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Likes: Stealing toys from Rudy, cuddling, rubbing against your legs like a cat, laying on anything with a cushion
Pet-Peeves: Dogs near him while he eats, people jingling keys outside the door, other dogs barking
Favorite Toy: stuffed animals, anything Rudy has
Favorite Food: anything made from fish
Arrival Story: I had been searching for a lapdog for a few months. I saw his picture on Petfinder and it said he was quiet, very sweet, and affectionate; just what I was looking for in a small dog. We had a trial period and then he was here to stay.
Bio: Kasper was picked up as a stray in Rockport, TX and taken to the city pound. He was completely matted and very streetsmart. A local private rescue pulled him and fostered him for ~4 months. We dont know his life beforehand but his tail is docked so he was obviously a planned puppy. I believe he once lived in a home situation because he was already crate trained, house trained (his foster knew neither), and leash trained. He's very happy-go-lucky and always up for anything. He and Rudy are equal attention whores and therefore a perfect pair.
Forums Motto: Witam! Dogster Local Spots I've Marked: Bruno's Bath House Rough start: When Kasper (then Parker) came to me, he was covered in fleas and ticks even though he was in a foster situation. His skin was flame-red, his toes were raw and bald, and he had open sores from chewing himself (even on his privates). You can see in some of his pictures the saliva stains on his paws and rear-end. After hours of cleaning him and a couple weeks of good food and flea prevention, the vet believes he has a flea allergy. I truly cannot believe anyone let this 100% sweet and forgiving dog become a stray.
His name was originally going to be Kostya, from one of my favorite books that has a special place in my heart (if you know it, you're awesome ;) ) but one night I looked at him and Kasper came from my lips. I took it as a sign, and hey, at least it's a Polish name!
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Rudy already updated about our move so I guess this is old news. Having a house is so fun. I bark very loudly everytime the garage door starts making noise or anyone comes near the house. Good alarm system, huh?
We also got new food. Mom could not afford to keep getting Wellness and she worried because our town is pretty small. But she found that TSC carries Taste of the Wild. Cheaper and grain free! She said she likes it even more than Wellness so it is pretty awesome it's available here. Plus there is a family-owned pet shop here with Zukes and other mom-approved treats.
I was super itchy at first because of the weather change. I'm a Texas coast dog, you cannot expect my sensitive skin to adjust to no humidity in a few days. But Mom bought me shea butter conditioner to use in the bath. It is working very well and I smell delicious.
I've had many a haircut since my last entry. I pretty much always look hot and slim. Plus I smell delicious. Actually got cut yesterday with an end-of-summer 'puppy clip' so I'm pretty short all around with a mini-afro still.
We also celebrated my Gotcha Day on August 16th. One whole year living in a real home. Mom is so proud of how far I've come. I'm living the good life now!
and perhaps I should mention Rudy and I have a real daddy now. For good. We will live with him soon...it will be nice to cuddle with a man everyday!
I'm being told that my hair is a wee bit out of control. Mom does enjoy my afro but the passers-by on the sidewalks always comment, "whoa look at his hair!" "oh it's Don King!" "what is THAT thing?" [pardon me, rudeboy, I will pee on your Puma shoes if further insults are flung at me]. So we figure it is finally time I went and got my hair did.
It has taken so long for my hair to come in since I was shaved to the skin the day before I came to my forever home. Mom trims my face and 'sanitary areas' but the rest is in full-grown sheep's wool mode. She also waited because I had to get used to grooming. Shameful as it is, I must admit I would bite her if she even touched my legs when I first arrived. She's just praying I wont attack any groomers once I'm out of the house!
Hopefully we can get an appointment Friday. oh but no worries, my afro stays; it will just be slightly contained.
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