One day at a time

It was 1 month ago that we brought this young lady to our home. I really thought she would fit in fairly quickly, like our other rescue dogs, but little nervous Nellie is taking a bit longer.

I am weaning her off of the anti-anxiety drugs that she was on at the shelter. I want to see how she acts as just her normal self. Every day we make progress. One step closer...a few steps back...

She is trying to be Cyrus's best friend, although he is impatient with her progress. Watch the video on Facebook to see how hard he is trying. :)

A week ago she decided to jump up on the sofa to sit with me. You can see she is still not sure she is supposed to be there, but you get credit for being so brave, Jessie!

We are still chasing her several times a day in the backyard fence with the long leash dragging. Yesterday she came up on the porch all by herself to come in, but when I opened the door she ran off again. She decided that same day that she might just be able to fit through the stock panel fence. I don't think her skinny self could fit through, but I bet she could get herself good and stuck!

MonkeyCat misses his buddy Woody. He is waiting for Jessie to befriend him as well, but while he's waiting he wanted to vie for the best poser award by sitting in the mandolin case.

Patience my boys. We're getting there.