Hooch was at the shelter for 6-8 weeks, Jan&Feb…then in foster care until we finally found this wonderful home for him. He was skin and bones while at the shelter. Here is a note from his new family:
Thank you so much for letting us do a home trial with Hooch. Unfortunately, we cannot give him back to you. π He is a perfect fit in our family and we have fallen in love with him…
Here’s a little update with Hooch:
- He is a snuggle bug! He definitely wants to be around us (if not on our lap already!) He is so lovey, especially with me, but really sweet with Kyle and the kids.
- He is perfect around the babies. He is gentle and very submissive with them, which makes him very approachable for June (see pics below)
- He really enjoys fetch with his new ball. He is almost always in the mood to play.
- He walks wonderfully on a leash now! At first he pulled and pulled. We bought a gentle leader for him, which I thought he would hate, but he still gets so excited when I pull it out for a walk. And he sits and stays still while I put it on. He now heels to me without pulling and is confident around people and other dogs knowing I’m the one in control.
- He stays mostly inside with us, but he enjoys our backyard and occasionally prefers to lay on our deck outside (maybe for a quiet getaway from the kids:)).
- He is a sneaky devil. We do not allow him on our bed. . .but anytime our door is open, he will sneak back there and hop up on our bed. It’s actually quite funny how stealthily he can get his big ol’ body up on the bed without us knowing.
- He is an underfoot (most of the time). He will follow me around everywhere and camp out wherever I am.
Needless to say, we have been enjoying him thoroughly. And I think I can speak for Hooch when I say I think he really likes his new home…
I attached several pictures. Two were from the day we picked him up. He took my passenger seat when I had to make a bathroom stop.
Take Care,
Melissa
