At nine months old, Doby is smacked right in pubescent boisterousness and rebelliousness. Just like your average teenage kid.
From an adoptive family that tied him almost 24/7 indoors and deprived him of all decent forms of human and dog socialisation, Doby has changed dramatically into a puppy capable of listening to commands and giving you his love and joy for life.
We are only thankful for the wonderful rehabilitative work our foster has done for Doby, taming his wild streak and mellowing down his rambunctiousness.
However, as I write this, I am pained to say that Doby cannot or should not stay at his foster's anymore, as because of his teenage rebelliousness and size, he has increasingly outsized and outpowered the resident Pomeranian-cross and Maltese. For the welfare of the other two dogs, there is a need to separate the small dogs from Doby's strength and tendency to challenge and test mutual canine domination.
We will move Doby out of the home this Saturday. And this gives me a few days to source for a foster home where the possibility of him unlearning his acquired good habits is (much) lower. As I speak, our boy is entertaining himself with a rubber soccer ball on the sofa, oblivious to the impending move, oblivious to the strength that could be destructive to the harmony with his smaller friends.
I am really hoping for a foster to come along, however last-minute this is.
J, thank you so much for taking care of him for these past months. The anger, the exasperation, the joy, the tears... I apologise for all the "misfortunes" he has caused and all the trouble that came your way ever since you decided to take in Doby.
If you'd like to know more or help Doby in carving out a better destiny for him, feel free to contact us at 9026-2733 or email projectjkteam@yahoo.com.sg
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