I thought he looks like he's been well-cared for. I can't imagine doing what his previous owners did but stuff happens, I guess, and I'm glad his story isn't like some I've heard. I'm always amazed at how resilient these little creatures are. Every time I scroll by this cute little face I have to laugh, thinking about how wild it's likely to get at your place. He's really still a puppy and he'll be very excited to be there. Your son is going to love this I bet!
Yes, my son is over the moon about Rodney! And life will be crazy for awhile. Rodney doesn't seem very yappy, though, although that may change once we bring him home.
I'd never been to a Humane Society before, and I have to say, those workers all deserve a gold medal, or a halo, or something. They love those dogs and take such good care of them. There is one dog who has been there for 8 years (!) because he was teased as a puppy and tends to snap and bite. But he also wags his tail and clearly wants to be loved. He does get walked by staff and volunteers. I was tempted to try to adopt him, but my elder daughter got bitten, quite badly, by a dog when she was only 7 and is still a little skittish around dogs, so he wasn't a good match for us.
It's hard to walk in there and not want to adopt every pet.
That is something to be happy about! Enjoy! I'm having my own little peaceful day here. The rest of my family took Rosie to visit Gram. It's not like Rosie is too hard to care for, but we have to keep her and the German Shepherd apart. That is the thing I need a break from doing!
I'm glad you got a bit of a break! Some time alone is crucial to mental health, in my opinion.