Welcome to TLC's Spotlight! We would like to share some of our longer term fosters and harder cases in the hope that these babies will FINALLY be seen for the amazing pups they are and find loving homes at long last.
This is our longest term resident - Alfie. Alfie has been with TLC for almost 2 years now. He has had some adoption interest, but unfortunately, a flare up of his skin condition prevented anyone from welcoming him unconditionally to their family. As you can see, Alfie has suffered from a non-contagious skin condition called demodex mange. It is caused by normal mites on the skin that get out of control, usually during extreme stress, which results in the dog losing their hair. When Alfie was pulled from the shelter, he was pretty much naked and then made great progress under some good TLC in foster care. We thought he would get adopted right away...
But Alfie had a minor setback and his condition flared up again. So, we continued to treat him with medicated baths and pills and he got better, but he will probably always have a thinner coat. It is not difficult to treat demodex, but it does take time and low stress is best for these sensitive babies. As you can see from these photos, Alfie is a sweetheart who just wants a family of his very own.
Alfie gets along famously with other dogs and has been nicknamed by the TLC Director as, "Uncle Alfie", because he takes on that role with the other little furbuds and budettes. He is very mellow and sweet and attitude wise, he is a low maintenance kind of guy (who looks cute in pink and yellow, don't you think)!
The most outstanding physical feature of Alfie's is his deer-like eyes. They speak volumes. This look just tugs at the heartstrings and although he's not a sad boy, we are amazed that he hasn't been snatched up sooner, especially when he gives the 'Alfie-look'. He's a total lovebug!
Alfie spends some time in foster care and some time at the rescue shop. At the shop, he enjoys the companionship of other buddies and gets his baths more easily. All the handling he has received during his time at TLC has made him very laid back and easy going, although we can't take much credit for his great personality - he has been a doll baby since the day he was pulled off the kill list at a local shelter.
Alfie only weighs about 5 or 6 pounds, so he's a little man and he loves all kinds of people, including respectful children. We think he's only about 3 years old, so still very young with his whole life ahead of him.
Alfie has spent two holidays in foster care with TLC and we hope that 2013 is his year to be 'home' for the holidays with a loving family. He has waited long enough. Isn't he cute as a little elf?
Alfie's video can be seen here: Alfie
The family that adopts Alfie is truly giving and receiving a gift - showing Alfie that he can be loved no matter if he has a full, thick coat, or if it's sparse. He is absolutely perfect in every way that counts. Unconditional love is what he will give to his family and that is what he deserves, as well.
Is Alfie the special sweetheart that you've been waiting for? Please share Alfie's story and help us find him a loving furever home! To view his full profile, click here.
~ Jen
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