Kobe 15-084

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"In memory of Maggie." -Kelley G

"Black dogs rock! From Patch 10-223" -Michelle H

 

In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
6/13/2015  Recommended Ages 12+ Maybe Unknown
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Welcome Mr. Kobe to RAGOM! Kobe is a very handsome Black Lab mix. He is about 5 years old. He hasn't been to the vet yet, so I don't have exact info., but my guess is that he is between 65 and 70 lbs. He has no apparent health problems except an ear infection and one tooth that may be broken. We will know more once we see the dog doctor later this week. He is lean and appears fit, although he isn't currently getting a lot of exercise (one of his foster siblings is old and one is injured, so long-distance walks aren't in the cards at this foster home right now), so will have to build up his endurance for exercise at his forever home. He is more than willing to go along wherever you want to go and to do whatever you want to do! He loves water, although a couple of recent lake trips indicate that he has never really seen deep water before and needs some practice with his swimming skills! Again, he is ready for a lesson whenever you are! He rides very nicely in the car. He has a great smile and is a happy guy.

Kobe is house trained. He is crate trained, but gets very stressed when crated and crates need extra reinforcement to survive his escape efforts. He is not destructive, so can be left loose in a room if you prefer. I haven't left him alone for a full day (someone stops by to let dogs out for me at midday), but he has gone 6+ hours alone and 6-7 hours at night without a problem. Kobe knows some basic commands and is generally an easy dog - just likes to lie around and be in the way as much as possible wherever you are. He is super smart and has the ability to learn things rapidly, although he will test you on the rules if he can get away with it and needs reinforcement. At his foster home, he sleeps on a dog bed in the bedroom with everyone else. He gets a little restless in the early morning (I suspect his last home was more of an early-rising household than this one is), but if I get up and let him out for a quick stretch and potty, he will settle back in and I can go back to bed for a while.

Kobe loves people and likes to be with them all of the time. He has not been around children under 16 at my house, but his history indicates that he likes kids. Kobe has always been an indoor dog and lived with two different families previously. His most recent owner fell on hard times and had to give up his dogs, so Kobe is now looking for a new place to call home.

Kobe recently spent an extended stint staying with a professional dog trainer. As already noted, he has separation anxiety, and while this diminished over time to almost nothing at the trainer's, not surprisingly when he moved to a new place for foster care, it became quite apparent again. He has been at our house for about 10 days now and while it was a bit rough at the start, he is starting to calm down and settle in and I am noticing less anxiety. Again, he does not destroy anything (except maybe a crate) when stressed, but pants and drools and shows other signs of anxiety.

The primary issue that was being addressed by the trainer is that Kobe occasionally is aggressive with other dogs. This behavior shows itself when he is overstimulated or excited. He is a dominant dog and in those situations, he becomes very defensive of whatever has his attention and will overreact if another dog enters the situation. Triggers for this that I have noticed include food, dog toys (especially outside play items), and strange dogs (particularly other dominant males). Once his focus is on an item, he is difficult to distract and redirect, but his training has helped that, and with continued training, he will continue to improve. At our house, he was pushy with the dogs and the person for the first couple of days until he established himself; he quickly learned that no dog is allowed to bully the person in this house, but establishing relationships with one of my dogs (a female) has been slower-going. The other dog in this house is very old and doesn't care about such mundane things as toys, so he and Kobe get along just fine because they are not in competition for any resources. My dogs and Kobe are separated when I am gone and closely monitored when I am home, and high-value items are not available when the dogs are together. I was happy to see that Kobe and the dog he originally had issues with when he arrived were play-bowing to each other in the yard and doing some zoomies together tonight. Kobe is not reactive or threatening with people - he just likes to be in charge and will take control if you let him.

We have been to the lake a couple of times and if other dogs are there, we just walk the other way and I get him absorbed with swimming and he decreases his concern about the other dogs. He and the neighbor dogs bark at each other a little through the fence, but they are quickly becoming familiar and he barely reacts to them past an initial greeting now. My house faces a street that is popular with runners, walkers, and dogs walkers, and while he will sometimes sit and watch them through the window, he does not get distressed by them or bark or react negatively, even when my resident dog feels the need to bark an announcement of someone passing.

So, what Kobe is looking for in his forever home:

  1. A dog-savvy leader person(s) who will love him, but also help him to continue to learn to be a canine good citizen. This will include continued formal training to help Kobe find constructive ways to use his incredible focus and drive.
  2. Lots of time spent with his people both being active and taking long naps. Once settled, he does not need someone home all the time, but expect a transition period to be a bit stressful.
  3. It might be easiest if he is an only dog, but he really does like other dogs. He cannot live with another dominant dog or an in-your-face dog (like a puppy), but if another dog in the household is laid-back and not toy-obsessed, then they could probably be friends after slow and careful introductions. I would not suggest that he live with small dogs. He has not been tested with cats.
  4. Comfy dog beds - he loves to lounge!
  5. A fenced yard if he is in town or the suburbs around other dogs. He is not a run-off dog and hangs out with his person, so if he lived in the country on more extensive land, a fence wouldn't be necessary.

Kobe is a dog that requires some work, but will return your efforts with huge amounts of doggy grins and sweetness! Let your placement advisor know if you would like to meet this handsome fellow.

At a Glance #15-084

Mixed Breed Born: March 2010
Male Weight not specified

Status: Adopted

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"In memory of Maggie." -Kelley G

"Black dogs rock! From Patch 10-223" -Michelle H

 

In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
6/13/2015  Recommended Ages 12+ Maybe Unknown
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Welcome Mr. Kobe to RAGOM! Kobe is a very handsome Black Lab mix. He is about 5 years old. He hasn't been to the vet yet, so I don't have exact info., but my guess is that he is between 65 and 70 lbs. He has no apparent health problems except an ear infection and one tooth that may be broken. We will know more once we see the dog doctor later this week. He is lean and appears fit, although he isn't currently getting a lot of exercise (one of his foster siblings is old and one is injured, so long-distance walks aren't in the cards at this foster home right now), so will have to build up his endurance for exercise at his forever home. He is more than willing to go along wherever you want to go and to do whatever you want to do! He loves water, although a couple of recent lake trips indicate that he has never really seen deep water before and needs some practice with his swimming skills! Again, he is ready for a lesson whenever you are! He rides very nicely in the car. He has a great smile and is a happy guy.

Kobe is house trained. He is crate trained, but gets very stressed when crated and crates need extra reinforcement to survive his escape efforts. He is not destructive, so can be left loose in a room if you prefer. I haven't left him alone for a full day (someone stops by to let dogs out for me at midday), but he has gone 6+ hours alone and 6-7 hours at night without a problem. Kobe knows some basic commands and is generally an easy dog - just likes to lie around and be in the way as much as possible wherever you are. He is super smart and has the ability to learn things rapidly, although he will test you on the rules if he can get away with it and needs reinforcement. At his foster home, he sleeps on a dog bed in the bedroom with everyone else. He gets a little restless in the early morning (I suspect his last home was more of an early-rising household than this one is), but if I get up and let him out for a quick stretch and potty, he will settle back in and I can go back to bed for a while.

Kobe loves people and likes to be with them all of the time. He has not been around children under 16 at my house, but his history indicates that he likes kids. Kobe has always been an indoor dog and lived with two different families previously. His most recent owner fell on hard times and had to give up his dogs, so Kobe is now looking for a new place to call home.

Kobe recently spent an extended stint staying with a professional dog trainer. As already noted, he has separation anxiety, and while this diminished over time to almost nothing at the trainer's, not surprisingly when he moved to a new place for foster care, it became quite apparent again. He has been at our house for about 10 days now and while it was a bit rough at the start, he is starting to calm down and settle in and I am noticing less anxiety. Again, he does not destroy anything (except maybe a crate) when stressed, but pants and drools and shows other signs of anxiety.

The primary issue that was being addressed by the trainer is that Kobe occasionally is aggressive with other dogs. This behavior shows itself when he is overstimulated or excited. He is a dominant dog and in those situations, he becomes very defensive of whatever has his attention and will overreact if another dog enters the situation. Triggers for this that I have noticed include food, dog toys (especially outside play items), and strange dogs (particularly other dominant males). Once his focus is on an item, he is difficult to distract and redirect, but his training has helped that, and with continued training, he will continue to improve. At our house, he was pushy with the dogs and the person for the first couple of days until he established himself; he quickly learned that no dog is allowed to bully the person in this house, but establishing relationships with one of my dogs (a female) has been slower-going. The other dog in this house is very old and doesn't care about such mundane things as toys, so he and Kobe get along just fine because they are not in competition for any resources. My dogs and Kobe are separated when I am gone and closely monitored when I am home, and high-value items are not available when the dogs are together. I was happy to see that Kobe and the dog he originally had issues with when he arrived were play-bowing to each other in the yard and doing some zoomies together tonight. Kobe is not reactive or threatening with people - he just likes to be in charge and will take control if you let him.

We have been to the lake a couple of times and if other dogs are there, we just walk the other way and I get him absorbed with swimming and he decreases his concern about the other dogs. He and the neighbor dogs bark at each other a little through the fence, but they are quickly becoming familiar and he barely reacts to them past an initial greeting now. My house faces a street that is popular with runners, walkers, and dogs walkers, and while he will sometimes sit and watch them through the window, he does not get distressed by them or bark or react negatively, even when my resident dog feels the need to bark an announcement of someone passing.

So, what Kobe is looking for in his forever home:

  1. A dog-savvy leader person(s) who will love him, but also help him to continue to learn to be a canine good citizen. This will include continued formal training to help Kobe find constructive ways to use his incredible focus and drive.
  2. Lots of time spent with his people both being active and taking long naps. Once settled, he does not need someone home all the time, but expect a transition period to be a bit stressful.
  3. It might be easiest if he is an only dog, but he really does like other dogs. He cannot live with another dominant dog or an in-your-face dog (like a puppy), but if another dog in the household is laid-back and not toy-obsessed, then they could probably be friends after slow and careful introductions. I would not suggest that he live with small dogs. He has not been tested with cats.
  4. Comfy dog beds - he loves to lounge!
  5. A fenced yard if he is in town or the suburbs around other dogs. He is not a run-off dog and hangs out with his person, so if he lived in the country on more extensive land, a fence wouldn't be necessary.

Kobe is a dog that requires some work, but will return your efforts with huge amounts of doggy grins and sweetness! Let your placement advisor know if you would like to meet this handsome fellow.

Updates

Monday, September 21, 2015

Hi, everyone! It's me, Secret Agent Kobe 15-084. Only I'm not a secret agent anymore, because now I have my own family and everyone knows who I am and where I belong! Some wonderful folks from WI have adopted me; I have a Mom and Dad and two boys of my very own. I've attached a picture of me with some of my family (my other boy had a ball game the day my family picked me up). I am so thankful to RAGOM for helping me find my family. I would also like to thank L.E.A.R.N. (Labrador Education And Rescue Network in Wisconsin) who helped RAGOM extensively with my adoption, because I can admit now that I am really more of a Lab than a Golden. Doesn't mean I love RAGOM any less, though!

Thanks again!

Kobe

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Hi! Kobe here. Obviously, Foster Mom is not promoting me appropriately, or there would be people knocking down our door wanting me to be their new best friend. So I am taking the reins this week and making sure you hear about all of my wonderful qualities and understand what a great guy I am. I am SO ready to be a great buddy to my own person/people!

I am the perfect house dog. No accidents, and only very rare barking at dangerous things like deer in the front yard. I will sleep on a rug, a dog bed, a couch, or on top of you - wherever you want. I will occasionally ask for an ear scratch or belly rub if you are going by, but am not pushy about it. I take treats nicely and wait to eat my supper until you tell me it is OK (one of my favorite words - OK!). I sleep through the night with no problem. I greet people at the door quietly and nicely (unless it is my own person, then I get a bit excited). I like men, women, and kids. I don't charge doors unless maybe the leashes have come out and I know I am going along; then I can crowd the door and need to be reminded to step back and wait for permission to go outside.

I don't love being left alone and may be a little stressed about it at first in a new place. But now that I know Foster Mom (FM) always comes home, I am fine to hang out for 6 hours or more at a time. This morning, I was so chill about FM leaving that I was curled up on a dog bed across the room, settling in for post-breakfast nap before she even got out the door. I also like the friends, neighbors, and kids who come to let dogs out during the day sometimes here. I behave for them just fine, even if I have never met them before. I guess that other than being big and black, I wouldn't make much of a watchdog!

Outside, I really love to play - mostly retrieve. FM has been working very hard to get me to be better about giving up my toy so she can throw it. I would prefer to play tug or keep-away, but FM insists that is not how the retrieve game is played. I will do rapid-fire retrieves in the yard until my tongue is hanging nearly to the ground, then I will take a nice dip in the kiddie pool or a run through the hose or sprinklers for my cool-down phase. I also love swimming in ponds and lakes - even Lake Superior that is cold and has waves. I will happily dive in to retrieve my swimming Kong over and over again. I will also just hang out with you in the yard, helping with gardening or reading or grilling or whatever. I can't be left alone in the yard for long, though, or I get lonely and will go looking for you - even if it means going over a fence to do so. I am including a picture of the intense focus I have on my toy when we are playing retrieve. After a good play session or walk, I pretty much crash and assume the position in the other picture I've attached. I will admit that being dignified isn't high on my priority list.

I walk pretty well around town with a Gentle Leader. At the lake or in larger open areas when we are playing retrieve, FM puts me on a long line and lets me run around a bit, and I love it and stay close to wherever my toy is! I'm sure I would like hiking, and I bet that if I built up my endurance and worked even more on my leash manners, I would like running or biking too.

I know lots of people get freaked out by the fact that I don't like all dogs, but most people don't like all people either! And like those people you may not like, it is best if I just avoid annoying dogs altogether. I would also like to go to classes to learn how to get along with dogs better, because I do like to play once I am friends with another dog. I am posting a pic of myself with my foster sibs to show you that I do get along with some dogs. FM even leaves me loose with the sibs all day now so I don't have to be lonely. I even have a girlfriend dog at the lake house where we visit FM's friends a lot. The neighbor dog there comes over to check out who is swimming in her lake whenever we are there, and she and I get along fine. She is too old to play with me, but we do sniffs and tail wags, and then go our separate ways. I have not been around cats, so if you have some of those, FM will have to find a chance to do something called "cat testing" me and see how it goes.

So as you can see, with some consistent leadership at my foster house, I am becoming an even more awesome dog. Everyone who meets me says how sweet I am. Even the plumber who came by the other day wanted to take me home (he probably would have, but he just got a puppy recently)! So if you want to get a dose of Kobe sweetness, just call your placement advisor or email petfindersatragom [dot] org and we can arrange it!

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Hello, Kobe fans! Sorry it has been a while since Kobe's last update. I think the hot weather we had for quite a while put our whole household into a stupor, and we are just now recovering!

Kobe is doing very well at his foster home. He is housebroken and fine to be 5 hours or more without a break. His separation anxiety is slowly resolving and he has now earned free roam of the house with the resident dogs most of the time. On occasion, he is left loose in a separate room. He has only had one episode of destruction and that was the stupid human's fault: in preparing to leave the house, I grabbed the nearest thing (which happened to be a folded soft-sided dog crate) to block a door I didn't want him to open (yes, he can open pocket doors), and when I got home, the crate had received a terminal injury. I have since changed to blocking the door with a baby gate and he leaves both the gate and the door alone. He is loose in a room with shoes and toys and books, etc. and does not disturb anything.

Kobe loves retrieving on both land and water and is a bit of a maniac when his designated retrieve toy comes out. When the toy is thrown, he runs and gets it and brings it back promptly. We are still working on him letting you have it when he returns, but it is better; there is less keep-away or tug in the process. Kobe is up for most any other kind of exercise too - hiking, walking, etc. I do not run, but I am certain that he would enjoy that as well. He needs continued work on his leash manners, but does know some basics. I have used a Gentle Leader with him a couple of times and he does not like it, but walks with less pulling and surging that way. Once engaged in playing in a defined area, he is reliable off-leash while playing, but will wonder off (including climbing fences) if bored or looking for his person. He likes to hang out in the yard with you to help with gardening, grilling, visiting with friends, etc.

Kobe loves to ride in a car/van/truck and is quiet company in the vehicle. He likes people of all ages and only jumps a little when his person first gets home or first brings out his toy for playing; otherwise, he is gentle and keeps all 4 on the floor. He likes to be near his person in the house, but is not pushy for attention. He is good about getting a hose or tub bath and getting brushed. He has had a skin infection recently that makes him scratch a lot, but it is improving now that the weather isn't so hot and humid and with some medicated shampoo. I also switched him to a grain-free food just in case part of the irritation may be an allergy.

Kobe had a canine tooth removed this week due to a hole in the tooth with risk for infection. It does give him a slightly lopsided grin, but he is recovering well. I received glowing reports from the staff at the vet's after he spent the day there, with multiple staff saying how nice he is and what a good boy he was during his stay with them. He is otherwise very health, is a nice lean weight at 72 lbs., is mocrochipped, and is up-to-date with routine shots and preventatives.

Kobe met a couple of other dogs at the lake this week - one old female dog and one male very young (8 weeks old?) puppy and did fine with both of them. I am starting to take him places with other dogs around at a distance and so far, he is not overly concerned about other dogs as long as he is moving or is engaged in play. He will never be able to go to a dog park or meet other dogs in uncontrolled circumstances, but will be able to interact well with some dogs after careful introductions. He should not be around other dominant male dogs.

So Kobe's forever home should have a strong human leader with dog experience to help him continue to work on his manners and self-control. Fur siblings are optional, but if present, need to be laid-back canines without resource guarding issues or dominant personalities. He has not been tested with cats. A fence would be good to help him establish boundaries and let him safely play, but he would do OK with a tie-out or leash walks as well, as long as he got lots of exercise. He has potential to learn to be reliable off-leash in a rural setting and while playing (at the lake, for example), but is too social and distractible to be off-leash in an urban or suburban area.

Enjoy the recent pictures of handsome Kobe, and let your placement advisor know if you would like to meet him! You can also send inquiries to petfindersatragom [dot] org.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Mr. Kobe is still hanging out by Lake Superior. He really enjoys trips to the lake and is becoming a good swimmer and water toy retriever. My resident dog has taught him how to dig in the sand, which he also finds entertaining. Fortunately, he only digs in the sand and leaves my lawn and gardens alone.

Kobe is fitting in better all the time at his foster home. He is now friends with both of my dogs and hangs out as one of the pack. He and his foster fur sister, Splash, play bow and try to play wrestle-chase once in a while, but it doesn't last long. I think the problem is that both dogs want to be chasees, and there are no chasers! In the hot weather we have had recently, Kobe likes to fetch a toy in the yard a few times and then take a nice dip in the kiddie pool. He does not like the heat and hangs out in front of a fan as much as possible. I really do think that Kobe can and would actually like to live with another laid-back dog; he will just need slow introductions and careful supervision and control at first until relationships are cemented.

Kobe will sit and wait for permission to eat (with some encouragement) and waits for permission to go through doors. He is totally housebroken. He is quiet and mellow inside the house. He has some separation anxiety, but it getting better as he adjusts to our house and does well now being left in a closed room when I am gone. He only chews on dog toys, but is a very strong chewer, so needs tough chew toys, bones, or expendable toys. Splash has a lot of stuffed toys and Kobe will sometimes pick one up and squeak it or carry it around, but if he starts to chew on it, just needs a "no, leave it" (or two) and he will not destroy it.

I use a martingale collar with Kobe and he can heel at times, but he does pull pretty hard when he is excited. I will try some alternatives and see what may help to make him easier to walk. In his defense, when we are out and about, we are often at places where my dogs are allowed to be off-leash and they are running around and Kobe just wants to run around with them. At the beach, when he is engaged in playing, he does well on a long line and stays close to his pack. Kobe would love to be a member of an active family and loves to go along wherever you are going. He would love hiking and probably would be a good running partner once he is a little better on-leash. If his forever family had a place on a lake, it would be his idea of Nirvana.

Kobe continues to like all people he meets of all ages. I have even had people he has never met come into the house when I am gone to let him out and he is fine with all of them. Even though my resident barks like crazy at people at the door, Kobe is usually quiet with his greetings. He does not jump on people (unless they are holding a favorite toy), but likes to walk between your legs to get a back and butt scratch. He enjoys attention and will ask for an ear scratch or belly rub on occasion, but isn't pushy or needy. He is a Velcro dog and will be wherever you are if he has the option.

Now that he is settled in well here, we will start to venture out into the neighborhood more and see how he does with passing encounters with other dogs.

If you want a sweet, smart dog to share your days, and you like to be active and playful, Kobe would love to meet you. Contact your placement advisor and let them know!

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Hi, all. Mr. Kobe here bringing you an update on my status as foster dog. I am glad to report that I am adjusting to my new foster dog role and getting the hang of the job. I've got all of the basic skills down: sit and wait to be fed (if you tell me to), sleep through the night, do all "business" outside no matter the weather, sleep on your person's feet to keep them warm while they are working, supervise any and all use of the grill, destroy pesky bouncy tennis balls, and be within tripping distance of your person at all times. I am not afraid of thunderstorms, vacuums, mowers or anything. I even heard some gunshots at the retriever club the other evening and I was more intrigued than anything else.

I walk OK on a leash with a martingale collar, although Foster Mom (FM) does give me reminders to "heel" regularly. When we are at the beach or someplace fun, I really want to surge ahead, but do my best to refrain. FM is, shall we tactfully say, "not the young athletic type" and she has still been able to control me and not get pulled off of her feet despite the fact that I am a very strong guy. I can keep working on this one to make it even easier on my person. Trying different types of walking devices may help also.

I have had a couple more swimming lessons now and am happy to report that I have pretty much conquered this skill. I will happily swim out to retrieve a toy or stick and bring it back to shore. Wouldn't want any of my toys to get away. As a matter of fact, I am SO attached to whatever I retrieve that I would rather keep it and chew on it than to relinquish it to anyone else. FM says I am something called "annoyingly ambivalent" about this; I will drop the ball/stick/Kong and bark at her loudly (the only time I bark) to insist that she throw it again, but when she reaches for it, I can't help myself and I lunge and grab it away. FM does not like this game and basically refuses to play. We are working on compromising on this one, and as I learn to trust her a bit more, I am starting to get a little better at letting FM take my toys so she can throw them again. FM says this is why I should not live with young children; I like them, but if they pick up something that I think belongs to me, I am likely to try to snatch it away from them and may accidentally grab some person in the process.

I am still getting along famously with the old guy dog at the house. His only rule is that I don't sleep on his bed, and since there are plenty of other dog beds in the house, I am glad to let him have his. Otherwise, we pretty much ignore each other. The other dog here (a pretty girl named Splash) and I are working things out and even play together sometimes. FM still watches us very closely when we are together, especially around food and toys, but we are sharing space peaceably now. FM says the only real problem is that she and Splash can't play or do training when I am around, because I want to get in the middle and steal the toys (to which I otherwise pay no attention until Splash has them) and training treats and get all of the attention without doing the work! So, FM and Splash go out in the yard without me to play and work sometimes. I don't like this, but am generally pretty good about waiting in the house for them to come back in. I have even learned to line up with the other dogs and wait my turn when we come in after "last call" at night so that we can each get a bedtime cookie. Life is good.

I still REALLY don't like being left alone, but FM has started leaving me in my room with my crate without closing me in the crate, and while I am still nervous and restless, I am not as stressed as when I am locked in the crate. FM and the sibs went out without me the other night and FM left me loose in the house with a muzzle on so I couldn't chew things. Good thing for her she remembered the muzzle, because it didn't take me any time at all to open the pocket door and let myself into the kitchen where there was a brand-new bag of dog food. Other than opening that door, OK and maybe putting a couple little scratches on the front door, everything was fine when FM got home.

I went to visit the vet lady the other day. She said I was a great dog and that I will find a super home. I sure hope she is right! These are other things she said: I am at a great trim weight at 70 lbs, I need some medicine right now for ear infections (but they are getting better already), I don't have any bad things in my gut or in my heart, I have one broken tooth that needs to be extracted, and I have an underbite that will make me prone to tartar, so my forever folks will need to brush my teeth regularly. She also said I have a really nice, shiny coat. And everyone was very impressed that I was nice to them even when they were poking and prodding me in some very personal places. I just really like people and was happy to have all of the people paying attention to me and giving me treats! There was even a noisy cat there screaming in his carrier, and I was curious and sniffed at it from a respectful distance, but then just left it alone.

Whew, that is a lot of information for this week. If you think you would like to be my forever family, please get in touch with your placement person and they will let me know. I look forward to hearing from you!

Kobe