Greetings from Indiana!

I just wanted to let you know how I am doing. I was a very good boy on the trip home. I only threw up one time (grass, mostly) and slept most of the rest of the time. I was very relieved to always have one of my new girls sitting in the back near my crate for the entire trip. These girls are really sweet to me. When we arrived at my new house I checked out every inch of the place, just like I am supposed to. WOW- there are a lot of new smells here! AND, did you know they have three of these things called "cats" at this house? They are really cool, and look like they'd be fun to play with but I think they don't like how I smell. One of them even whapped me on the head and hissed at me when I tried to smell him for too long. I just looked at him and said, "Mr. Grumpy pants, I won't bother you anymore." Now we all just look at each other when we pass by...maybe someday they'll agree to play with me.

I have a HUGE yard where I play and run and run. My girls all love me so much and I am in love with them too. They are teaching me so many things about how life works around here. They bought me so many toys!! I know I have to be in my crate when they have to leave, or if they have to do something where they can't watch me closely. I fussed a little the first day I had to go in there because I just knew that all my new people were in the other room - so why were they leaving me alone? Well, I settled down pretty quickly and after I had been really quiet, for what seemed like a long time to me, they came back! Yeah! Then we all went for a car ride (I didn't throw up even once that trip!!) to the pet store to buy some good stuff. I met a great HUGE black lab there and we sniffed and played for a little while. He was really friendly and playful and didn't seem to mind how I smelled (cats are just fussy about smells, I guess). He was from a Lab rescue a few years ago and told me how lucky I was to start out life being with good people. His person was amazed at how confident I was, offering to play with such a huge dog - I am pretty trusting, I guess! But maybe us rescue dogs just have a secret understanding.

I have met SO many children, teenagers and adults. I love being in a crowd, did you know that? I just smile and happily go from person to person greeting them and let them pet me. There are so many fun things to do here and so many great people to be around. I even met some neighbor dogs - they didn't want to play as much as I did, but that's okay. We'll try again. I did meet a friend's dog, Buddy Lee, who is a one yr. old Boston Terrier - he was hilarious! He was so excited to see me and we just played and wrestled till HE was worn out. It was like playing rough house with my brothers again and I loved it. He got tired before I did, though, so my people thought it best to settle down and play again another time. I hope Buddy Lee can come over for some play dates - I really liked him!

I have pottied outside every time - except once when the 9 yr. old forgot that I should go outside as soon she let me out of my crate...she let me walk around the kitchen for a while, get a drink and play for a minute and then, well, ooops. Nobody was mad and, well, she'll learn. Otherwise, I've only pottied outdoors - which seems to make all my people very happy (they cheer and love me when I do it) so I think I'll keep doing it.

I've been sleeping in my crate at night, and my girls like to sleep nearby. This makes me very happy and I don't make a sound until I have to go potty. I only got up one time during the first two nights and last night I did not get up at all. I slept from 9:15 pm. until 7:00 am this morning! I was very tired from going to church last night and meeting so many people, and running and playing with them. I LOVED it there and they all loved me. I also loved sleeping afterwards!

I hear that a vet visit and puppy classes are all coming soon too. I am sure all those adventures will be fun as well. My people seem to be trying to make sure I am safe, happy and learn to be a great family member.

I am so glad you picked these people for me. I am, oh so happy in my forever home! I think we will all be forever grateful for your kindness.

Love always,
"Murray"

Murray is living in Indiana.