Well, I didn't get a chance to call the humane society today, but hopefully I will tomorrow.  I haven't heard back from them either, so we'll see if they try to contact me tomorrow since it's (at least supposedly) one of the days their open.

On a brighter note I heard from Walter's foster mom, and we schedule a time for me to meet Walter on Friday afternoon.  Hope it goes well.  I'm obviously super excited to meet him, but his foster mom told me he can get anxious around strangers.  Hope that's either not the case or that he gets comfortable with me pretty quick.  Also, if things work out I hope he's not too attached to his name.  I think since it's too much like Wally I'll have to change it if possible .

Hey guys.  I have some pupdates for you.  Sorry for not sending sooner, but I was out of town over the weekend for the holiday and have had some busy work days since returning.

So I met Walter on Friday.  Overall it went well, but not at the start.  Not sure why, but based on what his foster mom said I thought there would be some high pitched whining and a lot of shyness.  Instead I got a lot of aggressive barking.  He didn't try to attack or anything (he was on a leash) but clearly warning me to stay away.  So I kept my distance with his foster mom that I spoke to while his other foster mom held him on his leash and worked with him.  Then I had to go to the restroom and when I came back it was the complete opposite.  His moms had broken out a treat dispensing ball that he was playing with, so I think that distraction took his mind off of being in a strange place with a stranger which allowed him to relax.  Or maybe it was seeing me for a 2nd time.  Either way he let me crouch down next to him, then I stuck out a paw for him to sniff.  He sniffed then licked my hand, and after that things were good.  Although he did want to leave as he kept trying to beeline to their van when I was walking him.  And man he is STRONG.  Definitely stronger than Wally.  At least Benny strong I'd say.  Anyway, still on the fence and thinking on it.  Part of me really wants to adopt him, but I do have some concerns about his aggressiveness towards strangers.  Especially if I go to visit my mom.  I sent his foster mom a bunch of questions, including asking if once he warms up to someone if he is good with them from that point on.  I know training will help and meeting strangers is something I would have to work with him on, but I am concerned on the near term.

For Luna - the rescue's (or supposed rescue's) FB page showed that she was adopted.  I never got the chance to call the humane society, so doubt I will at this point.  A little bummed out that I didn't get to meet her, but I can't blame myself for being overly cautious there.

I was a little bummed out about Wally the past couple of days.  It hit me after I got home from my mom's that this was the first major holiday without him.  Surprised I didn't realize that over the weekend, but I guess just staying busy kept my mind off of it.  Easter 2011 was also the first holiday after I had adopted him, and I think the first time I took him back to Indy to stay at my parents.  I remember my mom got him a stuffed beaver as an Easter gift, and he loved it!

Hey guys.  Sorry for the later update.   Works been crazy lately, so I haven't had much internet time .

So you'll be glad to know that the 2nd meeting with Walter went well, and I pulled the trigger last week and let his foster moms know that I wanted to go fwd with adopting him.  I'm a bit concerned about how demanding work has gotten and that it'll prevent me from spending the time with him that I know he'll need (especially initially), but I'm sure I'll be able to work it out.  Also, feeling a little guilty about not getting another Boxer, but time to spread my wings I suppose!!

Looking like Friday evening might be the night!!