Levi
| Breed: | Basset Hound/Labrador Retriever Mix | Color: | Tan/Yellow/Fawn | Age: | Adult |
| Size: | Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) | Sex: | Male |
Already neutered, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
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| Mutzer a.k.a Randy - looking quite comfy |
Our guest blogger today is Jodi Crubaugh - a wonderful free-spirit who has a way with children, animals, and nerd engineers.
Life has been
absolutely interesting since Randy came into my life.
I had recently divorced when we first met. As I walked
through my new neighborhood with my best canine friends, Pippin and Quigley,
three children approached. Their own four-legged friend followed close behind.
“Would you like another dog?” they asked.
Another dog—were they joking? “As you can see," I said,
untwisting tangled leashes, "I already have two, and they're quite the
handful.”
“But our mom says we can’t keep him," they replied.
"He barks and he stinks."
I was dumfounded. I'd heard a plethora of silly reasons for
bundling off a pet, but “barking and stinking” took the prize. "What's his
name?" I asked.
"We call him Randy."
After regarding their story with a mixture of sympathy and skepticism,
I asked the children to take me to their mother. To my surprise, she confirmed
the situation.
I felt I had no choice that night but to continue my walk with three dogs.
I felt I had no choice that night but to continue my walk with three dogs.
The children followed me home in a somber parade to ensure
that Randy arrived safely. When they told their pet goodbye, I promised they
could visit him anytime.
And they did.
Unbeknownst to them, I cherished their company during what
was, otherwise, a very lonely time. When they couldn't visit my house, the
children often found me with all three dogs on a neighborhood walk. Sometimes
the kids brought Scooby Snacks in their pockets. They also informed me that
Randy’s nickname was “Mutzer.”
He was quite the quirky dog.
The nickname stuck.
When I picked him up, Mutzer sounded just like Chewbacca,
the giant wookie in Star Wars.
Without fail, each meal or drink from his bowl was followed by a loud and juicy
burp! He never stank quite as bad as the children claimed, but his manners were
a bit lacking! And that smell? It went away with the bathwater!
Randy has been with me, through thick and thin, for 10 years
now. These days, I carry him halfway through our walks, but he manages well for
a dog his age. Although he's likely 14 years old, he dashes around with bursts
of energy between his long and restful naps.
Meanwhile, our little family has changed dramatically. A
husband, two stepsons, and a bright-eyed baby girl have joined the household. Sadly,
my beloved Pip and Quig have crossed rainbow’s bridge. While I often recall
what joy they brought into my life, I'm so thankful that Randy was there for me
when they had to leave. In their absence, we welcomed a new dog named Xena. She
has also been a joy, and a wonderful companion to Randy, a.k.a. “Mutzer Dog.”
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| Levi |
Levi's Story...
Levi is a 5 year old Basset/Lab mix and weighs in at
55 lbs. More affectionately called a Bassador. How can anyone resist that face and those eyes!
He came from a high kill shelter and is so
grateful to have a second chance at a FORever home.
This sweet boy is FULL of
love and he wants to be RIGHT with you. He is great with dogs, cats and kids.
He currently shares his foster home with two other large breed male dogs. Levi
is learning to walk on a leash and handles correction well. He enjoys riding in
the car and basically being anywhere you are. He is quite the HAM! He even will sit at the breakfast table with
his human family if you let him.
If you can provide this precious boy with a
loving, FORever home - please email us at info@FORrescue.net
He is neutered,
current on his vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped and current on
heartworm/flea prevention. He is being fostered in Huntsville, AL but is available
for adoption to your area.
If you would like to contribute a story to the FOR blog, please
mail the contents along with an image or two to blog@forrescue.net.
At the end of 2014 individuals who submitted content for
the FOR blog will be entered in a drawing for a free pet portrait.
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