• Address: Anchorage, AK 99521 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/31/09
• Offered by: Shelter

Italian Greyhound - Small - Senior - Male - Dog - Truman
Description
Hi, Im Truman, and Im a real cutie if I do say so myself! Id like to tell you why Im in Rescue. Im very sad that my owner died. I lived with her for nine years. I went live with her very nice relatives, and we all tried and triedbut they had big dogs and small children and lots going on, and I didnt do well.. We were all sad but the best thing was to release me to Rescue. Im happy to report that Rescue is not too bad at all! Right now, I live in a foster home with four other IGs, and let me tell you, they are my pals! Okay, okay I admit that sometimes I need to be reminded when its time to go outside to potty, but Im really good at going out with my foster siblings and taking care of business when they do. (And, I love, love, love getting a treat when I come back inside.) If theres one word to describe me, its happy and playful and goofy all rolled into one. (Ha! Thats not one word, is it?). I just enjoy lifeexcept when I go to the vet, and that just makes me a nervous wreck. . Ive been seeing the vet a lot recently because I have seizures, which is why Im listed as a special needs dog. Were working out how to fix that. Right now Im on Phenobarbital twice a day. But dont try to give it to me with cheese because I dont like it. I prefer my pills be wrapped in a sliver of roasted turkey; trust me, Id eat dirt if you wrapped it in turkey! My foster dad is so proud of me because I dont mind having my toenails trimmed. He gives me a treat afterwards. Did I mention I love treats? And while Im talking about my foster dad . . . Hes my big pal. I love following him around and sitting in his lap. But most of all, I love cuddling with him. He likes to nap on the couch on the weekends, and I like to cuddle up next to him and nap, too. And at night, I like to get as close to him as possible. I sleep the whole night and dont move. Okay heres the deal: Im looking for that special family who will take care of me when I have a seizureprobably someone whos home a lot would be best. Fast movements and loud noises scare me so Id really like to go some place without little kids. I really like being with my foster siblings so another little dog would be cool but I was an only for some time and I love people too. I promise Ill be a good boy, and Ill make someone very happy. Well, my foster mom is chomping at the bit to say something so here she is: Thanks so much for reading about sweet Truman. He is such a joy to be around. He cracks me up because when he barks (which isnt often); it sounds like somebody stepped on a duck! He really is a sweet little dog and a pleasure to be around. Hes such a gentle soul that you cant help loving the minute you meet him. Seizures can be very scary the first few times you see them, but when they happen, you just have to remain calm and comfort Truman with soft words and gentle hands. Truman is confused for several minutes after his seizure and tends to wander in a daze. He needs to be kept safe so he doesnt bump into walls or fall and hurt himself. Note: Truman is in a foster home in Richland, WA and is available for adoption to a home in Alaska. Please e-mail Lisa at iggyblue@yahoo.com for an application.
Characteristics
Breed: Italian Greyhound
Age: Senior
Size: Small
Gender: Male
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 13795672
additional information
Home without children (<5 yrs old) Pet has been spayed/neutered
Italian Greyhound IGCA Rescue Alaska | Anchorage, AK | | iggyblue@yahoo.com
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