Quinn and Landscaping

Hi Friends!

I had a fabulous day, did you?

Today we did the usual, yard work, pool party and bath day for the Lab Crew. It was gorgeous outside, and I even had fun with the water! I have built up enough courage to put my feet in the water! Yay! I'm still not so sure about laying in the water, but my foster sisters keep telling me how great it is, so we'll see! Here I am cooling off with Mady.

I also helped my mom with some landscaping today. She had this big flower pot and she couldn't decide what to put in it, so I briefly tried to put myself in it, to give her some ideas. I thought I was being helpful, she thought I was being silly. :) I helped pull weeds in the garden too, I am a man with many talents!

I am starting to really like baths! I love being all clean and smelling good. I think it makes me look even more handsome (hard to imagine that being possibly, considering how handsome I was to begin with!).

Only two more days until my foster "YaYa" comes from Wisconsin! So excited! I wonder if she'll spoil me, as much as she spoils Cooper and Mady? :)

Quinn

Quinn's Cousins

Hello!

Happy Saturday!

We had a great day today! We had a play date with my fur cousins, Kirby and Lucy and my aunt Shannon! It was so much fun!! It was a gorgeous day and we got to run and play outside. I found out that I LOVE squeaky toys!! They are a lot of fun to throw around and chase! Here is picture of my foster sisters, Cooper and Mady and myself holding on to the same squeaky toy. This is a great picture, because it shows how close I am to my sisters, literally and figuratively!

I am really loving life lately! Before I came to the Lab Crew, I wasn't allowed to be a dog, and enjoy life. But now, I LOVE life! I love that I feel safe and can play all day! I can't wait to meet my forever family and share my enjoyment of life with them!

I am very excited, because next week my foster "YaYa" is coming to visit from Wisconsin! I can't wait to meet her!

Keep it cool!

Quinn

Quinn's Friends

Good Evening Folks!

I have been having a great week! The weather has been nice, and I am hoping it stays that way so I can head to the beach this weekend!

My k9 foster sisters Mady, Cooper and I have been having so much fun together! We love to wrestle and play tag! We also love to play keep away and tug-o-war! My foster mom thinks it would be a great idea for me to be adopted by someone who has kids or other dogs (or both!). I really enjoy my human and k9 companionship! I just haven't met a dog or human that I don't like! Everyone is my friend!

This morning I willingly went in my crate when I knew my foster mom was ready to leave for work. She always goes into the "dog room", to pick up her car keys, then I know it is time for her to leave. I am always sad to see her leave, but I know she'll be home soon. Plus, she always leaves me fun treats to eat while she is away. Today I got peanut butter in my kong (that she froze overnight). Yum!

Alright, well I am going to head out to play with the "chuck it" with mom, Cooper and Mady. I hope y'all are having a great week! Talk to you soon!

Quinn

Happy Father's Day!

Hi!

Just wanted to take the time to wish all the great fathers out there a Happy Father's Day!! I hope you enjoy your day!

Today is yard work day. I LOVE yard work day!! I love being outside with my family and helping out.

I decided last night that I am not really opposed to being in my crate now. When I first came, I didn't really like my crate because I just wanted to be near my foster family. Now I realize, that just because I'm in the crate, doesn't mean they aren't coming back! They always come back, and when we are together, we have a great time! I am so glad that I am becoming more comfortable, so that when my forever family comes, they can see what a great dog I am!

Remember to honor the "dad" in your life! Today I will be thinking about my foster grandpa! I even sent him a card all the way to Wisconsin!

Enjoy your day!

Quinn

Quinn's Heat Wave!

Hey there!

How are you doing today? I am doing pretty well...though it is SCORCHING hot here! Well, maybe I'm exaggerating a little, but it is pretty warm! When it is so hot out, I prefer to take my walks in the morning or evening. Other than that, I like to stay inside and relax! Here is a picture of me relaxing on my dog bed, after our walk this morning.

I had another great week here at The Lab Crew. I am continuing to learn my manners and my foster mom says I am such a great guy! If you are reading my blog, feel free to stop over to the Lab Rescue site and fill out an adoption application for me. After all, as much as I love it here with The Lab Crew, I am looking for my very own forever home!

I thought I overheard my mom say she might make some doggy ice cream, I'm going to go check that rumor out. I don't want Cooper and Mady to eat it all before I get there! I'll check in with you soon!

Love,

Quinn

Quinn's Kong

Hi There!

My week is off to a great start! Last night we had a dinner date with my k9 cousins, Kirby and Lucy! Here is a picture of them with my little sister Cooper, aren't they cute!?! Kirby, Lucy, Mady, Cooper and I had an awesome time playing together! I was a little shy at first, but then I was ready to play! Thanks for coming over friends! After our dinner date, our family watched one of our favorite shows, Deadliest Catch! I don't really like water (except to drink it), but Cooper and Mady do, I bet they would love life on a crab boat!

So I have to tell you about my new FAVORITE thing! PEANUT BUTTER!!!! Is it not the best thing ever?? I mean seriously it is delicious stuff! My favorite special treat is when my foster mom puts peanut butter in my kong and then freezes it in the freezer overnight. Then, the next day, I have a yummy chilled treat to work on all day long! It is the BEST!

My mom keeps telling me what a gentleman I am. I sure hope my forever family thinks I am too! Wherever you are forever family, I hope I get to meet you soon!

Love,

Quinn

Sunday Sunday Sunday!

Happy Flag Day!

Another great day here at The Lab Crew!

Today we had a pool party. I'm still not too sure about the whole water thing, but I'm not as nervous as I was a few weeks ago. I like to drink out of the pool, but I haven't been able to make myself get in yet! Pool party day also means bath day for The Lab Crew. I stood like a gentleman for my bath. We also got brushed, ears cleaned AND our teeth brushed! I hate to sound vain, but MAN do I look GOOD!

This morning on my walk I learned a new command, "wait". My mom tells me to "wait" before we cross the street. It is important to look both ways you know!

Well I hope you had a great Flag Day! Hope to see you soon!

Check ya later!

Quinn

Quinn's Dog Sofa

Hi Ladies and Gentlemen!

I had a great Saturday! Did you?

Our family had another busy day working around the house. We cleaned and did some touch-up painting. Luckily because I wag my tail so much, I am a big help with dusting the coffee table!

Today I got to meet my Aunt Shannon and Uncle Chris! They are awesome! My Uncle Chris is in the USMC and my Aunt Shannon is a teacher. They have two small fur children named Kirby and Lucy. I hope I get to meet them soon too! We had to postpone our playdate because of the thunderstorms. :( I was bummed that I didn't get to meet my cousins, but I do love thunderstorms! That means we can watch movies and snuggle on the couch together!

My Aunt Shannon and Uncle Chris brought over their old sofa so we could put it in our "dog room". Someday when I show my mom how responsible I can be, I will be able to stay in the dog room instead of my crate. We have a "dog sofa" now! How cool is that?

Love,

Quinn

Quinn's new tricks

Good Evening Folks!

Things have been crazy busy this week! Our family has been busy, working outside in the yard and getting ready for summer vacation!

I am continuing to learn so much here in my foster home! I have really mastered the "sit" command, and I also know "go outside". I am not counter surfing anymore either!! I am showing my retriever skills off every chance I get too! I can't wait to show off my new tricks to my forever family! I hope they are coming soon!

So after my birthday party, and meeting our awesome neighbors, I decided to go visit them! Only, my mom wasn't too happy with that, because to go visit the neighbors, I had to jump over our four foot fence. I stood on a tree stump and went up and over. I should be a gymnast, I am very agile! Anyway, my mom thinks it would be best if my forever family had a six foot fence or an invisible fence. I am a very tall boy, so I guess she just wants me to be safe! She did tell me that I had to ask permission to go see the neighbors from now on, so I am going to try to remember that!

This weekend we are going to have a doggy play date. I'll let you know how it goes!

Peace,

Quinn

Happy 2nd Birthday Quinn!

Hi!

So, today we celebrated my birthday! We aren't really sure when my real birthday is, but my foster mom says everyone deserves a birthday party! :) I was so excited!

I got some pretty cool presents for my birthday. My mom got me a new water bowl, one with a big jug, so it continuously fills with water!!! You know how much I LOVE drinking water!!! I also got a new collar. It has stars and stripes on it. I am so ready for Fourth of July now! Yay! I also got some chewies and a new stuffed toy. All in all, it was awesome! I wish I could have a birthday everyday!

For my birthday party we had some of our human neighbors over. I was very excited because they have two small children. I LOVE children!! I am very patient with them, but I do love to give them lots of kisses...I think they mostly liked that :) We had cake (here is a picture of our human cake, us dogs got special dog ice cream!) and it was so delicious! What a great day!

This week I am really looking forward to being a big 2 year old! Talk to you soon!

Love,

Quinn

Quinn Goes to the Vet

Good Evening Folks!

It has been a great week, I can't believe the weekend is already here! Today I went to the vet. I thought I was going to be nervous, but I wasn't! I was a big hit at the vet! The vet techs swooned over me. I mean, I knew I was a ladies man, but wow! The vet actually said that I was a "fine specimen". Whoa! I told him he had to stop, otherwise me ego wouldn't be able to get out the door! :) I got a clean bill of health. I've been able to gain a little weight since I came into the rescue, but could stand to gain a bit more. Oh, what a great visit!

My mom was really proud, because I learned the "sit" command. I love making my mom so happy, so I am excited to learn more tricks soon!

Well, I am off for movie night with my mom and sisters. They let me choose, so of course I chose "Marley and Me". Hope everyone has a GREAT Friday night! Talk to you soon!

Love,

Quinn

P.S. Tomorrow is my birthday! Well, we don't really know when my real birthday is, but tomorrow is the day we chose! Check back soon for an update on my birthday celebration. Come on the BIG 2 years old! :)

Quinn and the crate...

Good Evening Folks!

I was deep in thought today and just had to share. I do not like my crate! I just really want to be near my foster mom or my foster sisters. Is that such a bad thing?

Another dilemma I had today: I love to drink water. I love to give hugs to my foster mom. When she comes home from work, how do I decide what to do first?? It is SO hard! If anyone has any suggestions, let me know!

On Friday I have to go to the vet, I'm not super excited, but it will be interesting to get up on the scale. I was a little scrawny when I came into Lab Rescue, but I've been working out (hopefully all my lady friends will notice!). I'll keep you posted!

Peace!

Quinn