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Flat-coated Retriever/Basset Hound

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Home:Riverside, IL

Age: 9 Years Sex: Male Weight: 51-100 lbs

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Nicknames:
freddie mercury, freddie boom boom, freddie freddie two-by-four

Doggie Dynamics:

Energy

sleepy		energetic

Intelligence

silly		genius

Friendliness

aggressive		affectionate

Playfulness

not playful		very playful

Disposition

anxious		calm

Quick Bio:

-mutt

-pound dog

-dog rescue

Likes:
car rides!

Pet-Peeves:
strangers trying too hard to be his friend

Favorite Toy:
blue (a scarlet colored, eviscerated and decapitated stuffed bear)

Favorite Food:
anything we're willing to part with, especially peanut butter and cheese (not together, of course)

Favorite Walk:
around petsmart

Best Tricks:
replacing his toys in the box when he's done playing with them

Arrival Story:
we spotted fred on www.petfinder.com. he was offered for adoption by rover rescue in aurora, illinois. when we called to inquire about him, we were told someone already planned to adopt him. however, we persisted, driving the almost 3-hours round-trip on a whim to visit him at his foster parents' house. if it was love at first sight, it was unidirectional. we thought he was adorable and sweet, but fred apparently thought we were threatening and untrustworthy. it turned out that fred, a rescue animal, had serious trust issues with everyone who crossed his path. however, his foster parents thought us more suitable adoptive parents than the other interested party -- who also drove long and wide to see him, but hadn't bothered to bring a check or a firm commitment -- so we took fred home with us. it was two full weeks before a still scared fred emerged from under our dining room table. trust was definitely hard-earned. however, we adore each other now, and it's just a matter of time before fred begins to trust other new people.

Bio:
fred is the sweetest animal we've ever met. however, because of his severe stranger anxiety, most people don't get to see this side of him. still, we're working to help him past his fears, because he is a truly loving animal who deserves to be shared with the world.

Forums Motto:
don't let life - or bacon - pass you by!

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I've Been On Dogster Since:

June 18th 2004