Sarge

Mo

Dog Story:
Mozart? This boy's former owner's must have been a classical music fan. Well, I'm just calling him "Mo" and he seems to like it just fine. I even call him "Mo Jo" cause this boy goes and goes.

 Mo has so much "Mo Jo" that he spends hours running in the yard chasing birds and bugs. When it comes to food, he eats well; and when it comes to going to bed and snuggling -- he's a pro! He's housebroken, uses the doggie door, doesn't chew or destroy things and gets along with all the other foster dogs. He's not crazy about a crate but will go in one if asked.

Mo's just a great guy. He's very thin and needs a special diet so he can put on a few pounds (lucky him -- most of us need to take OFF a few pounds.) Someone better adopt Mo soon before I spoil him beyond reason!! He's irresistable.

If you'd like to meet Mo, please complete anadoption application. You can also call his foster mom, Robin, at 602-501-1844 to learn more about him.

History:
Mozart was a victim of home foreclosure. He was turned into the Humane Society and they called American Brittany Rescue

Misty

Dog Story:
Misty was an owner surrender to the Humane Society. Her former owner indicated that she was 14 years old. Due to her age, the folks at the H.S. called me and asked if ABR would take her into rescue. If her age is correct, Misty's attitude and spunk certainly do not match her age. Misty's always willing to go and can run as fast as the youngins! (she just may not be able to run as far or as long!) She gets along with the other dogs in the house, is house trained and crate trained. She likes attention but isn't overly demanding. Other than an occasional counter surf and garbage dive, she's just super easy to have around. (Misty says, "See michief isn't just for those young pups!). What more can you ask for from an older gal!

We had the vet do a blood panel before a teeth cleaning and her results came back great. Other than having six bad teeth pulled, she's in great health. We have nicknamed her "cowgirl" because her front legs appear bow-legged. The vet says this is from elbow dysplasia -- a genetic condition she obviously has had since birth. To date, it certainly hasn't slowed her down any and with continued good nutrition and a glucosamine supplement she should continue to do well.

Misty is a small older female. She'd make a great travel companion or just a loving companion. A nice sized yard, walks and exercise should still be included in her life. If you would like to meet Misty, please complete an adoption application via our website.

History:
Misty was an owner surrender to the Humane Society

Duke

(Arizona)

Dog Story:
Duke has been with me for a few months now. He is battling Valley Fever. Valley Fever is caused by a fungus that lives in the desert soil. Both dogs and people acquire Valley Fever by inhaling these fungal spores in the dust. With the dogs, Valley Fever can show up in a cough or in something as simple as a limp. VF can affect the both the lungs and limbs. Dog owners often don't recognize the symptoms until the disease has progressed. VF is NOT contagious amongst the dogs or people.

At this time, Duke's Valley Fever appears to be affecting his limbs. He has a pretty bad limp and appears to have some neck pain. Although he is thin, Duke eats really well and takes his medicine like a champ. He will even remind me that it's time to take his medication! Duke is a little stand-offish either due to his condition or because of something in his past. He's come a long way in the past few months as he now greets me every night after work with a tail wag and even an occasional hug.

I love Duke very much and want him to survive this vicious disease. He deserves it!  In addition to the vet visits and bloodwork necessary to monitor his progress, the medication used to treat Valley Fever is very expensive.  Duke could really use a Brittany Buddy or two to help with his medical expenses

Please specify that you want your donation to go to Duke in Arizona. Or, you can contact me directly at rrstock@cox.net or 602-501-1844. Thank You Robin Smith Arizona Coordinator American Brittany Rescue. 

Update 7-7-10:
Duke is still battling Valley Fever. His recent blood test indicated little progress. He still tested positive at the same level as a few weeks ago. Thus, the vet is recommending a stronger, more expensive medication. Thank you to those of you that have sent well wishes to Duke. They are greatly appreciated. Any donations towards Duke's medical expenses are greatly appreciated! We're determined to win this battle!!

Rusty

Dog Story:
Rusty was "given" as a gift to a retired couple who had just lost their border collie due to old age.  While they and their grandson loved Rusty very much, he was just too energetic for them to control.  Thus, he was surrendered to rescue.

Rusty is a handsome, good natured, well-mannered young man.  He is crate trained and housebroken. 

If you would like more information on Rusty, please complete an adoption application .

Adoption fees are $300.  I generally do not approve out of state adoptions except to California.

Update 1-17-10:
Rusty is starting to mature into his adulthood. He is starting to listen better and make more eye contact with you than he did a few months ago. He's still a long legged, skinny boy. Rusty is VERY athletic and may be a possible candidate for agility. I believe Rusty would blosom with a combination of agility and obedience training. Rusty has one bad habit.... he can jump a six-foot block wall fence. Thus, he also needs some avoidance training to break that desire and habit.

History:
Rusty is an owner surrender to ABR because his energy level was too much for an older couple to handle.

Buddy

Dog Story:
We changed his name to Buddy. It seems to suit his personality better. He is a sweet, gentle, quiet and very easy going guy that just wants to "hang out" with you. I'm use to dogs that are pretty demanding and he is not. demanding at all. Buddy does a cute little dance in the morning when we get up. He's always happy and full of energy. He's lost a little weight since he's been with us . We take everyone out to exercise quite often. He is great around all other dogs, and our cat. He is very interested in her and just wants to watch her every move and be as close to her as he can. Buddy rides great in the car and is happy sleeping on the floor or in a dog bed. You just can't help but love him! His ideal family members would be mid age to older, with older kids. He needs attention and love, . . .he deserves attention and love.

History:
Buddy is one of five dogs that was moved from Texas to Arizona. He is a LOVE BUG!!

Jasper

Dog Story:
Jasper came to us in November 2008 from Nevada.  He is thought to be between 8-10 years old, but acts much younger!  We do not know much about Jasper’s previous life.  Jasper has an eye condition in which his eyes appear cloudy like cataracts.  He has seen a veterinary specialist in ophthalmology and been diagnosed with a condition known as Endothelial Degeneration.  He requires three different medications at this time and takes his meds without any issues.  Jasper is a trooper on his visits, and while the vet is examining his eyes he is very patient and accommodating.  Eventually it would be in Jasper’s best interest if he had a procedure called thermokerotoplasty that would help manage the pain associated with his condition.  Initially, Jasper bumped in to certain objects in the house, awkwardly jumping on and off the bed/couch, and had difficulty navigating around the yard, especially the cacti, but he adapts quickly!  Given that I do not move my furniture, you would never know Jasper has eye issues.  He now prances around the backyard without problems, avoids the cacti, and even noticed our gate was open one day and made the great escape, but came right back.  

Jasper is an alpha male.  He gets along well with our female Brittany that is passive.  He loves his walks and does flips in the air when getting ready to go out the door.  When we walk him we stop when other dogs go by since he has a tendency to act up and bark; we are working on this and he is improving. Even with his deficient vision he stays on task walking and smelling; however, right now he is not a candidate for off leash walking!  He will run and play, and does respond to his name as he does in the house.  He loves his food, treats, and cuddles.  Jasper enjoys napping on our couch and his dog beds in the house.  He will go into his crate on his own to relax, but is not fond of being crated for longer periods.  He will nudge your hand when he wants more love scratches.  He is very possessive about his squeaky toy!  He carries it around like a security blanket and goes crazy searching for it in the house until it is found.

Jasper loves being outside for his walks.  He will lie for a while outside, but prefers the comfort of indoors with the family.  Initially when he came to us he was jealous when we would give our dog affection and nudge his way in, but he is less pushy and shares now that he knows he will get plenty of attention too.  Jasper has been a quick learner with the routine in our home.  He will need a fenced yard no exceptions, no cats, and if another dog then we suggest a passive companion.  He will continue to need his medications and if he gets surgery he will most likely need less medication.  He is truly a love bug!

History:
Jasper came into the shelter in Henderson, NV as a stray.  He spent some time at a foster home in Las Vegas where his eye condition was first diagnosed.  Jasper was moved to Arizona to his current foster home.  He is UTD on all vaccines, is neutered, microchipped, and knows basic commands.  He is a special boy and has lots of love to share with a forever family.

Caliban

Dog Story:
Caliban is a white and orange, 9 year old neutered male Brittany.  His owners surrendered him to rescue when their health forced them to go in to an assisted living facility that did not take pets.  They got Caliban when he was 4 months old from a kennel in Wisconsin, and he has always been in good health.  He is still eager to go on 2 mile a day walks.  He is adjusting to his new foster home, and gets along okay with the other dogs.

If you would like to meet Caliban and consider giving him a forever home, please contact us.
 

History:
 Caliban's owners surrendered him to rescue when their health forced them to go in to an assisted living facility that did not take pets

Buster

June

Dog Story:
June is a 1.5 to 2 year old white and orange spayed female.    June is a diamond in the rough.  While it is obvious that no one has ever given her any behavioral guidelines to follow, or asked her to do things, she has a great happy personality, is willing to please, and learns quickly.   She is full of energy and has a high drive to be doing something all the time.  She spent much of everyday hunting in the bushes in the 1 acre yard of her first  foster home.  She is now with a foster family that does field work, and has been started on training as a hunting dog.  She has a pretty point, is quartering nicely, and is not gun shy. 

She has no fear of heights or balancing, and has a lot of physical aptitude to be an agility dog.  June would probably do best in a home where she had a job to do, whether it be hunting or agility or whatever.  When she is inside, she is sociable with people, but when she is outside, she is all about hunting.

June is current on her vaccines, microchipped,  tested negative for heartworms and on the monthly heartworm preventive.  Her adoption fee is $175 with our usual 2 week trial.  Please contact us if you would like to meet June.

History:
She was an owner surrender to the Carlsbad shelter along with Johnny.

Cami

Dog Story:
Cami is a 10 year-old, spayed female, white and orange Brittany.  Although a senior, she active and extremely birdy.  Her loves in life are hunting birds, wading pools or tubs of water, and food.  She is on a diet so you do have to watch her around the trash cans as she is always looking for a possible snack.  She is a little deaf but still responsive and is a pleasant companion to have a round.  She gets along well with other dogs and cats.  She had a cough which has since been worked up by the generous vets at Northwest Animal Clinic.  She had chest x-rays, blood work, and a cardiac ultrasound.  It turns out she has a heart condition which has responded well to medication and she is stable now.  We have no reason to think she will not be able to continue like this for a few more years.  She is heartworm negative and on preventive, microchipped, and current on her vaccinations.  Please contact us if you would like to meet Cami to consider giving her a happy retirement home.

History:
Cami was surrendered by her owner to the Colfax Animal Rescue and has since been transferred to Brittany Rescue.  Her owners said they could no longer care for her.  Her coat was almost to the ground and very matted so the Colfax shelter shaved her off.

Ginger II

Dog Story:
Ginger is a happy girl waiting for her new family. She gets along with the other dogs in her foster home, but thinks cats are prey. So a home without cats is a must.

Ginger is housebroken and crate trained and doing very well learning house manners, you see she was kept in an outdoor kennel for most of her life and is just now getting to know how wonderful it is to be part of a family.

Ginger loves kids, her foster mom babysits her grandson and Ginger has the best time just sitting with him in the baby pool and letting him hug all over her. So Ginger would really like her own kids.

If you think Ginger is the girl for you please contact us and fill out an adoption application . Ginger is waiting.

History:
Ginger is an owner surrender.

Skeeter

Dog Story:
Skeeter is a gorgeous young, active Brittany that loves to take long walks or go for a jog. He also loves to play with you outdoors but does not want to be outdoors without you. He definitely needs a fenced backyard to play in.

Skeeter really enjoys playing with his toys... especially playing fetch with his chew toys with you in the house. He will stand in front of you and bark to let you know it is "fetch time". 

Chasing squirrels and cats is another of Skeeters great pleasures.

Sheeter has been with another dog as his owner was a foster parent. So depending on the other dog's personality, Skeeter really enjoys a house-mate.

Other than play-time, Skeeter is not a beggar... well, except maybe for a car ride. He loves to go on car rides.

History: 
Skeeter recently bit a child who was trying to hug him while another child was lying across him. His current home is a very busy, full of children home and Skeeter needs to be placed now in an adult only home.

Skeeter was rescued from the HSPCA just over a year ago. He has some separation distress but is fine once he is in the comfort of his crate. 

Sam

Dog Story:
 My name is Sam, but you can call me Sammy. I am a very happy, smart boy - plus I am gorgeous.

I love other dogs, children, cats are okay - I know to give them their space except when THEY want to play, and I especially love people.

My family has had to make some changes recently and has also added a new baby to the family and we don't all fit any longer. They want me to have a family that I can travel with, enjoy walks with, learn with and play with.

I went to school when I was a pup but work and living in an apartment kept me from being able to continue working on what I learned. I still know things like "sit", "down", "roll over" and I walk pretty good on a leash. Other things I may need some work with... but the ABR volunteers that visited with me worked with me with a "clicker" and boy, did I like that training tool... I hopped right to work.

So, in short, I need a new home. Do you have my new home? If you do, would you fill out an application on-line and put my name on it. I would love to meet you and see my new home.

HX: Sammy is a very sweet dog that loves attention. With the last move, Sammy developed some separation distress... he is afraid of the new home and that he is being left.

History:
Sammy is an owner surrender because the family has a new baby and they don't feel they have enough time to give Sammy the attention he deserves.

Soka

(Texas)

Dog Story:
Hello, my name is Soka. I am a senior dog who needs a special family to care for me. My current family now has baby humans and it has been decided that it is time for me to live somewhere else.

They talk about how very sweet and loving I am. I love being in the same room with my family and I will follow my family around all over the house. I love going on walks with my family and I am very good on a leash. I also have tons of fun outdoors where I can chase birds and run around - you know, typical Brittany stuff. My current home has another companion dog and a kitty. We all get along very well together.

I am afraid of storms... I love to be in my crate when there are storms because I can be quiet and calm there. There is also talk that I am hearing about a thing called a Thundershirt - I haven't had a chance to use one of those yet but they say they work really good and I would love the opportunity to find out.

I am a really nice guy just looking for a really nice family.. What would I like in a family? Someone who is maybe retired and could spend lots of time loving me and letting me know that you are not going to leave me. I would like the security of a family to take long walks with, visit with on lazy evenings in the family room or read with you in the bedroom, maybe even enjoy my new family outside just a bit. I went to obedience school as a kid... maybe I can work on some new tricks with you.

Do you have my new home? If you do, please fill out anadoption application with my name on it, Soka ! I would love to know you want to meet me because then you will want to take me home.

History:
Soka is an Owner Assisted Adoption. He continues to remain with the owner until adopted. A second child will be arriving in the family in early September. The owner hopes to have a loving forever home by then. The above information was provided by the owner.

Moe

(Texas)

Dog Story:
Let's talk about Moe... Moe is 5 1/2 yrs old. Moe was purchased to be a hunting dog and has never been trained to hunt. The family is a busy family that really has no time for Moe. Now there is a swimming pool and new landscaping and even though Moe enjoys the pool, the landscaping is suffering.

What we do know about Moe is that he loves people. Moe rides good in a car and would probably love to take trips with a family. He also loves to go for walks but has not been worked with on leash walking so he pulls.

Because of other demands on the family, Moe spends all of his daytime outdoors visiting neighbor dogs along the fence line, chasing birds, and swimming. He goes in at night at bedtime and sleeps in a crate.

If I may share some experience with anyone reading this, Brittanys are family dogs. Having been left outdoors does not mean Moe cannot be an extremely loving, happy indoor dog and it does not mean that it will take tons of work to make the transition. I have fostered and have adopted "kennel" dogs that hunters have given up at 5, 8 and 10+ yrs of age that never had an accident, never wanted to go back out except when they told me they needed to take care of business. They wanted only to be with our family.

Moe is a beautiful dog who deserves so much more than he has right now. Brittanys are at their best when they have a connection to family. Brittanys work so well for you as hunting dogs because they are working with you!! Please give this boy a break and a chance... he needs a family! If you are interested in being that family, please fill out an online adoption application and put Moe's name on it... Thank you.
 

History:
Moe is an Owner Assisted Placement.

Manny

Dog Story:
Manny is the cutest ball of furr you will ever meet!  His petite stature and shiny black nose make him just adorable.  Manny is a French Brittany and has been in the ABR program since July.  During this time he has been moved to several homes, but is now settling into his foster home in Austin where he will remain until a suitable family is found for him.

Although found as a stray, Manny clearly came from a family that invested time in him as he is very obedient, great to walk on a leash, rides in the car well and has excellent manners.  This young man is eager to please and loves to be around people, although he is very timid.  We believe he is suffering some anxiety and stress from all he has been through in the past few months.  We hope with a routine, love and consistency Manny will gain his confidence back.

Manny is unfortunately heartworm positive and will begin his 3 month treatment plan in just a couple of weeks.  Therefore, he will not be able to go to his forever home until he has a clean bill of health.  Interested applicants may still complete an adoption application  and if in the Austin area may begin to build a relationship with him.  Hopefully this boy will be ready for a family to bring home in time for the holidays!

At this time we feel Manny would do best in a home that is fairly quiet, but this may change depending on his ability to come out of his shell within the next few months.  Check back for updates on Manny!

History:
Manny was lost and rescued by a Good Samaritan who then contacted ABR.

Charlie

Chance

Dog Story:
Hello everyone... My name is "Chance" and I just got that name on the 15th of July.

See, I was scheduled to be euthanized on that day when American Brittany Rescue gathered me from a local shelter. One of the volunteers decided since I was getting another chance at life, that should be my name and I love it.

I am at the vet clinic right now waiting to be neutered tomorrow, the 20th, and to get my microchip put in. That way I will be a healthier dog longer and will always belong to someone with my microchip linked to my new family when I am adopted.

I gotta tell ya, everyone is telling me how sweet I am and that being such a sweet and happy boy keeps it from mattering that I am not a "pure breed" Brittany... hey, I even have one blue eye and one brown eye! Very cool, huh, for a dog as sweet as I am.

Now that ABR has given me my second chance, I need YOU to take a chance on me and make me your forever buddy. To take me home with you... fill out an on-line application and put my name, "Chance", on it so I can be yours.

Update 7-27-10
This past weekend at the Reliant Park World Series of Dog Shows in Houston, ABR had a fundraiser for Chance. Chance needs hip surgery. Most of the cost of the hip surgery is being donated by Dr Rick Rogge in Sugar Land. For everyone who generously donated for Chance's medical expenses, we wanted you to know that we raised enough money to pay for his surgery. Chance will now be leaving Houston to go to a new foster home in the DFW area who has experience in preparing dogs for this surgery and the rehab required following the surgery. Please continue your thoughts and prayers for Chance as he gets healthy enough for the surgery. We will continue to accept donations for Chance's existing medical expenses. The ABR volunteers in Texas wanted to say it was great meeting all of you and a huge Texas thank you for your kindness!

History:
Chance was rescued from a shelter.
 

Cooper

Dog Story:
Cooper is my name... I am a very young guy who is looking for another family to live with. I have only been in this home for a short while and they are having another baby, so I really need to find my very own family where I am the baby for a while.

I am pretty smart... I know some basic commands, I like my crate, I like other dogs (my buddy at this home has been a big old boxer) and I like children. We had a resident kiddo that was just learning to walk and now another one is almost here - yikes!!

I am ready to find my "niche" in life... my job to do. I don't know if I would like to hunt, or just do agility, or maybe even jogging and hiking??? I know that with my energy level and the potential I have already shown, well, there is something special that I can do - we just need to find it together.

I am really ready to settle down with my forever family and luv, luv, luv... two families in such a short time??? This is just not right for a dog. Please, if you think you know my job and I stole your heart, fill out an adoption application on line for me... I promise I will give you everything  I have to offer!! Coop...

History:
Cooper was adopted by his current family the end of 2009 from a woman who could not keep up with a 1 yr old Brittany - and now with the pending arrival of the 2nd child in his new home, Cooper needs to be re-homed... again. Cooper is heartworm negative, on preventative, current on vaccinations - and ready to find his forever home.

Buddy

Dog Story:
 Hello! Buddy here! Somehow I got lost... a really nice guy found me, put up posters, took me to a vet near by and there was no microchip and I was not wearing my collar with my tags. So, here I am...

I am a real gentleman... my house manners are impeccable... I will not bother anything of yours. I am very careful not to tear anything up or make any kind of a mess for you to clean up.

6/10/10 update: Since we have been lucky enough to have Buddy as our foster we have learned a great deal about this awesome dog: He is obedience & clicker trained. He loves retrieving his bumper (training dummy) and knows "drop" when he brings it back - he does not have a very soft mouth on the bumper though. He used to sleep with his previous owner, although he is relegated to the chaise now. He rings the bells on the back door to go out if the door is closed or will use the screen opening to come and go if the door is open. Don't know if it happened while he was on the road, but Buddy is thunder-phobic... you will see one picture of him in his Thundershirt. He is doing great with it on and will come to us to have it put on. He also has some separation distress and we use the Thundershirt during times we have to be away to relieve his distress.
This is a fabulous dog that is going to make someone a wonderful companion. We will be looking for a home where the adopters are retired or semi-retired or one of the adopters is a stay at home or work from home adopter. Buddy will not be able to go to a family who has to leave him for many hours a day.
 

History:
Buddy was rescued by a Good Samaritan.  They were unable to find his original owners but it appears he was someone's pet and just got lost without any identification.

Rem

Dog Story:
Rem has just come to us a few days ago but seems to be a very sweet boy that tends to be a little on the shy side with people and dogs. He has had all of his vaccinations, recently neutered and microchiped.  He is Heart Worm positive and will be going through treatment for the next several months at which time he should be healthy to go to a loving forever home.  This amount of time will also allow us to know more about Rem's temperament.

History:
Rem is a hunting dog and left at a shelter after his owner passed away and the family simply handed him over to a shelter.  After years of dedicated service to his owner, a loving Britt deserves a loving forever home for the rest of his life.

Please look for future updates on this sweet boy.

MaryAnn

(Texas)

Dog Story:
MaryAnn is a gorgeous 10-year old roan liver & white Brittany, about 45#. She is happy to cuddle, take a nap, go for a walk, then cuddle and nap some more. She pulls on a short leash, but walks well on a retractable leash. MaryAnn knows the command “sit” very well, as it usually means a treat or attaching a leash to her collar for a walk. We are working on entering / exiting a door in a calm manner. Apparently she learned in her previous life to get in or out quickly or get left behind.

She is housebroken, crate-trained, travels well in the car - including long trips. Loves to be outside or inside, with or without her humans, but she prefers to have her human companions nearby.

MaryAnn is very affectionate and gets along well in her foster home with one other Brittany (both females about the same age). She is well behaved, rarely barks. She is a little shy in any new circumstance, but warms up very quickly. Abrupt noises and sudden moves may cause her discomfort, but she rebounds quickly. She is extremely “interested” in squirrels, lizards and cats. We appreciate her diligence in keeping the squirrels out of our birdfeeders. This lady requires a good fence. She is strong and able to leap a good distance.

She is heartworm negative and on preventive, and is current on her vaccinations. If you are interested in finding out more about MaryAnn, please contact the foster home for additional information.

History:
MaryAnn is a stray from a shelter

Bart

(Texas)

Dog Story:
Hi, My Name is Bart. My family didn't want me anymore so they took me to a shelter. My foster Mom got me out of that shelter and brought me to her home. I don't know why my family didn't want me anymore, maybe because I am 10 years old? I have a lot of life left in me! All I want is a family that will love me forever. I love to ride in cars, love to be outside with my foster Mom and Dad, and I have a pet bed in the house that is so soft and soooo comfortable to take a nap.

Foster Mom here:
Bart is such a sweet guy, he is housebroken, minds, likes his chew toys. He does not act like a senior. He runs around outside with the other dogs, comes when called. Walks well on a leash. Bart will be a great addition to any family. If you want a forever friend, complete an adoption application for this great guy. 

Update 6-19-10:
Bart's foster dad here, This is the dog in the all the paintings depicting the dog laying by his master in the rocking chair. Bart is a true companion, if you're in the yard working he is there with you. When I'm in the shop working he is laying by the door, when I'm in the garden he lays by the gate, when I'm relaxing is a chair he is right next to me. He is fun to watch looking up the trees for squirels. He follows us on the ATVs or rides on the back. IF YOU TRULY WANT A COMPANION BART IS YOUR MAN!!!

History:
Bart was rescued from a shelter.
 

Chrissy

Dog Story:
Chrissy is an adorable Brittany "wannabe". Her legs are a little too short, her ears are a little too long and her tail is a little too fluffy... in fact one might say she looks sort of like a really big Cavalier King Charles or a Welsh Springer Spaniel or maybe a mix of three breeds.

The Houston SPCA was awarded custody after Chrissy was found in a backyard as a reported abuse case and ABR was called to take her into our program. It only took her a few weeks to begin to understand that not all humans were bad and not all dogs were going to try to hurt her - her yardmate was not a friendly dog.

Chrissy adores men... and unfortunately only tolerates women. We are working really hard to continue to build that trust bank with learning obedience and tricks (Bang! and she rolls over on her back and she will "hi-5" you) and hugs and kisses and socializing with more and more people. She loves being groomed - it's just getting there that is still a little scary for her but we are working on those kinds of things.

Update 3-2-10
It has been just over a year that Chrissy has been in her foster home. She has worked very hard to adapt to life in a household with two other dogs, foster dogs coming and going, a dad and a mom. Chrissy has done very good... she does not hesitate to go out and "hang-out" with our other two dogs. She is confident she is going to be taken care of and no longer frightened she will be "left alone forever" outdoors or when the family leaves the house.

There are fears Chrissy may never get over... meeting some new people, having her leash put on at first, going on trips, walking into a strange place, new dogs. She continues to make improvements. However, we have had to make the decision for Chrissy that applicants must be local (Houston area or within driving distance), adults only, if there is another dog it must be at least Chrissy's age and a calm dog. We still prefer a male household for Chrissy because of her connection to men and her continued wariness of women - although she does tend to warm up to older women.

We will never know the kind of abuse some of our dogs experienced and at whose hands this abuse occurred, but we do see the scars and some are deep. With continued love, care and work, Chrissy will keep getting better. Chrissy's potential adopter will need to ask the question: "am I up for the work that still continues?"

History:
Chrissy was rescued from the SPCA after she was picked up as a reported animal abuse case.

Cotton

Dog Story:
Cotton & Cricket – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly……….. The Good (really great) – wonderful mother /daughter team. Very loving to each other, to other dogs, and to humans. High level of energy and can relax when inside. Love to hunt and have shown some great skills. Great around new dogs & humans. Do well off leash – sometimes long range however they have always come back. Ride in car very well. Curious & inquisitive. Playful. Loyal. Agile. Smart. Personality Plus. Healthy – both have been spayed, HW negative, and UTD on vaccinations, etc. Microchipped. Beautiful markings. Great bed / cuddle buddies. Love baths - the ones where they get clean….(look at the ugly section)

The Bad (there is a silver lining) – Cotton & Cricket are escape artists. They will test every possible place to get out so they can run & explore. The silver lining……Every time they have gotten out of the yard and foster mom could not find them they have been found running together, sometime resting in someone’s yard or under a tree. Currently they get to enjoy running around Lake Livingston (NE of Houston) where they have a fenced in yard and the lake to play in. However, being true to form they have escaped the fenced yard and run in the woods – always coming back. At their home in Houston there have been a few times where they got out in the evening and have not been found until morning. When found they always look very happy to see you. They have had the opportunity to run in Colorado off leash while foster mom was hiking some hills and the girls never strayed away for more than 10 minutes.

The Ugly – while out running they enjoy “bathing” themselves in whatever nasty smelling gunk they can find and then seems to find every sticker burr possible.

If you have a big heart & bigger piece of property please consider adopting Cotton & Cricket. You will not be disappointed. If you have any questions please contact foster mom – Addie Ann Spicer @ ABRtexas@yahoo.com  and place Cotton & Cricket in the subject line. Also, please fill out an adoption application

History:
Cotton & Cricket were found running together & were turned into a kill shelter near Houston. No tags, etc and no owners claimed them. The estimated ages are Cotton (5 to 6) and Cricket (3 to 4). Both are spayed with tattoos, heartworm negative, up to date on vaccinations and healthy. When separated Cotton & Cricket become anxious and start looking for each other therefore they need to be adopted together

Cricket

Dog Story:
Cotton & Cricket – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly……….. The Good (really great) – wonderful mother /daughter team. Very loving to each other, to other dogs, and to humans. High level of energy and can relax when inside. Love to hunt and have shown some great skills. Great around new dogs & humans. Do well off leash – sometimes long range however they have always come back. Ride in car very well. Curious & inquisitive. Playful. Loyal. Agile. Smart. Personality Plus. Healthy – both have been spayed, HW negative, and UTD on vaccinations, etc. Microchipped. Beautiful markings. Great bed / cuddle buddies. Love baths - the ones where they get clean….(look at the ugly section)

The Bad (there is a silver lining) – Cotton & Cricket are escape artists. They will test every possible place to get out so they can run & explore. The silver lining……Every time they have gotten out of the yard and foster mom could not find them they have been found running together, sometime resting in someone’s yard or under a tree. Currently they get to enjoy running around Lake Livingston (NE of Houston) where they have a fenced in yard and the lake to play in. However, being true to form they have escaped the fenced yard and run in the woods – always coming back. At their home in Houston there have been a few times where they got out in the evening and have not been found until morning. When found they always look very happy to see you. They have had the opportunity to run in Colorado off leash while foster mom was hiking some hills and the girls never strayed away for more than 10 minutes.

The Ugly – while out running they enjoy “bathing” themselves in whatever nasty smelling gunk they can find and then seems to find every sticker burr possible. 

 If you have a big heart & bigger piece of property please consider adopting Cotton & Cricket. You will not be disappointed. If you have any questions please contact foster mom – Addie Ann Spicer @ ABRtexas@yahoo.com  and place Cotton & Cricket in the subject line. Also, please fill out an adoption application

History:
Cotton & Cricket were found running together & were turned into a kill shelter near Houston. No tags, etc and no owners claimed them. The estimated ages are Cotton (5 to 6) and Cricket (3 to 4). Both are spayed with tattoos, heartworm negative, up to date on vaccinations and healthy. When separated Cotton & Cricket become anxious and start looking for each other therefore they need to be adopted together.