Chico (now named Pogo) was a 1.5 year old Dogo Argentino that was surrendered to our shelter because the owner could no longer afford the veterinary bills. He came to us with infected skin and ears and he had severely ulcerated eyes. On top of this, Chico was deaf! Despite all of his ailments Chico was an extremely friendly dog that loved people and doggy playmates. The first time we put him in our front play yard he was in heaven! He ran his 95 pound body at full speed around our yard knocking over anything and everything that was in his path! Chico was a purely happy gentle giant! Even though Chico had such a great personality he still wasn't easily adoptable because of his special needs. He needed a lot of training, constant medical attention and a loving, patient home. We were so lucky when MyraJean and her family walked through our door and told us they were ready for the challenge. They knew they had A LOT of work ahead of them but for Chico they were willing to give it a go.
Pogo is an absolute dream. He has become a BIG part of our family and he is so well behaved. He is going to Canine College where he is already in intermediate classes as well as finishing up some private lessons, mostly to deal with some residual habits from his previous life experience. He is better behaved than any hearing dog I have yet shared my life with. Although he is technically the younger brother, his mellow presence has helped his new best little friend Huxley with his behaviour and attitude. Our friends and family have all fallen in love with him and our vet now considers him a favourite visitor. He is off his eye meds and along with some food modification seems to have resolved his eye issues fully. He has absolutely filled the BIG DOG hole that I had in my heart. On a side note - Thank you for what you're doing at RAPS. I know that Pogo would not likely have survived a more traditional shelter experience. We love RAPS!
MyraJean Marshall
