Moose the Katrina Rescue

Dear Judy, I just wanted to send my "pet rescue succes story'. Cole (also known as Moose) was the result of a litter from one of the Katrina rescues. I adopted him in March of 2006.I only went to Petsmart that day for dog food and really did try to leave the store without looking at ANY of the many animals there for adoption. He was in the pen with 4 of his siblings and he kept trying to get away from the others to no avail. I asked to see him and once he kissed me I fell in love. I did put him back in the cage planning to leave but I didn't even get to my car before I turned around and said I'll take him. I already had 3 other dogs at home (rescues) and knew I'd hear it from family and friends but he was just too handsome and sweet to leave behind. Half basset, half shephard he got the best of both breeds. Two weeks after I adopted him he developed a really bad upper respitory infection and it was touch and go for a while there but he pulled through and has been my big baby ever since! . At about a year old he was attacked at the dog park by two white shephards and he has become rather aggressive to other dogs but never to our pack. He is currently in training and he is so smart and learning everything so fast that I known the aggression will go away as he gains more confidence. Every week he amazes the trainer and I with how quickly he learns. After only 3 weeks he no longer trys to attack the dogs in class and is not bothered by the puppies barking right next to the training area. Today I walked him around the neighborhood and he ignored all the others dogs (for the first time!) I hope soon to be able to bring him with me when I know you will be there so he can thank you in person. He loves to snuggle and has never met a human he doesn't like. He loves to talk to me in the morning and lectures me when I get home from work. Thank you again for saving his momma so that he had a chance to be loved. I hope his brothers and sisters where as lucky. Randi Gaskill PS Your are MY pet rescue hero!!