Eddi the JRT: An Update

Eddie is a cute Jack Russell Terrier (aren't they all?). He was a little "owner surrender" in March of 2008.  Being a JRT, I'm guessing that his breed-driven high energy level made him a little much for whomever had him before. 


When Eddie came to us, he was a very shy dog.  He would not look his foster parents, Leslie and Danny, in the eye but would hold his head down in a pose of submission.  They enrolled him in obedience training.  After the third class, Eddie had gained enough confidence to look Leslie in the eyes.  It's so rewarding for a foster parent to gain an animal's trust after working so hard for it.

They had Eddie for about six months before he was adopted into just the right home.  We recently received this update from his mom:


"We are all doing great and enjoyed another Christmas Season!  The season was especially good with a 5, almost 3 and almost 1 year old!  You can imagine the excitement.  Eddie is doing wonderfully.  He has been such a great addition to our family.  We just love that little guy!  We have another grandbaby on the way due in April.  That will be the second baby since Eddie joined our family!  He seems to really love the babies!!  He also enjoys watching dogs doing tricks or running around on the computer or TV. (especially The Dog Whisperer). It's great to watch him.  I'm attaching some pics that hopefully you can view to see what Eddie looks like at this time!

We want to thank you again for taking such care of Eddie before we were able to adopt him!  You did a great job with him!"s


And here is a P.S.:


"I just cracked up when R. called me to show me how he was watching and listening to the computer where a dog was catching frisbees!  His eyes were glued to every movement and sound on the screen.  He has done that on the TV screen but never the computer screen.  He still does that thing where he won't look you in the eye but tilts his head off to the side and just sits there quietly.

Terrier Boot Camp News

One of our foster families, Leslie and Danny, are affectionately known as "terrier boot camp" as they frequently foster small terrier mixes with big terrier attitudes and get them on the straight and narrow when it comes to transforming into good canine citizens.

Leslie has started a blog for their current foster, Ginger, a young terrier mix: Ginger's Blog.

They also received an update from the forever mom of a former foster, Eddie, yesterday. Eddie, a JRT mix, was in foster care last fall:

Greetings Leslie,

Eddie is doing great! We just love that "Liitle Guy". He has settled in very well and certainly knows the routines of the house. Both my husband and I have said we don't think we could have found a better fit! He has also adjusted well with our grand-daughters of which we just added a third in January! The two olders ones (2&4) both say "we really love Eddie!" We were a little concerned at first put he now knows his "rank" and all is going well.

Russ is looking forward to a little warmer weather and then Eddie and him can resume joining Russ while roller-blading. He loved that last fall. He enjoys our walks and running around our backyard. Lots of energy but he also enjoys spending equal laptime with Russ and I in the evenings!

I took him to the vet for the first time last week. He is doing well. He hasn't had any allergies since we got him but I know the season is just around the corner, so time will tell.

I've attached a few pics of Eddie -- our trip to Duluth last fall and misc ones. Hope you enjoy them (and they email ok!)

Thank you for the great work you did with Eddie while he was with you. We really appreciate your gift!

Take care and keep in touch........

Russ and Patty