CptJack Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Not long after we moved into this house, 5 years ago, the neighbor's daughter got a cute little puppy. Cute little puppy quickly went on a chain right at the property line and stayed there. Daughter promised to take puppy with her, but ultimately got married, got two other dogs and, of course, didn't. Dad finally got fed up and knows that's no life for a dog. He knows I like the dog, have been worried about him and have given him attention and treats and brought Molly over to play with him some once she was around. So, he asked me to rehome him, and gave me permission to do whatever it takes to make that happen. I can't take him in - we have a legal dog limit, I'm at it, and I think my GSD mix would eat him - but I can sure as heck do a lot of work and find him a home. So, stage 1: Do enough counter conditioning to get him on a leash. He's a sweet dog but he's understandably not sure of what the deal with the leash is and doesn't trust it. Meanwhile, meet Chance? And wish us luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass C Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Good for you! I hope you can get this poor dog the family it deserves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waffles Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Oh my, what a cool l looking dog! Looks like a Chow Aussie mix. Here in NY there is a great non profit that works mostly out of Long Island, but they are an outreach group that educates owners, offers free vetting, free training, crates, pretty much anything the owners need if they are willing to improve the dog's life. Even if that isn't bringing the dog inside but at least better housing, a cable run instead of chain, vet care/neuter, food/water every day, and so on. It is so great what you are doing! It is a shame it took so long for the father to step up but many dogs never get a chance at life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Kudos to you. And best of luck. I am glad Chance is finally getting a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Fabulous for Chance! Good luck. Has anyone else ever read the book "Mostly Bob?" A fabulous story of a dog-neighbor who clearly runs a campaign to switch homes and move in with the author of the book. And succeeds. It's amazing. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1092749.Mostly_Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Good for you! Best wishes to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptJack Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks, guys. I agree that he's some sort of herder X chow, and he's also a real doll. We'll get where we need to be, with some time. I'll update periodically as we go, but right now I'm just so excited that I can do something. Finally! I haven't read that book, but it sounds awesome and I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Best of luck to you. I am glad he is going to have a better life. And thanks, mbc, for the book suggestion. I put it on hold at my library. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFOSTER Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Awesome for Chance. Thank you for taking on the challenge to find him a new home. He looks adorable. Best of luck. Will keep checking in to see how things are progressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptJack Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 So, he finally trusted me enough to come away from his dog house - though I left the chain on - with me. Once away from there the fear stuff just melted away. I got some grooming type stuff done today and am thinking tomorrow I'll hack out some more of the uncomfortable stuff - or, well, over this week. I still can't take him in/take possession of him because of local laws, though, and limits - but I can FINALLY really look to find a home for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Oh gosh - those pictures are just. So. Happy!!! Thank you for helping him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptJack Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 He was so, so, happy just to have grass to walk on and roll in and eat, and then he saw the ball and LIT UP. He was just. So. Completely. Happy about everything. Still a tiny bit wary of being touched, but happy and friendly and sweet. He's a really good dog under all those mats and neglect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Awwww. The happiness exudes from him. Good Luck. I hope you can find him a good home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptJack Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I have an agility friend willing to give him a go with her dogs, so I'm crossing my fingers and hoping hard. Thanks, guys. Hope with me, would you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geonni banner Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Good news for chance! Yay! Do you have any idea what mix he is? I would guess Chow Chow and Shetland Sheepdog (oversize, natch') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptJack Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 ChowXherder is about all I've got. Sheltie is as believable to me as the rest. Maybe more than some, even. He's a pretty small guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Lots of hope comin' to you from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Good for you, and best of luck for Chance. He is a cute little guy. Kind of like Woo (sheltie x mini aussie, I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Oh happy day for Chance! I hope it works out. He's cute and deserves to have a happy life! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFOSTER Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Oh my gosh....look at how happy he is. Lots of hoping coming your way that he does well with your friend and her dogs and that finding a new loving home comes quickly for both of you. Thank you for helping him. Teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptJack Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Thanks, guys! Waiting on the vet to call me so we can make arrangements for his vetting. The local agility community is really pulling together for this dog - and leaving me awe-inspired a wee bit tearful. Barring something awful, he should be out of there by winter, which was my really big goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Coyote Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Yes! Sometimes dog people accomplish amazing things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptJack Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I spent several hours today removing burs, mats, and undercoat from him. He was incredibly patient through the whole thing, though I didn't even TRY to save the mess his tail was in. He has an appointment for vetting the 15th, and I have documentation from his owners to do whatever is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simba Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 So don't take this the wrong way, but that dog hits right in the middle of "That dog's so ugly it's adorable" for me. N'awwww! The play bow picture on the previous page is especially cute. Thank you/congratulations, for what you're doing for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptJack Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I think chow influence is to blame for that one, but don't worry I'm not offended. He's a sweet guy, regardless, though I definitely agree he's weird looking! Lots and lots of people behind this one and I love every last one of them for pulling for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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