Prince
DOG OF THE MONTH – September ‘10
Prince, a Cocker Spaniel, had been living with Basil (another Cocker Spaniel) in quite poor conditions and have recently been relinquished to CASA. When they first came to us, they hadn't been house-trained and in fact had had no choice other than just to relieve themselves in the house where they were kept alone. We just got them neutered -- after which they immediately started doing much better on the leg-lifting -- and we want to get them into their new forever homes as soon as we can. Prince, the black dog with very pretty tan markings just turned 5 in May '10, we're told, and weighs about 24 pounds. Bazil is about three years old and weighs 27 pounds. We were also told that they've both been good with children. Their temperaments are great and they're fun and friendly, especially considering what they've been through and the fact that they are relatively new (came 6/14) in their foster home. They get along well together, of course, and love each other but would do fine separated as long as they each got plenty of attention in their new homes. In fact, Basil is determined to get the attention he believes is coming to him after all the time he'd had to spend without human companionship. So if they were separated, dear Prince wouldn't have to stay in the background, hoping for a little attention to finally come his way. We think he'd be happy in a separate home as long as his people spent lots of time with him and gave him lots of love. He's been at our last two adoption days, has done very well greeting people of all ages and other dogs. (In fact, he didn't once lift his leg indoors during the 3-1/2 hours.) He's crated-trained and we're thinking that as long as he's taken out regularly and often at first, we can call him house-trained, too. Please call about meeting Prince or his buddy, Basil.