Spencer9-22-06


	Age & Sex: 1 1/2 yr old Male


UTD: Yes


	Weight: 62 lbs.


Other Dogs: Yes


	Color: Brindle


Cats: Yes


	Ears: Natural


Children: Under 5: No Over 5: Yes


	Tail: Docked


Professional Training Required: Yes


	Neutered: Yes


Microchipped: No


	Shelter Surrender


Location: Tivoli, NY

Adoption Donation $300

Special Issues - Spencer has separation anxiety and must go to a home
where there is someone home most of the time.

2/25/07 - Spencer is pending adoption

2/21/07 - Well Spencer is transitioning quite nicely. We've got him eating AND sleeping in his own bed!! Hurray for our side! Spencer and Mina are engaging in more and more play, which I'm not sure is always a good thing since my house gets pretty trashed. This morning they were playing tug-of-war with a stuffed toy, but since Spencer is so much stronger than Mina she just gave up by laying on the floor with the toy in her mouth. So Spencer decided that wasn't a big deal and proceeded to drag her around the living room. It was so funny, she was laying there totally limp with her numb going like crazy and Spencer was dragging her around. We were laughing so hard at the two of them. Guess she refused to give up and let him win so she was determined to make him work for it. The two of them are hysterical together. Soon it will be nap time, which I must admit is my favorite part of their day!! They can wear a person out!!

2/20/07 - Here are a few pictures of Spencer and Mina and my boys this morning outside at a nature preserve playing in the snow. He was having a blast!!

2/19/07 - Well the first night went very well. Only one teeny little problem with bed time. He seems to think that his bed is also the one my husband and I sleep in! He started at the bottom and then the next thing I know he's nose to nose with me! I'm going to try and get him to sleep in his own bed tonight. According to his mom's he always slept in his bed at night....guess he didn't get the memo!

He still hasn't eaten, but does have an appetite. I offered him a small piece of pizza crust last night and he was more than willing to eat it. I can't seem to get him to settle down long enough to eat his food. I will try through out the day. I figure he'll eat when he's ready. No more accidents in the house, I find as long as I keep an eye on him and take him out he does just fine.

2/15/07 - Spencer will be moving to a foster-to-adopt home this weekend.

2/13/07 - Spencer today weighs 62 lbs. he is loving and very comical, He gets along with our female boxer who will be 4 in Aug. They play and sleep together. We have a cat who is 12 and he goes up to Spencer and smacks him in the face. The silly boy will sit there and look down at the cat (Tiger) and you can see his thoughts (are you finished yet with smacking me) then looks at Diane and myself as if saying can I please chase him. He is just one big lovable playful fellow. Spencer does not like going out in the backyard when it is raining so we put the leash on him and walk him around the block. Diane takes the two to the doggie run once a week for about two hours and he loves when she throws the ball and he will bring it back lay down and let it go. Spencer loves to go for long walks. We crated Spencer when we first got him only when we went to work unfortunately he is not good with the crate. He gets very agitated and hyper I do not recommend crating. Spencer is very good if someone is home with him unfortunately when you leave we feel he suffers from separation anxiety. He is very good in the car and listening to commands such as sit, stay, no. He is good on the leash, loves his toys but is a little possessive but is not nasty will hold it in his mouth and walk around with it - will share with Casey when he is ready and then they play tug of war. Spencer goes out in the back yard to do his business and will have a toy in his mouth, when he comes in and does not have the toy in his mouth I say to him "where is your toy" he then turns around and gets it. Spencer will put a smile on your face and in your heart as he has for us. We feel he needs more than we can give him and trust me it is breaking our heart.

11/12/06 - Here is an update on Spencer - He has been with us now for one month and is fabulous. He plays with Casey our other boxer and gets smacked by our cat (Tiger). He is learning the rules very quickly - there are a few he has trouble with but we will keep trying. We gave the toys Casey has to them both to share last night and have sent a picture to Gail. Just to let you know they do not have may of the stuffed toys left. It is a pleasure to see him happy, tired and putting on weight. Speak to you soon and will keep you informed. Thanks for Spencer from all of us.

10/7/06 - The intro went well with Spencer and his new boxer sister and parents. They were here for about three hours asking lots of questions and letting the two get to know one another and then Spencer was off with his new family.

9/24/06 - Welcome Spencer. He's having a temporary stay at Boxer's by the Bay, while his transport to his new Foster home gets arranged. What a beautiful brindle boy! BIG brown eyes, and an endearing crook to his left ear that makes it flop over the top of his head! He seems very sweet and will be gorgeous when he puts on some weight. He has a healthy appetite, so he should fill out very quickly. He doesn't know any commands, but is very obedient when you show him what you want. He has several rings of scarring around his neck from a collar and he piddled when I put on the check collar, so he may have some sensitivity. I made sure I kept it up high and he did quite well. Some pulling, but not what I expected. He also did great in the crate. Went in willingly, a few bouts of barking, but by the 3rd correction, he settled down for the night. This morning the bedding was intact and dry! He's a playful guy and his tail is always wagging. We are keeping things low key, as he was just neutered and he takes his medicine like a champ. He's shown no aggression thru the gate towards my Boxers and hasn't met the cat yet. I can tell already I'll be missing him when he moves on to his new foster home next week!