Moose was one of 6 coon dog puppies that were abandoned under a bridge in rural northern Louisiana. His litter was found but the kind lady that took them really didn’t have room. They grew up without their mama around and not a lot of human interaction. He later went to North Carolina to a foster home. I had my eye on him through American Black and Tan Coonhound Rescue where I help with transporting bluetick coon dogs, treeing walker coon dogs and Bloodhounds when I can. We made the long trip to get him at 5 ½ months of age. He was pretty much a basket case, very unsure of everything, skittish, and fearful. One of the ladies that helped him get to NC told the foster there that he is a “Moose” and that stuck with him! Photo of young Moose at his foster home in NC
Moose's success
With lots of love and support Moose began to get used to his forever home. At first, he wouldn’t walk around the block without just stopping and sitting. Now, he is ready to go at the sight of his leash. He wouldn’t go through doors at all. While still a little shy about it, he willingly even walks into the Vet’s office! He would absolutely not go up to strangers, now still a little cautious he is slowly turning into a social butterfly (a very large one!). He is very popular at his day care where he goes once a week, and he loves interacting with folks at the dog park where he has a bluetick coon dog and a treeing walker coon dog among his friends. He is maturing well. Moose and his sister Big Mona in a Coon Dog Day Parade in Saluda NC
Our Future
We are not entirely sure what the future holds for Moose the Hound. He is currently “employed” as a PR executive for my Mortgage Originator Team. He is helping sponsor charity events and has a limited schedule of live events. Our end goal is to get his confidence to a level that he is comfortable in more busy activities and situations. He wants to give back to the group that gave him his start. You can help that by visiting www.coonhoundrescue.com
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