Entered: 08/05/2017; reentered 09/29/2024
Status: On Hold
Age: 4; now 11 in 2024
Color: Liver/White
Weight: 60 lbs.
Gender: Altered Male
Location: Dumfries, VA (2024)
Health: UTD, HW-, receiving treatment for ear infections, treatment for hookworms completed
Temperament: Good with people of all ages, good with other dogs but is disinterested, ignores cats
Update 10/15/2024: “He will make an excellent pet and companion for someone with a quiet home.”
Toby was adopted as a MAESSR boy back when he was four years old. Due to his adopting owner’s health problems, he is once again with MAESSR, now as a senior boy.
Toby’s foster family lives on a farm, and he is enjoying all the new outdoor smells that come with farm life. He stays next to his foster mom and does not venture far from the house. Toby is good walking on a leash. He can be a little anxious at times – in the car, at the vet, and at the groomer – but he will then settle down and be okay.
There is no aggression from this good boy. He does not bother with any cats, and he will walk by them sitting on a porch. Toby will look at another dog but not care to interact. Good with young children, Toby does not interact with them but will sit next to his foster mom and watch them play. He walks up to people but does not interact or seem interested. Pesky squirrels should watch out, however, as Toby likes to run after them in a fenced yard. While he initially would not play with any toys, and his foster mom said he appeared to be mourning his owner, Toby recently retrieved a ball. He seems to be adjusting to his new living situation.
Toby is used to his foster mom’s routine of early rising and going for a walk to do his business. He sits outside with his foster mom when she gardens or is just outside. He goes out several times a day to relieve himself and then just before bedtime. He has food out all day and eats when he pleases. A good watch dog, Toby barks at the doorbell ringing; but he cowers when either the broom or vacuum comes out!
A bit of a thief, Toby counter-surfs and steals napkins; he also likes to chew Kleenex tissues out of the trash. He knows “sit,” and “lie down.” At night Toby sleeps on a bed next to his foster mom; during the day the floor or doggy bed in the living room is his napping spot.
Toby is a low energy senior boy. He loves being with his person but can spend hours alone without a problem. He will make an excellent pet and companion for someone with a quiet home.
Original: “Outside, typical Springer, he enjoys chasing birds and rabbits, but thinks thunderstorms are to be avoided!”
Toby and Emma lived with a family in South Carolina. But, when the pair started having problems with the other dogs, the family decided to rehome both of them.
Toby is crate trained and housetrained, and, while he will try to counter-surf occasionally, he has not been successful. He is friendly with new people who come into the house but might lightly jump on them.
This youngster knows “sit” and “down” and likes squeaky balls and hanging out on the back of the couch. Outside, typical Springer, he enjoys chasing birds and rabbits, but thinks thunderstorms are to be avoided!
Toby walks well on a leash and rides well in the car. He was really good at his vet and groomer appointments.
Mr. T. is a sweet little guy who just wants to be loved; he is fun and loves to play. With cooler weather coming, Toby will enjoy being outside with his new family and running through the leaves. Would you like him to come and help you rake?