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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Male Breed: "Biscuit Cream American Eskimo & Terrier Mix Colors: Cream & White Age: 2 Years Weight: 15-20 lbs Neutered, Chipped, UTD on vaccinations Undergoing heartworm treatment SPOILER ALERT - This story has a happy ending! Tobias is a beautiful little "Biscuit Cream American Eskimo and undetermined Terrier mix. Picked up as a stray, Tobias displayed fear in the shelter environment to the point of appearing feral. He had no hope of adoption without intervention. He desperately needed to decompress and learn to trust humans. Enter CAMO Rescue and the group's compassionate team of animal advocates. American Eskimos or "Eskies are usually social dogs. But an Eskie that has been neglected, undertrained, or treated cruelly is likely to develop behavior problems. The heroes who saved Tobias know this breed is among the most trainable of dogs. Eskies insist upon being part of their family's life. They are described as clever, kid-friendly, and eager to please. So what in the world caused Tobias to be so fearful? Well, poor little Tobias was picked up as a stray in Houston. It is believed he must have been trying to survive on his own for quite some time. Under all that hair, he was skin and bones. Here's what the shelter said about him: He will need lots of love to overcome what has happened that has made him so terrified of people. He has most likely experienced being hurt by humans, cruelty. His prospects for being adopted are pretty low. He is so terrified he exhibits feral-like behavior. He fights a leash and may never have even seen one. He thrashes around when shelter staff manage to get a leash on him. He doesn't understand that people care and are trying to help him, not hurt him. He needs a super special person who can love him into being able to relax and trust. He's an American Eskimo mix. Posting in the hopes this message could reach someone who could help this baby. Guessing he would need to be an only child in every respect, at least initially. We've seen miracle turn arounds before. Paws crossed there will be a miracle for this little boy. Well, someone DID see that post and the little guy's miracle is in process! CAMO pulled him out of the shelter and sent him to a willing foster in the DFW area. Although he was skinny at just 13 lbs, he was too fearful to eat for a few days in his foster home. And he was coughing-a lot. He also tested positive for heartworms. Clearly, the poor little guy was miserable and almost ready to give up on life. His foster wanted to pick him up, hold him tight, and tell him how much she loved him. But Tobias was afraid to be touched. He would not make eye contact, a sign of having been mistreated. Fast forward one month. Tobias eats well and has gained much-needed weight. His kennel cough-GONE! He's undergoing heartworm treatment, which will continue for several months and is 100% sponsored by CAMO. He's crate trained, house-trained, walks well on a leash, likes to be brushed, and enjoys other gentle dogs. He dances and prances when it's time for a walk. He loves to give and receive affection and even kisses his foster mom. Is Tobias the perfect dog? Not yet, but he's getting closer to perfection every day. He's still a little afraid of strangers and averts eye contact when he's unsure of people. But he is HAPPY! He is ALIVE! And his CONFIDENCE and TRUST continue to build with each day. Our little miracle boy will need a patient adopter, a special someone who will continue to help him on his journey to live his best possible life. In return for patience, he will provide years of loyal companionship. He will delight his special person with his cute antics, amaze with his cleverness, and will keep everyone on their toes with his need for physical and mental stimulation. Tobias is proof positive that miracles do happen. Could you be the one to complete this boy's happily-ever-after story? Located Dallas area Adoption Fee: $375 plus 8.25% sales tax All dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. Adoption Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/CAMO/Dog
