Update on McDuff, now known as Mickey D.

Mickey slept in my lap for the hour drive to his new home.  When we arrived, he followed RJ, our lab, into the house and promptly made it his home by marking six different locations in less than 45 seconds.  It was actually pretty funny with me running behind him with the paper towels and Nature's Miracle spray in hand.

I carefully taught Mickey how to climb the doggie stairs to get into bed with me.  No problem, he ran up the stairs as if he had done this many times before.  RJ likes to sleep against the headboard and Mickey claimed his place nestled into ribs with his head on my chest.  Watching TV from bed, Mickey prefers my lap as in this picture:

I took Mickey to my Purdue trained Vet this week.  I am convinced that Purdue puts out some of the very best Vets.  His neuter surgery is healing nicely but both of his ears were infected.  At some point he had been injured in the white of his right eye and his upper right lip was crusted over, showing some signs of infection.  We got medication for all his problems and he is progressing beautifully.  He also got his doggie flu shot.

Mickey is a lover.  He loves to be in my lap, loves to be petted and is liberal with his kisses, something I needed as I lost my mother this week.  Mickey and RJ have bonded and get into running fits, first with one in the lead and then the other.  RJ is adorable with their difference in size and even lets him win when they play tug. I can't imagine how a sweet loving dog could have ever ended up homeless.  He will have a home with us forever and ever.

Thank you for saving him!

Linda Rutherford