week 2

Our charming man is doing very well at the end of week two! Marley has been off his leash to go outside, and he has learned his boundaries as far as the edge of our yard and the drop off to the stream. We have had so many deer in the yard and he finally caught on that they are in 'his' territory, so he sniffs them out after they leave...he reminds me of that dog on 'Lady and the Tramp' who's eyes aren't too good and his 'sniffer' isn't working too well!

Marley definitely is more at home this week, as he now sleeps on the loveseat regularly. He was sleeping with Lucy on the couch two nights ago which was a first. We even caught them 'kissing' this morning! They were right in each other's faces licking noses (and neither of them seemed to mind the invasion of personal space!)

Marley was a little bummed out earlier this week, we aren't sure if he had a belly ache or what but he was gloomy and whining quite a bit. He seems to be fine now. Although, the humidity was bugging us also, so it could have just been the weather! Although being in a slight funk, Marley did well on his daily walks this week. And enjoyed hanging out on the deck quite a bit too!

I am hoping to get him to our vet this week to check his weight. He looks as though he is slimming quite a bit. My husband thinks he is down at least 15lbs, so curiosity has me wondering! He did have a 'minor' counter-surfing adventure this week ... he was brave enough to sniff out the PB&J and a bowl of cereal on edge of the sink and from the amount of grape jelly on his head, I think he enjoyed his snack! Overall, Marley has been doing great and he is more & more affectionate each day! He still has a favorite friend: Broghan, and even slept with him twice this week. He even rolled onto his back, pawing Matt to rub his belly!

More to come!

~Kara