Piper 12-168 [1]

May 5, 2012

Piper was rescued from Minneapolis Animal Control this past Tuesday (May 1).  He was picked up as a stray on April 13th and then quarantined for kennel cough and scheduled to be euthanized on Wednesday (May 2) at 8am.  RAGOM got a tip that this innocent little 6 mos. pup had hours left to his life.

This little guy was uncontrollably excited when I picked him up from his gracious transport and rescue mom on Tuesday.  Let me just say, anyone would be exhilarated by freedom after being caged for almost three weeks with no real contact from other humans or animals.

The first night was rough as he didn't want to be in a kennel, needless to say.  I laid next to his kennel for hours talking to him softly until he finally fell asleep.  The next day I kept him very busy with training, walking, meet and greets at Caribou, and then finally to the vet.  Everyone loved him!  The vet couldn't believe he was ever considered to have kennel cough, let alone slated to be euthanized!  He said he is a very lucky, healthy, 51lb, approximately 6mos old handsome yellow lab.  He is the most lovable, adorable, and smart dog.  He has learned so much in this very short time.  I took him with me for a jog yesterday and he had learned to keep pace and not tug on his lead within a half mile. Incredibly smart with words and routines.

The other night he went to dinner at McCormicks in Wayzata (super dog friendly restaurant :-).  So many people had stopped to greet him and wanted to put in applications with Ragom after learning he was up for adoption.  He is very gentle, loves to play, wants to please, and  great with kids.  He is a little timid when meeting dogs but I think he would do well with another family dog as he doesn't like to be alone.  He is doing well with potty training and hasn't chewed anything in my home.  I keep him active with chew toys and bones.  He has already become protective with unfamiliar noises.  He has been sleeping well in his crate since the first night and we use it for car rides.  This little man is going to be adopted quick and I will miss him greatly.   

I will send more updates with better pics, so check back soon on Piper's page!