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American Eskimo Dog / Spitz : : Male (neutered) : : Young : : Small
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AGE: Estimated at 2 to 3 years old HEIGHT: 16 inches tall (small standard-sized Eskie) WEIGHT: 30 pounds NEUTERED: Yes CURRENT ON ALL VACCINATIONS: Yes HEARTWORM STATUS: Negative ON HEARTWORM AND FLEA/TICK PREVENTION: Yes MICROCHIPPED: Yes HOUSEBROKEN: Yes, but I'm learning not to mark stuff LEASH-TRAINED: Yes GETS ALONG WITH OTHER DOGS: With most dogs (but dominant male "alpha" dogs might be an issue) GETS ALONG WITH CATS: Unknown GETS ALONG WITH CHILDREN: Yes FRIENDLY WITH STRANGERS: Yes WHERE I'M BEING FOSTERED: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Greetings friendly people, I'm Homer and.I am a great boy, if you give me some time and training. Don't wait, someone else might apply for me ahead of you - D'OH!!! I was rescued in the nick of time from the Miami shelter, so I'm one lucky dude to be alive. I'm very affectionate and sweet to people, including children, and I generally get along with other dogs, unless they happen to be the male dominant type. That kind doesn't set too well with me! We're not sure how I would do around cats. If you have other dogs, I would need some adjustment time. Don't expect me to be all best friends right away, it took me a couple of weeks to like all the dogs here, but now we all play and romp together. I had to be quarantined when I first got here to my foster home, because I came out of the shelter with a terrible cough and with lots of nasty things embedded in my coat. My foster parents had to shave my coat and clean me up - boy, I feel so much better already! They're so nice to me that they even air-conditioned their garage just so I would have a comfortable place to convalesce during my isolation. I'm just a young fella, but I'm neutered and up-to-date on my vaccinations. I tested negative for heartworm, and I'm on flea, tick and heartworm prevention. Now that I've gotten rid of that nasty cough, I'm good to go. My foster mommy and daddy are working on my housetraining, I am crate trained and I am good if I am in my special room i.e. bathroom or laundry room pet-gated in. But sometimes when I am bored I decide to "mark" my territory. Which I am told is not polite and a NO, NO.. I am getting better with this, but my new home will have to continue watching me and not give me too much freedom too fast. I have to earn my privileges. I would do great with an active guy, someone to take me running or for long walks to burn off energy so that way I am too tired to remember that big No-No. I do want to please and be the best boy I can be, when you say "Homer, you are such a good boy." My tail just wags and wags, so I do enjoy a compliment and praise. I'm crate- and leash-trained, and I ride very well in the car. I'm not food or toy aggressive, but I LOVE my stuffed toys--and I'm very good at playing fetch! Though I'm a very good boy, I will need some obedience training to learn my basic manners, like "sit," "stay," "come" and "off." I'm a fun-loving guy who likes to play, I am learning that watching tv and playing on the rug with all my toys is so much fun inside. I do love my foster daddy, we lay on the floor together and watch Animal Planet. I also have decided I love attention and being brushed and fussed on, even a bath is ok with me. I'm a very sweet boy who has been given a second chance at life, and now I'd like to spend it with a very special forever family - will that be you? I'm a very sweet boy who has been given a second chance at life, and now I'd like to spend it with a very special forever family - will that be you? If you're interested in me and would like more information, please contact Kim at: kim@eskierescuersunited.org. You can also click here to fill out an adoption application for me. Whenever possible Eskie Rescuers United tries to adopt out its dogs locally (or at least to adopters in adjoining states to where I'm being fostered). Please note that ERU processes LOCAL adoption applications before considering those from out of state. There is a $150 adoption fee required, and please be aware that Eskie Rescuers United will not adopt out its dogs as outdoor dogs. Lots of Eskie hugs and kisses! and#9829;Homerand#9829;
Eskie Rescuers United
Whenever possible Eskie Rescuers United tries to adopt out its dogs locally (or at least to adopters in adjoining states to where I'm being fostered). Please note that ERU processes LOCAL adoption applications before considering those from out of state. Other Pictures of Homer (click to see larger version):
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