He is a FOSTER dog. He is NOT staying! = my new mantra, lol!
Thursday morning, Dad and I took a drive to another part of the state and picked up Willy, from the town animal shelter, for Small Paws Rescue.
Willy had been purchased from a breeder as a pup, by an older couple. Over time, they did not remain ALPHA to him, and he became bossy, a bit of a tyrant. They couldn’t handle him anymore and delivered him to the pound about 2 weeks back. Willy growls if you want him to do something he doesn't want to do. I just growl back at him, and we have a meeting of the minds, lol!
Willy is a 7 year old neutered male, with the great bichon smile and personality to go with it! He has now been to the vet and to the groomer (I have been VERY busy! LOL) and he must be feeling lots better! He does have some health issues, he is on antibiotics and all should clear up within a month.
“The Shaggy Dog” ha haa. Actually, when he was delivered to the shelter, his eyes were all crusted over and closed. The staff applied ointment 3 times per day, and his eyes were open though still covered in crust when I picked him up.
Smiling boy.
When he arrived at the shelter, his entire rear was covered in urine and feces. Shelter staff shaved him down to help with healing. He has a bit of a “Chinese Crested” look from the rear, especially with the “bell bottom” feet they left on him!
The one thing which will take a bit more than a month to correct: Willy is a “pudgy wudgy!” At 24.5 pounds, he is 6 to 8 pounds over weight! He still considers himself a lap dog, and he “pins” you down!
Bichon face, lol!
He spent more time in my Dad’s lap than in mine, as I was busy with mowing the lawn, preparing meals, phoning vet and groomer to set up appointments, doing one load of laundry, and reporting to the rescue on his status.
Shh, Willy is sleeping!
More photos coming up!
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