Hawkeye's happy ending

Hawkeye (originally from Iowa, naturally) was adopted from Pet Haven last month. He is a yellow lab mix who was in and out of foster care before we got a photo of him on file - so sorry, no picture today - but I assure you he is one handsome fellow!

Hawkeye is doing wonderfully. We go to dog obedience class on Saturdays --having completed 5 of the 8 weeks. After some discussion in the family, we kept the name Hawkeye. He does have the nickname "Cockeyed" because he does have one lazy eye. I took him to the vet within a week or so of him staying with us just to make sure all was okay with his eye as I wasn't sure if he could see really well out of it. She said his sight seemed to be okay but that it was just a "lazy" eye. His ribs no longer show and heis a healthy 67 lbs. He gets to walk on a leash every night and gets to the dog park down by the Mississippi River at least 3 times a week. We have really noticed his stamina has increased since going to the dog park. The ability to get out and run at top speeds with other dogs has really benefited him.

He still doesn't know how to "play" very well but in all other areas he seems well adjusted. He is well known and liked in the neighborhood as heis so gentle. That is a good thing as he did get out our side gate one day when my husband left it open. Hawkeye went in the backyard with me to do gardening and after a few minutes I noticed he was gone! As I went to find him, he was being led up the street by a neighbor.

Adopting Hawkeye has been great for us and I think he really likes being with our family.

Congratulations, Hawkeye!

Adopted Dog Monday!

We are happy to have several adoptions to report again this week!

Hawkeye (no photo), a yellow lab, was adopted last week by a wonderful family. He's already attended his first obedience class with his new mom.

Kolby (no photo), a black lab, was adopted at our event this weekend. Yay for another big black dog finding a loving home!

Montana, a St. Bernard mix, went home with his new family this weekend. He has a couple of kids to keep him busy in his new home. We are also happy to report, if you read his first blog entry, that his stiffness has cleared up, all tests were good and he is a healthy boy!





Baxter, a maltese, was adopted this past week. Baxter was surrendered to Pet Haven because his previous owners were planning to euthanize him for peeing in the house. His foster home never had any problems with him and his new home is prepared to be patient through any setbacks as well. What a lucky guy.




Banjo, a beagle, found a new family who loves him and can meet his needs after many months in foster care. Banjo has come a long way in his time with Pet Haven and we hope he will continue to blossom in his new home.