TEDDIE FROM TAMPA 25 AUGUST 2016
On 24 August, Jackie Ike writes to me: This is a stray so they call it a mix; young, about 1 year old. Can you foster a young male or just temporarily? BJ has approved this one. With four current house dogs, one of whom had been vomiting all night and two fosters, one of whom was having issues with his e-collar (Sadee, HERE & Buddy, HERE), I wasn't too keen on adding a feisty male dog to the mix, but if it was only temporary just to get him out of the shelter, I figured it would work out somehow. Besides, as he still had to be neutered, we thought he wouldn't be available until Friday or Saturday, which would give me some breathing space. Jackie then wrote: Sandy Check is filling out the foster app and she hopefully can take him off your hands. But . . . I have to get him first. Sandy recently moved to Florida from Indiana, where she had been very active in Airedale Rescue, notably fostering for ATRA (AIREDALE TERRIER RESCUE & ADOPTION) & SOAR (STARTING OVER AIREDALE RESCUE) The next morning, Jackie writes: Off to the shelter. Wish me luck. If nothing else, I'll see if I can pay for him. The next thing I know, I've missed two phone calls from Jackie; I call her back and she already has Teddie and is on her way to Sandy.
When she gets home, Jackie writes: He cost $20.00 and no questions asked. I like the name Teddy . . . that will fit him well. He is the sweetest thing. Went right in my car. Didn't like the crate though. Went right in Sandy's house and just made himself at home.
Sandy writes: Teddie it is! In the morning, he will have a bath . . . I think he'll like that! [It will sure make a change from washing an Airedale.]
Thank you, Jackie!	Welcome to CRUSA, Sandy!
Jackie writes: He came in neutered. He was given flea meds. He had already been on a meet and greet, but the lady didn't like his crying. He wanted out of there and wanted to go home. As soon as she put the paperwork back on the cage, I grabbed it and ran to the front . . . this one took my heart! PATRICIA YARNOT: He's adorable. Looks like there's an attitude coming with him, too. ROBYN STINE: OMG He's adorable' BOB ANDERSON: He does lok a bit like a gremlin - especially that second picture! BETSI GREENE: OMG, he is so beautiful! $20 and no questions asked - sad that they end up in the shelter, but how wonderful that CRUSA has him! NEAL SKRENES: Fortunate little guy - to have been rescued so quickly. I agree with Patricia: Looks like he's got personality. TRACIE COTTON: He's a cutie!

TEDDIE GOES TO THE VET & THE GROOMER HERE