Woody 3

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Update 07/23/10:

While in MAESSR’s care, Woody’s health improved and his temperament showed many strengths. He also persisted with some basic behaviors that were at times worrisome. Over several months his very astute foster parents worked to modify these behaviors. Sadly, Woody did not respond. This, coupled with assessment by other volunteers who work with foster dogs continually, led to the difficult decision that Woody could not be offered for adoption.

Update 06/16/10:

With his new lease on life, Woody has been stepping out with his foster family for some socializing. He recently attended one of MAESSR’s Springerfest picnics which was held on the banks of a wonderful lake. To his foster mom’s total surprise, she learned that Woody LOVES to swim. He was like a fish that day and did not want to get out of the water. He loved to chase floating toys that were thrown from shore and he would bring them back for round after round!

Woody was off leash with all the dogs at the picnic and was a perfect angel. The only negative moment that Woody showed at the picnic was when he was being loved on by a person he really liked; he growled when another dog approached them. His worry and reaction may have been, in part, reflective of the high energy of the large gathering of springers and their families. At home Woody is so well behaved with all of his foster brothers and sisters that range from a 10 pound poodle to an 80 pound hound. He certainly has to and does share his people at home.

This gorgeous gentleman is very cooperative when being groomed. Woody has great house manners and is totally house broken. He loves to ride in the car and is a perfect companion. He is ready to move to his forever home. Got an ocean? A lake? A pond? A pool? A river? A creek? Woody’s dream home life would most surely include daily dips!

Update 05/03/10:

What a difference having 13 really bad teeth pulled can make in your life!!!! Poor Woody! He moved to another foster home where it was discovered that he had a bad urinary tract infection and really bad teeth. Woody walked like every step hurt him. The vet immediately put him on an antibiotic to help with the urinary tract infection and to get him ready for dental work. After about 10 days on the antibiotic, Woody was feeling a lot better. Then he went in for a dental and they pulled thirteen teeth.

After a few days’ recovery, Woody is acting like a totally different dog. He does not walk like it hurts any more. He has also started on a glucosamine supplement to help his hips move a little better.

What a great change for Woody. He gets along with all of the dogs in his new foster home, even the small ones. He loves all people. He does not do any guarding in this foster home. It is amazing how pain can just bring out the worst in you, and, how getting rid of pain can make every day so much better.

Woody has a new lease on life. This boy is just looking to make someone part of his new world!!!

Original:

Woody 3 and housemate Hunter 7 came to be MAESSR Springers because of a divorce situation. Their mom could not bring them along to her new living situation and was heartbroken to give them up. She knew that MAESSR would find them new loving homes, though.

Although Woody lived with Hunter, he does not care for other dogs generally and he does not like cats. Woody was first fostered with Hunter, but because he was barking and fussing at the resident dogs, his foster mom kept the two groups of dogs separated and out of sight. Seeing all of the dogs in the vet’s office bothered Woody, too. He is not a fan of small children so he barks nervously at them as well.

When he is with his foster mom, Woody tries very hard to protect her from everyone. Only when she lets him know that she is okay does Woody allow others to pet him. He gets nervous in new situations also, especially when he can’t see his foster mom. Woody will even howl until he can see her again and know everything is alright.

So far in foster care, Woody has had a few accidents in the house although he prefers to go to urinate outside on the grass. He does eat very well, but can’t exercise too much because his hips are arthritic. When he goes on short walks, Woody is good on a leash. Woody’s forever home should not have any stairs because he is afraid to come down steps and also because doing stairs hurts. At he was good for the vet and allowed her to clip his nails without any problems. The groomer also thought Woody was a very good client allowing her to bathe him and give him a handsome new haircut.

Woody would love to live the rest of his life in a quiet, one story home where he can spend all day with his adult parents.