Ocotober 16th - Bumper had a photoshoot yesterday, he is so handsome! He is truely an amazing little guy. Bumper's transformation from when we first picked him up in September has been incredible. My goal at that time was not only to get he healthy, but to make his tail wag. His tail wags like crazy now! Bumper is such a strong little fighter, and he is so appreciative for his second chance at life. He would like to thank 4 Luv of Dog and the West Fargo Animal Hospital for everything that has been provided to him. Bumper is truely a new dog!

October 9th -Quick update on Bumper. He is doing so much better. He doesn't look as sick as he did when we first got him. Bumper's coat is coming in so well, he had a few balled spots and some irritation before from malnutrition. He is getting shiner all the time! Bumper is going to be a Lobster for halloween, he makes a great Lobster.
He is doing so well. Bumper is going up and down our stairs now just fine. He gets up and down off our furniture too! Last night he chased a fly around the house and finally got him, he was so proud. I think his eyes might be getting a little better... he is able to see shadows a lot better and he has learned to make use of his senses to get around. He is such a good boy and his confidence has skyrocketed!

September 13th - When I picked Bumper up from the pound, he was in terrible shape! Covered in waste, and his eyes were pretty much crusted shut. Bumper was very shy, didn't want to be handled at all... It was clear that he had been abused, since he reacted with fear. Poor little guy!

I brought Bumper home and bathed him... given his lack of trust I wasn't sure how he would react to a bath, but he actually really enjoyed it!!! I washed out Bumper's eyes and put antibiotic ointment on them and he ran around like a puppy to dry off. I think he was really happy to have some sight back!

Bumper is pretty slow, for the most part, and still shy. He is vision is impaired due to cataracts and he does bump into things. Stairs are an issue for him. Bumper has some kind of mass on his rump/tail. He will be going to a vet ASAP to check his eyes and the mass.

Bumper does nip a little when you try to pick him up, but he has decreased that almost completely since we first got him, probably because he is starting to trust us. He has had some accidents in the house, but we are working on that. As soon as he gets to the grass he goes potty, and then we praise him and he gets treats!

Other than that, he LOVES to walk around our yard and go for short walks. He loves belly rubs and to be cuddled and petted. Bumper's confidence has gone up already since yesterday morning and he is starting to trust my husband and I. He gets along just fine with our female shih tzu too. They cuddled on a car ride last night actually. He eats just fine when you show him where his food is.

I will send you an update of how Bumper is doing in a few days. He seems to be opening up little at a time. Bumper would be a good dog for someone with a lot of patients... Alls he wants is someone to love and care for him :)