They named him Howard because he looked like a boxer who'd passed through our doors last fall. That Howard was adopted within days of his going into the kennels. The new Howard will undoubtedly be adopted quickly too. And that would be a good thing.
New Howard was brought to ADL by one of our adoption counselors. He turned up at her son's daycare. Brought there by some boys who said they "found him on the streets." The daycare operator's own dog had recently died.
The boys apparently thought they were being helpful. Trying to bring another dog into her life.
But neither she nor her husband were ready to "replace" the dog they had loves and cared for, for many years. Afraid he might be killed on the streets, the ADL staffer brought him to the shelter. Somewhat under weight -- perhaps 15 pounds or so -- he appears to be healthy otherwise.
Howard is a lover. A lick you all over lover. Some folks are boxer fans. Their world revolves around the breed. And once you get to know Howard that's easy to understand. Howard is a straight shooter. A look you right in the eye kind of guy. He'll fit right into a family and his day or two at the daycare center proves how much he loves kids. Let's hope his days on the streets are behind him now. And a forever home is just around the corner.
(c) Ron Aaron 2008
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