A kill shelter called Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee saying they had a couple of Bostons for them. Diana went to see them. They were NOT Boston Terriers, but she could not leave them there to die, so she pulled them. A local rescue took Charlie Bear’s brother, but not Charlie. Diana reached out to PMFC to see if we could help. And here he is!
Charlie Bear’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: Can but probably won’t.
Preferred style of play: Undetermined
Is affectionate: Yes, once he gets to know you.
Is good with:
. Men: Yes
. Women: Yes
. Children: Yes
. Cats: Yes. Will chase if they run.
Contact information for your veterinarian is required and we will do a reference check. We do not adopt to people who neglect their dogs.
An adoption Contract must be signed by PMFC and Adopter. This is a legal document and an actual signature is required. If the form must be mailed back and forth, allow time for that to happen. Electronic PDF is allowed if you can print/scan.
Adopter arranges transport. We have worked with PETS LLC and HEARTS LLC (fees are paid to the transport service).
Adoption fee is $200.00 This generally does NOT cover what we have invested in medical care and room & board. But it helps.
Taste of the Wild Dry Dog Food
1 cup AM, 1 cup PM.
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Progress Updates
Progress notes are listed below, in chronological order, newest at the bottom.
Oct. 2nd
Charlie Bear arrived today. He was okay with Diana, got really skittish with me after she left. Settled down some as the afternoon wore on and he got used to me being around. Charlie will be going into a foster home – probably tomorrow – because the kennel he’s in right now has been promised to another dog due to arrive soon: probably tomorrow!
Oct. 10
Charlie Bear wore out his welcome at his foster home quickly. There were various issues but it became apparent that this was not the place for him to relax and learn to be calm. I have no room for him here. So Charlie has been returned to Diana. She said it’s okay … she was missing him anyway.
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Temperament: Playful, affectionate, a little needy (Chi)
Departure date: April 24, 2020, headed to A.R.N.N.E.
History
One of a bonded pair owned by an elderly woman who developed dementia and could no longer properly care for her boys. The woman’s daughter surrendered them to Animal Control.
Chip’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: Mostly he just follows either me or Carme around. Likes to run with Josephine.
Is affectionate: Yes
Is good with:
. Men: Yes
. Women: Yes
. Children: Yes
. Cats: No Yes
Jumps up on people: Yes
Mouths: Yes (gently)
Walks well on a leash: Yes
House Dog Training
Willingly enters his crate: No Yes
Is calm/quiet while in crate: No Yes
Understands going outside to potty: No Yes
Alerts me of need to go outside: No Yes
Is destructive of bedding and/or toys: No Yes
Refrains from kitchen counter cruising: No Yes
Stays off people furniture: No Yes
Commands:
Comes when called: Yes
Sits on command: No (he stands up instead)
Down / Off: No
Shake / Paw: No
Kennels on command: Yes
Chip’s Medical
DA2PP: 02/2/20 (NAC)
. Booster: 02/26/20 (NAC)
Bordatella: 02/2/20 (NAC)
Wormed: Dates | Product | Dose | By
. 02/2/20 | Pyrantel | 1.2 cc | NAC
Heartworm preventative:
. 03/16/20, Ivermectin, .1 ml (PMFC)
. 04/16/20, Ivermectin, .1 ml (PMFC)
NOTES:
. Has fur loss from flea allergy. Bathing with Keto-C shampoo has helped heal that and the fur is growing back in. We will continue this treatment while he’s here.
. Microchip# 982000408360982
Diet
4health Salmon& Potato kibble.
½ cup AM & ½ cup PM
LOVES our Peanut butter treats.
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Hair-do like a teeny lion
Chip & Carme, best buds
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Progress Updates
Progress notes are listed below, in chronological order, newest at the bottom.
March 16
Chip and his “brother” Carme were surrendered to Newport Animal Control over a month ago. Chip had hair loss from what tuned out to be a flea allergy. NAC cleared them of fleas and has been bathing Chip is medicated shampoo that is improving. They had their heart worm test this morning, it was Negative, I was alerted, and I scooted right over to pick them up so we can begin the mandatory 2 week quarantine period before transport. Otherwise, they are both ready to travel.
March 20
I have been attaching long leads to Carme and Chip when I let them out of their kennel to play in the yard. This is partly to be sure I can get them back in their kennels. Playing “can’t catch me” with a young, spry dog is no longer my idea of fun. I am also concerned that if he wanted to, Chip might be able to squeeze through gaps in our gates. He’s pretty small.
Chip has been coming to me when I call him – and he show no interest in escaping the yard — so I’ve dispensed with the lead. He eagerly comes when I call him, always happy to get a good head scratching.
April 5
Little Chip a such a cute fellow. One of my favorite things about him is the bark he does when he’s happy: it’s a “whoop-whoop-whoop” that is straight out of the Three Stooges. Unfortunately hi didn’t do that one for me today, but he was still totally adorable as he talked with me. Give him a listen!
He is also a MAJOR lap dog. Any time Marie or I are in the yard with him and sit down, regardless of where Chip is, he will shout” LAAAAAAAP!” as he comes racing across the lawn to leap into our lap and curl up for petting. He’s so little and light-weight that his enthusiastic arrival causes no discomfort, but it is hilarious!
April 28
Chip and Carme’ left us last Friday (the 24th), riding along with Phoenix. They have landed in their foster home in New Hampshire. We knew Chip would be happy anywhere he could find a lap to snuggle into – and he did. Carme’ seems to be settling in nicely too. Happy tails, boys!
May 3
Chip and his “brother” Carme’ have been moved to a foster to adopt home. This is how ARNNE always does things, it gives a family a chance to try it out before committing to adoption. Unless something bad happens, this is usually their forever home.
Nov 3
We received a not from Chips family:
“Hope all is well with you ! I just wanted to let u know how Chip was doing and send along some pics!
He’s doing great and I love having him around. He’s a joy! We’ve gotten him groomed 2 times now since we adopted him.
I think he’s gained a pound or so since then also. My husband cant stop himself from giving him treats !! I’ve been sticking to 1/2 C Kibble and 2 tsps wet food, but he just loves to eat. always looking for more.
We go on plenty of walks. Now that it’s getting cold, I don’t go as far. But last night, I came face to face with a coyote. it was dark, 6-6:30ish, that’s the time I take him out for his last poop. I flashed my flashlight at him and he ran away. I scooped up Chip and ran with him all the way home. I might have to change his schedule, take him out at 4-4:30ish while still light out. hopefully, he’ll poop then.
Also, we’ve noticed that he does not like to get wet at all! When it’s raining out, he does not like to go poop outside. He’ll hold it. Just does a couple of pees and makes a beeline to the house to go inside again. That must be a small dog thing.
We just luv him to bits !! Sending along some pics. He was a cowardly (‘ferocious’) lion for Halloween.
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Arrival date: Oct 2, 2020
