JC

Hi everyone, my name is JC!

I am here to tell you, my story. I am 9 years old. My birthday is likely Sept of 2015. I had a home where I was fed everything I ever wanted, and I was in awful shape. People food is what I love and all I would eat. I was surrendered to a shelter with the orders to put me to sleep since I was so overweight and listed as “too old to adopt.” I clocked in at 102 lbs to the shelter (looked like a balloon dog that someone had filled way beyond capacity). My person over-loved me to the point I was no longer a healthy dog. My previous owner had to go to an inpatient facility, and I could not come along, so here I was at the end of my rope. A kind person at the shelter asked if they could have 1 day to try and find a rescue who would take me in because they could see the good in my eyes and that this was not my fault and I was a good boy under all that weight.

BCSAVE stepped up and took me into their care. A long-time volunteer for the rescue sent her husband to come and pick me up (there is a picture of me at the beginning of my journey with the man of the house). It was going to be just an overnight stay and a trip to the DFW area the next day. He took me home and something in my heart told them that I needed to stay with them a while and start my weight loss journey with them. I was a very good house guest and was exceptionally nice to their 6 dogs (one is a jerk by the way) and a cat. My first 3 days I didn’t eat one kibble of dog food or canned food. On the 4th day I changed my mind and ate wet food, but only the wet food. As the days progressed, I was eating dry kibble if it was completely covered with wet food. Since then, I am on straight dry kibble and no treats or snacks. I eat Healthy Weight Victor dog food that is for seniors. I have been losing about 1 pound a week on average. I am currently at 59 lbs.

I enjoy running and chasing the other dogs when they play ball. If the people of the house leave, even if one of them leaves, I will spend hours outside watching the driveway waiting for them to return. Even if it is raining, snowing or hot sun, I will wait faithfully for them to return. They say I remind them of the movie Hachi (I can’t say since I have never seen the movie). They loved the movie so I had better add it to my list of things I need to see.
I have a dirty rotten trick I like to do though – I come up like I want pets and then quickly turn around and want butt scratches. My foster Mom cannot even put on her shoes without me wanting butt scratches; she finds this annoying but laughs and complies with my demands. Super pushy when I want something.

If I am the only dog around I will play fetch with just you. I don’t want to get all mixed up with the crazy labs and border collies who live here, they are loud and rude with their playing. My favorite is quiet play or no play at all. I love to dig in my bed trying to get it just right before bedtime, my favorite place to sleep is in your room. Not in your bed, but in my dog bed in your room. Please do not make me sleep outside the room or I will whine to be let in.
I am also extremely smart and can get out by lifting the dog door cover to get out if I am desperate to get out. I have escaped the house a couple of times, but I am not a runner. My plans are to pee on everything and then I will follow you back inside. If you come at me to chase me, I will stay about 10 ft out of your reach, if you turn and walk away or back inside, I will follow. I do enjoy walks, but I must wear a martingale collar. I am NOTORIOUS for backing out of my collars and leaving you holding the leash or collar with NO DOG.

I am going to need a person to love me and be firm with me since I am stubborn when I want something and will demand I get it using my weight. I crumble easily if you raise your voice at me, I prefer a request and an offer of kindness over harshness.

Signed,
Holding out hope for a perfect person
JC

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