Huey

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Update 06/08/10:

When Huey’s second foster mom had to leave town for a lengthy business trip, poor Huey had to be moved to yet another foster home. The ease with which Huey made another transition says quite a lot about his easy-going personality and his ability to settle quickly and happily with a new family.

In his new home, Huey took immediately to the resident female Springer and the two were playing together within minutes. His new foster family took immediately to him as well. Huey has plenty of energy when it’s time to play but does not demand attention. His foster dad can work at home or yell at a sporting event on TV, with Huey stretched quietly at his feet. When it’s time for his foster parents to go to work or to bed, he settles into his crate with no problem. He is a fast and eager eater, but he does not beg nor does he have any food aggression. He may put a paw on the countertop just to see what’s cooking, but will get down when told. While he loves his walks, he stands quietly to have his leash put on.

Huey also gets along with male dogs. His foster family has just added Murry, a wildly energetic young ESS foster to the mix. The two males sleep in side-by-side crates and spend hours in mock combat as they try to determine which is top dog. On his first day, Murray accidentally trapped himself under some deck stairs and kept poking his head out of different places as he looked for an escape. Huey assumed this was a real-life version of Whack-a-Mole and leaped at Murray’s head in delight every time it popped out.

Huey has completed his medication and is now in top shape, ready for a new home as a first or second dog. Are you ready for this handsome little charmer?

Original:

This beautiful Springer came into MAESSR’s care from a Pennsylvania shelter where he had been taken after being found as a stray. Since he had no identification or history, he was given the name Huey by his foster parents.

When he went to the vet for his exam, Huey was found to have an upper respiratory infection and his blood work showed him to be Lyme+ but asymptomatic. He is undergoing antibiotic treatment for both conditions. In addition, he has a broken tooth that will be addressed shortly. Overall, the vet said Huey was in fairly good shape.

Huey is a relatively small male Springer at 39 pounds but is very energetic, sweet, and quiet. His personality is starting to blossom as he gets more comfortable in his foster home. As a typical Velcro Springer, Huey sticks very close to his foster mom. Housetrained, he has been accident free since he came into foster care.

When he is left alone, Huey gets overly excited so his foster mom is trying to train him to like his crate while she is away at work. This is a slow process, but he happily runs into his crate to be fed and for treats. His knowledge of commands is limited and although he does not pull on his leash when walked, he is a bit multi-directional, especially if he sees a rabbit or a squirrel. Huey is learning the finer points of inside living. He does tend to counter-surf and will trash dive if the opportunity presents itself, but he responds quickly when corrected. So much to learn! Car rides were a simple task to master, though, and Huey loves his outings in the car where he is a good passenger.

In his foster home, Huey is an only child as there are no other resident dogs or cats as well as no children. He has met children as young as four in the neighborhood and appears to be very tolerant when everyone wants to pet him. Prior to coming to his current foster home, he spent time in another foster home where there were resident dogs and cats. Huey made himself right at home and got along with everyone. Huey has also been a good boy when meeting dogs in his current neighborhood. He does not seem to have any experience with balls, bones, or other toys.

This precious little boy will be well suited as a part of an active family with someone usually at home or with other dogs in the household.