Bubba's story

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Bubba's story

New postby jjean on Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:59 am

Bubba's story starts here:
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I picked him up yesterday afternoon, stinky & matted.
He doesn't mind being groomed - that's good because I spent all evening brushing and cutting out mats. If I pulled too hard, he just nose my hand away. The bath was sorta frightening. Being rubbed all over with soap was great but the being sprayed with water is terrifying.

Here is some "after bath" shots. He didn't want to look at the camera.

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To be continued...
Jean
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Bo "Granite Head"- 10 yr old Blue Healer/BC mix
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Re: Bubba's story

New postby Wendy M on Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:24 am

Awwww...sweet old Bubba! You don't know it yet, but you're on the way to a MUCH better life, with the love and care of all the great rescuers who are dedicated to helping you find a new forever home!!

GREAT job saving this guy, to everyone involved. :-)

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Re: Bubba's story

New postby jjean on Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:27 am

Bubba is a very sweet boy!

He seems to have never been leash trained. He's smart enough to try every escape tactic but I'm smarter - I can carry 40 pounds.
Bubba is very food motivated. It's slower than picking him up but at least he's moving forward.

I took him to the vet this morning. I put him on the table and he was great. He even gave me chin licks while there. He's in mostly good health for a BC 8-10 years old.

Here is his favorite place at home...
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Outside my back door.
Can you say "Handsome Boy"!
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Bo "Granite Head"- 10 yr old Blue Healer/BC mix
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Re: Bubba's story

New postby ajones on Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:16 am

Oh, wow! He sure looks like he's got a lot of coat, even after your grooming marathon yesterday, Jean. I can only imagine what he looked like when you picked him up. :shock:

I'm glad to hear his overall health is good, and I wish you luck with the continued leash training.
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Re: Bubba's story

New postby ewenityfarm on Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:36 am

I guess i am crossing the bridge between smoothies (where I started) and rough coats (where I am now) :) the after results of Bubbas grooming are stunning,what a handsome boy he is!!! Thank goodness for food motivation, he should be keeping up with you soon, and he seems to be rolling along with the changes. Thanks for your time and patience with him,Jean and everyone else working on getting him down here. :mrgreen:
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Re: Bubba's story

New postby jjean on Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:43 pm

Life just keeps getting better...
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(sorry about the eyes)
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Re: Bubba's story

New postby ajones on Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:07 pm

Looks like Bubba is taking to indoor life just fine! :lol:
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