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....




And here my big boy is now!!



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

[Taz_Zoee]

I just love watching their spots change as they grow.
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!

[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! If he adopted him how did he know who the mom was or was she at the shelter too?

[chocolatepuppy]

Patches is gorgeous!

[sana]

OMG! Patches has certainly grown!!! I cant believe my eyes, he is HANDSOME!!!

[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 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.