Name: Malcolm
Sex: Male
Breed: Beagle/Hound mix
Age: 7 years ( approx. birth date: 01/23/2005)
Level of blindness: Only blind in one eye, can see normally out of the other.
Cause of eye issues: Cataract
Health issues: None other then vision issues.
Weight: 48lbs
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Yes
Good with kids: Yes
Currently being fostered in: Tennessee
*BDRA will transport the dog a reasonable distance, to an approved adopter, at no extra cost, even if out of state.
Information:
May 10, 2012 - Malcolm is such a happy guy. He's the smallest out of all the other dogs here but he wrestles with the big guys! They all have such a good time with each other. Malcolm still has some fear of loud noises...you've got to wonder what happened in his life to make him afraid. When he hears a door bang shut or another type of loud noise, he'll almost duck down and run to the house if we're outside. If we're inside and there's a loud noise...for example if I drop a plate (yep, done that a couple times), he'll run into the next room and try to hide. But he's progressed alot, he doesn't flinch now when I put his harness on him or just reach down to pet him. He actually will stretch and is very relaxed most of the time when I put the harness on him. The other times, he's just very excited to be going outside, so he'll run to the door and look back, as if to say...."come on, come on, come on!" He is an awesome pup.
March 24, 2012 - Malcolm continues to suprise me with his love of life. He loves, loves, loves life!! He has alot of fun with Sunny, our Australian Shepherd and Pip, our newest foster. They play with the toys, tug of war, frisbees, and the all time favorite...wrestling!! He has his routine for going "potty", he finds me and his butt starts wiggling like crazy. As soon as I walk towards the door, I swear he's turning himself inside out. He loves to be outside, but when he's done with his business, he runs for the backdoor...it's like he can't wait to get back inside the house where he has all the comfort he could want. He likes to lay in his bed at night, but during the day, he loves the couch. He does get very scared of thunder storms. We've had a couple already this year and the poor guy shakes all over. He has found a safe place in our laundry room which is right off the kitchen. He squeezes himself in front of the dryer and the wall. When it storms at night he'll go into the crate in the bedroom. I've draped a blanket over the top and three sides so he feels secure and that does the trick for him also. I've also brought him up on our bed, held him and brought him under the covers at night during a storm and that helps him relax a bit too. But as soon as the storm passes, he's his happy self again. He gets his dental cleaning done on 4/2...so he'll have nice white choppers and a dazzling smile!
February 16, 2012:
We picked Malcolm up from the shelter on 1/25/12. He had been in the shelter for 7 months. As he saw us stop in front of his kennel, his tail started wagging and wagging! He was so happy, he flew out of the shelter out to their front grass. There Malcolm met Heaven, our other foster. He gave her a quick sniff but was really enjoying the grass. Malcolm was coming with us on a five-day trip which would include hotels and visting and staying at friends' homes before we would start back home. Malcolm rode perfectly in the car. We had brought a crate and a new bed for him. He got in the crate with no problem and settled down for the trip. We got to the hotel room about 3 1/2 hours later. He was pretty wound up in the hotel room for the first 20 minutes or so. Then he found the couch and that was that. He had a new best friend!! He has never once had an accident in our house, friends' houses or the hotel. We left the hotel two days later and Malcolm met our friend's dog. He did well with that meeting, also. We stayed with her and her family for another two days. She has three girls - 2 preteen and 1 teen. Malcolm was great with them, he loved to hang in the same room with them and they loved petting him. We then took him to my sister's house with a fenced-in yard with her two dogs, and let him run and play for hours. He was one pooped out dog when we were done for the day. He did the 10-hour drive home great, also. Getting back to our house with our 3rd foster and our two dogs was another activity filled meeting. That was Sunday. We went slowly and kept Malcolm separated from the rest of the crew until all were comfortable. I let him spend some time with them on-leash in the living room for short periods on the second day. By Wednesday, he was ready to join them full-time. And he became best friends with Sunny and Bear (our dogs). They all wrestle and play and love to run with each other outside. Malcolm has blossomed already. He would cower down when he heard a loud noise after the first couple of days out of the shelter. It's become less and less. If I reach to pet him unexpectedly, he fliches as if he's going to be hit. He doesn't growl or become aggressive, just flinches. Then realizes it's ok. He knows breakfast time and dinner time and gets so excited when I pick up the bowls to feed them. I feed them all together, but Malcolm is on leash during that time. He has a small bit of food aggression, something I am working with him on and he's already improved. I've been able to move his bowl pretty close to the others. Malcolm is such a happy dog and loves to be close to, though not on top of, people. The first few days of being at home he kept his distance from the house activity. He had his safe place away from the crew but would watch them. During the day, I'd have him in my office while I was working and would bring one other dog in with us, to get him used to everyone. He now sleeps right next to Bear (our boxer) at night in the bedroom. No more separation for Malcolm, no more gates!
Update: 2/4/2012
Lipton
is now 1 year old and weighs 31 lbs. He is doing great and his motor
skills are improving daily. Lipton loves to run, stretch and play ball
with the dogs in his foster home. Lipton still seems to be hopping when
he runs but he is getting faster at it.
He
is still stiff at times and seems to hyper extend his front legs and
walks like a foreign soldier and hops when he runs. As you can see in
his videos this does not slow Lipton down from playing.
Lipton enjoys all toys and especially loves to chew on Nyla Bones.
Lipton
is still very curious of the cats but does not seem to want to harm
them he just plays rough which some cats may not enjoy. I do not let him
unattended where he is in contact with the cats.
Lipton
is a total lovebug and is housetrained but sometimes it takes Lipton a
little longer than most to go to the bathroom. Lipton very seldom will
use the bathroom on leash and he goes for walks daily.
He
understands the sign for sit ,come and no/stop. He loves treats
,mealtime and playtime outside. Lipton loves to go outside and walk
around the yard investigating. He walks well on a leash and is very good
traveler.
Lipton
sleeps in a crate in the bedroom at night and is in an expen during any
daytime hours his foster family is away from home and where he can see
the other dogs in the home.
He loves other dogs in his home and is very friendly with them.
He
does not like strange dogs to run up to him as he will give a little
silent snap.Not sure if it is he is beng protective of me or because he
is Deaf and Blind in one eye and he feels threatened.
A cat free home may be best for Lipton or a home with a tolerant cat.
A
fenced in yard is preferred for Lipton as he does enjoy to be able to
stretch his body out, it is also improving his motor skills as it is
also for Lipton's safety.
Lipton does not have any recall and can not be off leash outdoors.
If you would like to donate to Malcolm's care, please send to:
BDRA
PO Box 63401
Philadelphia, PA 19114
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