Carter was adopted 2/17/05 by the Logan family (Florida)!
October 29, 20041 - 12 of 12 Images4070 visitsAlbum by Terry Beale
1 Carter is quite the Southern gentleman, with wonderful house manners.
2 He is about 7-8 years old, 16 lbs., and 13" tall.
3 Carter is very people-oriented. He likes everyone he meets, both adults and kids (especially kids!), and gets along great with female dogs. He completely ignores cats.
4 He was saved from euthanasia at the shelter at the very last minute.
5 His former owners dumped him there, presumably because they couldn't afford (or couldn't be bothered with) the heartworm treatment he was discovered to need.
6 The poor fellow was also suffering from a host of other ailments: upper respiratory and bladder infections, mild arthritis, enlarged prostate, some bad teeth, tapeworms, and elevated kidney and liver enzyme levels.
7 Thankfully, Carter has now gotten treatment and almost of his issues are now resolved!
8 He is still heartworm positive but, because of his past health issues, the vet doesn't think he should undergo the traditional harsh HW treatment so we're following the easier, gentler, but longer-term treatment plan.
9 In the meantime, he is enjoying life in his calm, leisurely way. He is generally a quiet boy, but will bark when someone is at the door or if the other dogs are causing a commotion.
10 Carter likes to go for walks and for rides in the car. He is 100% housebroken (and will hold it for hours!). And whoever said that you can't teach an old dog new tricks is a moron because Carter has now learned to "sit" and to use a dog door!
11 Mostly, though, he just likes to hang out with his people. When he gets in a playful mood, he will "talk" to you with cute little yaps and vocalizations.
You're such a kind person to foster all of these great animals. I'm currently awaiting someone to respond to my application. A couple I am interested in are being fostered by you! Thanks for sharing these pics! How do you think Carter would be with a 6yr old boy who wants a pal?
