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Roscoe Redusky: Notes on a foster dog

Adopted by a good family as a pup, Roscoe turned out to be more than they bargained for.

Last Updated: July 3, 2020

Base Info:

  • Arrival date: June 26, 2020
  • Breed: Siberian Husky
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: Youth, Adult, Mature, Senior
  • Birth date: 06/15/2019 (est)
  • Weight: @45 Pounds
  • Neutered: Yes
  • General Health: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor
  • Temperament: Happy, playful, rowdy
  • Claimed by A Pathway to Hope
  • Departure date: July 1, 2020

History

Brought to the Friends Animal Shelter of Cocke County by Animal Control, he was underweight and his neck was raw from where some one had used a shock collar on him.  He was adopted by a family who loved him and cared for him, but they did not have a fenced yard, and he was fond of going off on his own.  Roscoe became too strong for them to leash walk, so they surrendered him back to the shelter.

While living with his family, his sibling was a small, sweet, Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix who couldn’t weigh more than 5 pounds.  These two were the best of friends and would chase each other through the house and sleep on the sofa, nose to nose, at night.

Roscoe’s Progress Summary:

Detailed notes on this foster dog’s progress are posted below the summary.

Relational Behavior

  • Relates well to other dogs: Yes
  • Can eat food/treats near other dogs: Yes
  • Preferred style of play: chasing
  • Is affectionate: Yes
  • Is good with:
    . Men: Yes
    . Women: Yes
    . Children: If trained to restrain his rowdiness
    . Cats: Probably (see notes above)
  • Jumps up on people: Yes
  • Mouths: No Yes
  • Walks well on a leash: No

House Dog Training

  • Willingly enters his crate: Yes
  • Is calm/quiet while in crate: No (separation anxiety)
  • Understands going outside to potty: Yes
  • Alerts me of need to go outside: Yes
  • Is destructive of bedding and/or toys: No
  • Refrains from kitchen counter cruising: No Yes
  • Stays off people furniture: No

Terms of Adoption:

Contact A Pathway to Hope for an adoption application.

Commands:

  • Comes when called: Sometimes
  • Sits on command: Yes
  • Down / Off: Yes (use “easy” as the command)
  • Shake / Paw: No
  • Kennels on command: Yes

Medical

  • 5Way: 01/28/2020 Friends Animal Shelter
    . Booster: June 30, 2020 Cedarwood Veterinary
  • Bordatella: 01/28/2020 FAS
  • Wormed: Dates | Product | Dose | By
    . 01/28/2020 Nemex,  pills
    . 06/27-29/2020 Fendbendazole, 9 ml
  • Rabies: 02/10/2020 Humane Society of TN Valley
  • Microchipped: Yes, Petstablished, registered
    http://www.petmicrochiplookup.org/
    To register: https://www.freepetchipregistry.com/
  • Neuter: 02/10/2020 Humane Society of TN Valley
  • Heartworm Test: 06/30/2020, result (Cedarwood)
  • Flea/Tick preventative:
    . Hartz Ultraguard date unknown
    .
  • Heartworm preventative:
    . Not given
    .
  • NOTES:
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Diet

Blue Buffalo Chicken & Brown Rice, 1½ cups AM, 1 cup PM
PMFC Peanut Butter Treats
Retriever Basted Beef Sticks

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In chronological order, newest at the bottom. Some pictures are linked to a more detailed Doggy Tale about that update, click those to open the related story.

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Progress Updates

Progress notes are listed below, in chronological order, newest at the bottom.

June 26th

He just arrived.  He rode well in the transport box in my truck, he only fussed when I stopped for intersections, as long as we were moving he was quiet and still.  He was eager to meet the other Huskies.  Cyrus was unwelcoming at first, which confused Roscoe.  They all settled down after a bit.

June 30th

Roscoe passed his health certification today.  He is also a really good boy.

July 2nd

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