Entered: 10/21/2013
Status: Adopted
Age: 5
Color: Red
Weight: 27 lbs.
Gender: Altered Male
Location: Goochland, VA
Health: UTD, HW-, overall good health
Temperament: Good with adults and children as young as 12 (younger unknown), good with other dogs, cats unknown
Original: “As a Springer in disguise, Rhett comes with the same temperament, a lover and cuddler.”
Rhett was found as a stray in Goochland, Virginia with Scarlett. Both were massively flea infested and matted. MAESSR’s president felt that since she had helped dogs from everywhere but her hometown, she needed to help these two sweet babies. Based on the condition of their coats, both dogs were probably previously kept outside.
Rhett is pure joy to have around. He loves playing with toys of all kinds and usually has one in his mouth. As a Springer in disguise, he comes with the same temperament, a lover and cuddler. Rhett has made great progress with housetraining and gets a star rating of 95% trained. In addition, Rhett is also crate trained. His leash manners are coming along as well, but he will need some additional training with this skill.
Although he rides well in cars, Rhett did not necessarily like his trip to the groomers. Because he was so matted and quite scared, he was sedated. It is expected that he will do better on his second trip now that the mats are gone and his coat is clean and beautiful. His foster mom is proud to say that Rhett was great for the vet!
Although Rhett came into foster care with his companion, Scarlett, MAESSR thought it would be better to place them separately since they do occasionally have some disagreements. It is felt they will both do better without the other. Rhett gets along fabulously with his foster siblings. Rhett can be a bit food possessive with other dogs, but he has no problems with his foster parents handling his food.
Rhett’s overall health is good. He is healing nicely from his flea infestation; the grooming and cleaning of his coat are helping with this recovery.
If you are looking for a dashing and cuddly man to live with on your plantation, Rhett is the one for you!