Chaplin (we call him Charlie...as in Charlie Chaplin) got a haircut a few weeks ago. He was wonderful for the groomer. In fact, when I came to pick him up she came out and told me that she had some good news and some bad news. The good news was that he was great for his grooming and even fell asleep when she was trimming his face. The bad news was that she'd fallen in love and wasn't going to let me take him back home. She was kidding of course but that's the impression Charlie makes on people. They see him, get to know him a little and fall in love.
He's a low-key guy for sure and enjoys life in the slow lane. He's great around the other three dogs here and check out the action when he hears a squeaky toy. He'll politely wait until the other dog is done playing and will then take it and find a spot where he can enjoy it by himself. He'll play for a few minutes (he likes to pull the fuzz off the mini-tennis balls we have) then once he's had enough he'll leave the toy and go find his bed.
I spend a lot of time between the kitchen and the family room and he likes to be where is person is so I have a dog bed in the kitchen. It's a round bed from Walgreens (yes Walgreens...they have nice beds for little ones for about $8-11). In fact, I've got more than just the round one from Walgreens, I've got about 4 for him to choose from but that little round one is his favorite.
He's been great about doing all his potties outside. I work from home and let the dogs out many times throughout the day and that seems to work for him. On the few days I've been gone during the day I have crated him and he's fine with that. But, I imagine he'd be fine even if I left him out for the day although I've never tried it.
He does like walks but he's slow. No pulling on the leash with this guy. He just takes his time waddling along and occasionally sniffing here and there. If he sees someone in their yard or hears a dog barking from inside their house he'll stop and listen and watch like it's all new to him.
He's great with every person he's met, including many teens, and I'll say that everyone who has met him falls in love. He'll met the new person with a tail wag (and maybe a twirl if he's really excited), he'll say "hi" but after a few minutes he'll go find his bed again and resume his nap. Like I said, he likes life in the slow lane.
If we get some time to watch TV at night he will come over and ask to be let up on the couch. He can not jump up that high so relies on someone to lift him. At 11 pounds that's no problem. He then finds a spot and again takes a nap. He's not really into needing to be right on top his person, he likes to be around them, but is not needy for attention.
Charlie is a little guy and doesn't do all the staircases in our house. He'll come up from the basement which has a carpeted flight of stairs but he won't go down that same staircase. He also won't go up or down the hardwood staircase to the second floor. It's no problem, he'll stand at the bottom (or top) of the staircase and give a little bark asking us to come get him which we do. (Charlie manages the few steps to our patio without a problem).
Other than the occasional bark to let us know he'd like someone to help him with the stairs he's a quiet guy. No barking in the yard. He goes out and gets his business done and then comes back in.
He sleeps at the foot of our bed all night (we lift him up...otherwise he could not get up) without a peep. I'm sure he'd be just as happy with a cozy dog bed in the same room.
Charlie came to the rescue heartworm positive. He's been treated for the heartworms and now just needs a monthly heartworm preventative like Heartgard Plus just like any other dog. He had been neglected and in addition to the heartworms had itchy skins and ears. We've got him on a grain free diet now and are giving him medicated baths for his skin and he's doing better everyday. His ears are cleared up and now we're just occasionally bathing his body.
He is one fabulous boy and looking for a special home to call his own. But, if no one comes along that's a-okay in my book because this little fella can stay here as long as he likes. He has a piece of my heart for sure.
Oh, by the way, we've had several vets look at his eye and they've all said that he is congenital...meaning he was born without the one eye...and that there's nothing that needs to be done for it. He does get "eye boogies" in that eye...you know the goopy stuff you get in the corners of your eye...and I just wipe them away with a warm, wet cloth...and that's it. He gets along fine with just the one eye.
Noel continues to do great as well and keep reading for pictures and video of her adventures. She is one special girl too and quickly learned some agility moves. She is younger than Charlie and more energetic. She is good in the house and has stuck to chewing the things she is supposed to. Although I did find my slippers in her bed one day...although still in great condition. She has been good about doing her potties outside lately. She doesn't let us know when she needs to go out but has been good on our schedule.
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| In his favorite resting spot |
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| What a handsome fella! He makes my heart smile! |
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| Miss Noel! My dogs LOVE her. She is so playful and loads of fun! |
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| All of the Fluffy Dogs come from Alabama with most coming from kill shelters. About once a month I volunteer my Saturday by meeting the van from Alabama in Chicago and then driving the dogs up to their rescues in WI. Here is a shot over my shoulder from a few weeks ago. The crates are stacked floor to ceiling. Generally there are about 40-60 dogs in one transport (occasionally some cats too). A few litters of puppies and it's easier than it sounds to get to 60. By adopting a Fluffy Dog you are creating room for yet another to escape a bleak future in Alabama and to take the ride to freedom. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO OF CHARLIE CLICK HERE FOR ANOTHER VIDEO OF CHARLIE |
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