Patches! Update

[dab_20]

Here's an update on Patches! Not sure if some of you remember him. When I was visiting my dad in August he adopted an Aussie pup! I'm sure you'll recognize his cute face :)

Anyways, he's doing very well on training. Seems to be fully potty trained and knows several commands. He went to my dad's work the other day, my dad is the director of a nursing home/assisted living facility, because my dad plans on having him as a kind of therapy dog (without the full certification and training). He was a VERY good boy and the residents loved him!

Sooo here's pictures from when we first got him....

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/danielleab_20/P1012347.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/danielleab_20/P1012376.jpg

And here my big boy is now!!
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/danielleab_20/021.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/danielleab_20/0201.jpg

Not very good pictures (my dad's photographically challenged lol), but I just can't believe how big he is! He is almost 5 months old. In the newer pics he is certainly starting to look like his momma.

[MonicanHonda]

Ugh he's so pretty... they always have such pretty coats.

[Grace]

Oh WOW - he is gorgeous!! I would love to cuddle him. Thanks so much for sharing him :love:

[Taz_Zoee]

I just love watching their spots change as they grow. :D
He is so darn cute!!! Thanks for sharing. :)

[Roxyluvsme13]

Well he sure grew like a weed, LOL!

He's a gorgeous boy, I'd want to cuddle with him too! :love:

[cassiesmom]

Oh my goodness, Patches is beautiful! I imagine the assisted living residents would be thrilled to receive him as a visitor -- I know I would! Please give him a big hug from me!

[K9karen]

Wow! Patches got HUGE! He fits his name so well too! What a cutie! I'd love to throw my arms around him and hug and kiss him! Having had way too much experience with hospitals and nursing homes, I see for myself how residents respond to dogs! How awesome that your dad is taking him to work. I think Patches will make a great therapy dog. He's too beautiful for words!

[RobiLee]

He is so freakin' cute! I love love love his coloring and coat.

[luvofallhorses]

He's gorgeous! :love: If he adopted him how did he know who the mom was or was she at the shelter too?

[chocolatepuppy]

Patches is gorgeous!:D

[sana]

OMG! Patches has certainly grown!!! :eek::eek::eek: I cant believe my eyes, he is HANDSOME!!! :):love:

[wanwan1007]

What a beauty. Patches is the perfect name.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Wow, that's a good looking dog!!

[dab_20]

Thanks everyone! He sure is handsome :love: I can't believe I have to wait till next summer to see him :( I'm really glad my dad ended up deciding to bring him to work most days. I guess he is learning his manners (not getting to excited when residents pet him, being gentle, etc).

loveofallhorses... The mother and the (assumed) father were given up to a rescue, and mom started showing symptoms of pregnancy! The assumed dad was adopted and the mom was being fostered with her pups by my dad's friend.:)