Dog, day 2

Mungo did a lot better yesterday. He comes to both of us to be petted -- more readily if we're crouching, but he does come. And then he'll paw us to get more attention and follow us around for a minute. I think he may become a needy dog. He's comfortable enough to jump up and put his front paws on me, which the shelter volunteer said he didn't do! I make him drop down again before more petting.

We let him stay outside for several hours. He comes in from the back yard when encouraged. He even entered the house entirely of his own accord a couple times, although he only sniffed around by the door for less than a minute and then went back out.

He eats and drinks, but he seems to need a minute or two to make sure it's okay to start eating. I still haven't observed him going to the bathroom, but he hasn't done it in the house. I assume he does it in the yard when I'm not looking. He scooted his butt on the ground once while we were out for our evening walk yesterday. I hope that's constipation due to stress and will resolve on its own soon.

Today aristeros is at work, and I have some errands to run, so he'll be alone in the house for a time. I'm pretty sure he'll be fine, but I've decided to do only things that will have me back within an hour. Maybe tomorrow we can try a car ride. I'd like to take him to a vet this week, and I don't want him to associate car rides with unpleasantness.

Will post pictures soon.