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Franklin's Fight

Hellow

Hi Dogster pals! I finally get to speak for myself...yay. I'm feeling really great and you can't deny that I look really great, too! Yup, I've filled into my sexy spotted skin. Last Saturday, the food police took me to an adoption event (noww they're getting picky about what I eat, but I bet my brown eyes can get me back to the gravy!) Anyway, my mind wandered to food; like any puppy. At this adoption event thing, I saw the ladies that saved me again and we all sat down for that bright light. Lots of nice people talked to me in little baby voices, some asked, "What happened to him?" The AARF ladies told the whole tale to whoever asked. Oh, my favorite part was that four legged lab fellow called Rudy. We wrestled around and tried to knock each other down. We got all tangled up in our leashes. The humans were laughing too. They kept untangling us. It was so fun. I heard Rudy got his new family the next day. I hope my new family has a dog that likes to wrestle and play. I'm not too rough but I like to really get in there. When playtime is done, Move!, that spot on the couch is mine. Anyway, my leg is still sore...snicker, snicker.

Come see me next Saturday. We're going to that adoption event thing again. I'll let the human finish...

frankie out.

AARF, Franklin and some of our other dogs available for adoption will be at the PetsMart, Brook Road accross from Virginia Center Commons Mall in Richmond, Virginia from 12 - 3 PM on 1/31/09!

Preparing Frankie

As bittersweet as it is for us, the time has arrived for Franklin to be presented for adoption. We all know he will make some lucky family very happy. He made a brief visit to the adoption event a few weeks ago. All the busyness was a little overwhelming; but we wondered, "How will he do with other dogs?" He was cautious then as social as they come. He loved everyone oooing and ahhhing over his handsome appearance.

We'll begin responding to all inquiries for adoption and post his latest greatest picture very soon. Thank you all for keeping him in your prayers.

All Set

From Franklin's foster daddy:
Happy New Year to all. Franklin is doing so well and is really starting to shine. He is a silly puppy and his mental state is pretty much what you would expect from a dog his age. We weighed him yesterday and he is up to 35 lbs!!! He has definitely come a long way from the 18lbs he weighed on that day that Kathie brought him to Locke Taylor's. He did have a bought of the runs last week so we took a fecal to Dr. Taylor's for a follow-up worm test as he had whip and hooks when he was first rescued. Last week's test came back negative, so they sent us home with some metronidazole to help firm him up and settle his tummy. His stools are much better and he should finish that treatment tomorrow. His head is looking great with hair coming back and everything. There is still a little seam from the stitches/scar but we are hopeful that will cover over with time. Also, his leg looks better every day, with the fresh skin slowly closing the gap. There is still some puffiness in that leg, but what can you expect when the ligaments were as torn as they were.

He has great energy and gets so excited when it's time to play. He is learning to sit, stay and fetch and he plays wonderfully. We take him on frequent walks to get some exercise and work the leg. He truly is a joy. He is trying to assert himself as a lap dog and will gladly jump up and share your seat with you (and then try to stiff-arm you out of it). He likes the cats and probably wishes they had as much a desire to play with him as he does with them. They put up with his energy and antics well and hide upstairs when they've had enough.

Steve, Thanks for the pix! I hope you don't mind me posting your "mug"...lol.