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Brody 2
Entered: 01/03/2015 Status: Adopted Age: 8 Color: Black/White Weight: 48 lbs. Gender: Altered Male Location: Reedville, VA Health: UTD, HW-, vision compromised but stable, receiving treatment to slow progression of PRA, benefiting Health Cont.: from new OTC medication, food and calming treats for anxiety, benefiting from medication for joint Health Contd.: stiffness, initial dental complete, treatment for whipworms and ear infection complete Temperament: Good with adults and children as young as 9 (reportedly good with younger children), good with other Temp. Cont.: dogs, reportedly good with cats
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Brody 2's Story . . .
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Update
11/13/2016: "He’s doing so well he no longer requires a leash and stays in
his yard while out on his twice daily supervised runs."
Brody and his family moved
to a new home; he took the packing of boxes and all of the visitors to his home
very well without stressing for a moment. His foster mom was concerned that it could
disrupt the progress he has been making with his anxiety, but Brody proved her
wrong every step of the way. He settled
into his new home with ease, acting like he’d lived there forever. Brody and his brothers spent time over the
summer visiting the new place and getting acclimated before they moved in. He seemed to enjoy the long car rides,
frequently napping or looking out the windows. Because Brody’s new home is in a
very rural area, his foster dad is sure Brody felt just like the song “Over the
river, and through the woods…” as they passed farms filled with corn, beans,
cows and horses, only to find himself on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
Daily walks have become a
huge favorite for Brody. His family has a large open field for him to enjoy.
Brody really loves hanging out with his friend who frequently visits. He’s
doing so well he no longer requires a leash and stays in his yard while out on
his twice daily supervised runs. He runs with his friend over the entire
property exploring everywhere, and he even took a dip in the tidal pond while
his buddy was swimming! Yay, Brody… you’re
putting those Springer genes to use. He
doesn’t mind when it’s time to get his leash on for the last part of the walk
home that requires them to be near the road.
As a result, Brody has
mastered “come,” but only if his mom and dad are careful not to cause echoes in
the fields. They sometimes confuse him, causing him to head off in the opposite
direction, but he turns around when he continually hears, “Brody, come!” Good boy, Brody! At bedtime he also is mastering “wait,” a
difficult accomplishment given one of his very demanding brother’s barking and
typically bad behavior. Brody occasionally participates, but is much better and
sits politely when told “wait.” Way to
go, Brody!!!
Brody attended the Springer
Splash-Bow Wow Brunch in August. He was very shy and wanted to stay clear of
the other pups at first but, once settled, he blended right in and even tried
to play some. He was such a good boy in the car; sleeping most of the way home.
Brody is wishing everyone a
very Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday season.
Update 07/23/2016: “He managed to find his way around his new home with ease and even
ventured upstairs; he did need assistance coming back down.”
Brody,
aka “Mr. Wigglebottoms,” had a great time visiting with new people and pups at
the Springerfest in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, in May. Brody was a bit nervous and jittery with all
the activities and preferred to ease his way into the pavilion slowly to find a
spot and get comfy. He was happy to
stroll around with his mom, meeting new people, and especially liked to see
what kinds of treats they had.
Brody
is apparently an all-weather kind of Springer. He loves to take afternoon naps in the
sunshine, even on 90 degree days, and doesn’t mind hanging outside even in the
rain. Silly boy.
The
big move is underway in Brody’s home. He
has been making trips to the new house with his family with ease. Brody
can be rowdy in the car but, on one recent trip, he politely lay down in the
back of the car with his brothers and napped or sat quietly watching out the
window during the two hour trip. He
loved ripping and running in his new yard.
He managed to find his way around his new home with ease and even
ventured upstairs; he did need assistance coming back down.
Brody
saw his ophthalmologist in early May and once again got great news. He still has blue/green vision and his sight
is holding steady. Wahoo for Brody!! A little bit of cheese “…helps the medicine
go down,” and he is so good about taking it as well as getting his daily eye
drops. Brody has done well at the
groomers on two occasions and had little trouble getting his nails
clipped. Big improvement, Yippeeee!!
Brody’s
family has finally found the right combination of a calming food mixed with his
regular food, an OTC medication and calming treats to help with his
anxiety. He is doing well in situations
which previously would have not been possible for him. However, all the July 4th
fireworks scared him. They seemed to go
on for days and, in one instance, he hid himself in the bed under the covers
and cuddled with his dad.
Brody
and his brothers are hoping to get to one of the fall MAESSR picnics. Be on the lookout for Mr. B. and his band of
brothers….
Update
04/17/2016: “Brody, who also is affectionately known to
the children in his neighborhood as ‘Mr. Wigglebottoms,’ is out waiting for
them every morning to greet them at the school bus stop.”
Ah, Spring! Mr. Brody loves the springtime. He is out and
about in the yard helping his dad to get ready for the summer season. Brody,
who also is affectionately known to the children in his neighborhood as “Mr.
Wigglebottoms,” is out waiting for them every morning to greet them at the
school bus stop. His tail and bottom waves and wiggles each and every morning
when he sees them.
One of Brody’s
brothers joined him for a spa time together and the groomer noticed the
improvements that Brody has made getting his nails clipped. Woohoo! Such outstanding news for this sweet
boy…progress is progress.
Brody’s family is
getting ready to move and there was some concern about how it might create
anxiety for him. But Brody seems to be doing very well, taking all of the boxes
and visitors in stride. This is wonderful news, as packing and boxes everywhere
is stressful even to humans. Brody makes it look like a piece of cake; after
all, who doesn’t enjoy having so many visitors to greet at the door?
Along with his
brothers, Brody is eagerly awaiting the Langhorne Springerfest. Come by and
say, “Hi.” Mr. B. would love to meet you.
Update
01/03/2016: “Brody is always excited to greet his Nana at the door and
then sits down with her so he can be the first in line for massages. Woooo!!
They feel soooo good.”
Brody continues to make steady progress. He’s currently taking OTC medications and a
calming treat to help him with his anxiety in stressful situations. Of course,
having his two best buddies with him constantly also helps him feel secure and
safe. His parents have been able to go for a day long outing, leaving Brody and
his brothers at home until the “sitter” arrives to give them walks and outdoor
time. Yay Brody!
Brody is always excited to greet his Nana at the door and
then sits down with her so he can be the first in line for massages. Woooo!!
They feel soooo good. Nana
learned massage techniques for her horse and has easily transferred her skill
to dogs as evidenced by the line of pups at her feet when she visits. Brody just wishes he could get them more
frequently...four per week just doesn’t cut it for him.
Toenail clipping continues to be a sore spot for
Brody. One paw at a time with numerous
breaks is about as good as it gets. But it’s still progress, and hopefully
he’ll slowly improve. He lets his foster
dad clean his ears without too much problem these days. Brody’s teeth are holding steady, and, he is still
eating softened dry food. All is such good news for this sweet boy.
Brody enjoyed Christmas and loves his new yellow space
man toy. It’s soft and he is frequently seen using it as a pillow. He loves pillows and is quite the master at
stealing them all. He has several of his
own kept in various rooms for him. He
has decided he likes pillows so much that after he has had his breakfast and
been out to do his business, he will get in his parents’ bed and plop on the
pillows to rest while his mom gets ready for work. Silly boy.
Brody wishes his MAESSR friends a happy 2016....life is
good now that those scary fireworks have stopped...and he hopes they’ll check
back on his progress.
Update 09/09/15: “Brody
recently went grocery shopping with his foster parents and his favorite foster
brother.”
Brody
is making continued progress. The vet has decided to wait on any further dental
work unless it’s absolutely necessary. He has graduated to dry kibble that has
been softened with yogurt or chicken broth. So far he is doing quite well.
The
anxiety medication Brody was taking wasn’t working very well for him, so he is
transitioning to a new one. This has come with some ups and downs. At times he is very relaxed and at others,
rather nervous...especially when he sees other dogs on walks. His foster
parents have been working with him to focus his attention on them when dogs he
hasn’t met approach. This is still a very slow work in progress as Brody feels
that any new dog is a potential threat to him. The good news is that Mr. B is
more relaxed when walking and greeting friends he knows in his
neighborhood. He requires a harness;
he’s a master at slipping his collar...his Houdini impression!! He knows what his harness is for and can even
help with putting it on by slipping it over his head.
Brody
recently went grocery shopping with his foster parents and his favorite foster
brother. This was new for him. He walked
to the store with his foster family and did a great job of meeting all the
people as well as seeing the grocery carts and activity for the first
time. A veteran in a motorized wheel
chair stopped to say hello. The gentleman is familiar to Brody’s foster
brothers who greet him with kisses. Brody seemed a little nervous, even growling
low at the wheelchair but, when the man spoke to him and lowered his hand,
Handsome gave him a sniff and then let his new friend scratch behind his
ears. Good boy Brody!
Nail
trimming and feet cleaning are not Brody’s favorite activities. However, his
foster dad has been able to successfully trim his nails with only a few breaks
between feet...steady progress for sure!
A recent trip to the vet to check
his ears following an infection showed all was now clear. Yay!! Careful attention will need to be paid to his
ears because Brody does not show any indication of infection or discomfort. He doesn’t scratch or dig at his ears or even
make a peep that anything is out of the ordinary.
Brody
is a very sweet, loving boy who just wants to love his person. He’d also appreciate a canine friend to help him adjust and feel safe. Wouldn’t you like to welcome him into your
world? He’ll help with the shopping!
Update 07/31/15: “My perfect forever home
would have great parents who dote on me. They would love to cuddle with me and
spend lots and lots of time with me.”
My
foster Mom says I need to tell you my wishes for my perfect forever home.
My perfect forever home would have great parents who dote on me. They
would love to cuddle with me and spend lots and lots of time with me. My
parents would love to cook and share their wonderful leftovers. I like just about all kinds of food, but as
long as it is soft so I can eat it—my teeth just aren’t what they used to be. Of course, an occasional boiled bone would be
nice too. I love treats, especially
cheese, and I take all my medicine very well when it’s surrounded by
cheese--cream cheese or American, please.
I would love to be able to get on the furniture with you and snuggle up
to read a book or watch TV after a nice long walk. And, I really would prefer
to sleep in bed with you--I need a pillow and blanket, of course.
In addition to all these creature (I’m a creature??) comforts, I do need
a family that will continue to give me the medications I need for my eyes and
achy joints. As I mentioned before, a
little cheese “…helps the medicine go down.”
Most of all I really wish you to have a canine friend for me to hang out
with. I’d like one that’s not afraid to
get into a little mischief, but laid back and easy going; one that is patient
and could help me find my way around and not be upset if I bump into them
accidentally; a buddy that will help to
keep me safe while out on a walk so I don’t get wrapped around poles or one
special friend that likes to cuddle up near me when our parents are out to help
me feel safe; A friend that enjoys
running and playing--just not too rough.
My eye sight is holding steady with my daily medication, so I am seeing
pretty well. My right eye is something called blind, but it doesn’t bother me
much. I admit in the dark it’s not good, so night lights are helpful. As long
as I can turn to see the big world AND YOU with the other I’m happy.
I wish I could give you love too, with big Springer kisses! And I will, if you welcome me into your home
this summer. I am such a love…..
Love, Brody
Update
06/29/2015: “Who
doesn’t enjoy some ‘ice cream’ on a hot summer day? Brody’s favorite is peanut butter mixed with
bananas and yogurt. Yummy!”
Brody is adjusting
well back in his former foster home. He
is once again fast friends with the resident Springers, fitting right in as
though he had never left. He is getting
to know his new foster brother who moved in right after he left. Sometimes he’s not sure what he thinks of this
new friend and they both are making adjustments for each other. Good boy,
Brody.
Brody recently went
to the groomer and he was great for most of his stay; he wasn’t fond of getting
his nails trimmed, however. His foster dad is working with him on this,
frequently rubbing and touching his paws.
The good news from
the vet is that Brody’s eyesight is holding steady. It’s possible that he may have some
additional dental work done. For now,
the vet recommends monitoring him and a soft diet of wet food. That suits Brody just fine because he loves
cheese! He gladly takes the medicine for
his eyes and anxiety with cream cheese and sliced cheese. His foster mom also has been making soft
treats for Brody and his brothers. Who
doesn’t enjoy some “ice cream” on a hot summer day? Brody’s favorite is peanut butter mixed with
bananas and yogurt. Yummy!
At meal time Brody
eats with the three resident Springers and there have been no issues. He’s a good boy on walks and stops barking
once he gets out of the house. Brody has shown some great prowess at counter-surfing.
Kitchen counters are just too high for
this guy, so the dining room table is his best bet to score a snack. When told to get down, he’s compliant. During the time in his adoptive home, Brody
was allowed to sleep in the big bed. Back
in his foster home, he will only join his family when invited. Just be careful…Brody loves pillows and is a
pro at getting them all! When not in the
bed, he sleeps nicely on the bedroom floor with a blanket and pillow. After all,
it is cooler down there!
Brody continues to
wait for that special family to call his own.
Do you know how to make doggie ice cream? Brody would love to share some with you
during this long, hot summer.
Update
06/19/2015: “He’s having fun getting reacquainted with his three foster brothers
and learning all there is to know about the new foster dog in the house.”
Brody
and a canine brother in his adoptive home were having some difficulty getting
along, so this handsome guy was moved back to his original foster family. He’s having fun getting reacquainted with his
three foster brothers and learning all there is to know about the new foster
dog in the house. You never know who’s
going to move in when you go away for awhile!!
Brody’s
health is currently being monitored.
Check back for the latest information on this sweet, well-behaved
fellow.
Update
03/07/2015: “Just the sight
of his harness and leash gets him excited because he loves walks and being
outside in the fresh air.”
Brody continues to flourish
in his foster home where he experiences new adventures, to his delight! He especially loves visits from “Nana” as
evidenced by his barking with glee and sheer happiness whenever he sees
her. That’s because Nana showers Brody
and his foster siblings with love and…snacks!
He was a bit confused by those crunchy orange things called carrots, but
now he loves them. If they clean teeth
and are good for maintaining healthy eyesight, they just might be the perfect
snack!
Speaking of eyes, Brody’s
vision seems to be holding very well. In
fact, when outside helping his foster mom feed the birds one frosty day, Brody
spotted a squirrel on a woodpile.
Keeping his eyes on the prize, Brody took slow, tiny steps, careful not
to scare him away. Suddenly he was on
top of him and the squirrel took off with Brody in close pursuit, nipping at
his tail. The silly squirrel was right
by a tree when Brody first spotted him but ran back and forth across the yard
before he narrowly escaped upwards. His
foster mom laughed so hard her tears almost froze!
Brody is such a good boy
when receiving his daily medication for his eye. He sits very nicely when called for his eye
drops. The two pills he takes each day
are no problem either…especially since they’re wrapped in cheddar cheese. He LOVES cheddar cheese! Even with his special daily cheese treats
Brody manages to lose 2-3 pounds a month. Way to go, Brody!
Brody and his three foster
brothers get along just great. They
sleep together on a bed right next to his foster parents’ bed. Occasionally
Brody and one of his brothers sneak into the living room to snuggle up together
on the couch, but his parents don’t mind if they do on those cold winter
nights. During the daytime they love to play together. Brody lets his hard-of-hearing brother know
it’s time to play by barking right in his ear; then they both run to the door
to go out and romp around the yard together.
Snowfalls don’t bother Brody because it’s fun and tastes great…like a
yard full of snow cones! When it’s too
cold to go outside, Brody plays inside with his foster dad and canine
brothers. After watching a game of
tug-o-war, Brody finally figured out how to play. Now it’s one of his favorite games.
This is one smart and
well-behaved boy. Brody has a foster
brother who tends to get into trouble. He
begs at the table, gets into the trash, and has been known to steal his mom’s
lunch right off of the table. While he
observes all of this inappropriate behavior, Brody NEVER participates. What a good boy! In fact, Brody has been known to rat out his brother
by barking when he’s up to no good.
While his foster brother doesn’t look too happy about this, Brody’s mom
is so proud of him! Brody also waits
patiently for pets and hugs when his parents come home, even though his little
foster brother has trouble keeping four on the floor.
Brody’s leash skills have
improved with the introduction of a harness.
He wasn’t a fan of the Gentle Leader, but a harness works just fine for
him because it gives him a little extra freedom. He’s now pulling and barking less on his
walks. Just the sight of his harness and
leash gets him excited because he loves walks and being outside in the fresh
air.
Could it be that Brody is so
smart he’s learning to read? His foster
dad loves to read and lets Brody up on his lap to read too. This is his special cuddle time and Brody
excels at cuddling.
Brody is one very special
pup. He would love a forever family with
canine siblings and maybe some young human ones, too. Playtime and cuddle time are high up on
Brody’s wish list. Is a sweet,
well-behaved boy on yours?
Update 02/03/2015: “This boy has a heart so big that every day is Valentine’s Day.”
Brody has been a busy boy these last few
weeks. Daily walks and a low
carb/calorie diet have helped him shed some pounds. He is gaining confidence in his foster home
and is no longer taking anxiety supplements. He also has completed his first
two treatments for whip worms and had a dental cleaning.
A visit to a veterinary ophthalmologist
determined a diagnosis of Progressive Retinal Atrophy or PRA, a degeneration of
retinal tissue. Brody is now receiving
an eye drop for inflammation in his right eye as well as a supplement known to
slow the progression of atrophy in his left.
Because there is no cure for PRA, Brody will need to be on this regimen
for the rest of his life. This diagnosis does not make Brody any less of a
wonderful dog; he doesn’t let his poor vision get in his way. In fact, he is adjusting very well and gets
along just fine. This is one
happy-go-lucky boy who can always find his people and politely request pets
from them. And he just loves to cuddle!
Brody has made improvements when walking on a
leash and is now using a Gentle Leader to reduce pulling. His foster parents don’t think that Brody
will ever stop weaving while walking.
He’s constantly turning his head to see the world because he knows the
world is a special place. He just wants to enjoy every part of it! Through the many vet visits Brody has
traveled for, it is obvious that he rides well in a car and prefers to be up
front with his person. If that person
happens to be in the back, that’s where Brody can be found.
Having discovered the joys of being a MAESSR
boy, Brody now enjoys sitting on the sofa to look out the window in his foster
home. This is something he learned from the resident Springers. It’s a big world out there and Brody would
love to explore it all. Dubbed “Sir
Wags” by his foster family, Brody’s tail is always going full speed. After all, he is an English Springer Spaniel! He’s always happy and loves to greet
visitors. Barking only occurs when
someone comes to the door. He patiently
waits for visitors to pet him and then takes his spot on his bed where he can
see everything that’s going on.
Brody’s foster family feels that he would fit
perfectly in most homes, preferably one with another canine friend. He seems to enjoy being part of a pack and
having buddies to hang out and play with.
They also believe that he would do fine with little people but may
accidentally knock younger children down due to his limited vision.
Are you Brody’s special person? He would love to be your special dog. This boy has a heart so big that every day is
Valentine’s Day.
Original: “Brody is taking in all the smells and sights in his new yard and is eager to get out for a walk.”
Brody became a MAESSR boy when his New Jersey family was not able to give him the attention he needed. He has quickly become accustomed to the routine in his foster home, getting along wonderfully with the 3 resident Springers and seeming to enjoy being part of the pack.
In his foster home, the new house member loves being outdoors. Brody is taking in all the smells and sights in his new yard and is eager to get out for a walk. Sometimes he gets so excited he barks as he starts out, but quiets down and moves along at a steady pace—good boy, Brody!! He does pull and weave but is learning proper leash manners and taking cues from his foster brothers. His foster parents believe Brody weaves due to the sight loss in his right eye. That sight loss really is not a problem for this clever fellow; he found his way around the house and yard in no time. He even managed to get up the stairs in the dark, something that gives the humans in the house trouble.
Brody is a very smart boy and knows some basic commands such as “sit,” “come,” and “paw.” He has been working on his “stay” command and is already improving. He is a well-mannered fellow in the house; no counter-surfing or inappropriate chewing for this guy. Except for an accident his first night at a temporary foster home—perhaps just the jitters from just having left the home he knew--Brody has been accident free and so good his foster parents have seen no reason to crate him—yay, Brody! At night, this love sleeps in a doggie bed in his foster parent’s bedroom. He did attempt to join the family on the bed, but was quick to get down when told.
As many beginning the New Year, the new guy in the house has been started on a diet and exercise program to help him get down to a healthy weight. He’s enjoying low fat snacks and lines up with his foster brothers at bed time to get his treat. Brody is fed with the other dogs in the house and no problems have occurred. He doesn’t beg but waits for the humans to complete their meals. He prefers to join his new buddies in the kitchen as the dishes are being done hoping some food might drop his way.
Handsome is generally quiet in the house and only occasionally barks if someone comes to the door. He is eager to greet visitors and minds his manners--no jumping for this boy. He patiently waits for pets from the visitor and then lies down in his bed. He was a perfect gentleman meeting some two-legged friends of the 12 year girl with whom he lives.
Brody was reportedly all wags while at the groomers. He has been to the vet and was a very good boy. He met several dogs and their humans while waiting and did very well with everyone he met. He seemed to enjoy when another “patient” started a conversation with him. But when asked to calm down, Brody obliged and settled down to wait his turn.
MAESSR’s new boy loves being with his people and follows his foster parents everywhere. He enjoys cuddling and is always up for some belly rubs. His long tail goes into full speed wag mode—a dog with a tail!!!! He loves attention and will nicely ask for pets. Brody is an easy going laid back kind of guy who will fit into many different kinds of homes. Watch for his progress and think about welcoming this sweetheart into your home for Valentine’s Day.
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