assessing a Mastiff. So of course, I had the image above in my mind. Little Missy Tilly, however, was nothing like I thought she'd be lol. At least not yet!

Tilly had her assessment this morning. Let me tell you, this canine is still very new to the world at barely three months old. She is a Bullmastiff, twenty-seven pounds and the picture of innocence, at this point anyway haha. Tilly was unsure of the Medium Roll and the other dogs in general. Her brother Bailey attends The Fort but he wasn't with her this morning. Tilly started to warm up and become less fearful of the pack after a couple of hours. In our opinion, this one will be busting out in play soon. She just needs some more time at this tender age.

Way to be Tilly! We understand, sometimes the world can be a "big scary place", especially for a babe. You didn't do half-bad. We bet you'll be enjoying your stays here a lot more in time.

Take it easy,

-Grant

Howdy Tilly!

Meet Tilly, she is a one year old, twenty-five pound, Grey/White, Miniature Schnauzer that had her assessment this morning.
She is a charming little dog that has attended dog daycare in the past. Tilly hung out in our Medium Play Area and did alright for her first day. We hope that she will get more comfortable and engage in some play with the pack after a few more visits. Nice job today Tilly, we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Take it easy today,

-Grant