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update by foster mommy Tracy (01/17/12):
Took Sachis Justin to a friends new pet store location while I helped them to paint and get ready for opening. He hasn't had any crate time and I thought this might be an opportunity for him to get some crate time and meet and greet lots of animal people. He was a hit!! Everybody was around his crate talking to him.Nobody painting!! Then when it came time to go for a walk it was funny to see how many people were ready to do it. Four hours and four walks and he was so good. Lots of pictures being taken on cell phones and sent to friends. He will be ready for his debut at Andys on Saturday.
update (01/15/12)
by Tracy Hon. Right now I am a little frustrated and disappointed. Frustrated with the potential adopter and disappointed for Justin. The first comment that she made when she met him is his nose is awfully long and oh my look at that tail it is cut too long also. It went downhill for me from there. I had expected a lot of things but not that. I sent photos she knew everything I knew about this pup. She fo...sters for another boxer rescue group but they didn't have a dog that would fit in her home. I guess I should have read between the lines. The other group had pups but all were questionable as to whether or not they were purebred.
Then she made a statement that she couldn't understand rescues saving dogs that had health issues that cost a lot of money and the clincher she thought they shouldn't rescue whites. Well, that was the nail in the coffin. I was talking to a potential adopter who had the mentality of many breeders. She wanted to know if he would potty in the house, well yes if he was left in too long without being taken out he would. I was glad when she left because at that point we were in the backyard and Justin was being polite to her dog and affectionate to her but she said "there was no connection" to him and what did I think that meant. I wanted to say it means you think his nose and his tail were too long and that was that but I didn't. It is what it is. Apparently she isn't going to get a dog from me and Justin deserves a better home than that. So Sachi he is still available. He will just become better and better and someone is going to get a really great boxer pup.
Then she made a statement that she couldn't understand rescues saving dogs that had health issues that cost a lot of money and the clincher she thought they shouldn't rescue whites. Well, that was the nail in the coffin. I was talking to a potential adopter who had the mentality of many breeders. She wanted to know if he would potty in the house, well yes if he was left in too long without being taken out he would. I was glad when she left because at that point we were in the backyard and Justin was being polite to her dog and affectionate to her but she said "there was no connection" to him and what did I think that meant. I wanted to say it means you think his nose and his tail were too long and that was that but I didn't. It is what it is. Apparently she isn't going to get a dog from me and Justin deserves a better home than that. So Sachi he is still available. He will just become better and better and someone is going to get a really great boxer pup.
another update by Tracy (01/11/12)
Justin has Giardia which explains the diarrhea. Got meds, should clear up in a week. Maybe now he
will put on some weight and I can't quit coming out in the morning to a pen full of poop, which is on the bed all over the floor and of course Justin. The concrete in his sleeping pen is lighter than the rest of the floor from being mopped and sanitized so much.
will put on some weight and I can't quit coming out in the morning to a pen full of poop, which is on the bed all over the floor and of course Justin. The concrete in his sleeping pen is lighter than the rest of the floor from being mopped and sanitized so much.
update by Tracy (01/8/12)
Justin has some bloody stool so I am taking him to the vet tomorrow. They may be calling your vet to find out what tests he has had already. Just a heads up. I think he might be just stressing he is eating fine and loves his toys, especially his Elmo. He is doing fine otherwise. VERY smart pup and very good also. Someone met him today but they are gone over eight hours every day and he would be alone with no human contact during that
time. He needs more interaction with people at least a lunch visit. Pictures to follow.
time. He needs more interaction with people at least a lunch visit. Pictures to follow.
update by Tracy (01/07/12)
Tracy Hon Help me help Sachi. Let find a home for their boy Justin. Great pup, fast learner. Today for the first time I saw him bounce around like a normal boxer pup. He comes when he is called in typical puppy fashion eagerly until he thinks you might grab him then he dashes away laughing, yes laughing. He is starting to
fit in here. He pesters my big male Blade who keeps his head in the air looking... at him over his nose. T-bone just drools when he is around and Honey, well when she is in the mood she butt scoots around the backyard with him. He met Bella the boxer today but she is way to quick for him and spent most of the afternoon chasing after her. He will be very socialized with other dogs here. Met Annie the shitzu yesterday. Justin had a great time
but the Annie not so much. Next Tuesday he is spending a play day at a friends who has cats so he can used to them too. He had some worms so gave him a wormer and he will gain weight now. He is started on Heartworm protection and so he is so ready for a home.
He has learned sit, (I think someone had worked with him on that before he got here) although he is always hungry has learned to take treats gently. Knows off but still waits for me to turn my back to jump up on
my recliner, toad!! He used to like to get in my lap in the chair and would follow me around until I sat in it. Now if I am busy I will look around the corner and there he is in my chair head on the arm snoring. I will take more
pictures of him tomorrow. Don't wait for this boy when he is "discovered" he will go quick.
fit in here. He pesters my big male Blade who keeps his head in the air looking... at him over his nose. T-bone just drools when he is around and Honey, well when she is in the mood she butt scoots around the backyard with him. He met Bella the boxer today but she is way to quick for him and spent most of the afternoon chasing after her. He will be very socialized with other dogs here. Met Annie the shitzu yesterday. Justin had a great time
but the Annie not so much. Next Tuesday he is spending a play day at a friends who has cats so he can used to them too. He had some worms so gave him a wormer and he will gain weight now. He is started on Heartworm protection and so he is so ready for a home.
He has learned sit, (I think someone had worked with him on that before he got here) although he is always hungry has learned to take treats gently. Knows off but still waits for me to turn my back to jump up on
my recliner, toad!! He used to like to get in my lap in the chair and would follow me around until I sat in it. Now if I am busy I will look around the corner and there he is in my chair head on the arm snoring. I will take more
pictures of him tomorrow. Don't wait for this boy when he is "discovered" he will go quick.
update by Tracy (01/05/12)
Tracy Hon
Saved the best for last. Justin is becoming a "puppy". I was at the computer and I could hear that familiar sound of dogs hopping around and playing. Blade, Honey and Justin were on the other side of a gate and Justin and Honey were "playing". First time, them he found the empty water bottle and the fun was on. He chased it around the living room for a while and then jumped on the chair and relaxed. He is not a typical puppy he is so afraid of making a mistake and is very affected by angry voice. Learned right away not to jump up on you, well 85% of the time anyway. He knows sit and although he almost bit my hand off the first time I gave him a treat he is now taking treats very gently with a gentle reminder of "be easy". This boy is going to be an outstanding companion. Loving intelligent and almost housebroken. Pass the word about this outstanding little man who survived being abandoned, almost starved to death and possibly suffering through Distemper. In spite of it all he loves being held like a baby and will fall asleep in your arm as soon as he is your lap. Thank you Sachi for giving
me an opportunity to be a small part of his journey to a new and loving home.
Saved the best for last. Justin is becoming a "puppy". I was at the computer and I could hear that familiar sound of dogs hopping around and playing. Blade, Honey and Justin were on the other side of a gate and Justin and Honey were "playing". First time, them he found the empty water bottle and the fun was on. He chased it around the living room for a while and then jumped on the chair and relaxed. He is not a typical puppy he is so afraid of making a mistake and is very affected by angry voice. Learned right away not to jump up on you, well 85% of the time anyway. He knows sit and although he almost bit my hand off the first time I gave him a treat he is now taking treats very gently with a gentle reminder of "be easy". This boy is going to be an outstanding companion. Loving intelligent and almost housebroken. Pass the word about this outstanding little man who survived being abandoned, almost starved to death and possibly suffering through Distemper. In spite of it all he loves being held like a baby and will fall asleep in your arm as soon as he is your lap. Thank you Sachi for giving
me an opportunity to be a small part of his journey to a new and loving home.
update by Tracy (foster mommy)Justin met the vet and staff today. Vet thinks that there is a possibility that he might have had Distemper. The tics with his teeth chattering and lip licking are symptomatic of that but it won't affect his quality of life. When he is relaxed and content he does not display the tics so a stress free loving home
will be the best for him. He has calmed down a lot and is getting accustomed to the life here. He is a quick learner and a lover, good combination. |
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update by his foster mommyTracy Hon Poor little Justin. He is such a sweet boy. All he can focus on is food. I am feeding him five or six times a day with the dry food and keefer for his stomach. When he gets nervous he starts licking his lips, chewing on his tongue and teeth chattering. It must have been hell for him before he was found and rescued. He doesn't know how to play or what toys are. He had a modified bath today. He smells better and he seemed to enjoy it. He paces back and forth from the open back door to me on the grass. He is worried he won't be allowed back in. He loves to crawl in my lap doesn't relax at first but stroking him under his chin seems to soothe him all the little tics go away and he is snoring in a few
minutes. Found out today he really likes to have his ears rubbed and almost goes to sleep on his feet. He is going to be a great companion for someone once he knows that he can trust them. |
update on JUSTIN
After being hospitalized for quite some time, a very thin and exhausted JUSTIN was sent to an experienced foster, TRACY HON.
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JustinJustin is only 6 months old, found as a stray and
ended up in the Bakersfield shelter. I can't imagine a baby being left on it's own to survive off the land. It is so lucky that he didn't end up eaten by coyotes, hit by a car, or with a disease from which he could not recover. We have had Justin for almost 3 weeks, and he has been at St Francis Animal Hospital his entire stay. He was on IV for about a week. He was extremely sick with kennel cough and diarrhea. He was very dehydrated. But our strong willed Justin has come through and is doing well. Justin is still very skinny and we are working to get some weight on him. He is a sweetie pie. He is just a puppy who wants to play all day. |
