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ABESR Scout’s foster journey

17/12/2022

Said a tearful goodbye to my silly, scared boy, Scout. Here I come Lana and Luke!
Thank you ABESR, Transport and the 19 drivers who are making this happen! Happy tails!

15/12/2022

Health certificate✔️
Vet Records✔️
Suitcase packed✔️
Just one leg left to fill in my transport to my “furever” home! Paws crossed!

05/12/2022

SCOUT HAS A FUREVER HOME!!

Profile for: Scout
S*x: Male
Age: 3 Years
Occupation: Providing companionship and entertainment
Transcript:
School: Good Boy University
Potty trained A
Crate Trained A
Walking on Leash B+
Honors: Kid tested - Mother Approved
Canine Cuddle Award
Activities: Chairman of Welcoming Committee
President of Neighborhood Watch
Looking for: A long term relationship, a fur-ever home with a special someone to spoil me!

About me: I love walks. I am good with other dogs and older kids!
I love playing one-on-one with my foster brother, Jake.
I love to play keep away and catch with my toys.
I love to explore and I’m very curious (Why do cats have razors on their feet? Why do I have to go outside to potty, but my human goes in the house?)

Special Needs: I am slow to trust a new person and prefer women to men. I am very fearful of the leash, but once it’s on, I’m a very curious walker. I love to explore and smell new things, but I’m still fearful of new noises.

About you: Someone to take me for car rides, and long walks. I would love a home with a dog.

“If you’re looking for fun and excitement, Scout’s your guy!”
- The Washington Post.

“Best fur coat of 2021”
-Marie Claire Magazine

“I want to be more like him”
-Lassie

SWIPE RIGHT TO ADOPT

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Scout was rescued from a hunting facility in Georgia and was fostered in Florida with Jake from State Farm (an ABESR alum). He is energetic and playful. He is crate trained, but still associates the crate with his former life. He does not exhibit any behavior that requires me to crate him when I’m away.
He is independent but also loves attention.
We are working on leash training. He does not pull on the leash and walks very well but is very skittish around loud noises.
We have worked with the vet on medications for his anxiety and fearfulness and he is coming along nicely. Scout would thrive in a stable environment with people who want to Netflix and chill and have a consistent routine.
This beautiful boy is neutered, up to date on shots, on heartworm prevention, micro-chipped and ready for his fur-ever family.

03/12/2022

What a difference! Our first car ride to our car ride today. We checked out the pet store! Mom bought treats! 🦴

09/11/2022

https://www.abetteresetter.org/available-dogs

03/10/2021

WEEK 4 DAY 32

It’s been just one month since this super scared boy came to stay. Just this week:
He no longer stays in his crate. He runs all over the house.
He started eating out of Jake’s bowl, so we’ve moved his bowls into the kitchen.
I had a friend over for brunch and he only barked a few times, but came into the room with her. (Thank you, Claudia!)
He found toys and is playing!! I’m so excited for him.

28/09/2021

WEEK 4 DAY 28
So proud of this boy! We haven’t had an accident in 3 days! He comes to a whistle and goes outside on his own. He spends most of the day outside of the crate ( I no longer lock him out). He is getting very comfortable in the yard, but still hides when he hears a loud noise. He’s discovered lizards, so I’ll be sharing videos of his hunting abilities, soon!
He HATES any change in his environment, fall decorations were especially scary. He is still very skittish and comes close but is not a cuddle boy. I’m still working on my whistle skills. Just today he felt comfortable enough to sleep near me in the living room.

24/09/2021

WEEK 3 DAY 25

WooHoo!! Mom is learning to whistle and keeps repeating “Come” after. Today I went into the big scary outside without a leash!!

23/09/2021

WEEK 3 DAY 24

So many things with this guy! The reason I created this page is that I want potential fosters to be aware that not all dogs are easy fosters, but they are all worth it.
Scout will not come when called, however a whistle gets his attention. Unfortunately, I can’t whistle. But I’m working on it. Luckily, my phone can whistle.
I let him off leash in the yard, but he will not come to me to come inside. I open the door and whistle, then step away from the door while he runs in and runs straight into the crate. Once he calms down and comes out on his own, I close the crate. He readily explores the house, but is still very wary of noise or any quick or unexpected movement.
He does not want me to leash him, however he will not go outside on his own.
He will not eat or drink unless he is in his crate, and it’s covered. The food is outside the crate and must be under the cover.
When he’s scared, he p*es as he runs away. He’s afraid of the dark so I take him out at sunup in the morning, but I haven’t been able to get him all the way outside to p*e so I’ve used puppy pads in the hallway to save the carpet.
He does trust me as he seeks me out when afraid.
On the positive side, he explores the house and the yard with a happy tail! He’s discovered lizards! It’s going to be a slow process, but look at the progress we’ve made!

21/09/2021

WEEK 3 DAY 22

The last 3 days have been typical of Florida with afternoon storms, so we haven’t been able to spend a lot of time in the big scary outside. Mom still has to put on my leash because I won’t go outside willingly, but she has been taking my leash off once I’m outside, but I stay very close to her. Today was a beautiful day and I explored the yard with my foster brother Jake fSF.

17/09/2021

DAY 18

We spent a lot of time in the big scary outside. Mom sits beside me and I’m okay. I got off the lead and ran to hide. When mom went inside, I came out of my hiding place and ran right in after her. Progress!

17/09/2021

DAY 17

Today mom took a blanket and sat under the tree with me in the big scary outside. I explored a little but stayed very close. I’m not shaking and pulling on the lead, but I still prefer inside. Especially when it starts to storm! I am scared of thunder, too! ⛈

14/09/2021

DAY 16

Scout willingly comes out of the crate now! I don’t have to close it to get him to explore. The inside experience is coming along great, with the exception of an accident today.
However, the big scary outside is a huge problem. He is terrified! I can’t let him off-leash or he retreats to the very back of the garden and growls, and refuses to come out without being dragged out. So potty training is not an option at this point. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! The only way I can explain it is that he is afraid of open spaces and up.

13/09/2021

DAY 15

I’m still more comfortable in my crate, but when mom locks me out…
Exploring the house…

12/09/2021

DAY 14

And today is the type of day that makes me love fostering!
I took Scout out at daybreak, (He’s afraid of the dark, go figure!) for his potty break. He did his business, retreated to the crate and I went on to church. I came home, we went to the big scary outside and as we’ve been doing, walked through the kitchen, walked around in the living room and sat until he calmed down. Once in the hallway, I took off his leash. He checked the crate. (Closed) but this time he explored, even went into the living room. He saw Jake sleeping in the floor and retreated back to the bedroom, he kept exploring and coming further and further into the room. He continued this for over an hour and even did a play bow to get Jake to play! If only the Florida afternoon storms hadn’t started. He’s in his crate, hiding from the thunder, but so much progress today!
Good boy, Scout!!

11/09/2021

DAYS 12 & 13

I’ve been exploring the back part of the house. Mom brings me in from the big scary outside and my crate is closed! I’m walking around her bedroom, bathroom, hallway and the outer room but keep a very close eye on her. I even followed Jake into the living room, but not very far.
I found Jake’s toys today, but I wasn’t interested. Mom doesn’t think I’ve ever played with a toy! I’m making progress!

09/09/2021

DAY 11

Today we started spending time outside the crate. Mom took the barriers from around my food. We came back from the big scary outside and mom closed the crate. We started with 15 minutes, but that seemed like a long time! Only one time though, too much thunder and rain. Tomorrow, we are staying outside the crate 30 minutes each time we come back from the big scary outside! Paws crossed!

08/09/2021

DAY 10
I’m wagging my tail now when mom comes to get me out of the crate. I’m laying my head on her lap when we are sitting outside. I’m still afraid of the big scary outside. I’m mostly afraid of up, so I like staying under the trees. We’re going to start spending more time outside the crate, but staying inside. Mom is leaving the crate doors open, but I never come out by myself.

07/09/2021

DAY 9
I’m getting more comfortable walking through the house to go to the big scary outside. Mom and I walk around the yard and then we have a nice sit. I’m spending more time out of the crate, but it’s still my favorite place to be.
Mom keeps moving my food and water dishes further from the door!

06/09/2021

DAY 8
Mom had to leave early for church, so it was still dark when we went outside. (I’m adding dark to the list of things that scare me!)
We have walked many laps around the yard, but I’m still more comfortable in my crate. She leaves the door open and my food and water outside the crate. I’m still nervous about that!

04/09/2021

DAY 7
Today I was a little reluctant to come out of my crate, but mom had hot dogs!!! Oh my!!
We were outside early for our laps around the yard, but I’m back to hiding behind her when scared (instead of running); is this progress?
Since it was the weekend and humans weren’t working, I’ve added new things to my list to be scared of:
1. Blowers, edgers, lawnmowers, basically ALL lawn equipment.
2. Motorcycles
3. Boats playing loud music
4. Golf carts
However, I’m intrigued about the magical portal between the inner and outer world that Jake fSF uses so Mom doesn’t have to open the door!! What is that?!??

04/09/2021

DAY 6
Fostering is not for the weak!
Today was a huge step backwards! Mom let me off leash in the yard this morning. I walked around in the scary yard by myself, then went and sat down beside her for pets and ear rubs. I still ran back to my crate but mom says I did good!
Then, we tried it again in the afternoon. I was in the corner of the yard and the garbage truck came down the street and made a big noise! I ran to the very back of the garden, shaking! I was so scared! Mom tried to coax me out, but NO WAY, was I coming out. She had to pull me out. Later, we sat together in the big scary yard, but I’m still very scared.

04/09/2021

DAY 5
Scout is getting better about the walk from crate to yard. We’re working on becoming calmer in the house, pausing in the kitchen for smells and sitting for a few minutes in the living room before running back to the safety of the crate.
As you can see, I’m very comfortable in my crate. ! 💕

02/09/2021

DAY 4
It rained and rained and rained today!! 🌧 We took a few quick walks around the yard today. Mom was so pleased with my progress. She puts the leash on my collar and I come out of the crate by myself. I’m still terrified of all the scary things between my crate and the door; once I’m out of the bedroom, I still go to the door at a full run. More rain in the forecast tomorrow. Once it stops raining, mom’s going to let me explore the yard off-leash! Good times!

01/09/2021

DAY 3
Today was another baby step day. Mom placed my food and water outside the crate. I reached out just enough to get it!
I sniffed Jake FSF and then growled at him for getting too close to my crate. I sat outside with mom for about an hour, sniffing the air. I’m a little closer to coming outside the crate for treats.

30/08/2021

DAY 2
Today was a good day. Not every day is a giant step forward. Sometimes it’s just baby steps. Scout is coming a little more forward in the crate to get his chicken treats. I still have to pull him out of the crate. He is still terrified of the walk to the door. We sat outside for nearly an hour and he remained calm. He stayed close to me, telling me that he is beginning to trust. I have opened the crate door and left an opening in the cover. He is resting, so maybe I’ll be able to remove the cover soon. Tomorrow I will place his food and water outside of the crate.

29/08/2021

DAY 1
My first full day in my foster home. I’m still very scared to come out of my crate and I’m not comfortable being led out of the house into the yard. I walked around the yard a few times on a long lead, but it was really scary. I couldn’t wait to get back to my crate. I am eating and drinking!
I’m beginning to trust mom, she got me to take a piece of chicken from her hand. Baby steps!
Typical afternoon thunderstorms today and I’m hiding under my crate pad! Mom’s going to try to get me outdoors one more time today, after the rain.

29/08/2021

I made it to my foster home and I’m so scared! I hid in the garden until my foster mom pulled me out and showed me my crate, where I feel safe. I haven’t interacted with my new foster brother, Jake from State Farm, but he is sleeping next to me.

29/08/2021

I’m so thankful for volunteer transport drivers! Beginning at 8:00 am in Columbus, GA. and arriving at my foster home at 4:30 pm. in New Port Richey, FL. Thank you, Trish, Deby, Laurie, Sue, Debra and Doug!
Here are some photos!

29/08/2021

This is the story of my ABESR foster dog, Scout. Our journey began with this email:

*** We have an urgent need! *** One of our wonderful volunteers was made aware of five dogs that needed to be rehomed at a Hunting Preserve in Georgia. She organized some help, picked up the dogs, and brought them to Alabama. These dogs came to us with no medical records and it is believed that medical care was slim. They are all now current on vaccinations, parasites are being treated and they will be altered in the next couple of weeks. The veterinarian has done their best to give us their age estimates but they are just that, estimates. If you have a cat and would like to foster one of the dogs a cat test can be arranged. I also have a few additional pictures of most dogs, so again, if you have an interest in a dog, these can be sent.

Chester (6 years old) is the oldest dog and acts like a typical intact male. He likes to be in charge of the pack. He is very sweet and friendly with people. I have a very nice full-body shot of him if you have an interest in this stunning guy!

Scout (2 years old) is our younger male and he is the opposite of Chester. He gets along with other dogs but is afraid of new people and changes in his environment. He hasn't shown any fear aggression or snappiness but was afraid to get out of his crate after his freedom ride. Since he arrived in boarding a few days ago, he has already improved but this guy will certainly need TLC when he arrives at his foster home.

Matilda (5 years old) is easygoing, gets along with all dogs, and is a very loving girl.

Pansy (4 years old) is an alpha female. She showed some jealousy when the other dogs were given attention but quickly knocked off the attitude with a verbal command. Pansy is very affectionate and loves attention. Sadly this girl has mammary tumors and some of them will be removed when she is spayed. She can't have all of them removed now because there isn't enough skin to remove and close them at one time. She will need to heal from this surgery and have another surgery to remove the remaining tumors at her foster home.

Starr
(2 years old) is our youngest girl and also gets along with all dogs and is very loving and affectionate.

Please consider helping out one of these dogs. If you have questions, we will do our best to get you the answers.

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Said a tearful goodbye to my silly, scared boy, Scout. Here I come Lana and Luke! Thank you ABESR, Transport and the 19 drivers who are making this happen! Happy tails!

WEEK 4 DAY 32 It’s been just one month since this super scared boy came to stay. Just this week: He no longer stays in his crate. He runs all over the house. He started eating out of Jake’s bowl, so we’ve moved his bowls into the kitchen. I had a friend over for brunch and he only barked a few times, but came into the room with her. (Thank you, Claudia!) He found toys and is playing!! I’m so excited for him.

Lizard patrol!!

WEEK 3 DAY 24 So many things with this guy! The reason I created this page is that I want potential fosters to be aware that not all dogs are easy fosters, but they are all worth it. Scout will not come when called, however a whistle gets his attention. Unfortunately, I can’t whistle. But I’m working on it. Luckily, my phone can whistle. I let him off leash in the yard, but he will not come to me to come inside. I open the door and whistle, then step away from the door while he runs in and runs straight into the crate. Once he calms down and comes out on his own, I close the crate. He readily explores the house, but is still very wary of noise or any quick or unexpected movement. He does not want me to leash him, however he will not go outside on his own. He will not eat or drink unless he is in his crate, and it’s covered. The food is outside the crate and must be under the cover. When he’s scared, he pees as he runs away. He’s afraid of the dark so I take him out at sunup in the morning, but I haven’t been able to get him all the way outside to pee so I’ve used puppy pads in the hallway to save the carpet. He does trust me as he seeks me out when afraid. On the positive side, he explores the house and the yard with a happy tail! He’s discovered lizards! It’s going to be a slow process, but look at the progress we’ve made!

DAY 15 I’m still more comfortable in my crate, but when mom locks me out… Exploring the house…

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