Scruffy Williams is getting so smart!

It has been so wonderful to watch Scruffy grow and change while being in foster care with us! He is now completely potty trained, has no issues going potty on a leash, knows "sit", and has calmed down with his nippy play. He's become even more affectionate towards us and loves to come up and lick and lean against you.

Scruffy is a playful 10 month old, 25lb boy and would love to have a fenced in yard and/or an active family to help him get out that terrier energy! He is definitely a terrier mix. Prey drive and energy and smarts like mad. It's fun to watch his little gears turn in his brain as he figures out things like new commands. Speaking of, look below to see a video of Scruffy showing off his tricks! :D 

And even though he is an active boy, he loves to curl up in  dog bed or next to you for a good nap and some quiet time. He's a great dog all around! :) 

If you're interested in learning more about this wonderful boy, apply via jrspupsnstuff.org today! 

                                          

Scruffy at the Dog Park!

Scruffy Williams took his first trip to the dog park today! And he had a grand old time!

I was a little nervous, because Scruffy seemed nervous and a bit barky but we walked in, took off the leash, and off he went! Running, chasing, playing and of course, kissing other dogs as he loves to do so much. He got along wonderfully with all the dogs there. And the people too! He loves to run up to people, hop up lightly on their lap and get pets and hugs. Everyone loved him and knew his name by the end of our visit.

Scruffy Williams is quite the catch, such a wonderful loving boy full of fun. Check out pictures from our day!

Scruffy Williams!

It's been a long time since I've made a blog, sorry all! We've had some very popular dogs that were gone before I could even think about posting a blog, and we also took a little break from fostering to catch out sanity again. ;)

But we're back and we want to introduce you to the handsome, cute, and smiley Scruffy Williams!

Scruffy is about 9 months-1 year old neutered male terrier mix. He is 25lbs and looks to me like he may have some sighthound such as a Whippet, in there with his sleek, thin body and long regal nose.

Scruffy LOVES toys of all kinds! Ropes, balls, stuffed animals, squeekers, everything! He's learned that shoes are NOT toys, but we still keep a close eye on our shoes, just in case. Scruffy gets along great with most dogs and eagerly approaches them with kisses to their muzzle. He loves to wrestle and play tug with our dog. We have a cat that Scruffy is a bit curious of, but she doesn't do much. He may be tempted to chase a more active cat. With our cat, he just likes to lick her or give her little play nips. He's not quite sure if she's a play mate or a decoration...

Scrufy is very much the terrier breed in his prey drive and urge to chase and catch. Though only 25lbs, he will try to pull you down on a walk if he sees a tasty squirrel! But, that being said, Scruffy walks VERY well on his leash. A little bit of weaving as he learns to ropes (no pun intended) but he walks calmly and without pulling. He can be a little "mouthy" with his play at times so that is important to keep in mind if you are considering to adopt Scruffy, especially with kids. He does not bite down or anything, but he tends to just get excited and run around with his mouth open, lightly nipping at things, which may or may not be your feet ;). We've been working on this habit since day one and he's doing MUCH better. A sharp "no" and then some positive feedback for good behavior goes a LONG way with this guy. He's very smart!

 We're batting about 99% when it comes to house training, and I can honestly admit that most of that is usually our fault. As we're learning Scruffy's "cues" and needs, we're getting better and better. I will tell you, he likes to poop RIGHT after eating. LOL. Scuffy is crate trained and goes quietly into his crate at night and for a few hours during the day when needed.

Scruffy attended our Petco adoption event last Saturday and did very well with all the people, dogs, and commotion. He eagerly ran up to people for pets and hugs. He loves to bury his head into your lap or stomach and just take it all in. He's a very loving boy.

I will be sad to see this cutie go, he really is a great boy! Speaking of cute, check out some pictures below!

Tom!

Its been about 3 weeks that Tom has been in foster care with us...and I think I can officially say that he not a shy dog anymore :) He is still submissive to other dogs and a little jumpy at loud noises, but that's nothing unusual for most dogs. He's gained SO much confidence, it's been wonderful to watch him grow! When he first came to us, when we went to put on or take off his leash, he would cower low to the ground. Now he jumps up happily! He is also happily playing with out terrier mix now and even learning how to "be the boss" sometimes when Dexter gets too rough. I am so proud of our little Tom!

Tom is a pretty low maintenance guy. He has medium length fur with a thick undercoat, and should probably be brushed about once a week. We use a furminator brush. With this upkeep, we have actually not noticed any shedding from him! I'm sure there's a few hairs here and there, but it's nothing like the Great Dane fur that we find everywhere!

Tom's main goal in life is to be nearby you. Sometimes cuddling close, sometimes just tucked in some blankets or a dog bed in the same room as you. And when you move rooms, Tom will happily run ahead of you to claim the comfiest spot in the room you are headed to. Tom enjoys taking walks and walks so well on a leash. You actually have to encourage him along sometimes, as he would rather sniff the whole way. No pulling, that's for sure! But if you want to have a lazy day cuddling on the couch, Tom will be more than happy to oblige. He's a pretty easy going guy!

We are still working on potty training a bit, but I can honestly say a lot of that is our fault, not Tom's. With 3 dogs in the house, it's gotten a little hectic and it's harder to watch him. I think Tom will really benefit from using gates and the crate as a training technique. We do this here, and it has really helped. I think he would also really enjoy a house in a quieter area or even a fenced in yard. We live on the East Side on a busy street so sometimes Tom is JUST about to go potty, and a car door slams or someone yells, and he loses focus. Oh dogs...

I'm sure there a million other wonderful things I can tell you about Tom. Why don't you fill out an application and come and meet him and learn more! Until then, enjoy his extraordinary cuteness in the following pictures!

Playing with foster brother Dexter

Tired out from all that playing

Meet Tom!

Meet our cute new foster, Tom! Tom is a Welsh Corgi mix. My guess is Rat terrier, but who knows! He has a beautiful and soft tricolor coat, big perky ears, and a fluffy tail. What's not to love? Tom loves to smile and prance around the house. He likes to stick close by you, and is sure to be by your side, smiling up at you :)

Tom as now been with for one week. He was very shy in the beginning, especially with sudden or unknown movements. He still loved us very much, and if we sat down, he was right there crawling in our lap and getting reassuring pets. But if we moved too quickly or did something he wasn't expecting, he would put his ears back and jump away from the situation. Then quickly recover, and go and check it out. Now, one week later and he is settling in nicely and quickly losing any fears that he had. He's a great little cuddler and loves curling up in a warm cozy spot. Any cushy surface in the house has been layed on by Tom at one point. He really loves to cuddle up :)

We were told that Tom was potty trained when he came to us. Right away, we noticed something was wrong, as he was drinking a lot, barely peeing, only peeing in his kennel, and having strong odor to his urine. We quickly got him some antibiotics for a UTI and within 2 days, Tom was already feeling better and acting more like himself. Now we don't have potty accidents in the house (okay, okay, an occasional poop) and Tom goes potty outside! Though he is partial to one specific spot in the yard, in the leaf pile on the curb. Oh dogs...

Overall, Tom is a great little guy who is going to make someone VERY happy. If you are looking for a loyal companion, someone who really wants to spend the day with you, Tom is your guy! He may need a little longer of a "transition" time, as he is a more shy submissive dog, but he will return your patience with endless love! Apply for Tom today!

Otis found his Forever home!

Otis got to go home today with a lovely family! He has a human brother and sister and a Puggle sister too! Otis was especially fond of his new brother, and constantly wanted to be next to him or on his lap. He'll be a great family dog and a wonderful addition to his new family. Congrats puggle boy!

Otis the Puggle!

This Saturday, JR's brought in 48 new dogs from the south. FOURTY EIGHT! It was a loooong day.

I couldn't leave this cute little Puggle behind, so he came home with us. And we still have Rex too. Woof, so many dogs!

So, here's what I can tell you about Otis! Otis is about one years old, and appears to be 50/50 Pug and Beagle (aka Puggle). Otis spent quite some time in the shelter down south because he is heartworm positive and this scares some people. But not JR's. We have treated over 300 heartworm positive dogs, with no issues :) This treatment includes injections at the vet and an overnight stay. Dogs don't always feel great afterwards and may not eat or drink much. They also need to be kept quiet and calm during their treatment, so as not to stress their hearts as the worms are being killed by the medicine. Otis should be starting his treatment soon and will be ready to be healthy and adoptable in no time!

Otis has the Beagle bark and the Pug snorts and grunts. Quite endearing. He likes to be next to you or on your lap. He likes to sleep in funny positions and snore. He likes to follow the other dogs around, but hasn't gotten too playful yet. It could be because Rex and Dexter already have a bond and Otis feels he cannot intervene. Or it could be because he's not feeling the greatest. Who knows. He gets along just fine with the other dogs and the cat in the house. He's mostly about his humans though. He is always right by your side, and comes when called. No matter what you call him! With all the dogs in the house, it's hard to keep track of who is who so he's often called "puggle!" haha. He doesn't care, as long as he gets pets and lovin'.

Otis met a young kiddo today on his walk. He was very good with the child and pawed at him gently to try and initiate play, tail wagging.

Otis' bad habits include, not liking his nails trimmed and an amazing ability to leap into the air, grab the slice of pizza out of your hand, and swallow it in one fell swoop. I was so stunned, I couldn't even reprimand him! And we'll work on the nail trimming, he really needs it!

So what do you think? Can Otis snuggled into your heart and make himself at home? Fill out an application today!

frog legs pose! 

All three boys! 

Otis and Rex, both available for adoption!

Otis and our dog, Dexter

Sophie the cat wanted in on the treat action. Otis patiently waits.