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Say Hello to our First Foster, GIZMO!
I've been holding off posting this as we wanted to get some decent pictures of our new (and first) foster doggy 'Gizmo'. He's a bundle of fluff and so incredibly sweet with his two new bigger sisters.
Gizmo is a five year old papillionX, and was found as a stray with another larger breed dog. As far as I can tell, Gizmo is not completley house-trained, though he's learning fast. He hates his crate, so we've been working on that over the past few days, and isn't a big fan of his leash. He is great with cats though, so it does lead me to believe he came from a pet-household, and while he's a bit wary of my daughter, he's tolerated her quite well so far. Gizmo had to have quite a few of his teeth removed and was not neutered when found. (He's still healing from this surgery and now has a microchip.) We're very excited to be first-foster parents, and will keep you posted on his progress!! Second day home, making himself at home! Blaze & Gizmo, best buds!
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~B~ "If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater. . . suggest that he wear a tail." Bailey (Labradoodle) Tippy (Collie/ShepX) Vali (American Bulldog) Artiro (Cane Corso) |
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hi ya giz your in the best of hands
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He's a real cutie!!
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Oh my goodness, Gimzo is so handsome!!! I LOVE his ears!
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Ah Bailey...You and your family are 's! Is your daughter o.k. with him?
He's looking like he's fittin' right in and 's to Blaze!
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Adorable lil Gizmo for fast easy training & a wonderful furever home (or foster failure )
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Thanks everyone! We've had him for juuuust under a week, and so far it's wonderful!
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The only thing we're watching is to ensure that Gizmo can handle her excitement and that he doesn't get too scared by her. She claps, laughs, makes lots of OOOOH! noises and because he's five years old, we aren't sure if he was ever around kids and are continuing to take extra precautions. So far he doesn't go up to her on his own free will, but also doesn't run away when she comes clomping over to him, so I have to give him props.
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~B~ "If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater. . . suggest that he wear a tail." Bailey (Labradoodle) Tippy (Collie/ShepX) Vali (American Bulldog) Artiro (Cane Corso) |
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He's so handsome! I love his ears and spots Grats on your first foster !
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Awww, he's such a cutie.
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Oh what a sweetie Gizmo is and he is looking very, very comfy in your home , who knows what the future holds, sometimes hubbies can become very smitten with fosters
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What a cutie-pie! Always had a soft spot in my heart for Paps. They are very intelligent and very willing to please. Hope he finds a gr8 home (or yours!).
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wow , he's too cute !!!
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What a little sweetie, Congratulations on your first foster. You will find it very rewarding.
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Thanks all!
Here's a pic I just took with my phone of the little stinker, sound asleep after a day at the dog park with his two "sisters". The girls have been great with him so far, really showing him the ropes. He seemed hesitant to be at the park, off-leash, and is verrrrrrrrry submissive with other strange dogs (which I had expected because of how he acts with Bailey & Blaze) but I was very proud of him. Came when I called, and stuck with us.
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~B~ "If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater. . . suggest that he wear a tail." Bailey (Labradoodle) Tippy (Collie/ShepX) Vali (American Bulldog) Artiro (Cane Corso) |
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Bailey,what a little sweet-hearthaving been a stray,he probably thinks he's in heaven right now,thank's to you and your family
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Thanks Chico. I honestly can say I don't think I would've thought about opening our home as fosters until coming to this forum and seeing all of you do it! It's been such a wonderful experience so far and we've only had him for a short time yet.
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~B~ "If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater. . . suggest that he wear a tail." Bailey (Labradoodle) Tippy (Collie/ShepX) Vali (American Bulldog) Artiro (Cane Corso) |
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Congrats on your first foster.. It gets very addicting so I am sure this will be the first of many many more!!
OH andd dont worry about DH! L4H and I are experts at convincing dh's!!!!!!!!!! (my DH says he HATES animals, why animals, too many animals blah blah blah) He is a big suck, if I can keep a foster, anyone can! hahaha!! Good luck! I am sure you will help him be an amazing dog and be on his way to an awsome forever family!
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He's adorable. Congratulations!
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So you finally took the plunge...Good for you!!!
Bailey - you are going to enjoy your experience. I cannot tell you how much this is going to mean to you. I wish I kept a diary about all my trial and tribulations with my fosters. Take pictures and keep a journal. You will love to go back and reflect. Congrats Bailey! This is one lucky dog who is going to get the best chance at a 2nd chance under your direction and care! YOU GO GIRL!!!! |
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Congratulations on your first foster! He's really handsone and could become a foster failure (hint, hint) He is making himself very comfortable at your house. Fostering is so rewarding, after this one there may be many more. With my husband's help we have fostered many cats and even visited some after adoption. It is wonderful to see how their lives changed, after being rescued from the street, and being thin, hungry and unloved.
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He sure is a cute little fella. Welcome to the groupies of fostering
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He's super cute! And it's awesome he's getting on just fine with your dogs.
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