BILL
- Gender: Male
- Age: 3 yrs
- Size: 50 lbs
- Color: Blue
- Cats: No
- Dogs: Yes
- Kids: Unknown
- Other: Mr. Congeniality
There's nothing to make you say "OH NOOOO" about Mr. Bill. This handsome blue & white, three year old is one of the sweetest boys you'll meet. He's not a one-size fits all kinda guy though. He's looking for a very patient family with a calm home environment to help him build his confidence.
Bill hasn't known the joys of being a family pet for very long. It's apparent that he spent most of his time out of doors and that's where he's most comfortable. He'll run and play for hours checking every corner of the yard for birds and squirrels. When he tires, he'll just sit gazing up at the trees waiting for the next little bit of movement that might indicate something interesting to watch.
It's no wonder this boy is 50 lbs. and skinny as a rail. His foster family has been working on trying to put some meat on those bones, but he just burns it off in joyful play.
Nearly everything about being a family pet is new to him and he's ultra cautious when it comes to life inside the house. At first even the smallest noise like his tags hitting the food bowl can seem scary but he's slowly learning to relax and getting used to a regular routine.
He still hasn't worked up the courage to go through the dog door like the rest of his foster pack, but someday he'll get there. In the mean time, he's good at letting you know when he's ready to come in from outside and has done well in the house with only one accident in his first few days. He's very good at bedtime about going into his crate and is content to sleep through the night.
We wouldn't recommend a feline sibling for a novice cat or rookie parents. He's making good strides in getting over his seeming obsession but it will take continued patience and training for all parties to make a mixed-family functional.
If Bill were human you'd think he could be a star of Cirque de Soleil when you see him in every possible position seeking the ultimate snuggle position on the couch with Dad! He may be skittish about some things but the joy of couch time is not one of them.
Bill is the kind of foster boy that just makes you smile whenever you're with him. You can't help but cheer him on as each day he slowly masters his fears and becomes a more relaxed member of the pack. There's no grumbling or fear with other dogs. He is so easy to get along with he could be voted "Mr. Congeniality" but certainly not "Mr. Photogenic" as he isn't willing to pose for a good face shot. But did we mention soft and cuddly?
He's a great dog and one that will no doubt become even more wonderful as his confidence builds and he knows that he's in a safe and secure environment. We have no doubt you'll soon be saying "OH YESSS...it's Mr. Bill!"
BILL'S FRIENDS
Thank you to Bill's new friends, Deb O'Day and her setters, Clancey and Barkley!
Bill, I hope you find a wonderful family with a mom as devoted as mine! Biscuit and his mom, Marsha Heller
BILL'S GALLERY
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