We finally got a second dog! We have been looking for a second dog for a long time with some of the worst luck ever. Actually I like to think God had his hand in our quest and helped us to get the right dog. We have had three different times that we were told we could adopt, but then someone else got the dog. Not that they meant to lie, just that the foster people and the rescue admins did not let each other know. One time I was about to make a 13 hour round trip and they called 15 minutes before I left the house to say someone else was coming to get the dog. I would have been really mad to have made the trip, then find out they gave it to someone else after I was told I could adopt. I have also had several dogs we liked and never got a response to my email or phone calls. I am then left assuming they are already adopted. Here’s one I never understood; we had one dog that was low/medium energy and was a perfect match. After filling out the adoption papers and told we could adopt, I was then told that the admins vetoed it because I don’t have a privacy fence and the dog can jump a chain link fence. I understand how a fence would need to be tall enough, but we NEVER let our dog outside without being on a leash. Our dog has a 26 foot leash for potty time and a 4 foot leash for walks, jogs, and runs. We would do the same for a second dog. We work very hard to keep our dog exercised, healthy and well rounded, so I never understood that one. Okay that’s enough of my war stories.
Our new dog is Luke a 95 lb. Rotty/Boxer Mix. Luke came to the shelter very underweight, but has been gaining. Vet stated that he needs to gain another 15 to 20 pounds, so he will be on a special diet. Luke is a gentle giant and a perfect match for our family. He goes to the Vet on Friday to get fixed, micro-chipped, and shots. We will get to bring him home on Saturday. Here are a few shots of him:
He is extremely malnutritioned. We put him on a high protein diet so I am hoping he will bulk up in no time. Thankfully he has a very hearty appetite. He was so eager to eat, I was concerned he might be food agressive. But we tested him several times and he behaved perfectly.
