Bud is a very special 6-year-old dog who is looking for an equally special home.  Bud suffered from serious neglect and torment for most of his life.  He has been in foster care since November 2006, slowly repairing the injuries to his body and to his psyche.  Both his foster homes adore brave, loving, sweet-tempered Bud and would adopt him if they could but it is now time for Bud to look for one more open heart and the home that will keep him forever in the lap of love.

Bud is a very cuddly, Velcro dog who loves human company.  He wants to sit beside you when you work, behind you in your chair, and to go with you when he can.  Because of the chaos of his early life, Bud needs a quiet home with a regular routine.  Bud gets along very well with cats and with mellow, quiet dogs but he is not a suitable companion for any energetic dog or puppy and would also be happy as an only dog.  He will not be placed in a home with young children or any boisterous individuals he is still easily alarmed and is looking for peace in this life.

Bud goes happily into his crate now and is making lots of progress with housetraining; but, even more than usual with IGs, we can expect some regression while he learns a new home and routine.

Bud still has some behaviors from his lonely past and we don't consider him a beginner's IG.  He growls over his food and we recommend feeding him in a crate, and he gets anxious when his humans go out of sight or if his meal is late.  He sometimes sways back and forth or mounts the furniture and he has a very eerie bark.  Bud must only be trained with positive methods and gentleness his big heart has overcome a lot of bad things and he has a lot to give, but roughhousing or even a hint of violence will terrify him all over again.

If you are looking for a very special dog to love, please consider Bud.  We all love him so much, he has so much love to give, and he deserves a fantastic rest of his life.  Bud will take patience, but he will amply reward it.

Bud is being fostered in Seattle. Washington residents who want to begin the process to adopt an IGCA Rescue dog, please write igplaygroup@mac.com to learn about the IGCA adoption process and receive an application. We are always willing to consider placing a dog out of state, but applicants are asked to apply to and work with us through their local IGCA Rescue Representative.

Cocoa is a handsome, happy 7-year-old fellow who is a world-champion tail wagger once he settles in. Cocoa just loves being with the IGs in his foster home, is very loving toward people, and loves to run and play. The foster home reports that he has excellent potty habits if kept on a regular routine. Now that he has had his first-ever dental, and lost a great many teeth, he feels very healthy and sprightly. Cocoa has had some ups and downs in his life. He was the stud dog for a breeder, then the beloved pet of a man whose health caused him to move away and leave Cocoa, then with a loving private rescuer who realized after a few tries that IGs need special homes that understand them. Cocoa does well with cats and with older, gentle children. This handsome loving chap is looking for a place where he can have quite a bit of human company; he says he has spent enough of his life without it and he really gets lonely when left for too long. He also promises to give many snuggles and to keep the bed nice and warm.

Cocoa is being fostered in Spokane. Washington residents who want to begin the process to adopt an IGCA Rescue dog, please write igplaygroup@mac.com to learn about the IGCA adoption process and receive an application. We are always willing to consider placing a dog out of state, but applicants are asked to apply to and work with us through their local IGCA Rescue Representative.

 

Chaz is an owner release and was well cared for. Life changes of the owner caused the release of Chaz into rescue. He was in his home with Vinnie for 7 years. Both dogs were released to rescue at the same time, but limited foster home availability made it necessary to place them in separate homes. All these changes have been quite a lot for him. But the good news is that he has come through with flying colors and is ready to give someone all his love.

He is approximately 71/2, and does well with all dogs but would probably be happier with a buddy closer to his own age. His current foster home has cats and he lived with a cat, so gets along fine with them. His teeth were in poor condition when he came to us. He has since had his dental and is missing several teeth. That, however, has not had any negative effect on his appetite or desire to eat. He is a seizure dog but has not had one in the past couple of years. His overall health is good. Walks well on a leash, loves to snuggle in bed like any self respecting IG, has shown good potty habits but does need some help with crate training.

Chaz is an affectionate, quiet sweet dog who wants his own person to watch over. If you like your IGs happy, easy going, and velcro close, he might just be the guy for you.  For more information, contact  iggypaws@verizon.net.