Golden Bond Rescue Success Story Freddy 1299

Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon, Inc.
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Success Story: Freddy (#1299)

Adopted November 25, 2005

I've been in this place called Bend, in Central Oregon, for a month now. I like my new home as it has lots of low windows and I can look outside and watch the deer and squirrels. The first day I explored the big lawn and rock berms but when I woke up the next day there was this funny white stuff all over. They call it snow. It has been that way ever since. Real slippery when they take me for walks. They tell me it is supposed to be gone by Memorial Day. I hope they're not kidding.

I get to sleep in their bedroom but am ready for action at 6:30 am. I don't need an alarm. I pull pretty hard on a regular leash so my parents use a prong training collar. I don't mind as it doesn't hurt. They bought me a rag toy and I get to play tug-o-war, my favorite thing. I'm pretty strong and usually win. I still itch a bit and this guy called a vet they took me to put me on venison and potato food. It tastes fine.

I went to Seattle for Christmas and there were three other big dogs there. It was fun to roughhouse with them but it got pretty wild at times. I knocked over a lamp but it didn't break. They gave each of us a big rawhide bone and this quieted us down a lot. Please wish my foster mom a Happy New Year for me.

Arf!
Sir Fredrick IX
aka Freddy

Freddy's "Available" Story

Hello there! I'm Freddy (#1299) and I'd like to tell you my story (better reach for some Kleenexes). I was purchased as a puppy, but I don't know why my owner wanted a dog. She put me in an enclosure, 8 x 6, in the back yard and left me there all day and all night, and there I lived for nearly three years. I had no socialization, with humans or other dogs, no attention, no love, no exercise, no training, no toys and no hope that life would ever be better. I was furnished with water and a bowl of food once a day.

Finally the good folks at Golden Bond took me in, after my owner said she wasn't interested in me any more. My experiences had been so limited that I didn't know how to act at first, but I'm gradually learning what fun it is to be a DOG! At my foster mom's house ( I get to live in a house!) I have the company of the two resident goldens, a cat and a foster mom who is helping me discover how great life can be. I have lots of soft toys to play with though I'm still not sure what a tennis ball is for. When I came to Golden Bond, I was chewing myself up and had infected ears and lots of sores on my skin. The vet said it could be allergies or stress ( I know all about stress!). After some medication, my sore spots have disappeared and I'm not so itchy. The duck and potato diet helps, too. I had been too thin but I'm gaining weight now. House training has been a big achievement! I go to a dog day care during the week for additional socialization, and have made lots of friends there. I have also learned a few tricks, like walking on a leash and coming when I'm called. And so far so good on the house training! I am smart as a whip and eager to learn more all the time!

You can see from the pictures that I'm gorgeous. I'm a big boy, weighing 75 lbs. but should weigh a little more. I get a lot of exercise now, and my muscles are filling out. I love my foster home, and my foster mom loves me, but the two resident goldens definitely rule this roost. I do so wish I could have a home of my own, with people who would love and appreciate me. Because I am such a big guy, I would be fine with children over the age of 6. I know I will make some special family out there so happy! I hope you're ready for a ton of love! By the way, my third birthday is the 25th of this month, and I can't think of a better present than my own forever home.

Foster mom's note: When I first took in Freddy, I noticed that he didn't have that sweet Golden smile or wag his tail. Let's face it — he had nothing to smile or wag his tail about. These three weeks have seen such a difference — lots of smiles and tail wags now. MUCH credit is due to Darlene and the great folks at Many Paws. He loves to go there and enjoys every day. I've seen such a change in this wonderful dog.

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