Zeke (Socks 06-459)

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11/19/06: Socks is a very nice pup, but very leary of humans. He likes my dogs a lot and is very nice to the cats, but it's taking me a little time to earn his trust. He's coming around really well though, but it will take a little time before he is confident enough to be around lots of people. I'm going to slowly introduce him to my family this weekend. He has loads of potential and is soooo loveable!

Socks still has a cough even though he's finished his meds, so I'll take him to the vet next week to have it checked out. We've only had him a since a week ago yesterday, but I'm proud of the progress he's made so far. He's a definite star! He loves peanut butter (it's how I get him to take the big pill). Here are some pictures of this handsome boy....my girls are boy crazy now!

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At a Glance #06-459

Mixed Breed Born: July 2006
Male Weight not specified

Status: Deceased

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11/19/06: Socks is a very nice pup, but very leary of humans. He likes my dogs a lot and is very nice to the cats, but it's taking me a little time to earn his trust. He's coming around really well though, but it will take a little time before he is confident enough to be around lots of people. I'm going to slowly introduce him to my family this weekend. He has loads of potential and is soooo loveable!

Socks still has a cough even though he's finished his meds, so I'll take him to the vet next week to have it checked out. We've only had him a since a week ago yesterday, but I'm proud of the progress he's made so far. He's a definite star! He loves peanut butter (it's how I get him to take the big pill). Here are some pictures of this handsome boy....my girls are boy crazy now!

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Thursday, December 21, 2006

Since Socks' visit to the vet he's coming around a bit more. He loves to play with Shelby and they are almost inseparable...they're about the same age. Socks loves treats and loves to get his food and treats in the morning. Loves those treats though and takes them very gently. He's not agressive or grabby, he's very sweet. He loves to play and lie around with a nylabone or rawhide chewey. He really likes Mariah too and likes to spend quiet time with her. Shelby doesn't know what quiet time is usually. Socks is still leary of humans, but very nice. It's getting better, and after Christmas he should be better adjusted and comfy with strangers. He's great with me, but it's hard for him to feel comfy with others unless they are around him quite a bit. My older daughter is doing pretty good with him now, and he likes the baby(hers and my grandaughter Mazie) too. He just keeps getting better all the time. No accidents in the house since the deworming and his attitude is really good. He's great with the cats too. He sometimes comes upstairs with me and sleeps by my chair when I'm working....it amazes me how this dog has come around...he's easy to love...he will have lots of treats at Christmas and friends that love him to spend it with. He used to be the last one in the house and now he's the first, unless he knows a stranger is over. He's a really good boy...more to come...

Monday, December 11, 2006

Socks is doing better all the time. Had him to the vet today and he's doing well healthwise except for worms. He was treated there (a little peanut butter got the pills down fine) and will have his last treatment in three weeks. He did OK once I got him in the car. Even sat next to me in the front seat and I petted him when I could. All in all for a scared dog he did very well, and the people at the vet were great. He gets better with practice and encouragement and patience. I feel so much better now that we have been to the vet. He's home now and outside with the girls trying to see what trouble they can get into. They sure have fun. He likes the cats too, but the other day when one was in the back yard, they all chased it up the tree in my yard. Put them inside and soon after the cat came down and off she went.

He's a real sweet dog and hopefully will be much more used to people now as we are having a lot of company from now until Christmas and they all want to meet him. He's very smart too. Just a lot to learn. We really love him, he's sweet and getting more trusting every day... he's a great friend.