Chubs - you are one lucky dog!

So, I have not posted since Jun 2008; I know, its Feb 2009. 7 months since my last post. One of the reasons is that not much has been going on around here with the dogs. From Jun - Jan it has been pretty quiet. No inquiries on Bert or Chubs. BUT, a wonderful couple asked about Chubs a few weeks ago.

They lost their boxer Duke and wanted to adopt another boxer. They asked about Chubs. It seemed like a good fit. They came to meet him one saturday morning. The only catch was that they have 2 cats and were concerned about how he would do. Well, I had no clue about him and cats. So we decided to visit their house in Milwaukee and have Chubs meet the cats for a morning, just to make sure that he would co-exist without harming the kitties. So we went the next Saturday to hang out. Chubs did pretty well. He was very curious, but did not bark or growl at the kitties, and showed no hackles or sign of aggression. So I asked the couple to sleep on it and let me know. The next morning they e-mailed and wanted to finalize the adoption. HOORAY! Chubs is a great dog. I was very excited for him. So the next week I proceeded to take Chubs to his new home. Along with Chubs and I, another GABR volunteer, my friend Carl, came with us. After the placement we were going to make an appearance at the Milwaukee pet expo, and then pick up a special case at MADACC in Milwaukee. So, the placement. Yes, it did not go as well as I expected. The minute we walked in the house, Chubs peed on the living room carpet. EEK! I took him out and he peed again. Well, this was interesting, because at that moment, I remembered that Chubs peed on the floor at my house the minute we returned from the visit to the couple in Milwaukee. So then, we were chatting and I told them that he had an accident Thursday. I came home from work and Chubs pooped all over his crate. Well, looking at his back end, realizing what the accident was all about, I figured out that his anal glad was having issues again, for the third time. (First time in Jun, second in Oct and now). As we were discussing his anal gland issues, and after I had cleaned off his back end, he went in the basement and proceeded to poop on their carpet. UGH! I think his anal glad kinda exploded. Not the best time Chubs! - I was thinking. The couple was so nice, I was very apologetic. So, after going through the paperwork and answering all the questions, I left Chubs in his forever home and went to the pet expo with Carl.

So, we got to the pet expo, Carl working his magic to get us out of the parking fee. And then Me getting in without a ticket, leaving Carl at the door to sneak in... he is so funny. We hung out with our friends, with fosters Fritz and Tina. Answered some questions, admired some mullets. It was interesting. So, then Carl, Kathy and I went to MADACC to see the special guy needing some TLC and a warm home.

We arrived at MADACC and we went back to meet Kathy and the boxer boy (no name yet). He was very cautious, very cautious of his surroundings. He wouldn't even walk on the ground. He had to be carried to the car. He slept all the way back to Madison from Milwaukee. Things went much better than expected over at Carl's house. He integrated as well as could be expected with the other 3 boxers. I just home he comes out of his shell and becomes adoptable.