What's it all about, Alfie?

Alf goes from the garbage dump to living large in Minneapolis with P.U.P.S. Rescue!

A larger black fuzzy puppy was found at the Red Lake garbage dump huddled against the garbage bin on a very cold day. Thankfully, Dan found him and brought him to the Red Lake Rosie's Rescue. It did not take long before we named him ALF as he reminded us of the little television personality ALF from the past.

Soon we moved Alf into the cathouse and did some clipping of the matts and gave him a nice warm bath. Alf was a model puppy- no barking, no fussing in the bath, and seemed to be so grateful for the love and attention we started showering him with. Alf played quietly in his cage which became a very safe place for him. We left the gate unlocked so Alf could come out whenever he wanted.

We are so happy that Alf got his chance to leave the shelter on Sunday January 19th and go to P.U.P.S. Rescue in a foster home. We sadly miss him but know he is in good hands and now will have an opportunity to get his “forever home” that he deserves so much - this is one GREAT dog.

Alf made many friends, canine, feline and human, during his time at RLRR!!

FIRST UPDATE FROM P.U.P.S. FOSTER HOME:
Alfie is a new foster transferred to us from Red Lake Rosies. Alfie is about 3 months old and weighs about 15#. He was found running loose at the garbage dump, likely dumped by people who could no longer care for him. He is definitely having a bad hair day! He was pretty matted and the fine folks at Rosies trimmed them out, leaving his coat a bit hacked up. He may have missed a few meals, but he seems to be in good spirits and good health. He will not be up for adoption until he has done some serious hair growing and is neutered.

SECOND UPDATE FROM P.U.P.S. FOSTER HOME:
We took Alfie to the vet yesterday for his check up with the idea of scheduling his neuter and getting the rabies vaccination done. The vet checked his teeth. The emerging tooth that I thought was an adult tooth…. That would be an emerging baby tooth. Not 4-5 months old, 8-10 weeks old. He already weighs 25#, not 15#. SO, he is not a cocker-cross; he is a Newfie on his way to 100# ++!!

Of course, the rabies vaccination and the neuter are delayed. The vet prescribed an antibiotic for his skin irritation and several baths with a medicated shampoo. The photos are evidence we got the first bath completed.

He spent much of yesterday hanging out with grandma Tansy and playing with Miguel. He is walking nicely on a leash now and loves going outside. While he is laughing at the cold, I am not so joyful. 

KAREN'S RESPONSE:
I'm not sure if Jeanne from PUPS contacted you. She took Alfie to the vet today and it turns out he is only 10 weeks old, he weighs 25 pounds and he is a Newfoundland. :)

The vet thinks he will weight 130 pounds as an adult.

How awesome is that?