CBHR is in need of a very special foster home for a very special foster dog by the name of Mick Jagger.  Mick is a loving, 10 year old male with a heart of gold, but like some of the dogs who come to us, he carries some baggage from an unhappy past. Mick's past must have included being confined and abandoned, because he has difficulty with both.

 

Despite these two challenges, Mick has made a lot of progress thanks to the hard work of his current foster parents.  When he first arrived, he couldn't tolerate being separated from his people at all.  Foster mom and dad worked hard to help him trust that they'd return, and Mick can now successfully stay on his own for four to five hours, given the right situation.  

 

What is the right situation?  Due to his fear of confinement, he's never met a crate that he liked, and this can be a challenge. At some point, all dogs need to be able to be comfortable on their own, sometimes in a crate. Mick is very smart, and has demonstrated a Houdini-like ability to defy most forms of confinement.  A secure fenced-in yard, and some help from our consulting behaviorist, Dawn Gardner, will enable potential foster parents desensitize Mick to a crate so he can continue the progress he's already made. Mick has a strong personality and knows what he likes, so he will need a foster parent who can set boundaries for him and help to respect them.

 

Mick is a sweet, loving boy who is house-trained, leash-trained, and loves to ride in the car (McDonald's is a favorite destination!).  He loves being outdoors with his people, and loves to bask in the sun.  He is all up to date on his vetting and he is heartworm negative.  Mick has a slightly awkward gait at times (due to a past broken leg), but it doesn't cause him any pain or inconvenience.  He is allergic to topical flea and tick medications, so he receives Comfortis along with his monthly heartworm pill (all provided by CBHR along with his vetting).

 

We are looking for foster parents who are up for the challenge of helping Mick on the next leg of his journey to his forever home. The ideal home will have only older/teen-aged children.  Mick gets along well with other dogs, even small ones like Yorkies, and enjoys his four-legged friends.  He would probably do best with one or two other dogs.  Mick would also do best with at least one foster parent who's home most of the time.

 

We know this is a tall order, but we hope to find someone who can see through the "rough" to the "diamond" underneath.  Mick has come a long way, and  deserves a loving home of his very own. If you have a heart for the "challenging" ones, CBHR -- and Mick -- would love to hear from you. 

Please contact Stacey Snyder if you can help us care for this very special soul.