Aslan!

Status Needs Home	Age 8-10	Sex Male	Color Red/Rust	Date Listed 08/01/04	Location Barrington, Illinois
Rescue Group:  ILLINOIS DOBERMAN RESCUE					Primary Contact Tamara tfoss@apcc.aspca.org

 

ASLAN

Why Aslan you ask? This big, huggable, red, senior guy from Indiana came to us via the kindhearted animal shelter crew he ended up with after they got a call from a local farmer that he was roaming his property. They saw the potential Aslan has to offer; awesome companionship, love and devotion to those who decide to receive and share the same in return.

Which brings us to the name Aslan. Aslan fits appropriately since this guy is a big sweetie with a huge heart and who really looks very noble (although his pictures don't quite do him justice)! He even has a bit of a "mane" as his hair is slightly longer in his shoulder area. He is a solid boy up front with big "lion" paws. Additionally, he has the wisdom of an 8-10 year old senior to round off his charming personality. He quickly incorporated himself into his foster family and has been getting along very well with his two sibling cats (even despite one who feels the need to occasionally remind Aslan, with an unclawed swat, who is really the top "dog" of the household) and sibling Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler female.

Aslan loves to ride in the car, go outside for a little easy-going fun, snuggle up on the couch with his foster mom and just simply be part of the family. He has a nice hefty alarm bark, which he appropriately reserves for times he feels it is needed. Unfortunately, however, Aslan does show some muscle atrophy and unsteadiness in his hind end which could very well be indicative of Wobblers. Due to this he is now starting a regular schedule of acupuncture. He is proving to be a very good patient and a very awesome Doberman. He accompanies his foster mom to work on occasion and does quite well.

He would do best in a quiet home with minimal stairs and no children. It is suspected, that since he seeks out his foster mom's shoes when she is gone (doesn't chew them, just lays with them on the couch), Aslan really appreciates the company of his foster sister when no humans are around. His foster sister, whom he really seems to adore (he likes to lick her face), appears to help provide him a little extra spark in energy during the day too. Contact foster mom Tamara via email at tfoss@apcc.aspca.org (mailto:tfoss@apcc.aspca.org) for more information. Aslan is delighted to wear his new Dober Duds (http://ildoberescue.com/doberduds.htm) collar and leash, thanks to a donation from Rosi Alvarado.

 

For more information email Tamara at tfoss@apcc.aspca.org