Adopted September 29, 2001

Have car; will travel! This little dude will even drive for you, but he dropped from his steering wheel pose just as I got close with the camera. Oh well. Anyone can see, he's ready to go and makes an excellent traveling companion.

This poor boy lived with the same family all ten years of his life and was nevertheless abandoned by them when they had to move. I received a call from his former owner, telling me she had "tried every rescue in town," but no one would help her because of his age. She informed me that we were his only hope as his last vet appointment had been scheduled. If we did not take him, he was going to be euthanized.

What his owner did not tell me was how neglected he had been. B.J. was filthy and horribly matted. Once the mats were cut away, all we found under the ticks and fleas were skin and bones. His mouth was so badly infected, no one pet him, much less clip the hair from his eyes. 

I'm happy to report that life has completely turned around for sweet B.J. He is clean and comfortable, sporting a hearty appetite and an amazingly pleasant disposition. Dental surgery cleared up the infection in his mouth. He definitely gained weight, looking more and more beautiful each day, and most important, his loving personality has fully emerged. He likes nothing more than to cuddle and to fall asleep in a warm lap.

BJ was adopted by an amazing family from Minneapolis. They already had three beautiful black cocker babies in their family and wanted to help a hard-to-place dog find a new home. I cannot say enough about this wonderful couple. His adoptive mother is active in obedience training and grooms her own dogs. The love and care given to her dogs was evidenced by their sunny dispositions and beautiful coats.  Her cockers are very obedient but also full of personality. If only all of our dogs were able to find homes as wonderful as this one. They immediately started getting BJ accustomed to being brushed, having his teeth brushed and nails buffed. They are giving him the time and space that he needs to become a loving family member.