When I went to pick him up from the kennel, Oscar was about
15 pounds underweight. Each rib, his backbone, hips and pelvic bone was
clearly visible – and the sadness in his eyes just broke my heart. Oscar is
a true example of why AABR begs people to foster. Sensitive dogs,
particularly boxers, do not do well in kennel situations – they spend hours
and hours each day, barking, pacing and worrying, burning up many more
calories then they take in.
Oscar has
been in foster care for several weeks now – and he’s no longer stressed.
He’s starting to put the weight he’s lost back on and once he’s filled out,
Oscar is going to be one of the best looking dogs around. His coat is a
deep, deep red; he’s got long colt-like legs and a beautiful face. Oscar is
one of those dogs that people stop and stare at when you’re walking down the
street with him – he’s that gorgeous.
Oscar is
housebroken, and is left home throughout the workday. No crate is needed –
he touches nothing. Oscar is discovering the joy of playing tug rope and he
loves to toss around squeaky balls. Oscar is wonderful on lead and knows
his name, sit, stay and come.
The home we
are looking for will include another dog – Oscar enjoys the company of other
dogs. He’s presently living with a cat, but I don’t think he’s ever seen a
cat before and he’s been getting quite a number of smacks in his head trying
to convince the cat to play. We will not adopt Oscar into a home with young
children – Oscar has no idea of his own strength and there is no doubt that
he would knock little children over in his enthusiasm. He’s a great
watchdog and loves nothing more then to cuddle on the couch and in bed. A
fenced yard is an absolute must - Oscar jumps higher then any dog I've ever
known. When excited, all four legs come up off the ground and he jumps
about 4 1/2 feet straight up in the air. If you’re looking for an energetic
boy with loads of spirit and a fun loving personality, then Oscar’s the boy
you’ve been looking for.
Oscar came from a NY shelter. His family brought him there because he
was too much to handle. As soon as we get a good take on Oscar we will
update on what kind of home will be the best for him.
He rode in the car with another dog from this shelter and they loved
each other!
