Boo (Radley)

Boo is the last remaining dog from a 100+ dog hoarding situation out of Whitewright, Texas. <br/><br/>https://www.kxii.com/2021/06/13/dawg-rescues-100-dogs-whitewright-home/<br/><br/><br/>The hoarders sold dogs in Canton but their advancing age made the trip and activity more difficult. Having given up the business years ago they continued to allow the breeding stock animals to continue making puppies. With no outlet to sell the pets any longer the animals lived and died in that house. Inches of feces covered the floor and the stench was unimaginable. When the police and local rescue showed up there were animals in every room- some crated- most not. Boo lived through the days of being a puppymill breeder and was seized by police with the 100 other dogs. His entire life he had only known that circumstance. <br/><br/>When we took him in he was not able to be touched without attempting to severely bite. Some dogs give warning nips but Boo would aim for uncovered areas on your arms and try to latch on. He also would not walk on a leash without alligator rolling so taking him out to work with was an extra chore. The solution we found was to carry him out, in a crate, and put him in a larger enclosure throughout the day until we could have him neutered, a dental done, and have him thoroughly looked over for any medical issues that may be causing his behavior. While waiting for the vet appointment Boo became accustom to the routine. We could touch him gently through the cage bars and when out he would happily sun himself and enjoy being outside. When it was time to go back in, we could say the word "crate" and he would run back in it to be carried, like a king, indoors. By the time of the neuter he was still aggressive but more manageable. <br/><br/>A week post surgery and we had a breakthrough. We could reach a hand in and offer a treat without being bit. He didn't push his body in to the corner any longer to try and escape us, he didn't spring at us attempting to bite. He wouldn't take the treat from our hand but was willing to take it if dropped and eat it in front of us. From there he was nothing but improvements. He started letting us touch him without stiffening up. He let us leash him and pull him out of the crate. He let us pick him up. About two weeks after surgery and he was allowed to run around with the other dogs, albeit while wearing a leash because he didn't trust us allow us to approach him. <br/><br/>At this point Boo is a love. He wants attention more than any other pet here. He wags his tail excitedly when we walk in to the room or say his name. He loves being hugged and we can kiss his head without any worries of being bit. He is amazing and we all adore him... in major part because it took so long for us to win over his love. He has gotten so well behaved that he even allowed me to shave all of his years of matts and filth off of him without any complaints.<br/><br/>Because of his previous situation Boo would do best in a home with other dogs. He is a clown and is starting to learn how to play. He drags his belly on the ground trying to coax all of the other dogs to play with him. Other dogs would also help reassure him if he gets nervous in his new home. Boo is about 9years old. He has had all of the relevant medical done on him and during his dental he had two teeth removed. He is missing a right lower canine from a previous incident. The missing tooth makes him look even more comical. He never bites now and lives with two adults and a 12 year old. He welcomes love from all of them... although he is most fond of the female in the house. We are working on housebreaking and he gets along with cats to the point that he doesn't chase them but likes to bark nonstop at them. <br/><br/>We love Boo (named after Boo Radley whose character was misunderstood in the novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird". People thought he was scary but he turned out to be a hero that lovingly saved the two main characters.) and welcome any and all questions about him. Any adopter has to accept that there may be a little more work to him initially but he will not backslide to the point he was when we initially took him in. He can be just as amazing for you as he has been for us. <br/><br/>(Pictures include 2 from the hoarding seizure)

Boo is the last remaining dog from a 100+ dog hoarding situation out of Whitewright, Texas.

https://www.kxii.com/2021/06/13/dawg-rescues-100-dogs-whitewright-home/


The hoarders sold dogs in Canton but their advancing age made the trip and activity more difficult. Having given up the business years ago they continued to allow the breeding stock animals to continue making puppies. With no outlet to sell the pets any longer the animals lived and died in that house. Inches of feces covered the floor and the stench was unimaginable. When the police and local rescue showed up there were animals in every room- some crated- most not. Boo lived through the days of being a puppymill breeder and was seized by police with the 100 other dogs. His entire life he had only known that circumstance.

When we took him in he was not able to be touched without attempting to severely bite. Some dogs give warning nips but Boo would aim for uncovered areas on your arms and try to latch on. He also would not walk on

Boo is the last remaining dog from a 100+ dog hoarding situation out of Whitewright, Texas.

https://www.kxii.com/2021/06/13/dawg-rescues-100-dogs-whitewright-home/


The hoarders sold dogs in Canton but their advancing age made the trip and activity more difficult. Having given up the business years ago they continued to allow the breeding stock animals to continue making puppies. With no outlet to sell the pets any longer the animals lived and died in that house. Inches of feces covered the floor and the stench was unimaginable. When the police and local rescue showed up there were animals in every room- some crated- most not. Boo lived through the days of being a puppymill breeder and was seized by police with the 100 other dogs. His entire life he had only known that circumstance.

When we took him in he was not able to be touched without attempting to severely bite. Some dogs give warning nips but Boo would aim for uncovered areas on your arms and try to latch on. He also would not walk on a leash without alligator rolling so taking him out to work with was an extra chore. The solution we found was to carry him out, in a crate, and put him in a larger enclosure throughout the day until we could have him neutered, a dental done, and have him thoroughly looked over for any medical issues that may be causing his behavior. While waiting for the vet appointment Boo became accustom to th