Eeyore

Eeyore has a rescue home in Canada, and a ride there on June 19th. He needs someone to get him to the airport, and to help his kind courier person with quarantine, security, and check-in. In one day, you could make the difference that gets Eeyore to his new life!

April 7th...we leave in 10 weeks...is there anyone ready to give Eeyore a chance in life? Eeyore needs someone with a social worker heart. He likes being with our cats and other foster dog. He's less scared of us than before, but still needs intensive patience and security. Could you consider adopting this special-needs scaredy pants, and making him yours? Could you be his next foster family, hopefully long-term to let him learn to trust people?

Last night Eeyore let my daughter pet and cuddle, and even bathe him. :) :) :) We had to corner him first, and he was nervous, but once she was with him, he seemed okay with it. He's making slow slow progress, but progress. :)

Good news! The vet says Eeyore may need surgery in the future but really doesn't at this point. Yeah! :) Eeyore's greatest "special need" at this point is for someone who will really understand his caution with people at this point, and who will give him the time he needs.

Eeyore goes for surgery tonight, thank you to so many people who must have helped with his emergency fund. The window of time while he's healing from surgery might be such a great time to bond with Eeyore, while he might allow more contact and care. If you might be the special person to give Eeyore a permanent home, please get in touch soon. He'll need lots of patience, but I really think he'll come to trust and love.

Our Chihuahua WarrEeyore (ha ha) is braver by the day! http://youtu.be/wpkSK3c-yW4 He's started to come out even when we're home, making more eye contact...keeps an eye on the door...could he be waiting for you to come meet him?

Eeyore lets us pet him, seems to enjoy company with cats, people, and our other foster Rosie, but is still staying in his safe space. He's probably scared, but shows us only big wondering eyes and a pure heart. We're happy to be the new contact for Eeyore, eager to give him all the love and patience and care we can. We'd be REALLY happy to find someone special who could adopt this gentle boy and start working on a life long relationship of trust and caring. I'm pretty sure every bit of live he's given will be rewarded a hundred times over.

Eeyore found a new foster home for the middle of January! And it's someone great! Yay! Here is the update I got from his current foster mom: "Eeyore has improved so much since I first got him. He went from being the scared little dog who never made a sound and stayed under my bed in the dark to a calm dog that does still enjoy laying down in his little area, but he enjoys getting pet on the head and sleeps at the foot of my bed. He does bark whenever someone comes to the door and when I come home from work (he picked that habit up from my dog). He's never shown any signs of aggression, no matter how scared he may be. He pees on the pee pad but he doesn't always poop there. He gets along well with my dog and I'm sure he'll be great with cats as well." Sounds like he's doing well!! :)

Meet Eeyore. Eeyore is a shy dog who is looking for a forever home to bring him out of his shell. He is sweet, gentle, and never aggressive, but he is very skittish and not very trusting. He's making a lot of progress but he really, really needs a forever family who will commit to him and allow him to blossom in his own time. You will truly be rewarded to see him progress and grow into the dog he so wants to be! It'll take a special, patient person to be a right fit for Eeyore but I know you are out there!!

Eeyore is neutered, heart worm negative and has received his rabies and DHPPL vaccinations.

Here's Eeyore's story:

Why the name? Well just take one look at that sad, sad little face of his and you'll see why. Eeyore's sad face, combined with his skinny little body which he always kept tucked away in his kennel, tugged at one special volunteer's heartstrings. She went home and could not stop thinking about sad little Eeyore who got little to no attention at the shelter because of his tendency to hide in his kennel all day.

Luckily for Eeyore, this wonderful lady decided to foster him and teach him to trust again and to not be so sad. Two weeks later, she was back at the shelter to collect Eeyore and take him into foster care. In the meantime, Eeyore had his general health check, neutering and his cherry eye removed. He is now blank canvas ready to accept all the good things life has to offer him!

If you are interested in adopting this sweet, gentle soul, please contact Marla at [email protected]. Thank you.

UPDATES:

October 4: Eeyore is making slow, steady progress but what he really needs is a loving, forever home that will always be there for him. Look into his eyes and see how much he wants to love. He's just waiting for the right person. Please take a chance on a sweet Eeyore!!

September 08: Eeyore finally made it in to the vet for a check-up. He had a minor rash on his inner thigh that cleared up quickly with some ointment. Aside from that, he's doing great! He now enjoys head pets (though is still a little hesitant with the full body petting). He's coming along great and I can't wait to see even more progress!! Scroll down to see lots of new pictures!

August 23: Eeyore's foster mom just got back from vacation to hear that Eeyore did well with the person who was taking care of him and really got along with her dog! Great news! Scroll to the bottom to see lots of new pictures! :)

August 3: Lovely little Eeyore is doing well and gaining confidence each day. Although still very shy, he is learning that humans aren't all so bad. He is enjoying his foster home but wishes he could have a forever home of his own. Won't you please be the one to grant him his wish!

July 24: more wonderful progress!!! Eeyore has started to walk around the room, even with his foster mom in the same room. He also doesn't keep his tail between his legs anymore and he let his foster mom put yogurt on his nose which he happily licked off!! WOW! Wonderful news!!! :) Can't wait for more!!! :) See updated pictures at he bottom of the page.

July 20: huge breakthrough people, HUGE! Eeyore has been following his foster mom to the door (at a safe distance) when she leaves. But two days ago he walked up and actually sniffed her!!!!! He sniffed her totally on his own. This might not sound like a lot to some people but it is a really big deal for Eeyore and it shows he is beginning the process of trusting. Yay, Eeyore and yay, foster mom, Robyn!!!

Update 11 July 2013:
Thank you to Eeyore's new foster mom who stepped up to take in this sweet, scared little man. So far, he seems to be doing exceptionally well in her home as she has another, older doggy to show him the ropes. I think this makes him more relaxed, although he does mostly hide under the bed. :) Speaking from my own experience, dogs like this just need a whole lot of time, patience and gentleness to allow them to slowly, slowly build up trust. It is one of the most rewarding things you can do!

Update 7 May 2013:
Eeyore is still a very timid little guy but the difference, just by looking at his photos, is quite incredible. Eeyore needs an environment which is nice and calm and perhaps (we think) with a patient, relaxed, well-adjusted doggy to "show him the ropes". Before foster care, Eeyore probably never stepped foot into a home before. If he did, something was not right there. It is clear that he is traumatised and it will take some time for him to a confident little dog. I myself am fostering a dog with a similar personality and I can assure you that, while it is a slow process, it is one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. Please consider giving Eeyore his forever home with you so that he can learn how good life can be.

If you are interested in fostering Eeyore a few months down the line, please read the fostering guidelines: http://www.animalrescuekorea.org/blog/allisondyoung/fostering-a-guidelin... , complete the application form: http://www.animalrescuekorea.org/adoption-application and send it to the adoption coordinators listed under "contact info".

If you are interested in adopting Eeyore, please read the adoption guidelines: http://www.animalrescuekorea.org/blog/allisondyoung/adoption-guideline-f..., complete the application form: http://www.animalrescuekorea.org/adoption-application and send it to the adoption coordinators listed under "contact info".