I cannot begin to tell you how well Remy is doing. As you can see in the pictures, he's one playful fellow.  A vet tech at the dog run looked at his teeth and guessed that he's closer to 3 or 4 since there is almost no tartar.

Remy likes other dogs and people and, as promised, LOVES kids. He also loves balls, so when we passed a family in the park playing ball he looked at them longingly. His fur is the softest I've ever felt, and he is a real hug bug.

People in the neighborhood are heartbroken and in love with him. On our way to the pet food store Saturday, a sanitation cop stopped to ask what was wrong with Remy, and when I told him the story he pulled 10 bucks out of his pocket to put toward Remy's food. At the pet food store we tested him with Thorn, the huge tabby cat -first he bowed and barked, then whined when Thorn wouldn't play, then turned around and ignored him.

Remy is eating well now.  We had him weighed Sunday and he clocks in at 49.4lb but could use another 15lbs. He has put on a little weight and is not nearly so weak as he was.

I almost wish he weren't such a great dog because I know he won't be here long and we'll miss him.

5/31/04 - Remy

One of our volunteers went to the shelter to pick up Remy. Here is what she reported that afternoon.
 

The shelter said he'd been with a family who surrendered him because they were moving. He lived with a 10year old and 14year old, and that the people who turned him in said he was the "Guardian Angel to all children" and loves people.

However, they did not tell me what condition he was in and so I was not prepared for what I saw when I met him. I know NBR has seen its share of skinny dogs, but he's definitely among the skinniest. His hip bones and butt bones plus vertebrae and every single rib all stick out. I will get pictures this weekend to send. He will be handsome once he puts some weight on.

He was so anxious in the car at first that I had to get into the back to hold him to stop him from trembling. He calmed down quickly, though. The nubbin has already started wiggling. He has just gone around the living room, collected all the loose toys, plus the homemade cornbread-peanut butter chew treat I gave him (a neighbor made them), and put everything in a pile next to my chair.

He clearly is very gentle and submissive and has already paid homage to Nina my Boxer, whining and wiggling. I will write more when i get to know him better.

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an online application first.  Then e-mail the contacts below.  Be sure to include your full name, city, state, and area code in the subject line of your message.

Northeastern Boxer Rescue
 

Jamie Meadow - Jamie@boxerrescue.com

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