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This is Freddie! Freddie was captured after roaming the streets for about three weeks. He was so afraid of everyone that no one could catch him. Finally, the dog catcher was able to shoot him with the tranquilizer gun. Unfortunately, he had also been shot with another gun - probably a shotgun. Even though the wounds are infected, there is no permanent damage. He is on antibiotics and will be neutered when he's well. He is heartworm negative. Freddie has a very good temperament. Even after being so afraid, I was able to go into the dog pound pen and put a leash on him (after a couple treats). He gave no resistance at all. I think he was glad someone cared enough to give him a warm place to sleep and plenty to eat. The night I got him out of the pound the temperature was about 20 degrees and he only had a dog house with no bedding for protection.
UPDATE 1/25/04 Freddie was neutered and vaccinated on Thursday, 1/22. His wounds were also cleaned up again while he was sedated. There is no more infection, but the healing is still taking place.
His personality is really shining now. He's crate trained, and housebroken. Freddie needs a home where he can get lots of exercise because he has tremendous energy. He loves to play with other dogs and chase sticks. Freddie is a creme horsecoat and weighs 49 lbs. He knows the sit command and will do it almost automatically when he knows I have a treat in my hand, but he does need additional training, especially to learn not to jump on folks. He gets so excited with his boundless energy that he doesn't listen sometimes. Freddie needs a firm hand.
If you think your family is the right one for Freddie, please fill out the adoption application.
UPDATE 12/5/04:
Freddie went to his new home in Franklin NC today. He took to Stephanie and Seth almost immediately, so we know he will be happy with them. Freddie has waited almost a year for a forever home. He's finally found it! |
Freddie loves his clothes basket!
UPDATE 7/28/06: Freddie is doing so well. He has calmed down alot since we first brought him home. Things are going really well. My parents love him and so do Seths parents, since we do not have any kids yet, Freddie gets to be the granddog of the family.
We bought a camper several months ago and now that it has been warm, we have been going camping around in the area. Freddie likes to go camping too. He is the best camping dog. He doesn't mind strange people when he is not in his "territory" at home, he lets others pet him when he is not in his territory but he still does not like other dogs much. He only gets upset camping when other dogs are around, luckily not many, but for the most part he is a very calm dog. He likes being around the fire with us and he likes to get free marshmallows when they drop. He is well behaved in the camper too, we made the mistake the first time of not taking his basket to sleep in because we did not think that we would have room. We just took his blanket with us. We listened to him pace the first night and on the second we borrowed a laundry basket from Seth's parents who were camping next door to us. We all got to sleep that night, so from then on, the basket goes with us.
Thank you for giving dogs like Freddie a good home until they can find their "forever" home. Keep in touch, we will send you some more pics next time.
Stephanie, Seth and Freddie
Freddie loves camping!
What's up with this, mom?
I'm not too sure I like this white stuff either!
1/30/09: Freddie has a new sister (updates are on
her page ). Her name is Lexie. These pictures are too cute not to
post both places.
Lexie decided to take over Freddie's bed last night
and call it her own, and when she does that, Freddie normally just
goes and gets on her bed. Last night he had a different idea. He moved
her over and made space for him on the bed with her. It's so cute
so see them snuggled together. They stayed that way for the whole
night as far as I know. They were that way this morning when we got
up. So sweet!
They are both doing well. We are going to my parents' this weekend,
so they will have a fun trip down there. Just wanted to say hi and
share the pics. Hope all is going well with you. Take care and thanks
again so much for what you do. Seth, Stephanie, Freddie and Lexie
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