Mack Loves His New Foster Home!

I am so happy to write to tell you that an amazing woman named Allison has stepped forward to foster Mack and help us get him adopted.  I took Mack to Canine PhD on Thursday to meet her and her wonderfully happy and playful pup, Griffey.  Mack loved them both and began playing with Griffey very soon after he met him.  She took Mack home on Friday.  He was a little confused at first but after about 4 hours he realized his life had just become exponentially better.  He loves going on walks with Allison, playing with Griffey, and snoring the day away when he is not playing.

We do not know if Mack has ever lived in a home before so there are some kinks to be worked out, but Allison does not seem daunted.  She says Mack is tremendously sweet.  He is learning not to mark in the house but, with a belly band, he has not even tried to do it in the last day or so.  Griffey is still adjusting to not being the only child, but Allison is making sure to give him some alone time to keep him happy.  All in all, we are shocked by how easy of a transition it has been so far.  Mack already seems to be much happier and more playful.  His body language and attitude are totally different.  His relief is visible, and it makes us feel SO good.  We know he is happier now, and we also know he is one step closer to being adopted.  He is getting the building blocks now that he will need to be someone's permanent pet.

Allison wrote in an e-mail:

 " I took both of them on a walk and Mack did great with all the noises and distractions.     He was perky and clearly having fun. They were both wiped out after that and napped most of the afternoon.
I went for a run and when I got back and opened Mack's crate, he literally jumped into my arms and kissed all over my face. Again, no drooling. He was just happy."

Keep telling your friends about Mack and have them contact Laura at lmckelvey@pawsatlanta.org if they are interested in meeting him!

Mack loves his crate and seems to feel secure in it.  He seeks it out if things get overwhelming or if he is tired.