Lilith Cherry
12-12-2010, 01:31 PM
Our house and hearts felt so empty after the loss of Leo that we decided to rescue another little dog in need of a home. This is Ben ( originally Frisou) He is a three year old ( just) xbichon/maltese and very small at 9lbs.
We went to a large rescue event last week ( Ten different rescues:eek:this area has lots of puppymills:mad:) and met him there. He is very friendly and was not at all bothered by the dozens of dogs and people attending the event. We filled in a very long and detailed application and got a call back next day. The ladies came out to inspect us and the home and decided we were suitable "parents" for this little boy!
He had been living in NO PETS building in a very small apartment with two very old people and was never taken for a walk. Consequently he got cabin fever and barked all the time!
After living with a lovely foster family for a while he has learned to love walks and other dogs although he will still need help learning not to pull on the leash. He had never been trained to pee etc outside so that is something to learn too. He is very clean though and uses his puppy pad every time.
He loves to play in the snow even though in places it is deeper than he is tall! His only worry now is that he is afraid of the cat:p Napoleon has made attempts to be friendly and is not at all aggressive except for a quick chase if he gets a cold nose in his private places:eek: We are sure everything will settle down quite soon and they will be friends.
The rescue ladies are very thorough and particular ( which is great) and answer any questions we might have . I have offered to volunteer with them and am looking forward to doing so.
Here are the pictures of our fluffy little boy!
We went to a large rescue event last week ( Ten different rescues:eek:this area has lots of puppymills:mad:) and met him there. He is very friendly and was not at all bothered by the dozens of dogs and people attending the event. We filled in a very long and detailed application and got a call back next day. The ladies came out to inspect us and the home and decided we were suitable "parents" for this little boy!
He had been living in NO PETS building in a very small apartment with two very old people and was never taken for a walk. Consequently he got cabin fever and barked all the time!
After living with a lovely foster family for a while he has learned to love walks and other dogs although he will still need help learning not to pull on the leash. He had never been trained to pee etc outside so that is something to learn too. He is very clean though and uses his puppy pad every time.
He loves to play in the snow even though in places it is deeper than he is tall! His only worry now is that he is afraid of the cat:p Napoleon has made attempts to be friendly and is not at all aggressive except for a quick chase if he gets a cold nose in his private places:eek: We are sure everything will settle down quite soon and they will be friends.
The rescue ladies are very thorough and particular ( which is great) and answer any questions we might have . I have offered to volunteer with them and am looking forward to doing so.
Here are the pictures of our fluffy little boy!