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.
04-MAR-2012
Center of it all....
Buster started out watching "Chopped" on the Food Channel with my husband Chuck but you can see here that he was not impressed enough with the contestant's cooking skills, to stay awake.
04-MAR-2012
Who's who?
Hudson is sleeping on the left, Buster sleeping on the right.
04-MAR-2012
Kitchen Basics
You can tell that Buster already knows where the action is in our house.
04-MAR-2012
Who's on top?
Why it's Buster of course! He has discovered Hudson's memory foam bed is the best place for his old bones.
23-MAR-2012
The Gauntlet
I took this with my iPhone...all three boys snoozing with George scampering between them. Buster is at the bottom of the image, Nelson on the left, Hudson at the top.
01-APR-2012
Oui Oui Buster!
Buster definitely has that insouciant air of the jaunty old Frenchman, especially after I put the red beret on his little head.
He turned 11 years old on the day these were taken.
03-APR-2012
Dinner with the boys...
(L-R) Buster, Nelson, and Hudson
Buster knows the routine now and is just one of the boys.
25-JAN-2013
Oldest Newf At The Party
Buster attended the July GLNC Meeting & Picnic and he won a much deserved medal for being the oldest Newf in attendance. I think he enjoyed himself!
