Pepper the Wonder Dog

Picking the Right Pooch

Pepper the dog — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:06:17 GMT

Before You Adopt:
As featured on the Marin Humane Society's Web Site

Picking the Right Pooch

By Trish King, Director of Behavior & Training

Remember what it was like when you were a kid? Endless afternoons spent kicking around with Max or Mike or Scruffy--throwing sticks and balls, exploring creeks and secret places.

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What I Eat

Pepper the dog — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:52:09 GMT

Not all dog foods are created equal. Your dog's food should be at least 30% Protien, 20% Fat and the last 50% can be just about anything. Check to make sure the other ingredients are dog friendly (not toxic, not potatoes).

I'm currently being transfered to Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul.

Before I Was Adopted

Pepper the dog — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:49:05 GMT

My "Mug Shot" from the great people at the Marin Humane Society

I was at the Marin Humane Society. They have some great people and dogs there, but for me, I wanted a home, a place with people around me all the time. That's what I've got now.

When I Was New

Pepper the dog — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:47:12 GMT

Posted: 6-2007

A little over a year ago, I was born at the Marin Humane Society in California, which I suggest you visit if you live in the Bay Area. I was adopted to a family, but they weren't able to keep me (their lives got too hectic). So I was sent back to the shelter.

I was at the shelter for a while... hoping for nice people to come adopt me. In the last week of June, two very nice people came to my shelter. They looked around and told the voulenteers they wanted to see me and another dog (Flint)/

Frist, they took Flint for a long walk and a great romp. They really liked him... I knew I had to be on my best-est behavior. When it was finaly my turn, I walked out into the yard where these two people were waiting.

I walked over to one of the people, who was kneeling to say "hi," and put my head on her knee, 'pet me please,' I thought. She did and I waged my tail. We went for a long walk around the grounds. I didn't pull on my leash, and I didn't bark at anyone. They let me sniff things, but I was so happy to be walking with people, I did my best to stay right with them.

As luck would have it, they took me home. I rode in a station wagon and stared at all the cars on the road, (it was over an hour's drive). We went to the pet store... and wow do they have great smelling stuff. I got a bed, food, a chew toy and even a furry squeaky toy.

I'm loving my new home and my new people. I'm so tired I think I'll curll up a go to sleep now.

-Bark!

About Me:

I know how to sit.
I know where my bed is.
I'm quiet, but interested.
I have a chewy treat, and squeaky toy.
I have a "ginormous" water dish.
I enjoy long walks (anywhere).
I don't mind being petted.
I like watching tv with my new people.
I'm well loved by the Marin Humane Society
And now... I have a view of San Francisco's Sunset District
It's my domain.