lizardmarsh: Alerts calling for USA rescuers &
others to help cats, dogs & other animals who
need rescue, foster, transport, adoption
or general protection. Rescue organizations, foster parents
& adopters are urgently needed in animal rescue.
This is a story that needs your help... Many of you know me and the dogs I save and advocate for. This is a compelling story. PLEASE, don't go back and attack the shelter system, as they are making the dog available to rescue, not killing him as others might. The fault here lies with the civilian who broke the rules and put his hand into a cage and then reported it. There is no fault to the LA Shelter or the staff, nor the dog....
read on...
Walker is a super sweet and totally cool dog, sharpie, possibly collie mix, he's young and fun and has a smile that will melt your heart. He passed my temperament test with flying colors. I've tested hundreds of dogs with 100% success.... This guy would land in the top percentile.... Walker showed no signs of dominance or aggression at any time. His story is messed up and he's made to pay the price for human stupidity. Someone put their hand into his cage and Walker got excited.... somehow in all of this commotion, the guys hand got scraped.... NOT BIT... Because of this and a risk of liability he's on the short list... He's got 5 days.
I personally re-enacted the scenario and played VERY rough with Walker through the bars of his kennel, and he did not bite or even mouth me. In the yard I put him through a thorough behavior assessment and he is fine with handling, corrections, playing, etc.
He's got 5 days at the west LA shelter...
If you have any questions about Walker, call me, email me - contact me. Don't let this guy go....
Thanks for reading... watch his video and you'll see. He's a total Super Star....
The shelter info is below... They are a great staff and will be happy to show Walker to you and answer any questions...
A1050027- Walker ***RED LISTED***
Walker is a 1 year old, male, Chinese Sharpei Mix that came to the shelter as a stray on July 22nd 2009.
This larger than life young guy has energy to burn!!! He is very playful and loves to run.
Walker is very good with other dogs that can keep up with his energy level..... He takes correction from his handler well and is food motivated.
Walker was temperament tested by trainer Robert Cabral for the K9 Connection program. He passed with flying colors!!!!
Unfortunately Walker is available to rescue only because of a citizen who decided to put his arms in the kennels and believes he may have got bitten or scraped by Walker. Because skin was broken, he had to be placed on quarantine. Now ones person stupidity may cost Walker his life!!
