First View of Buster
This was the first image of Buster that we had, taken by an area rescue worker. He didn't look so bad, a bit shaggy perhaps, nothing a bath and brush couldn't fix.
01-MAR-2012
First night in his new home...
When he stepped out of the van he found the nearest bit of grass and relieved himself - it was a very long car ride after all. He sniffed the air and marched right up to my front door.
01-MAR-2012
Sometimes the best thing is a nap...
Well, he met Hudson and Nelson who were waiting behind a baby gate and he nosed George the Cat. It was all way too exciting, too much to process.
02-MAR-2012
Upon Closer Inspection
I picked up Buster in the evening so I didn't get a great look at him. I had scheduled a vet check and grooming schedule for the next morning and in the light of day this is what Buster looked like.
His skin looked fine but the fur has not grown back. According to the animal control people, the owner had indicated that he had been shaved last year because of allergies and it never grew back.
02-MAR-2012
Another view.....
I have him wearing Hudson's old Grateful Dead Dancing Bears collar :-)
02-MAR-2012
He looks very sweet.....
...or he knows he's headed for the vet and groomer :-)
03-MAR-2012
Like the new look?
Buster got a relatively clean bill of health from the vet and he was given a bath and trim. I think he looks pretty spiffy and it looks like Nelson approves too!
03-MAR-2012
Sharing some down-time
Nothing like having a buddy to spend quality time with.
03-MAR-2012
Portrait of Sweetness
Buster is sweet but also quite the character. If no one is giving him any attention (like when we're all watching tv), he'll woof until you go over to see what he wants and he'll roll over so you can rub his tummy. He also sticks close to Hudson and Nelson in the kitchen so he doesn't miss out on any goodies.
04-MAR-2012
The "New" Buster
He looks pretty handsome, doesn't he? I don't think the fur will grow back but I assured him that we could probably do a "comb-over" if he wanted. He has bad knees and probably a bad right elbow so he can't walk too far or too long...but he does like to walk.
