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Update 6/3/08:  Grady has lots of energy and plays like a puppy, at times racing around the yard with his foster brother and sister.  He doesn't have a confrontational bone in his body and agrees to let his bullying sister have her way if she is in one of those moods.

His foster parents have not been too pushy with training him, as they are concentrating more on his health issues, but they feel that he is improving with every passing day.  He takes Benadryl to help control his allergies, is getting a fatty acid supplement added to his diet to help with his skin and hair.  (You can see by the photos that the hair on his nose is growing back.)  He could still stand to gain a few pounds.  Still, through all the poking and prodding at the vet he remains unprovoked and continues to be a good sport about it all.

He's curious ("Hey, what's that I smell on the table?"), absolutely loves other dogs, people, and cats (if they don't swat his nose).  He hates to go out in the rain, but is learning that outside is THE place to go potty.  He knows what treats and rawhides are for and sleeps in a small ball on a pillow in the bedroom.

Overall he is a great little guy that deserves a comfortable loving home of his own either with or without canine siblings (although his foster mom does feel like at least one dog to chase might be perfect for him).

Grady is a sad case of neglect.  He has come to us severely malnourished with an untreated heart murmur.  He also has what we call "pen nose," a condition most likely caused by him constantly sticking his nose through a wire pen until the hair wore off.  (It'll grow back in time.)

Grady is one of the sweetest dogs you'll ever come across.  He loves to give kisses and cuddle.  He also loves to explore ad there is no place he doesn't want to investigate.  He's good with cats and other dogs.  He hasn't had the easiest life, so he's a bit timid with people at first, but he quickly warms up.  Grady has a heart murmur and is still a bit underweight (lack of nutrition causing some bald spots), but we're working on those issues and are confident that he will soon be a healthy boy.

Adoptive Status:  Neutered, UTD on shots and micro-chipped.

Dream Home Minimum Requirements: Grady would like to have a home where his people are home more often than not. 

Owner Aptitude Level:  Beginner.

Posted: 5/2/08