Yes another new arrival. Sadly, there is never a lack of animals in need of a loving home. I am so appalled when I read on Craig’s List and other lists about all the dogs and cats that people are looking to “get rid of.’ I hate that term- I get rid of garbage, and termites. I don’t “get rid” of animals. They have a heart, they have a soul and people need to look at them in a different light instead of just possessions like a couch or a stick of furniture.

This is Echo, he is 2 years old and although he has never been neutered- he is a cryptoid, he is mellow as toast. We have had him for 3 days he is a product of a divorce situation. The gal has to farm out all her dogs until she decides what she wants to do. We are “fostering” him right now, but I suspect he will be staying forever as he allows the kitties to climb all over him, he is very gentle and he gets along with Kodie until she gets to rough with him. He almost nailed her this morning when she bombed into him.

We have had him now for 3 days and he has already developed a bond with me. Mike, he isn’t so sure of yet.

The cats seem to all like him, although he is so HUGE that when he first arrived, just the appearance of his head in the door was enough to make the stray cat scramble happen! Now, the older cats are all over him and the kittens are making their way with him. Trump and Livingston both have issues with him, but he is a sweet, sweet boy. He still looks sad to me though. I hope he gets his smile back soon.

He has been allowed to be on furniture, something dogs here are never allowed to do- they would squish a cat! besides, at 90 pounds- he takes up the WHOLE couch. Mike is thrilled, he finally has his cherished shepherd.