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American Eskimo Dog (medium coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Adult : : Medium
Learn more about the American Eskimo Dog.
My name is Eddy. For some reason my human dropped me at a shelter in Los Angeles, CA. They did not tell them anything about me and I am not very good at communicating. I made sure everyone was afraid of me by snarling and growling and acting very ferocious when they came near me. It worked. What I did not realize is without some very dedicated humans who understand that this kind of behavior of an Eskie especially in a shelter or new situation I would have been put to sleep if they would not have helped. The angel that came to the shelter to get me was not really thrilled when the shelter worker put a noose around my neck and swung me up into the back of her car! Her daughter was the one who convinced her to give me a chance. She took care of me for a long time before another foster was found and I tried my best to show my good side but I could tell she thought I would attack her at any moment. I have to admit I have learned a great deal since being rescued about how to behave with other dogs and that little ones are not squeaky toys for me to toss around. My new foster, a young woman and her whole family, were on board with wanting to foster me. I fortunately hitched a ride from LA to the San Francisco area with another Eskie that the rescue was transporting and did not have to switch vehicles. I actually rode in a crate the whole time and transferred to my new foster family still in the crate. I was doing my best to act like kujo and it worked for the most part, as the new foster family was a bit scared of what they had gotten into. When they got me home they put the crate in the back yard and opened it. I ran for a corner of the yard under a bush and would not come out. The whole kujo thing was getting very tiring and I was hoping if I just let them see my good side they would be nice to me. They coaxed me with treats and I eventually came out but would not come into the house. I spent the night in the yard and they put blankets, food and water out there for me. I had my own campout! Since being with this family I have learned to love and be loved. They are so understanding and believe I am a good dog so I believe it to. I don’t have to do the kujo act and even when I went to the vet I just trusted they were taking care of me. I shook like a leaf and was pretty low when I got home after my surgeries but am feeling so much better now. I am learning not to be so growly, but it is the only way I know how to communicate. I do much better if people squat down to my level rather than try to stand over me. My new foster family trys to have me meet new people so I can get used to that and I love my walks. I am up to date on my shots and would love to be your one and only so I could bask in all the attention. Are you my furever home? Whenever possible Eskie Rescuers United tries to adopt out its dogs locally (or at least to adopters in adjoining states to where I'm being fostered). Please note that ERU processes LOCAL adoption applications before considering those from out of state. Other Pictures of Loki in CO (click to see larger version):
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