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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Unnamed - Jack Russell Terrier

This Jack Russell Terrier who was brought in a little over two weeks covered in bite punctures has mostly recovered from his injuries and is doing quite well physically. It's harder to say what kind of long term impact the fight he was in has had on his behaviour.

When he meets with other dogs, he seems quite friendly and if the other dog is friendly as well, then no problem. But if the other dog gives off any negative signals, this guy immediately responds with snarls and aggressive barks. Can't tell if he's always been like this - and maybe this is how he into a fight in the first place - or if this is a recently learned protective behaviour from having been beat up so bad.

Either way, it may take some focused effort on the part of any owner before this guy is completely relaxed around other dogs but lying in someone's lap, he's affectionate and content and that takes no effort at all.






For adoption information on this dog and other dogs (and cats and other animals), please visit Toronto Animal Services.
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8 comments:

  1. FlossySeptember 27, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Wow, they did a wonderful job with this guy. He looks so healthy now.

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  2. rikaSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I just love his look in the second picture, very sweet. Thanks for the update!

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  3. selkiemSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Poor wee thing .. thanks for the update Fred, this guy has been preying on me

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  4. pibbleSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    What a mug! Adorable. I hope he finds just the right, loving home, and quickly!

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  5. melSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    What a cutie. He deserves a less girly collar, though.

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  6. FredSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Mel B, yeah, no kidding. I was calling him a her for the first week.

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  7. NKOctober 13, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    What has happened to this dog? An updates after the biting episode? And how is Cloud?

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  8. FredOctober 13, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    He's still coughing so he's currently on meds and not in adoption. I'm not sure his behaviour has gotten any better. He might be a rescue candidate if he can be placed.

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