IT'S BEEN A CRAZY FEW DAYS ~ ADJUSTING TO LIFE WITH POLLUX 

Let me apologize in advance for laughing so hard in the video! I got my giggle box turned over and well....LOL My question to you is: Do you watch your dogs while you are away from home? I've had this camera for several weeks now and it's FANTASTIC! It even has a microphone so I can talk to the dogs! Am I being a "helicopter dog mom"????

For someone who's exhausted you look absolutely adorable! Pollux & Maxie are very lucky to be part of such a loving family.

I recommend anybody considering having a dog as a pet should watch this series first. Love, care and patience are standard!

I totally cracked up during this video. In spite of the challenges, I think you will end up with a very intelligent and loving dog. He is learning from your first dog fairly quickly.

Our dog nobody wanted is having a birthday next week. He will be 3yo. He was 6mo when I brought him home. Bless you for giving a home to a need dog.

Poor baby, he is adjusting and I'm sure he is so happy and grateful of being part of your lovely family. Thank you so much for your live and patience !!

He's cute. Surprised no one adopted him as a puppy.

He's enjoying his toys and making up for lost puppy time. Lol too cute.!

You are a loving, beautiful family and I'm so so pleased Pollux has found you and can be cared for and cherished. Pollux is such a handsome pupper, and Maxxie is also, and obviously full of sass and vinegar - thank you for your generosity of spirit. Also, may I add that you have such a lovely, comfortable home. One other thing - your hair is beyond gorgeous! So, not only a generous and loving family, but also a beautiful and attractive family :)

Our dog was used for breeding, lived in a cage. Not house broken ,never had a toy. He does the same thing. He plays with each one, lays among them and looks them over to make sure they all were played with. Then he has a favorite he carries with him even when he goes outside.He sleeps with it as well.But as his toys go he appreciates each and every one of them. So cute. The first time he discovered how to play with a toy was so funny I cried. He also never used any stairs, had to learn. But he is the best dog , so glad he is mine.

You are such a sweet and kind person! The love and care you're giving this dog is melting my heart. He's so lucky to have you.

The 2 dogs are adorable. So glad you adopted him. He seems so happy. Beautiful dogs. Idk How he spent all those days at the shelter. Hes too beautiful.

Are you sure the tummy issues have nothing to do with him possibly eating, actually swallowing parts of his toys?

I just love this womens voice but most of all her sweet heart and effort to make sure her pups have a good life.

This poor animal is the equivalent of a child who was raised in an orphanage. He has no understanding of a family or even how to act like a dog. I know it's a challenge and sometimes makes you feel like you are losing your mind. Please please have patience. I know how frustrating it can be. If I had a dollar for every time I cleaned cat vomit, I would be a millionaire. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking care of this animal. Bless you and your family. You are not only beautiful on the outside. You are beautiful on the inside too.

I love your video about Pollux. I, too, adopted a rescue dog several years ago. He is a Yorkie, and at the age of three he had never been socialized. He didn't know anything, including his name--Marley. I had to teach him everything. The housebreaking was the worst. It took almost two years to get him house trained. He hated children. However, he is now the best pet. It took a lot of patience and love. Hang in there. Things will get better day by day.

I rescued an 8 month old pup from TN about a year and a half ago. He also was not house trained, not trusting people nor used to living in a house. It took him til he was over a year to learn how to lift his leg to pee. LOL, he still looses his balance a times when he is lifting his leg! I call him my “work in progress” he is coming right along ! He’s a wonderful dog.

Poor boy, a lot of adjusting but I'm sure he'll settle down soon and for good 🙏

Yay! For Pollux feeling better and for learning how to lift his leg when he potties!!! Good job to dog-brother, Maxxie, for showing Pollux the doggie-ropes! Much love!

Yay. He is learning from Maxxie. I knew he would.

He was frightened he would make a mess in the house.

So funny. He is still a little puppy. My daughter's dog, Rooney has an allergy to certain dog foods, irritable bowel syndrome. So now he is on prescription dog food. Max is 9, Happy Birthday 🎂

I thank God for humans like you💖 Pollux was surely meant to be your family🤗

Im So happy GOD sent you to that dog! What a great family💖

Good job Pollux .... lift that leg boy !!! LOL

My pet was terrified of storms. Inconsolable. Extremely anxious. Couldn’t hold, etc. finally found what made her feel safe. Put her in crate. Covered with sheet or whatever to block out all light so couldn’t see lightening flashes. Placed small fan blowing in crate. In my a/c bedroom. Put music on loud to block out thunder and noise. Help her stop shaking. Also she loved wearing tight tee shirt. Worked like thunder shirt but not too warm for her. Wanted to take shirt off after storm and she stuck her head in shirt and tried to put it on. From then on she almost always wore a snug tee shirt. Made her feel safe.

Maxxie is totally teaching Pollux how to be a dog! It so great!

What a wonderful person you are! Pollux is so lucky to be a member of your lovely family. I'm so happy he found his forever home with your family.

Both dogs get along so well together Sooo sweet.

you need to get him a thundershirt they sell them everywhere my dog has really bad anxiety in the storms also and this helps a lot

I love your videos. Thank you for adopting Pollock. You are the kind of unselfish person that shelter dogs need. Take care and keep loving.

thank you for sharing his story after what he's been through. I salute, congrats and best wishes and more blessings for Pollux and his family (your family). God Bless

I had a dog VERY much like Pollux. Traumatized (a life of neglect, violence and starvation), low self esteem, afraid of everything at first, shy, never smiled, hypervigilant, and wouldn't be touched at 1st. But the WORST was the fireworks and thunder. Even a heavy rain freaked her out. Someone recommended the Thundercoat, so we tried it. It worked GREAT!! It's the same principal as weighted blankets for children with autism. The right amount of pressure gives them a feeling of calm and security. My dog died of old age last Sept. and we gave her an AMAZING life! She was so happy and playful after the 1st year or so.

Pollux is so handsome. Surprised that he was not adopted sooner. I think he's meant for you and your family. God bless 🙏

Does my heart good to see how Pollux got such a good loving home. You guys are awesome!!!

You may not read this and the video is not recent but I thought I might share with you my story with Nick, my rescue. He suffered from severe IBS (mostly caused by anxiety) and after trying ALL sorts of dog food, I had to resort to an animal nutritionist. It turned out that all he needed to stop with the bloody diarrhea and the aches was a controlled diet. Glutamine added to the food also helped a lot. Good luck with Pollux and bravo for being such a loving and dedicated adopter !!! ❤️

This is all so great that you gave Pollux a forever home. He’s so smart that he will test you all so much before he learns his boundaries. Yeah, no more peepee leg. He got tired of that too, especially since his best buddy, Maxie never smells of his own pee. A dog has dignity too, haha. I love your videos, you and your family have changed his life. And having Maxie is just icing on the cake!

Lots of dogs have storm issues. There are compression vests made especially for this issue. They really work...

Pollux really hit the jackpot. What a loving family. Happy BDay Maxxie!! 🥳

Thank you for not giving up on him. God bless your family.

Awweee, you are a saint! Hope you are getting more rest now that things have started to settled. When my dogs get a tummy ache, my vet told me that I can give them a small dose of kid's Pepto in liquid form (use the kid's syringes for meds, to make thing easier), so I always have some at home. As far as helping them deal with a lightning storm and/or fireworks, my Daisy does wonderful every time she wears her Thundershirt Classic Dog Anxiety Jacket (Amazon sells them). It makes her feel more secure and it is able to sleep much better. I am just happy to hear Pollux is learning so much from his brother. Keep us posted on Life with Pollux!

I love the fact that you guys adopted a lovely rescue!! It made me feel so good to see Pollux with his tail up on his first video when he was on the couch for the first time. He is the luckiest dog ever!! You guys are awesome!!!!

Your a saint, bless you.

I am crying and laughing at same time ! You and your Husband are Angels....

Yeah Pollux! Thanks to Maxxie teaching him! Happy Birthday Maxxie!

We adopted my dog almost 5 years ago. I never had before a dog from shelter, & my husband never had a dog before. The shelter we went to gave us an hour class with a trainer, about what to expect from a dog's from shelter, do and don't. Anyway my dog was a very nervous dog, we give him space & time to adapt to his surroundings. However he did well with the leash and harness. He took a wild to not bark to other dogs when he was out walking. We trained him to fetched, and that calmed him down. My dog is mixed between a Jack Russell and Corgi. So he is high energy, dogs like Jack Rusell , Collie, German Shepherd and working dogs usually the level of energy is high. Because by designed they dogs with a job to do. So when they don't have things to do, they get bored, and they tend to chew, get anxious, bark or even get aggressive. Training them especially after walks, help them calm their brains. If you can buy one of those agility courses for the house, or frisbee, that would help his brain calm down, also get him to relax. Shelter dogs learn often from another dog, so by watching Max, Pollux eventually will learn from him. My dog is also afraid of Thunderstorms and Fireworks, we made a shelter under our bed, were he can feel safe. We also put music or the tv a little louder than usual so he won't be able to hear the thunder or the fireworks. He also sleep with me, when fireworks are on or thunderstorms. He feels safe. Anyway thank you for not giving on of him. Shelter dogs need patient and love, they can be the nicest dogs you can ever have, but patience is essential for that to happen. Nice job you are doing.

Happy Birthday to Maxie! Pollux might need a Thundershirt for his fear of storms. I think the pet stores have other products for anxiety too. You look beautiful for having sleepless nights!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your life with Pollux and Maxie ( I used to have a miniature schnauzer too!) You are the best dog Mom and I could watch you forever and I love your accent! I live in Washington, DC and am a new happy subscriber. I am so impressed with your patience and understanding of Pollux as you adopted him and made him a full member of your family. He and Maxie are too precious for words.

I love this story of "saving Pollux". I had a Border Collie and they are special dogs: very smart, loyal and loving. They do need exercise and love to run. Best of luck.

After 491 days, it is a very big adjustment to home life. I'm surprised the shelter did not give you some of his food so you could mix it with yours to ease his transition. Absolutely Maxxie is teaching him the house rules and how to be the dog you will love.

You are the best mom in the world sweet lady,

I'm mad about dogs, had a doberman/rottweiler cross also a rescue. It was the best thing in my life as I'd no children. Made him my world but sadly 3weeks ago during the covid 19 lockdown he was struggling to breathe I made a vet appointment but sadly he passed. I'm heartbroken but watching your videos has cheered me up. So thank you Pollux is a lucky dog...I need time but I do hope to be a doggy mum again. Xx

I love these videos. Pollux knows he is loved from Day 1. He really "lucked out". Thanks for sharing and bringing us into the fsmily.

Lovely that hes so happy and gets the life he wanted.

So happy you gave him a wonderful life. He is happy and spoiled 😊 poor baby never learned to pee like a dog. So cute how he loves so many toys and gathers them up. Makes you feel so sad for dogs in cages waiting for a family and freedom.❤️ Oh I need 2 new dog beds, will CK that out, TKS

A despite the trials of the last 3 nights.... you just LOVE Pollux!!! Like a Mom and her kids!

MOST ANIMALS ARE TERRIFIED OF STORMS. MY SISTERS DOF USE TO HIDE AND SHAKE DURING A STORM. YOU ARE SO SWEET TO THE DOGS.

love , patience , a wonderful family ... and such a fabulous Mom you are .... god bless you

Poor Pollux having tummy ache, but fortunately he is okay now. HAPPY birthday to Maxie 🎈🎉 Good that Pollux is learning to pee like Maxie does. 🐕🐩🦴😉😘

For being exhausted and sleep being disrupted 3 nights because of Pollix's tummy ache, YOU LOOK GREAT ! Camera was a good idea ! He's a good doggie jus t learning the rules. Maxxie is helping him !

They learn their other names...you, he, his, they...that’ll eventually include they’re and other phrases you try to use so they won’t know you’re talking about them, the boy, the dog, 4 legs, pooch. You get the drift. They’re VERY smart. 😂😂😂😂🤗💖 Deb

My cocker spaniel was a rescue and she was scared of storms and fire crackers. The vet gave her medication for it. She also reccomend the thunder shirt, but she had a winter coat that she loved so I used it. It helped some. She had allergies and we put her on lamb and rice and she stayed on it for the rest of her life. I lost her in January of this year. She would have been 20 year old this past May. She was the best fur baby I've ever had. Now I'm by myself and miss her something terrible.

I just discovered you & Pollux, I'm loving the journey! Just so you know, & I'm not certain anyone has told you yet. The destruction of toys is very much a dog instinct. They are "disemboweling their prey". So he is very much becoming a real dog! Before long he'll be lifting a leg & leaving Pee-mail messages on every tree!

Congrats, "No more pee pee leg!" He is becoming a real dog...great news!

My Budweiser-12 a shep/lab and had every dog toy ever made and they are all with him and mommy's sweater is on top...he is in his resting place by my house right into the woods and gets purple flowers on top every spring...

I think Pollux might need a crate. where he can nest and feel safe. that is why he's hiding in the table. Something to do with his past life in the shelter I suppose.

Happy belated birthday Maxxie. I hope Pollux's belly is tummy is doing better.

We had a border collie we absolutely loved but he was terrified of thunder. We had to cuddle him for years when he heard thunder. Even when he got old he never lost his fear. We always buy our dog toys at home goods.

Pollux probably swallowed something from that donut. Your dog is so smart the donut is like a puzzle to him. He has to figure it out. Also-look for a big ball of string. A good one will take him a while to figure out. . Probably needed stomach to be physically regurgitated at vets They do it all the time and know exactly how to do it. However be careful with food too! If they stop eating food they know. Change it. Again raw hides with the knots at the end helps a great deal

that's a look of adoration from Pollux. Maxxie gave Pollux a B'day present for Maxxie's B'day. He has taught him how to pee!!!! Yay.

I think it's wonderful how you celebrate every new obstacle Pollux overcomes. Also sincerely hope you can catch up on your sleep lovely lady. xx

I've been watching all of your Pollux videos, and I just have to say, You are the BEST dog mom, ever! I don't think a lot of people would have the patience that you have. I was so happy to hear NO MORE PEE PEE LEG! Pollux is very blessed that you chose him. He needed someone who would love him unconditionally.

Oh I forgot to tell you put a table spoon of naturel bio yogurt in his food and with fresh parsley. Great stops farting and less smelly. offer him some first. its a miracle for their guts. Especially if they've had a bad tummy.

This is yet another viewer suggesting you get Pollux a Thundershirt. We used to take care of a friend's dog from time to time, and she would absolutely freak out during a storm. The Thundershirt cured her. There's something about the tension of the garment around their bodies that is reassuring.

😃🙋🏼‍♀️you are awesome I love listening to your tales of your beautiful dogs thank you 🙏🏻🙋🏼‍♀️

My border collie did the same thing with her toys when i used a toybox! spread everything around the carpet then lie next to it like a dragon with her hoard. Now I put most of the toys in the cupboard and only let her have a couple at a time. It stops her getting bored with them too! P.S. next time you need to catch a dog, don't run towards them. calling their name and running AWAY usually works better. or approach them in a kind of circular route.

Slow and steady wins the race. Our dog used to squat too. Now he lifts his leg. We’ve had him since 8 weeks old. Maybe he learned from other dogs. Pollux is a sweet dog.

This is my go-to video whenever I'm feeling tempted to adopt a dog but know deep down I don't have the time to do one justice.

You look gorgeous!! And as a longtime rescuer, thank you!!

You have to be careful with toys they can devour them and get sick. That’s what happens to my daughters shelter adoption dog, Tyson. We love him You look beautiful and not tired at all. Your skin is so nice. I’m an esthetician so I notice those things. Pollux is beautiful and so is Maxxie

Next time sweet Pauley boy has a tummy ache, give him some plain old peptobismol. That’s what our vet recommended for our doggies when they’re tummies got upset and it works every time to this day! Hope it will help precious Pauley boy too! He’s so precious!

I wonder if you’ve heard this yet but male dogs lifting their leg to pee is a learned behavior. He definitely learned from Maxxie! So sweet.

Sounds like a baby found his lost parents. Thank you!

"NO MORE PEE PEE LEG!!" 🤣

He’s a beautiful boy. God bless you and your husband.

Pollux Has the cutest little face.

So sorry to hear about the troubles with Pollux, but I feel your pain. Our rescue dog, Milo, has been having similar issues whenever he eats people food (scraps). He is also terrified of thunder storms or of being left alone too long. We've had him for about 4 years, and it is getting better. Hope you can get some sleep tonight. Pollux is looking really good!

The dogs are so cute together, such a dog team!

Love your videos! But I have to know where the expression "taking a Judy" came from??? That has me rollin'!!! 😂

Awww poor Pollux 😞❤ Happy Birthday Maxxie 🎂

This video made me laugh so hard!! Hope his tummy ache went away and that camera on the dogs is hilarious!!!! Them running around, jumping on the couch & looking at the camera. How adorable!!!! Lol

You are doing a great job helping Pollux feel safe! I’m sorry he’s experiencing “storm anxiety”. I have some tips, if you are interested. Give him a “sanctuary” for that time...bathrooms with no windows are great, but if it does have a window it should be covered. Put a favorite bed in there...some dogs love lying in the bathtub. Keep a soft light on to reduce the impact of lightening. Put on calming music. There are lots of calming music you tube videos. And give him his favorite toys and chews. But be careful, don’t put him in there before the storm starts. Wait for the storm or a reaction to the storm... you want the scary storm to “predict” the opportunity to go into sanctuary. You do not want the sanctuary to predict the coming of a storm. Also, if you know start diffusing lavender or camomile on a regular basis you can do that during the hours before a storm to help with relaxation. You can also brew camomile tea and wet his food with cooled tea to help with anxiety. Good luck and keep up the good work!

You very good with your beautiful pets love your pets thanks you for sharing your pets love your pets thanks

I gives me so much joy and solace to see you raising him in a loving home with him being a traumatized shelter dog. Having a mom like you is not something I had and I am so glad that I can at least watch you give that to Pollux, Maxi, and your girls. You are giving them all the room they need to grow up. And it shows! I can tell Maxxie knows who he is and enjoys being a dog.

Lol! Gurl, I understand all of this! I adopted my dog Red who was 6 or 7 years old when I got him from a shelter. He had been a stray and was probably a dog that was left staked in a backyard with no human contact for years. It was a really rough first year getting him acclimated to the family and house trained and not chewing and destroying everything. But that second year...he was a different dog, and by his third year, he was an amazing dog and I loved him dearly. We lost him at 3 years and 7 months because he had developed an aggressive form of bone cancer, but I wouldn’t trade one single moment of my time with my abused shelter dog for anything in the world. I know it’s tough now, but I promise you...in time, you will forget it all and only know that your shelter dog was the best thing to happen to you. Good luck and bless you for doing this.

Food is such a hard subject with any doggo, but sounds like you are figuring it out and trying things for Pollux. Happy birthday max! 9 years old, 🙌 woohoo! With the video I think it’s great, but I get so distracted so I had to delete the app on my phone. But my Charlie chewed on the wall, the furniture and the coffee table while he was still little. Lol he still tries to chew things but he’s much better now. You are looking awesome and beautiful by the way. So happy to watch the updates.

Love the dogs and your ice cream shop in Paducah reminds me of my home-town Cheyenne Wy and your girls in college nearby. To this day though I still remember Nicole Hadley a 14-year-old who sadly passed after a school shooting on 12/1/97 in Paducah. I'm sure there are memorials for her in Paducah. God bless you!

I'm so happy for Pollux's progress! Our female black lab learned to lift her leg from our tenant's male dog, lol. Pollux looks like he understands language very well. He's a smart cookie!

We had to get a thunder coat for our border collie. It wraps around him and helps him feel safe during thunderstorms. Otherwise he would pant and pace the floor whenever it storms. But we got Bear from a farmer and we figured it was from being in the barn with the other dogs during storms. Ours is a smooth coat black and white border collie. They are such amazing dogs. Wicked smart, but sensitive.

Pollux he is so cute and sweet and beautiful loving dog I'm so happy that he is with you and your family honey God bless you and your family n Pollux