Well, I never thought I would be writing in here again. See I was adopted on the 4th of July. Good 'ol Independence Day. Unfortunately, it didn't work out. My new parents were great, and I really got along with my new brother. We had a lot of fun playing. It was just that darn cat!! I wouldn't leave it alone and he was always hiding from me. It was just too much stress for my family.
I also have food alergies and can't eat food with corn or wheat in them. In my foster home, I ate Solid Gold and it worked great. I stopped itching and biting myself, but my new home didn't have it and it started up again.
They have kids and no one knew I was leary of them. So when they came to visit, I would go to my "safe" place. I wouldn't bite them, but I did prefer they leave me alone. Then those fireworks. Boy are they loud. I just wanted to go to my "safe" place until they were over. Needless to say, I'm not a hunting dog. But I am a great family dog that loves to give you attention and kisses and I learned to walk on a leash so we can go for long walks together.
If I can have a home with NO cats and NO kids, we will have a great long relationship. At first meeting, I may be shy, but that doesn't last long, honest.
If you are interested in meeting me, please contact Illinois Birddog Rescue.
Sunday, August 06, 2006
I'm Back. Waiting For You
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Updates: 6-24-06
Well I have been in my foster home since Memorial Day. I've settled in and am feeling comfortable with everyone. I don't mind being outside without humans now and I have even started playing with stuff. I chase birds in the yard and I try to play with my foster sister. She's not to sure of me yet, 'cuz when I want to play I get down and "army" crawl or bark at her. If she has a chew stick I want, I dance around her or sit there and bark at her until she's had enough of me and gets up and leaves it behind.
My foster mom has taken me for walks, but there is something about it that scares me. I wish I could tell her what happened BEFORE I came to her, but she has the patients and loving voice to ease me through it. I don't start off wanting to go, I like the security of the house or yard, but I'm getting better. I ride really well in the car without a cage. I just curl up and sleep. I like to eat and right now I can eat three meals a day. I don't always finish it each time, but that's okay.
When I get in a goofy mood, I can run around the yard and amuse myself with a ball or bone and just toss it around and run with it. I also like to bury my chew sticks, but if it's in the flowers, foster mom tells me NO and I find another place.
Well, I guess that's it for now. When more new things come up, I'll let you know. Until then, please check me out or the many other dogs at Illinois Birddog Rescue that are waiting, like me, for that perfect forever family.
Bogie.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Welcome Bogie a.k.a Speckles
Bogie (aka Speckles)is a very friendly young(around 1-1/2 yrs)English Setter. He is looking for a forever family. He came from a high kill shelter in Kentucky as a stray. In the meantime, I have the pleasure of his company in our home. He arrived on Memorial Day.
He's adjusted to his new surrounding right away and doesn't show any signs of aggression towards the other dogs. He enjoys being outside, but inside is good too. He had no fear of male or female humans and I will be introducing him to children in the near future.
He'll make a great family pet for that special family. If you are interested in Speckles, he can be adopted from Illinois Birddog Rescue,a not-for-profit organization. Please visit their website for more information on him or the many other wonderful bird dogs that need forever loving homes.
What's This? Oh! cool feet
Wasn't sure what this big blue thing was, but enjoyed it when he figured it out.
Tall and Thin
I can't get over how tall he is. His hair is a little on the thin side right now, but with a good diet that should change along with putting on a few pounds.
Update 6-21-06
Bogies stands about 24 inches tall and weighs 40 lbs. He hides it well. He came here with a lot of itching and nibbling at his skin. He appears at this point in time, to possibly be allergic to corn and wheat products. With that in mind, his diet consists of Solid Gold dry dog food and frozen Natural raw beef cubes as treats. He eats eggs, oatmeal, liver sausage or anything else that doesn't have the above mentioned. This appears to have helped his condition. He no longer is scratching or biting at himself. His hair is growing back on his back legs that were bare before. I would say that his health is now very good.