Update on Thing 3, the foster...he learns cheese

It's day two with Thing 3. He's actually been with me for about a day and a half now. And though it's not much, I think there's been a smattering of progress.
(For those of you who missed the first installment, I'm fostering a dog for a bit. He's a rescue with some special needs but also a little cuteness.)
First, he's not only coming out of the carrier now and again, he's spending most of his time out. And he's learned about pillows! They're soft! He likes to snuggle on top of one that I put on the floor. It's quickly become one of his favorite nooks.
After not eating anything yesterday, he ate some wet food this morning and after the kitties finish dinner, I expect that he'll eat some more. He hasn't touched the dry food the shelter sent home with him. I haven't seen him drink from the water bowl, either.
And though I've been a little sad that he hasn't shown so much as a snippet of interest in treats -- he's utterly ignored three different types -- just a few minutes ago I had a small victory. Found out our little guy loves cheese!! He might be a dog after all.
My little cheese hound atop his favorite pillow. His only pillow, really. Photo by Jill.
Categories: Dogs, dogs, dogs, Teddy Bean, formerly the Foster Dog


Comments
my dog Lupe took a while to get toys and treats after we adopted her. now she's obsessed with both. They change quite a lot, given the safe space, love and patience.
Posted by: Lesley | July 4, 2009 9:20 PM
Poor thing. All of this new, strange, and, wait a minute - NICE stuff! And this really nice lady... Wow!
Posted by: Audrey | July 5, 2009 11:01 AM
My foster, Hunter, hardly ate at all the first week. My husband figured out he didn't like the dry food so we put a little hot water in with it to soften it up and he started gobbling it right down.
Posted by: BeagleMom | July 6, 2009 10:11 AM
I love reading your blog...especially the lastest update with regard to your foster doggie! I, too, foster for the MD SPCA (for kittens) and it is so rewarding, but a lot of hard work. Hopefully, your resident pets have adopted quickly to the idea of the strange doggie in the house, and I applaud you for the wonderful work you're doing to pull this little guy through!!! Good luck, and maybe we'll pass one day at the shelter during check-ups :)
Posted by: Angelic | July 6, 2009 11:23 AM