Thursday, March 11, 2010

Never Hungry Again...

About a month ago, I posted about Bogart, a white Boxer that came into rescue in very poor shape.  Exactly one month later, he has gained back all the weight he needed and he looks amazing.  His foster mom gave him a lot of small meals, and he gobbled them all up.  He got the veterinary care that he needed, and he went from this...













to this...

No more visible ribs or spine!  He gained 20 pounds, and he has been living very happily with his foster mom and several doggie friends, until last night.  Then something exciting happened. 

Bogart was Adopted!

Now he's living with his real forever family, and he'll never be hungry again. 

Well, except for maybe right before dinnertime.  And when he wakes up in the morning.  I know I'm often pretty hungry right before breakfast.  So okay, I take back what I said about him never being hungry again.  Because if he's anything like my dogs, he will get hungry all the time.  And maybe he'll even trick his humans into Second Dinners, like Remi has been known to do on occasion.  But the important thing is he'll be well fed with nutritious food, and very much loved.   

19 comments:

Nuthatch... said...

That's fantastic news! It moments like these that remind you why all teh stress that rescue can bring is so very worthwhile :)

Kari in Alaska said...

Hooray for Bogart. I love that face. It is wonderful. I am sure he gives his family lots of sloppy kisses!

Anonymous said...

Woowoo for Bogart! Gosh, what a Most Lucky doggie he is! (Do you think he has parties right before breakfast and dinner like I do? Cuz eating is totally party-worthy!)

Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie

pibble said...

And I thought I was the only animal who could gain 20 lbs. in a month. Good for Bogart! I wish I could smooch him on those gorgeous lips of his. He looks wonderful!

Kea said...

What a wonderful and happy ending! This gave me some much-needed warm fuzzies today. Thank you. Hurrah for Bogart and his fantastic foster family--well done. So glad he has his forever home!

Frankie Furter and Ernie said...

Grrreat!! Who says Santa Paws only comes once a year!!!!

Two Pitties in the City said...

Wow, what an amazing after photo. So exciting for him!

Bobby said...

That is brilliant it is so nice to see Bogart now, and to know he has a loving home.

kissa-bull said...

awww we all furry much love these stories
they makes ush feel all warm and fuzzy insides
thanks for making our day
pibble sugars and wee wags
the pittie pack

Teal'c said...

What a lucky, lucky dog!!!! We wish him all the best with his new family and always a full bowl! :) :)

Slobbers Teal'c

River said...

GOODIE!

He's such a nice lookin' guy. It's amazing to see all the positive that comes from foster families. He wouldn't have made such great progress without that family.

Smushie Ranch said...

That's fantastic! Awww, we're overjoyed to see him get a furrever home.

Love,
Stella, Gunther and Betty

havetailwillwag said...

yay for bogart!! he looks amazing!! its wonderful what love and care can do. i love bogart's "adopt me" harness. i wonder if i can find anything like that in KL :)

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laura said...

Handsome fellow!!! I hope he has a bottomless food bowl!

meowmeowmans said...

That is so wonderful! We're so happy that Bogart has a new lease on life! :)

Mollie Jo and Bobo said...

That is one shockng before and after! So glad he was rescued and was able to get better.


Wags and Licks,
Mollie Jo & Bobo & Bonnie the foster

Dexter said...

That is great news. He sure is handsome and FIT!

Slobbers,
Mango

Sue said...

That's wonderful. Hurray for Bogart!! he looks strikingly handsome now that he's gained some weight.