Tinker

Tinker is the dog on the right - one of 3 dogs.  This picture was taken Oct. 8, 2004

For earlier pictures and background story about Tinker, see this link - Neglected

Tinker - taken 3 days after coming into rescue (Oct. 11, 2004)

Update:  Nov. 1, 2004

Tinker is doing very well and the hair is growing back around his eyes.   He seems to have already been house-trained, but he is also being crate trained.   I do know know what Tinker's name was in his past life.  The shelter had given the other two neglected dogs names, but poor Tinker did not even have a name - probably because the shelter volunteers thought that he had no chance of being adopted.  This is a dog that craves love and wants to please.  He is smart and learns fast.   When I let him back inside I can just say "Tinker, go get in your house" (crate) and he goes right away.  Then he gets a small treat.  He was listed as a Poodle mix at the pound.  There is definitely Poodle there and I think perhaps Maltese because of the silkiness of his hair and shape of the head.  He has some spots that are a very light apricot color.  A couple of spots are visible in the picture on the right below.  Tinker now weighs 18 lbs. (weighed 17 lbs. on Oct. 7)

Update Nov. 27 - Tinker will meet his new mom in the morning.  He is going to Ohio to a wonderful home where he will gets lots of attention and give snuggles and kisses in return.

Tinker - on my bed the night before leaving.  I will miss him.

Nov. 28, 2004 - Tinker meets his new mom

Nov. 29, 2004 - at his new home

Tinker with 2 of his Mom's grandchildren