Our first day with Estevan

So I'll start by saying that this is our first time fostering.  I'd been viewing Facebook posts of a friend, about her foster dogs, for over a year and I finally asked her about it and Voila. . .a few steps later, here we are, a foster family!  

Now prior to picking up Estevan, we had looked at the long list of dogs needing a foster family on Petfinder.com  There was just something about Estevan that the girls and I were drawn too. . .maybe it was his long white beard (in contrast to his black fur).  So today, was the day that we got to meet and bring him home.  When Lisa opened the playroom door, 3 precious dogs came running out, but it was Estevan that climbed right up onto Abby's lap and contently stayed there while she adoringly stroked his shiney, soft and wirey black fur.  Love at first sight for both!!

7 hours later, we couldn't be happier and I think Estevan is pretty happy too!  This is such a sweet dog.  I'm not sure if tonight was the first time he had his belly scratched or not, but he sure acted like it!  He has snuggled with each of us and licked each of us as if to say thank you for bringing me home!  

Not knowing if he was house broken or not, we decided to just take him out every half hour.  Every time we took him out he would tinkle a little bit and then come in.  Once inside the door, we'd say "sit"  and push his little bum down so he'd sit and then we'd give him a treat!  No lie, he is already learning to sit!  Such a smart puppy!!

So now it's bed time and the girls want Estevan to sleep with them!  Sorry girls. . .not tonight.  BUT, I guess I can let him stay up stairs with them while they read in bed.

It's a lucky family that adopts this sweet precious boy!  What a lover he is!!