Pets Jam and the Dogo Argentino

At the dog park with friends

Since the last update we have gone to the 2011 Pets Jam to show off Peanut, and the Bay Area Dog Park a few times. He has gained a little more weight and is doing great. We try and to go to the park and walk around the neighborhood as much as possible. He walks on a leash fairly well and sometimes my daughter walks him just not when cats are around. Lol

Our Vendor Pass to Pets Jam

Pets Jam was at Tom Bass Park on May 14th. It was a nice hot day but not very many people turned out. We got lots of free samples and toys for the pups. We left Peanut at the TERR booth for people to see and for him to try and get adopted. The booth was in the front right next to the entrance so he was seen by everyone walking in. He got a lot of attention but most of the people that came already had dogs. He behaved wonderfully and looked great. He got lots of complements but since the turn out was so small there was no luck in finding him a home. It’s ok though

At the Pets Jam with foster Brother

Pets Jam 2011

We have however had two applications come in for people interested in him. The first I called to set an appointment to meet Peanut but the gentleman would never return my calls. The second, I spoke to the lady and she said she would call back and set up an appointment but she never called back and would not return my calls either. We still have hope for him because he is a great dog and any home would be lucky to have him.

My Daughter put my Headband on him

I just hope he gets a home soon because my daughter is already attached. She asked me, “Why does Peanut have to leave?” I told her because he needs a good home and she replied, “But we are a good home and I love him”. I wanted to cry Lol. I have to admit I am getting attached to him as well. I have had my other dogs a little over 3 years and he minds better than them.

Oh, I watched a documentary on dogs and learned a few things about the bread of dog Peanut is. The Vet at TERR thought that he looked like a Dogo Argentino, and till I saw one I just thought he was a pit bull. He looks exactly like a Dogo! In the documentary its states they are used as large game hunters. They hunt in packs and are mainly used for wild hogs. They were bread to hunt the hogs down and hold on to them till the owner arrives, then when they get home they are to watch over the children. It made me think about how he is when we take him to the park. He is constantly sniffing the air and looking for something in the woods next to the park. I just thought that was him being funny. Also when he is at home he turns into a big baby. He is constantly fallowing my daughter and me around the house as if to be watching us. Its funny how those traits are bread into a dog.

Well….Until Next Time TTFN