Roger!
This great boy, once simply known as California Shelter Boy, is on the way to his new home! Roger's Happy Tail is below along with some additional pictures.

This 8 year old cropped and docked male Dobe first came to us while he was at the Orange County shelter. His "evaluation date" was rapidly approaching which meant his days were numbered in the low single digits. Then, a Dober-saviour swooped down and got this boy out of the Shelter just in time. While he's out of immediate harm's way, he still needs a home. His original listing said he had a skin condition. This observation was made at the shelter. Now that he's been with someone familiar with Dobes, it is obvious he just has had some fleas and the telltale scratch and chew marks on his back. Easily treated! Here's more from his rescuer:

"He is a bit rusty on obedience, but was SO excited to practice commands. Walks on a loose leash. He still remembers sit, down, shake. Stay is not so good. Stops on a dime when I do. He does NOT look like the photo. I will post a new one here. In the current photo he looks thick & soft. He is really slim & firm, with great firm ears that stand. He did the flying Superman leap into the back of my Jeep. No hip problems or leg weakness here. He is a total mushmuffin leaner too - as if that were a surprise. Does not seem to have issues. Melted into my lap as soon as we got home." More details and pictures to follow, stay tuned.

Update - 03/15/03: (from Roger's current foster mom) "Roger is a real gentleman. He gets along with my male & female. He plays with little dogs. Has a mid range heart murmur. X-rays were clear - nothing growing inside. x-rays show a bit of arthritis, but someone forgot to tell Roger that. He talks. He mumbles and grumbles when he walks around. He is now flea free and on antibiotics to heal the area of his back that he chewed. The best parts? He is very low maintenance, affectionate, but not needy, and he understands NO the first time!!!"