Cheesy Rocket and Shiny Lacy

I missed couple of weeks coming to the Bubble. Rocket is still here. He is a little bit over one-year-old super hyper, sweet and cheesy guy. Half-perfect scenario will be foster home for him what maybe lead to adoption. We had almost two hours time together, just giving him sense of normality, out of the Bubble reality.

HSSV's the most cheesy boy, he will die for square of cheese ;)

Lacy is in foster home, she got adopted February 6th, 2012

Lacy is four-year-old lady, very graceful and sophisticated. We went for a walk to the creek, more we walk I can tell how relax she is, here muscle are less tense. Her fur was a little bit tangled so I groomed her. Check it out how shiny and beautiful she is. Does somebody need companionship? She will be perfect match for you J

HSSV's Lacy

Yogi as a ambasador of HSSV Homeward Bound Animal Sponsorship

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For her 8th birthday, instead of birthday presents, Claire asked for donations for Yogi.  She wanted him to find a home.  Think back to the excitement of being on the cusp of 8 years old...  Can you imagine  saying... "and for my party, I want my friends to help Yogi.  I don't need any presents this year!" 
Claire amazingly raised $175 and we celebrated by adding Yogi to our Homeward Bound program.  Her gift helped us shine a special light on Yogi who had been waiting and hoping for a home for a long time.
And it worked!  We waived Yogi's adoption fees and he was recently adopted by a family who loves him very much!
We're hoping that you're inspired by Claire's generosity.  Is there a dog, cat, or bunny at Humane Society Silicon Valley who inspires you?  Who makes your heart feel as generous as an 8-year-old on her birthday? 
We're happy and grateful to direct your gift directly to someone who deserves to be Homeward Bound. 

Yogi - Pumpkin Carving Contest Halloween 2011

Yogi discovered his new talent in pumpkin carving :)





Yogi - Post-Halloween Pumpking Carving Contest



Yogi Out of the Bubble Dog is doing great. He is enjoying his time at home. On Saturday we were hiking at the Half Moon Bay on the beach where leashed dogs are allowed. Today we went for a 4 miles hike at Stevens Creek State Park in Cupertino. It is great park! Not many dogs on Wednesday morning. We wish people will have dogs on the leash when are approaching another dog. In case of Yogi it is very important, since he is reactive to other ones. He is ignoring more and more distraction in form of squirrels and birds, with dogs hmmm.... maybe little progress, but still dogs making him very nervous, but with good distance and good treats he almost is ignoring them ;).

Yogi was very excited about Halloween Costumes we were dressed for the party, so we needed work with him a little bit showing him that under costumes are people he trust. Halloween decorations made him uncomfortable so I desensitize him letting him smell skeleton and witch doll and reward him with lots of treats.

Yogi after 4.5 miles hike today





Yogi - Sleeping is a Medicine to Everything



Yogi is dying for attention, but also is sleeping a lot.

 Yogi is adjusting just fine. He is still guarding our pack and our house. So we are working on welcoming guests part :)
I changed his walking equipment to Gentle Leader head-collar what helps us control Yogi better when he is distracted by other dogs, squirells and some people.
My kids are teaching him different trics like find a toy or finding the hidden treats, open boxes etc.
Yogi is dying for attention, but also is sleeping a lot. He is not distractive, he sleeps well during night in his crate, he loves going for long walks, even we run with him couple times. He is not jumpy, hyper etc.
He is the best dog we could ever wish for :)

Yogi 3 Weeks Later

We took Yogi home 3 weeks ago. Yesterday we popped out a question to say Yes. We adopted Yogi with whole package. His transistion from the bubble is not easy, but we believe with amount of love, patience and good structrure and discipline we will be succesful. He is bonding really well, and responding to training really great.

Yogi in his new pack with his brothers Antek and Jeremi

Thank you for big support in Yogi's transistion from the bubble HSSV Staff Members Nichole, Ali, Minttu, HSSV Diamond Dog Volunteer Karen and President/Founder Our Pack Inc. Marthina. You are awsome guys! We love You :)

Yogi - The Bonding Time Day 6

The Bond

Yogi loves people. Today we play with him to run between two people, o boy you should see how fast he can run. He is a dash champion. I never saw him so happy, each day he is more relax. Happy to have him with us!

Breakfast with Yogi

Yogi - Dog Out of the Bubble

Yogi was in the shelter since December 2010. He got to Humane Society Silicon Valley almost at same time when I lost my darling Mom. She passed away from brain cancer on Janurary 1st, 2011.

When I saw him first time in April 2011 he helped me to make decision to go through all trainings at Humane Society Silicon Valley Milpitas. I didn’t have big experience with dogs, never had one, but always had huge passion, heart and sensivity to all kind of animals.



Yogi at HSSV



Last Wednesday after



his transiton time at Humane Society Silicone Valley what you can easily count

277 days
 or 9 month and 3 days,
or 23,932,800 seconds,
or 398,880 minutes,
or 6,648 hours
or 39 weeks

I took Yogi home! He is out of the Bubble!

We still have long way to go with his strong dog reactivity, but I believe with right guidance, lots of patience and love he will gain his confidence to deal with it, he is already doing very good.

I wanted to say BIG thank you to all people that helped Yogi in his great transformation.  He is all love!



Yogi at home with his own sleeping bag



Yogi desperately looking for bed



Yogi's Crossing