Hello my new friends! If you’re a fan of the hit show, True Blood, then you will appreciate my name…..it is Sookie! Don’t I look like a Sookie? I’m not going to suck your blood like a vampire, but I do have some nice pearly whites that I’m willing to show off to a crowd of two or more!

My story is…questionable. You see, I believe I was hit by a car and dislocated my elbow. After a couple months of dragging my arm along the streets of Phoenix, I was picked up by the Humane Society. They treated me the best they could and handed me over to Almost Home where my arm was fixed by surgery. I sported a fancy cast for about two months and since having it removed, I have been going through physical therapy to make my limp go away. Hey, no judging or anything, but I really didn’t want to be labeled a ‘gimp’. So I worked hard and now my limp is practically gone! You cannot even tell I had a broken leg. I know what you’re thinking and yes…. I AM amazing! :P Even though I’m amazing, my doctor would like me to remain on a daily dosage of glucosamine with chondroitin help keep me healthy and as young as a spring chicken! I also have a prescription that needs to be filled for daily 15 minute walks to keep me limber! Oh oh oh and I need a jowl towel! Please please! I don’t drool very much, but sometimes when I drink water I walk away with my mouth wide open and full of water. It is my way of making sure you keep your floors clean!

I’m currently in a home with two canine, female cousins, and a feline. I get along great with my Dobie sister and sometimes run green with envy when it comes to my boxer sister. I keep telling my therapist, the resident cat, she gets more attention than I do and I try to correct it on my own. He tells me I’m crazy and should just be friends with my sister again. I’m working on this and my foster mom is being oh so generous with teaching me how to work through my jealously issues. When I play with my foster sisters I’m very vocal. No worries, I’m not trying to hurt them, I just get a little excited when I play and I like to make some noise! My favorite games are ‘Chase’ and ‘Keep Away’.  I love kids! My foster family has two older kids that are junior high and high school ages. I’m gentle with small children – I like to pretend they are my babies! I love attention and will do everything in my power to get you to pet me! I love to follow my foster family around the house. Most boxers are called ‘Velcro’ dogs because they want to be near you. I’m what they call a ‘SUPER GLUE’ dog because I actually want to be touching you at ALL times. I have options to play with toys and other dogs, but in all reality I want nothing more than to be near my humans. My foster mom is working with me regarding my desperate need for excessive attention. I just love people so much; it is hard for me to stay away – don’t hate! J

During the day while my foster mom is at work, I’m crated. I love my crate! I sleep it even when I don’t need to be in it. So please have a crate for me so I have a quiet place to call my very own. Even though I am crated during the day, I am completely housetrained and even know how to use the dog door. During the night, I will sleep on the floor near your bed and saw logs all night long! Just call me Piglet!

I’m doing very well with my obedience training. My foster mom is training me using Nothing in Life is Free (NILIF) and I love it! I know how to sit, don’t jump, walk well on a leash, and like to pat you on the leg to remind you how well I’m sitting. Sometimes when out for a walk I get overexcited and scare other dogs, which in turn results in me being told to be quiet so I don’t frighten them.  I know the word ‘out’. I think it means I need to leave the room…..I’m obsessed with the kitchen during mealtimes! I enjoy the ancient practice of barking at the doorbell and front yard trespassers, so in turn my mom is teaching me the ancient practice of the word ‘stop’. So far, I’m doing very well!  

Oh and just so you know I’m my foster mom’s favorite foster since the beginning of time! I’m just that fantastic! Before you know it, I’ll be your favorite too! Apply for me today!