I thought I’d update you on how we are are settling in with Keith, our rescue of 4 months.
Keith had spend his whole life in a pound. He came to the government pound when he was a few months old, then was rescued by the local doggy rescue organisation: A no kill shelter for small dogs called Monikas Doggie Rescue. He lived there for a further 6 months. Since he has had limited people love, and has lived in a pretty competitive environment, Keith had some issues. A fear-agression response to big dogs, no idea of how to walk on a lead,and no toilet training. After about 6 months a family adopted him. Sadly, they brought him back after a few weeks as he was not right for their family. This must have been a further blow to his confidence. He just starts to get some love and attention, then BAM! Back in the frenzy of the shelter. Poor Keith.
Meanwhile, Josh and I were thinking of getting a little brother for Iggy. we live on a park, we walk Iggy 3 or 4 times a day. we thought a rescue pup might really dig this life. we went out to Monica’s and Josh fell in love with Keith straight away. monica rightly briefed us on his issues, and said if we EVER didn’t want him anymore, she’d take him. what a kind soul!
Keith came home, and Iggy and Keith were best buds from the start. Thank goodness, because the other issues would have been quite hard to deal with if they were also in conflict.
4 months later and Keith has learnt to play bow and sproings through the park on bouncy legs eager to meet new friends. He snaps sometimes at bigger dogs, but has awesome recall, so that is manageable. Thanks to woofers, belly bands and crate training has him 1 month clean from messing inside, and he and Iggy are still in love. Keith is a nervous dog who is still really a puppy, so he isn’t perfect, but we love him and he obviously loves us.
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