2/9/14:
Just an update on Summer ( Squirrel alias) Known as Happy and Red he is fully and I mean fully part of the family in his views. He self initiates play with my Black Lab, Chases her around the back yard, Adores my elderly mother ( and she him). Fully acclimated , I can't remember a day without him nor can he about us. He is a puppy in all characteristics, sleeps like a puppy, always considerate and Extremely intelligent. You name a positive characteristic and The Kid has it. What a wonderful life. Take care and thank you so much for finding my funny dog, i.e. Summer, Red, Happy, little Napleon. He has alot of pride in himself and loves everyone.
I forgot to mention that Summer is no longer overweight and weighs in at 45 lbs and has been there for 2 months. Slim , trim and very active because of it. He just Loves walks. Never barks and is a Doll.
10/1/13:
Just a month and Summer has totally assimilated himself into the family. I say he has for we just allow him to Be Summer. He is gentle and caring to all. He is a genuine sweety who cares for all immensely. He lays where he likes with complete relaxation and as if he has always been here. Who benefits from adopting a Needy dog. Well of course it is the People who gain so much by providing a loving home for Furry friends. I call him the little guy since he is far smaller than most of my dogs have been. Sum Sum adores my 95 yr. old mother and likes to be petted for as long as she wants to pet him. A Great Addition to the family. He is at peace in his soul .9/18/13:
Summer, ( also known as THE KID since he is the smallest dog I have had in 20 years) is progressing wonderfully. He sleeps in the crate all nite with No Whining. He is quiet in the crate when I get up and start the day and patiently waits for me to let him out. When Bandit pees Summer watches and goes over to where he is and pees just like him. When CiCi dances in anticipation of a walk Summer tries to dance like her even though he is awkward at it. He loves to meet all people. During the day he lays down in peace with no worries. He loves to go on walks. A very intelligent dog that picks up things very quickly. Summer eats all his food neither gulping it or ignoring it. He follows me everywhere and thinks he owns me but he is learning about sharing very well.
Sum Sum also known as the Little Guy is truly HAPPY. He feels a bond to all of us in the household. He acts like he has always been part of the family and finds joy in almost everything. Summer acts just like a Young Puppy. He never acts his age but much like a one to 2 yr old dog. He lays down anywhere in the house to rest on his side with a Smile on his face. That is another pet name for him. Happy.
Take care and the best to you all. My friends and myself feel that you are the best Rescue we have seen and most of us are later in years. That is about all from this home front.
9/8/13:
Just an update after a week of having Summer ( i.e. SumSum) He looks great after the trim., He is on a diet to lose some weight. He has separation anxiety that makes him whine like a chimpazee at night in his crate. Took him to the vet to get something to calm his nerves. Vet said everything else looks great and just like you he said the dog does not look over 6 yrs. old. He likes to lay down near people. Is very peaceful and a very wonderful dog. Loves to go on walks. Loves to point at quail. He really loves life and loves to ride in a car. He is very intelligent and learns things very easily. Sum Sum is a blessing to our household. He is very shy ! He is very in tune with all around him. He is timid, shy, wants to be near people. Gentle, mild and EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT. CiCi likes him alot. Kisses him but she is a sweetie. He is beside me right now. Yes, he does not like the crate door closed but what human would like to be locked up. He has already adapted to all around him. We call CiCi the Free spirit flower child and Summer is the little guy since all the dogs are bigger.9/5/13:
Hope you got the photos of the old Squirrel now known as Summer and Sum Sum. Bandit tries to lord over him but is amiable. Sum Sum cries at night in his crate/house. Time will resolve that. He is very amiable. My Groomer said his wash and trim was a battle but he looks nice but chubby. Wants a lot of attention but quiet. His left back leg hurts him, may be arthritis. His right elbow, if touched will make him snappy. Not bad for a 9 year old dog. Going to have him checked out by the Vet tomorrow. He drinks a lot of water. He has his own crate/house with a blanket inside over the pad. It is wire so he doesn't feel confined. There is a blanket over the top and two sides to make him feel protected. He goes on walks with CiCi and he walks well. CiCi and Sum get along well. He is very mild but extremely intelligent. He heard a cricket in the back and pointed. So much for a hunting dog unless you like to eat crickets. My mother loves him.
