Had to foster this big guy .... life or death for him!!! New pics #8

There was an urgent plea for someone to foster this boy from our local high-kill pound. I just couldn't stand to let him be PTS. I quickly e-mailed the addy and filled out my foster form. Within an hour I went to pick him up. We got home at about 4:30 p.m. He was scheduled to be PTS at 6:00 p.m.! :mad:

He was a complete gentleman on the car ride home, I think he's used to riding! He's already met all the dogs except Gretta, AnnaBelle and Betina, and they all love him. Of course he has marked every inch of the backyard already as he is un-neutered! He has an appt. to be neutered on the 21st, so I will be getting him to his appointment as well. He is supposed to only be with me a couple of weeks and then will be going to a rescue in New England.

He had been in the pound since 12/21.
Here is Bear:

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Oh my, bless you Kim! He is adorable! :)

OH my goodness!! Thank you for fostering him. You are such a wonderful person for saving this beautiful dog.

It looks like someone shaved his coat, and it's coming in all bristley! (sp?) :p

Oh Kim, lol, you haven't already got your hands full, but a foster as well. How wonderful that you could and did step up and help this Bear!

The head looks Akita to me, but then I look at the rest of him and I'm not sure.

They called him a White Husky mix, but you are right, his head and NOSE are huge and very squared! I just got some good pictures of my own, I'll post them later on!

Kim

Edit: After doing some research, I learned that there are lots of Akita / Husky mixes. They even have a "designer" breed called the Huskita! :rolleyes:

Wow he is gorgeous. Thank you for opening up your home and heart to this guy so he has a chance at a new home. Please give that big ol' head some kissed from me.

Here are some pics I just took of Bear tonight. He was even gentle with baby Betina! What a GOOD boy!

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His chin on my leg for some love!
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OMGosh we posted at the same time and I just had to come and say WOW what a looker. You can see in his eyes how greatful he is for you giving him a chance. Thanks again Kim for saving this big bundle of love.

Me again. That pic with Bettina is so funny. Bear, the Gentle Giant! You will need to forward all this info the New England rescue, as he sounds VERY adoptable! "Plays well with others." LOL

Yes, thank you. You can tell he had been shaved down, but I thought he looked rather odd with that big head. That's what it is, it could very well be an Akita head. Thanks for putting a breed to that for me. Now I can say that when his coat grows in I think he is going to be a stunner. Well, you have had good luck so far Bear, finding such a good foster home. Hope you get as nice a forever home as well.

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Yes, thank you. You can tell he had been shaved down, but I thought he looked rather odd with that big head. That's what it is, it could very well be an Akita head. Thanks for putting a breed to that for me. Now I can say that when his coat grows in I think he is going to be a stunner. Well, you have had good luck so far Bear, finding such a good foster home. Hope you get as nice a forever home as well.

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Yea, I do think his shaved body is making his head seem much larger! :eek: ;)

he's beautiful!
I can't believe he wasn't adopted out..I'd take him in a second if I could!

Hopefully he'll find his forever home at the other rescue!

kudos to you for taking him in like that

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Originally Posted by kimlovescats

He is supposed to only be with me a couple of weeks and
then will be going to a rescue in New England.

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Are you SURE there isn't an open Dawg Slot right where he is now?
If he gets along so well with the Resident Herd ... just give him a membership card
and save the long trip to the New England rescue.

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Kim, did the shelter have any thoughts on his age? From his muzzle he looks young, but then with the lgihter colored fur it is sometimes harder to tell.

OMG!! You're my hero, Kim!!!! I'm in tears thinking of how close he came to the unthinkable. He's such a beautiful, sweet, boy. Bless you!! :)

The shelter put his age around 3 years. I'm just glad I saw his online plea for help. He literally was less than 2 hours from the end! :( So far he is absolutely a wonderful boy! Do ya think he's just puttin' on for me tonight? ;)

Wow, what a big gorgeous guy!!!! I sure do wish we lived closer so I could come over and get a doggie fix when I need one. I sure miss having a dog but it is more than we could handle right now.

Thank you for giving Bear a chance. He's adorable. Please give him a big hug and kiss from me. You are the best!!!

Kim, that was really wonderful of you to give Bear that one chance he needed and deserved. He sure is a pretty boy.

You are my hero!

Willie :)

He is gorgeous! Please keep updating us! :)

What Phred said!!! Any room at the Kimlovecats Inn???

Great job girl!!!!

wow!
7 dogs in the house! :D
what a beauty! Bear really fits him! :D

Bless your soul! Thank you for saving his life. He looks like a friendly giant. :)

Just a quick update! Bear slept on the floor next to my bed all night! No problems whatsoever! He is housebroken too! YIPPEE!!! ;)

You're great you are!!! What do the others think of him?

Rides well in cars, great with dogs, housebroken, love bug.... OMG.... he sure sounds like the perfect dog!!! Has he come across a cat yet?
THANK YOU FOR SAVING HIM!!!

And Wow that's a big head! :p

I hope he finds a wonderful forever home soon!!

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Rides well in cars, great with dogs, housebroken, love bug.... OMG.... he sure sounds like the perfect dog!!! Has he come across a cat yet?
THANK YOU FOR SAVING HIM!!!

And Wow that's a big head! :p

I hope he finds a wonderful forever home soon!!

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The cats are the final test! That will be happening today! Wish us luck!

:D Good job! I just wanna throw my arms around that big lug & give him a big ole Bear hug! Someone's gonna be awfully lucky to get this guy! He looks like he has Akita & husky in him. Bless you for rescuing him!

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Major leaky eyes here ... welcome, Bear, and I hope that after you're fostered, you'll have a long and happy life in a wonderful home.

Wow! Look at that face! He's so handsome! Thank you for fostering him. You have a generous heart.

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He is supposed to only be with me a couple of weeks and then will be going to a rescue in New England.

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Anyone else think this isn't going to happen? ;)

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Anyone else think this isn't going to happen? ;)

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lol I was thinking that :p

Hes is stunning, I can definatly see Akita in him

After seeing the recent posts about Bear, I just had to come back to catch up on how he found his way into your home and heart. Love it, love it, love it. How nicely his coat is now filling out from when you first got him.

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Anyone else think this isn't going to happen? ;)

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Told you so!! :D

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I just love this picture with the faces looking in at the door.

What a cutie he is!! Bless you for fostering him. :D

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I just love this picture with the faces looking in at the door.

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Yea, they were dying to see this new big guy! LOL!

Brody's Mom .... "alright Miss Smartypants!" :p

Just read you post. He is beautiful and Potty trained too. I love the way he looks at you. :D