Hi Folks - I just had to share this New Beginnings story about Scruffy Allen. Those of you who regularly read the bios may remember Scruffy Allen as the dog whose owners left him tied to the door of a vet overnight. He was a little displaced and in need of some love and attention. I think you'll agree....he got that and so much more! Keep reading.......
Hi Donna,
Just a note while I’m sitting watching TV with our little man Scruffy Allen. Tom and I are so
happy that he checked on the internet and found Schnauzer Rescue of Houston.
After our loss of Snoopy, our household was very depressed. Kelly the German Shepherd
Therapy dog would not work well at the Rehab centers and Hospitals. Now Kelly and Scruffy
are the best of friends, and they play hard every day. They have a lot of respect for each other.
With the help of Kelly, Scruffy has learned to wait, come and sit commands. He is learning hand signals. He fetches the ball or his furry bone. He loves his two doggie doors. He even waits
for us to shut the back door so he can use the doggie door. Scruffy has full run of the back
yard, loves to play in water and mud too. Just a bath takes care of the dirt and mud. Vacuum
everyday takes care of the house. Scruffy loves to go in the HHR SUV for rides. Gives both
of us kisses on the ears and loves to sniff the air thru the windows.
I have taken Scruffy twice to a Rehab Center and he is doing very good. He soon will be a
Therapy dog.We do a lot of socializing and his shyness is going way. Tom walks Kelly and
Scruffy every morning about four blocks and he is doing well on the lead. He knows what
cows and deer are. He doesn’t bark just looks at them (about 20 yard or more away).
Scruffy and Trucker the cat nap with Tom every day. He goes to bed with Tom at night.
Scruffy loves his daddy.
Scruffy loves to entertain, as long as we laugh and clap and tell him he is so funny he will keep
going.
Our Nanny next door, has a Cairen Terry. They play at least three times a week. Our Vet. and groomer love Scruffy, very well behaved they say. In between grooming, Scruffy gets bathed at
home and his teeth brushed at least once a week.
Scruffy is a very smart Schnauzer and loves to learn. We do all our training with love, a lot of
petting and praise. With Kelly’s help Scruffy has become a very good watchdog. Does not bark
Excessive, only when necessary and loves to growl when someone walks to close to our vehicle. Our home and vehicle has become his. Tom says Scruffy has two speeds, fast and faster. I could
go on, and on about Scruffy.
Today the 29th of December, we took Scruffy and Kelly for a ride in the motor home. We
stopped at Office Depot and Chillis for lunch. Scruffy was so awesome. He never barked or
tore anything. He loves the motor home and loves to sit on the couch and look out the windows.
We are anxious to go on a small trip. He has so much trust in us as we have in him.
Kelly is now working well at the Rehab Centers, and Mom and Dad are so very happy and blessed. Scruffy was the best Thanksgiving and Christmas gift. We look forward to seeing
you, perhaps at another rescue fair. You are welcome anytime at our home to check on
Scruffy Allen our little man.
Please pass this note to other officers and members
Sincerely
Scruffy Allen’s Mom
MaryAnn
