We have a new foster dog...

debbildog · 04-12-2009, 05:37 PM

Meet Dusty. He is approximately 9 months old and is a complete sweetheart. He is kind of funny looking, but I just love it - I can't imagine him without the big goofy head! He needs to be neutered, so I'll be on the phone with the vet asap! He has no food aggression and happily follows his new pack anywhere they go. We walked them in the conservation lands this morning and kept Dusty on a 30ft rope - never once did he pull the rope tight. He was happy just being with his new buddies (who walk off-leash). The jumping problem isn't nearly as big of a problem as we expected, he is a bit mouthy but he just needs to learn to be gentle.

I'm really excited to work with him and help him to mature a little bit so he can find the perfect forever home

60+lb lap dog

Biggest grin ever

passed out

sheamusmom · 04-12-2009, 07:14 PM

Kristen,
He already looks happier! He has a great smile. His head, when looking sideways, kind of resembles an Irish wolfhound. He has cute hazel colored eyes. My husband thinks he resembles Tramp from Disney's Lady and the Tramp. That was always my favorite Disney movie.
Liz

tuffystar · 04-12-2009, 09:04 PM

Kristin, He is so handsome! You will do great things with him I am sure!!! I can't wait for updates!

**MaxandMe** · 04-13-2009, 06:25 AM

((((((((kristin))))))))))))))))
wow!! Dusty is adorable!!! and such a sweet cute little lap dog

Glad to hear Dusty is fitting right in and I can't wait to hear more and see MORE PICS!!!

NOW this makes 4 doodles and something tells me DUSTY will thrive extremely well with you, annie and your doodles
ANNIE must love having 4 doodles to play with

BSCK · 04-13-2009, 07:00 AM

OH... I think I just felt my heart melt! What a precious boy! I'm so glad he's fallen into such good hands

.

S.

Raleighsmom · 04-13-2009, 07:26 AM

Wow Kristen...he sure is a handsome boy! I'll bet your other 3 Doodles love having him to play with! We need to see pics of all of them together with Annie!!!

KingstonTodd · 04-14-2009, 03:54 PM

What a happy dog! I hope he finds a home soon, and enjoys the love from you in the meantime.

debbildog · 04-19-2009, 05:41 PM

I'm happy to report Dusty is doing beautifully. Far better than I could have expected or hoped for! He barely jumps now (compared to jumping on everyone and every THING), he learns tricks in the blink of an eye, and he has only had 2 accidents - both of which were my fault.

The only startling news is that he has fallen in love with Annie, and Annie feels the same! Its going to be tough letting this guy go! Annie & I work so hard with him that we definitely have become attached. I just have to remember that all this is so that he can find his perfect forever home and I'll have room in my pack to continue fostering. Hopefully this work isn't for nothing and he'll remember his manners when he goes to live with his new family.

Just one picture before I take my crew for a W-A-L-K.

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displa ... d=13525750

**MaxandMe** · 04-19-2009, 06:20 PM

OH kristin thank you soooo much for sharing this photo .......Annie looks like she's in love and btw annie is gorgeous as ever!

Dusty is sooo cute and what great news to hear how well Dusty is doing!!!!

it's so awesome you can foster and take the time, love and training to ensure Dusty blossoms for his new forever home.
and it sounds like you're working wonders with Dusty!!!! yesssssssssssss!!!!

Raleighsmom · 04-19-2009, 09:06 PM

Oh my goodness Kristen...Annie has grown to be quite the beautiful young lady! And the love between Annie and Dusty just emanates thru the screen!!!! Wow...it's going to be tough to say goodbye to him, but I'll bet between you and Annie teaching him his manners, he'll find a wonderful forever home!

tuffystar · 04-19-2009, 09:34 PM

They do look good together! You are doing great things and others will bless you for it.

sheamusmom · 04-19-2009, 09:37 PM

Kristen,
I'm so surprised and delighted at the fast progress Dusty has made in one week!! He looks so adoring at Annie, it's wonderful to see.
Liz

debbildog · 04-24-2009, 11:56 AM

Ok everyone... cheer with me! Dusty was dropped off to be neutered this morning! I've been waiting for this day to arrive since we discovered he still had all his boy parts

I'll update when I hear from the vet this afternoon.

debbildog · 04-24-2009, 01:10 PM

YAY! Just got the call from the vet and Dusty did wonderful... He will be coming home (short a set of testicles) around 4pm!

Raleighsmom · 04-24-2009, 04:42 PM

Yay!!!!!!! Way to go Dusty!!!! So glad to hear that all went well! Hey....bug your mom for some extra treats and hugs!!!

04-12-2009, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
debbildog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1,153	We have a new foster dog... Meet Dusty. He is approximately 9 months old and is a complete sweetheart. He is kind of funny looking, but I just love it - I can't imagine him without the big goofy head! He needs to be neutered, so I'll be on the phone with the vet asap! He has no food aggression and happily follows his new pack anywhere they go. We walked them in the conservation lands this morning and kept Dusty on a 30ft rope - never once did he pull the rope tight. He was happy just being with his new buddies (who walk off-leash). The jumping problem isn't nearly as big of a problem as we expected, he is a bit mouthy but he just needs to learn to be gentle. I'm really excited to work with him and help him to mature a little bit so he can find the perfect forever home 60+lb lap dog Biggest grin ever passed out __________________ Kristin & dd Annie with our crazy doodle crew - Sandy, Iris, and Maggie We are officially outnumbered by the dogs!

04-12-2009, 07:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
sheamusmom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Windsor, CT Posts: 310	Re: We have a new foster dog... Kristen, He already looks happier! He has a great smile. His head, when looking sideways, kind of resembles an Irish wolfhound. He has cute hazel colored eyes. My husband thinks he resembles Tramp from Disney's Lady and the Tramp. That was always my favorite Disney movie. Liz __________________ Liz, Harry, Seamus, Katie and Charlie

04-12-2009, 09:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
tuffystar Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 2,292	Re: We have a new foster dog... Kristin, He is so handsome! You will do great things with him I am sure!!! I can't wait for updates!

04-13-2009, 06:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	Re: We have a new foster dog... ((((((((kristin)))))))))))))))) wow!! Dusty is adorable!!! and such a sweet cute little lap dog Glad to hear Dusty is fitting right in and I can't wait to hear more and see MORE PICS!!! NOW this makes 4 doodles and something tells me DUSTY will thrive extremely well with you, annie and your doodles ANNIE must love having 4 doodles to play with __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

04-13-2009, 07:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
BSCK Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 24	Re: We have a new foster dog... OH... I think I just felt my heart melt! What a precious boy! I'm so glad he's fallen into such good hands . S.

04-13-2009, 07:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Re: We have a new foster dog... Wow Kristen...he sure is a handsome boy! I'll bet your other 3 Doodles love having him to play with! We need to see pics of all of them together with Annie!!! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

04-14-2009, 03:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
KingstonTodd Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,005	Re: We have a new foster dog... What a happy dog! I hope he finds a home soon, and enjoys the love from you in the meantime.

04-19-2009, 05:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
debbildog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1,153	Re: We have a new foster dog... I'm happy to report Dusty is doing beautifully. Far better than I could have expected or hoped for! He barely jumps now (compared to jumping on everyone and every THING), he learns tricks in the blink of an eye, and he has only had 2 accidents - both of which were my fault. The only startling news is that he has fallen in love with Annie, and Annie feels the same! Its going to be tough letting this guy go! Annie & I work so hard with him that we definitely have become attached. I just have to remember that all this is so that he can find his perfect forever home and I'll have room in my pack to continue fostering. Hopefully this work isn't for nothing and he'll remember his manners when he goes to live with his new family. Just one picture before I take my crew for a W-A-L-K. http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displa ... d=13525750 __________________ Kristin & dd Annie with our crazy doodle crew - Sandy, Iris, and Maggie We are officially outnumbered by the dogs!

04-19-2009, 06:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	Re: We have a new foster dog... OH kristin thank you soooo much for sharing this photo .......Annie looks like she's in love and btw annie is gorgeous as ever! Dusty is sooo cute and what great news to hear how well Dusty is doing!!!! it's so awesome you can foster and take the time, love and training to ensure Dusty blossoms for his new forever home. and it sounds like you're working wonders with Dusty!!!! yesssssssssssss!!!! __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

04-19-2009, 09:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Re: We have a new foster dog... Oh my goodness Kristen...Annie has grown to be quite the beautiful young lady! And the love between Annie and Dusty just emanates thru the screen!!!! Wow...it's going to be tough to say goodbye to him, but I'll bet between you and Annie teaching him his manners, he'll find a wonderful forever home! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

04-19-2009, 09:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
tuffystar Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 2,292	Re: We have a new foster dog... They do look good together! You are doing great things and others will bless you for it.

04-19-2009, 09:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
sheamusmom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Windsor, CT Posts: 310	Re: We have a new foster dog... Kristen, I'm so surprised and delighted at the fast progress Dusty has made in one week!! He looks so adoring at Annie, it's wonderful to see. Liz __________________ Liz, Harry, Seamus, Katie and Charlie

04-24-2009, 11:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
debbildog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1,153	Re: We have a new foster dog... Ok everyone... cheer with me! Dusty was dropped off to be neutered this morning! I've been waiting for this day to arrive since we discovered he still had all his boy parts I'll update when I hear from the vet this afternoon. __________________ Kristin & dd Annie with our crazy doodle crew - Sandy, Iris, and Maggie We are officially outnumbered by the dogs!

04-24-2009, 01:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
debbildog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1,153	Re: We have a new foster dog... YAY! Just got the call from the vet and Dusty did wonderful... He will be coming home (short a set of testicles) around 4pm! __________________ Kristin & dd Annie with our crazy doodle crew - Sandy, Iris, and Maggie We are officially outnumbered by the dogs!

04-24-2009, 04:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Re: We have a new foster dog... Yay!!!!!!! Way to go Dusty!!!! So glad to hear that all went well! Hey....bug your mom for some extra treats and hugs!!! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

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