4/11/07 - Snoop has been with us for 5 days now, and it feels as if he has been with us for his whole life! He has adjusted well to our routine, and gets along wonderfully with our other Boxer boy of the same age. Neither one of them acts like they are "seniors", and after they play, they take nice long naps, sometimes together all curled up on one bed! I think our other Boxer, Cain is very glad to have a furry friend back in his pack. Snoop is still very thin, but he is eating like a champ, and we hope to see some weight gain very soon. He was a bit crazy on the leash at first, but we use the Cesar Millan (and others) style of walking with the collar behind the ears, and him next to us. He caught right on, and needs very few reminders to "heel" while on our daily walks together as a pack.
Snoop is one of the sweetest, and most well-behaved dogs we have ever met. If anyone out there reading this has ever considered adopting a senior, please know that it is a wonderful experience! He is already fully trained, respectful, and is a stable, calm, loving dog. The transition to having a new family member in the house could not have been easier!    Thank you, BAR, and Snoop's foster mommy, Carrie for connecting us with our new boy- we love him!

4/10/07 - Snoop went to his forever home this weekend! Although this couple was interested in Snoop to begin with we took Snoop for their home visit and I am sure that is when they feel in love with him. His new parents are very knowledgeable boxer owners and have a very playful 8 year old. They were a little concerned how their boy would do as they say it sometimes takes him awhile to warm up to new dogs but he seemed really good with Snoop almost right away. We walked in the rain for a while and then did slow intro's. The next morning I had an e-mail telling me how much they wanted Snoop. I am happy to report that Cain and Snoop are getting along great. Snoop is going to enjoy his retirement in the best place for him with really great parents and a cool fur brother. He will never hear the words......."It was just time" ever again.

4/5/07 - Snoop is pending adoption

4/4/07 - Snoop dog continues to do very well here and no one can believe he is 8 years old. He clearly enjoys the occasional tear around the yard and literally jumps onto the back porch never touching the stairs when you open the door for him to come in. The only thing that gives him away is his gray muzzle. He is really enjoying his time here and he is a joy to have except when he is kitty hunting. Everyone once in awhile he gets up to go looking for her.
Snoop needs continued training on the leash he just gets super excited to meet anyone and anything in his path. For 8 he is strong and he even likes to run (something I don't do).
We had my daughters 5^th birthday on Sunday and our house was full to the rafters with adults and children of all ages. Snoop was super and everyone wanted to take him home.
Snoop will continued to be a welcomed pack member in my house till the perfect forever family comes along. Don't let his age or his graying muzzle be the reason he gets passed by. He is all boxer and has a great boxer personality. He even speaks back when you speak dog

3/25/07 - Snoop went in for a wellness visit and over all is in decent shape. He is pretty skinny at 46 pounds which is weird to me considering he was an owner surrender. He is not a large boxer and would probably look great with 10 pounds on him.
I really wish I had something exciting to tell you but I don't. Snoop is a great older dog who just finds himself needing a place to enjoy retirement. He is a good boy and causes no problems. He is really happy hanging out here and enjoying what my family has to offer.
His favorite place to hang out is in the living room on the dog bed. He also really enjoys the company of the kids and will hang out in the playroom with them. Last night in fact my son had a friend sleep over and Snoop spent the whole night hanging out with them in the playroom while they were playing video games. He just happily takes up an empty spot on the floor.
I know we will find the perfect home for Snoop it may take a little longer because he is older but hopefully there are people out there just waiting to come upon a great older guy like Snoop.

3/21/07 - Snoop continues to do very well here. My house is very quiet except when Snoop is snoring but we are really enjoying the dogs just hanging out. This is not to say Snoop is a lazy bum he does like to play just not as much as dogs younger then him. This makes my Maddie very happy. Marco is even happy. I love watching Snoop play with Marco because his style is so different. Having Willy here if you remember they would box but Snoop is more into the duck and cover. Marco will punch him trying to egg him on and Snoop does the duck and cover. Marco is unsure what to make of this behavior.
Snoop is not a counter surfer, garbage grabber, beggar nor does he sit on the furniture. He is good at dinner time and even though he may mill around the table when we first sit down he does lay down. If food gets dropped on the floor he will gladly clean it up but not while you are eating.
Snoop does let Marco know if he has had enough he gives him a pretty loud warning. Snoop doesn't bark the only time really is when he wants to come in from outside.
No cats for Snoop. He tried to bite mine when he saw her going through the cat door. However he does not make it his mission to find her. I am a little wary of what he would do if he got a hold of her though.
Snoop has already had his first walk over to school to get my son. He was very well behaved and enjoyed seeing everyone. He did try to take a ride on the school bus though ☺ Snoop could use some work on the leash for 8 he is really strong and pulls and forget it when we were walking back from school and the boys started running he started running too. One of these days my fosters will realize I am not a runner.

3/17/07 - OK folks you know it's coming Snoop Doggie Dog has arrived here in upstate NY thanks to many volunteers that helped get him and Penny Pancake out of the shelter and into some nice warm loving foster homes.
Snoop is an older gentleman that needs a place to enjoy retirement he feels ”it is time” to live the high life. The only thing that shows his age is his gray muzzle because let me tell ya this guy has the energy of a much younger dog. Right now he is resting on the floor snoring away but he has been enjoying play time with his new foster brother Marco.
Snoop was an owner surrender to a shelter there was no real explanation given besides “it is time” Well, time for what a coffee break, a new job I don't know but what an odd answer for giving up your dog that is a new one for me.
Snoop has been great from the moment he arrived. Went right into the crate for my 8 year old with no problems when we had to step out. No accidents in the house or crate. No nervous behavior. Just an all around great older guy.
I know there are a lot of people out there that have a soft spot for seniors and let me tell ya this boy is a gem.
I hope to get some really cute pictures of him because he is a cute little guy. We will also get him in for a wellness check.
Check back often on this guy.