Happy Gotcha Day Deeken!!

DeekenDog · May 28, 2012

Three years ago today Deeken came home. He was a scared 9ish month old puppy who'd been a stray up North, likely having broken off his chain on the nearby reserve. 3 years later and he's the best dog ever

We spent this morning at tracking and then had to spend the evening alone. He'll get his present tomorrow (and hopefully his Paco will arrive too!)

This is his shelter bio and he is so not this dog anymore

162814 "Deeken" was found running at large in the North Caribou area. Not
> only was he with out an owner, but he had a heavy piece of chain around
> his neck that had been there so long it had worn away his neck fur. It
> took a couple of SPCA staff members about 10 minutes to get him to come to
> them through coaxing and remaining calm and quiet. Then after a couple of
> weeks in the shelter environment, he started to come around and begin to
> trust people. He has been walked and played with by men, women and
> children. He is still a little skittish of loud noises, would benefit from
> obedience classes and leash training. SOCIALIZATION is a must! Deeken is
> fearful. He needs to be introduced to people and new situations slowly. He
> needs a more quiet environment with gentle handling. A second confident,
> stable dog in the household would be o.k but no children.
> Deeken was transferred to Burnaby in hopes of finding a forever, patient
> and willing home to manage his fearful behaviour. No more being tethered
> or isolation for this beautiful boy! Given the guidance and time, he will
> make an excellent companion dog.

Now on to pictures (unfortunately none from today):

First picture I ever saw of him

First day home

And a few favourites

Him tracking

Love ya Monkey-Man!

Janet At Nutro · May 28, 2012

Happy Gotcha Day to Deeken and to you!
I am so glad that he has found his forever home with you.

Sprocket · May 28, 2012

Happy Gotcha Day!

BearMurphy · May 28, 2012

He's lucky to have found you in life. I always thought he looks like he could be Murphy's big brother...especially in that chair pic

Little Brown Jug · May 28, 2012

Happy belated gotcha day Deeks!

magicre · May 28, 2012

love happy beginnings...he couldn't have gotten a better home than yours

MollyWoppy · May 29, 2012

Deeken sure fell on his feet when you came into his life, the difference in him from the first picture to the one of his first day home, you'd scarcely recognise him as the same dog. I bet 3 years ago, he couldn't even imagine a home like you've given him. He's obviously relished every single moment with you. Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary, he sure is a sweetheart.

DeekenDog · May 29, 2012

Thanks everyone! He's a very happy dog- totally wasn't what I was looking for but somehow was just meant to be.

Happy Gotcha Day Deeken!!

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