Growing Family Gallery — we proudly introduce Indie

We know that no dog will ever replace Amos in our hearts, but there is always room for a new love! We are pleased to present Indie, who has just been officially adopted from English Springer Rescue America. Check out photos from his first days with us and watch this spot for what is sure to be an interminable gallery of others:


First official snapshot. He actually stops, sits and poses for the camera if he is aware a photo opp is a possibility.


Apparently, Indie can also read with the best of them.


He has great respect for the Christmas tree all decked out — in fact, although quite quick and inquisitive, he is very much the graceful gentleman as he sweeps through the house checking everything out!


Yes, he has spooked the cats, but momentarily at least one of them co-existed on their first night together.


Hopes that Indie will become a dear companion for Beatrice are high. Found them napping together under my desk on day 2.


First Official Visitor: Indie loves his “grandmother” — she brought treats!


There’s lots for a young man to survey here in Browns Summit.


Indie is already quite a “toy boy.”


This is the favorite toy for sure. It quacks!


Yes, it’s official — Beatrice has a new boyfriend!


Just who is that handsome fella in that glass?


Was this Indie’s first snow? We have no idea! But we can say for sure that he had more fun than it looks like he had!


Does he look comfortably “at home” or what!


Just how special is Indie? He had his very own surprise birthday party! Thanks to the wacky staff at UNCG’s Office of Multicultural Affairs! Much appreciated, you guys!


Just one of those terrific birthday gifts — combining two favorite hobbies, tugging and chewing on tennis balls!
 


Please, please, please, anyone out there refusing a take a chance on a dog who “can’t be trusted with cats,” know that if you’re willing to put in the time, the love, the patience, the treats, the tears, it can happen! Maybe I just have the perfect dog and the perfect cats, but just look at this, the first chilly night in September and they all came running for comfort!

Ten months after the warning “Indie might counter surf,” he finally made his move at a big outdoor party when he thought no one was looking! But he was wrong! and that onlooker had a camera! Indie got busted!

English Springer Rescue America

By the way, this is how I met Indie. This write-up and the accompanying photos of him that I found on the ESRA website stole my heart. I followed up with an official application with ESRA, telephone interview, home visit, and approval from my local vet. Having successfully gone through the first steps, they allowed me to have a special “visit.” Once it was clear that he liked us and we liked him, he became the new “king of Browns Summit!”

INDIGO



Age: 6 years
Gender: Male
Color: Black and White
Weight: 60 lbs
Variety: Bench/Show-Bred

Indigo is a 6 year old Black and White boy that is up to date on vaccines, neutered and housetrained. He is a solid 60 lb springer.

Indigo was relinquished because of a change in his family’s lifestyle. He has joined a very busy foster home and is adjusting well. He is enjoying his new playmates and loves all humans. His first day home from the shelter he took a nap under his foster mom’s desk. He cries a bit when you are out of his sight, but settles down if he has a another dog around. He has wonderful house manners but will counter surf if you are not watching. ;)

Indie has been here two weeks and has become quite an outgoing boy. He loves to play chase and ball with the other dogs, and will run the fence line when he sees a deer. He is active all day, but settles nicely. He enjoys a nap after his early meal, will snuggle any time, and goes to bed right after dinner.

Posted: 11/5/06
Traveled to Browns Summit to begin visit: 12/09/06

Now there’s another one! Meet Blake!