Boots, seen here with Habersham County Animal Care and Control Director Madi Hawkins, was first featured in May 2018. He’s still looking for a home. Will you help him?
Here’s my life story …
Boots came to the shelter a hot mess. When he came through the doors May 1st, staff members were worried that he wouldn’t be leaving here alive. He wasn’t exactly the kind of dog that people coming into the shelter wanted to even look at. Some dogs simply don’t adjust well to shelter life. They don’t “show well”. They panic and act out in fear. Boots was one of those kinds of dogs. He wanted to lunge at the cage. He wanted to bark his head off when anyone walked by. Thanks to the persistence of shelter director Madi Hawkins, the staff pretty quickly figured out why this senior guy was so “angry”.
1. He didn’t know why he was here at the shelter and was scared; and…
2. His mouth HURT!
Boots has an entire canine tooth missing — with the roots still intact and exposed. There is a nasty abscess and he’s got pretty advanced dental disease. To those of us that have had dental problems, we KNOW how much that hurts! His gums are swollen and his back molars are in terrible shape — OUCH! He wasn’t snarling at us — he was trying to make his mouth feel better!
Boots got a bath, had his hot spots tended to, started antibiotics for his mouth and skin issues and turned into a lap dog who walks on the leash and wants cuddles — all in just ten days! When Madi first met him, if he even SAW a leash he would soil the area he was standing in! A little one-on-one time has quickly proven this guy’s true colors! He loves to snuggle!
Boots is finishing his course of antibiotics and is scheduled for a dental check-up. HHS is planning an online fundraiser for his dental needs because things like this aren’t part of the shelter “budget”. To contribute toward Boots’ medical costs, donate through www.habershamhumane.com.
Let’s help Boots find a home! This little “Snuggle Buddy” would do so well in a home environment. He has LOTS of love to give!
Call Madi or Stacy at 706-754-3533.
