Entered: 01/29/2009
Status: Adopted
Age: 6
Color: Black/White
Weight:
Gender: Altered Male
Location: Goochland, VA
Health: UTD, HW-, benefiting from a dental with extractions, good in all other areas
Temperament: Good with people of all ages, good with dogs that are not pushy and loud, unknown with cats
Update 03/09/10:
Bob has come back to MAESSR. While he was gone, he discovered the joys of being with people and his life is infinitely better. He is a cuddly teddy bear now. Bob has the best smile and he flashes it frequently.
When Bob got back to MAESSR, he had to have a dental. While the vet was working on his teeth, four were discovered that were in bad shape and had to be pulled. Also, there were a couple of exposed roots where teeth had broken off. Bob is feeling MUCH better now that his mouth is in better shape.
While with his original owners, Bob was “debarked.” When he tries to bark now, it comes out as a hoarse cough-like sound. It is not painful for him but can be a bit concerning when you first hear it. Bob can be growly around other dogs. He generally does not go further than being growly. He is not growly or aggressive to people in any way. Bob is just a fun boy that wants love and attention. If he gets in trouble, he immediately flops down on his back for belly rubs.
Bob is truly enjoying life and all it has to offer. He likes to ride in the car. He does pull on the leash when being walked, likely due to a lack of training or being out of practice. He marked two times in his foster home when he originally came in; he has been good since then.
If you are looking for a sweetie to cuddle with and don’t have a lot of other dogs around, THIS is the boy for you.
Original:
Bob came into MAESSR’s care from Maryland along with his kennel mates, Jessie 8 and Fred 3. Not much was known about their original living circumstances, but they must have been difficult ones. Despite coming from adverse conditions, once Jessie and Fred were placed in loving, patient foster homes, they began learning that people need not be feared. Learning to regain trust in people has been much more difficult for Bob. He has been released to his foster family’s vet who wants to work with him through this long process of social rehabilitation.