Gunther came to the SPCA as a stray. A couple found him running in the road. Afraid he would be hit by a car, they were able to catch him and bring him in. While on stray hold, it was clear that Gunther was a little fearful. He spent a lot of his time in the back of the kennel and would bark loudly if staff approached. It took Gunther time to warm up, but once he was out of the kennel, he became playful and enjoyed lap time. New stimuli and new people were a little overwhelming for him and he would back up and bark. Feeling that Gunther needed a little more attention and some time to decompress, we felt a foster home would be best. Also, the barking and cowering in the kennel could pose as a deterrent to potential adopters.
Thomas had just signed up as a foster parent. He wanted a dog that was energetic that he could take for long walks. We felt that Gunther and Thomas would make a great match! Gunther was in Thomas’ care for about a month. It was during this time that Gunther’s personality was allowed to shine through. Thomas discovered that Gunther did not like enclosed spaces and became very fearful in the crate. We also learned through fostering that Gunther was housebroken and fine to stay in the house by himself free-roaming. Thomas introduced Gunther to his friend’s dogs and facilitated play dates. Thomas also found that Gunther loved soft toys, was excellent at fetch, and got along well with dogs of all sizes.
After discussion with Thomas, it was decided that it would be best for Gunther to be adopted out from the foster home so that he did not have to be in a kennel. After reading Gunther’s bio online, that Thomas helped write, the Johnson family fell in love. Knowing what Gunther was like in a home helped them feel like he would be a good fit for their family. Thomas, Gunther, and the Johnson family got together for a meeting. The Johnson’s loved having Thomas there to talk to them about Gunther’s likes and dislikes. The Johnson’s adopted Gunther less than 15 minutes after meeting him and Thomas. There were happy tears from Thomas, and a new friendship was established. The Johnsons and Thomas exchanged contact information so he could come visit Gunther. Thomas recently enjoyed dinner with them. Thomas enjoyed his foster experience so much that has signed on to foster another dog. The Johnson family is very happy with their newest family member.
Thomas had just signed up as a foster parent. He wanted a dog that was energetic that he could take for long walks. We felt that Gunther and Thomas would make a great match! Gunther was in Thomas’ care for about a month. It was during this time that Gunther’s personality was allowed to shine through. Thomas discovered that Gunther did not like enclosed spaces and became very fearful in the crate. We also learned through fostering that Gunther was housebroken and fine to stay in the house by himself free-roaming. Thomas introduced Gunther to his friend’s dogs and facilitated play dates. Thomas also found that Gunther loved soft toys, was excellent at fetch, and got along well with dogs of all sizes.
After discussion with Thomas, it was decided that it would be best for Gunther to be adopted out from the foster home so that he did not have to be in a kennel. After reading Gunther’s bio online, that Thomas helped write, the Johnson family fell in love. Knowing what Gunther was like in a home helped them feel like he would be a good fit for their family. Thomas, Gunther, and the Johnson family got together for a meeting. The Johnson’s loved having Thomas there to talk to them about Gunther’s likes and dislikes. The Johnson’s adopted Gunther less than 15 minutes after meeting him and Thomas. There were happy tears from Thomas, and a new friendship was established. The Johnsons and Thomas exchanged contact information so he could come visit Gunther. Thomas recently enjoyed dinner with them. Thomas enjoyed his foster experience so much that has signed on to foster another dog. The Johnson family is very happy with their newest family member.
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