Parker the Poodle Mix

I came to the PRBJ sanctuary on April 4, 2011, to adopt a dog I fell in love with on Petfinder, a Bossie/Boxer mix named Carson. I brought my buff cocker, Lacy, who would be companion. Well, Carson didn't like me one bit. The dog would not acknowledge me! Maybe he was happy in his foster home (one of the PRBJ volunteer's) and just didn't want to go. So there we were, having driven an hour and a half. I said to one of the volunteers, "As long as I'm here, who else have you got?" It was time for the socialized dogs to have their run in the yard, so she invited me to bring Lacy along. It was like a visit to the dog park. Lacy and Parker the poodle found each other. Poor parker had been found so matted that he had to be shaved almost unrecognizable as a poodle. He was also about as opposite a breed as I was looking for! I like boxers! And dobermans! I said, "Lacy, REALLY?" Lacy insisted. The 3 of us went back into the office to do the paperwork. On the way home, I kept looking at Parker and thinking, a poddle? REALLY? I said to him, "You are SO not my type!" He knew what I was saying, and he smiled and responded in his way, "Oh, I AM NOW!" Parker is an amazing soul. He is incredibly loving and affectionate. He wants to be held like a baby. He has neither aggression nor fear. He walks perfectly with my mobility scooter. I didn't think it was possible but he requires more grooming than Lacy! But even that is a bonding experience. When Lacy (14) has to leave her body someday, I'm going to concentrate on getting Parker (4) trained as a therapy/hospice dog. attached: before and after pics THANK YOU SO MUCH for Parker and for all the animals. -- Cori