Thumper539


	Age & Sex: 10 month old Male


UTD: Yes


	Weight: 48 lbs.


Other Dogs: Yes


	Color: Flashy Fawn


Cats: Yes


	Ears: Natural


Children under 5: Yes


	Tail: Docked


Children over 5: Yes


	Neutered: Yes


Microchipped: Yes


	Owner Surrender


Location: Troy, NY

Adoption Donation $350 + $20 Microchip Registration
Professional Obedience Training Required

7/21/06 - Sorry it's been so long since my last update. We moved into our new home in December, the day before my birthday and Zephyr just loves it here. He has plenty of room to chase his fur sister Chyanne around and the two have them have finally become best friends. We had some harrowing experiences in the beginning but I think she was still grieving for her companion at that time. It took her a good 3 months to grow to like Zephyr and now they have become inseparable. He is just the best dog! He absolutely adores our 3 1/2 year old daughter, they have the best time playing together. We have completed his obedience training which he just breezed through. I would like for all of you to check him out in the calendar he will be Mr. November and there will also be a photo of Maxx in the memorial section. I thought it would be great for the two of them to be in the same calendar. I have to say that all of you guys were the best in helping us adopt Zephyr very quickly after Maxx's passing. He has just melted into our family like he was with us from the very beginning of his life. He is an absolute doll and we love him dearly. I will try and update more often on him.

10/31/05 - This is just a quick note to thank you all so much for helping us find such a wonderful addition to our family. Zephyr (aka Thumper) just loves it and we all just love and adore him. We can't thank you enough, you were all very helpful and understanding. Here are a couple of pictures of the happy family

10/28/05 - Thumper is such a fabulous dog! We have changed his name to Zephyr as it means "gentle breeze" and that is what his is. Fortunately, it sounds very similar to his previous name so he responds to it very well. He is such a kind and loving dog. He absolutely adores our almost 3 year old daughter and is trying his hardest to be friends with Chyanne, his 7 year old sister and even with the cats. Everyone is still a little unsure about his presence but I am sure they will get better with time. He acts as though he has been living here all along and fits right in with our family. He is truly a very fine specimen of the Boxer breed. His manners have not been bad at all. Carrie must have done a very good job in the 3 weeks she had him. I have absolutely no complaints at all about him and I cannot say enough good things about your organization. My family is very thankful for the understanding that your Directors had with out situation in wanting to adopt as soon as possible due to the loss of our 12 year old Sheperd mix. Our home is now complete and Zephyr is just the best!!! He certainly knows that he has found his forever home. Thank you again for making this happen

10/23/05 - Thumper is on his way home with his new family! He is going to be extremely happy. He is a very lucky boy. I wish them all the best but it was love at first sight for everybody so I am sure things will be great.

10/16/05 - Yesterday marked our 2 weeks with Thumper. He continues to do very well and makes big improvements with his behavior every day. My husband even said today that with training he is going to be a great dog as good as our Maddie. Now mind you Maddie is his girl as far as loves in his life she is my biggest competition :) He has never compared another dog to her until tonight so this is saying a lot about Thumper and his potential. Don't get me wrong he has loved all our fosters of course some more then others but always treats them equally yet has never compared another dog to our Maddie. Of course my boy Marco is a tie for me Thumper has become more relaxed which I am happy about but sometimes it's hard to see them become so comfy then have to move on. Thumper is ready to go he is a happy healthy young guy who is going to make someone very happy. You can't help but love him he is adorable and draws so much attention. He has beautiful light brown eyes and when he looks at you it feels like he is looking into your soul and saying thank you for loving me.

10/10/05 - OK Guys what's the hold up Thumper is waiting for a home to call his own. We working very hard on his manners and he is doing very well with not jumping. He continues to be very good with the other dogs and the kids. One of Thumpers biggest downfalls is he is extremely food motivated he will get into things that are left out. We are working on that as well but are at a loss as to what to do exactly besides making sure things are picked up and put away. Not always the easiest thing to do around here :) Thumper is good about going out and he has been doing better in the crate. We ended up switching he and Marco around and we know put Thumper in the Vari-Kennel and that seems to be better. However he sleeps just fine in his wire crate at night. No noise or anything except for the occasional digging of his pillow to make himself comfy. Of course his crate is upstairs in the bedroom with us so he is happy about that. I won't lie and tell you he is perfect but he is a good dog and is trying really hard to please. He is very lovable and loves to be as close to you as possible. He is a sweet sweet boy who will give you his undying love and affection. Thumper needs work but with consistency and training things will work out and you will have a great companion and family member.

10/7/05 - Hi everyone things continue to go well with Thumper. Everyday he is learning a little more and getting better about things. He is getting really good about not jumping but he gets himself so darn excited. He is getting along great with Maddie and Marco and he and Marco play a lot very vocal and rough and tumble. My neighbors probably think I am having dog fights over here. Speaking of neighbors my one neighbor who always happens to be related told me the other day (the one and only time I put Thumper in the crate) was awful. She said he was making the most awful noises to the point where she was going to come let him out and take him to her house till I came back which she offered to do anytime. David was here but trying to sleep (worked the night before) so he came down and let him out but she said it was really bad. Thumper seems to have some separation issues he really doesn't like me to leave him and he still follows me everywhere though he has started listening and minding the baby gate and closed doors (bathroom). Every time I get up he gets up and follows right along then makes himself comfy wherever I am. He has not been destructive but has to be redirected to which toys are his and which ones are the kids. I think the best home for Thumper will have someone home he seems to be really used to that. Hates the crate during the day but goes in perfectly at night no whining or crying and sleeps great all night no messes in the crate or anything. He seems afraid right now that you are going to leave him. He will need constant reminders that you will be right back. Today Marco did something bold and I told him I would put him in his crate and Thumper walked into the crate and stood there. I had tell him I wasn't talking to him. It's crazy I know but I treat them like my kids for the most part and I really believe they understand simple terms that are repeated to them. Thumper is a good loving boy full of kisses and snuggles and wiggles for you. He is ready and waiting for that special home that has time to give him attention to feel secure again. Everyday we see a change in him. He is so handsome too people just remark at how stunning he is when he is out with us. Thumper is waiting so whenever your ready he'll be here:)

10/3/05 - Hey Thumper here my foster Mom wants you all to know I am doing really well here. She can't believe it she says since I have never lived with other dogs. There are 2 other dogs here one is a lot older then me and I don't bother her much and then there is this pesky fellow who is only 2 months older then me. I also am staying with 2 skin kids ages 7&3 but boy do they have a lot of friends coming in and out. I got to go to a soccer game already and foster Mom says I was really good I also got to walk the oldest kid to school today. All I kept hearing was Thumper don't jump. That is my one really bad habit but Mom says that is even getting better already and I have only been here 3 days. I do steal things off the table so picking up is a must. I have really bad gas right now because I got a hold of 2 bowls of some yummy orange stuff they call Mac&Cheese. I sleep great in my crate at night but hate to be put in it during the day. I am still learning the ropes around here like the fenced in yard and be careful with the kids but foster Mom says she is really impressed already and that you will be too.

10/2/05 - Tall Dark and Handsome seeks women to love and call his own. Thumper arrived today after an early transport and a trip to a soccer game we got him home for what I am sure will be a brief stay. Thumper is absolutely adorable and is already glued to my side he seems to have taken to me right away and follows me everywhere. As I write this he is sleeping in a pile of laundry. So far things are going good. I am saying he is good with other dogs because he seems to be however he has gone after Marco a few times. On Thumpers behalf he has never lived with other dogs so all in all he is doing really well. Nothing that a little work wont cure. I mean he and Marco have already shared a water bowl. Another bonus for Thumper is he seems good with the cat and I believe he has never lived with one before. Tasha the kitty came running in when he was eating he slowly went over to where she was looked at her and then went back to eating. When she came back through her cat door he went over again slowly and sniffed her then licked her. Now Tasha still hisses at Maddie and Marco because they chase her but she seems real unthreatened by Thumper she didn't even try to get away from him. I am also saying he is good with kids because he has been good with mine. He may be a little to much for real little ones. Crawlers or those just learning to walk. As soon as the kids are on the floor he is on top of them licking them to death. We will keep everyone posted on how he does here but if your looking for a real cutie ask for Thumper by name.