Burt's story

　　Burt: 7 year old, black/tan, neutered male, natural ears, docked tail, 13" 14.5 lbs. Shots -up-to-date, micro-chipped, rescued from hoarding situation.

　　Burt is one of 8 mipins that IMPS took in from a horrendous hoarding situation. While in the care of the hoarder, it was reported that the dogs lived in airline crates in sheds, mostly in the dark, and most of the dogs with Burt being one of them, had lived in these conditions for a number of years. When Burt arrived at his foster home, he was very thin with dull, coarse hair. His mouth was a stinky mess that required dental attention. Burt was not socialized and he did not know how to appropriately interact with other animals and humans. He has lost both muscle mass and mobility from being confined in a small space for so long. It is just heartbreaking to think about how this poor boy has lived his life, and all of the things he has missed. He hasnt known freedom, love, compassion, security, interaction with people and other critters, and if how skinny and hungry he was is an indication, even basic, healthy food in a quantity to sustain him.

　　Burt does have some issues, but nothing that a firm but loving correction, and a warm compassionate heart cant help him overcome. When I get frustrated with him, I stop and ask myself, how would I be responding right now to this situation if I had been caged up in the dark for years on end in isolation? Im not nearly as forgiving or as willing to learn what is expected of me as Burt is.

　　After being removed from this horrible situation, Burt has made steady progress toward becoming a normal, happy boy. He has regained some of his mobility, I am hopeful that he will regain all of it. He is learning how to interact with his doggie siblings and hes loving that interaction. Burt is learning what it is to run through grass and feel the sun warming him and he is adjusting to life in the light. Hes even learned what rain is and what it is like to play in it. Burt is also learning what it is to be held by a human and have his back and tummy scratched next to eating, that is his favorite pastime. Hes learning what it is to sleep in a bed and what it is to cuddle with his foster brothers and sisters and his human. Burt is now constantly at my side. He has been starved for affection and companionship and he wants this from a human. He is such a sweet, loving guy who wants to please.

　　These are all wonderful experiences for Burt, but what hes needing now is his forever home and his forever human. He needs someone to bond and feel secure with and to be loved and respected. Someone that he can depend on to have boundaries, but to love him and provide for his needs.

　　Burt deserved much better than the life hes had so far, but none of the past can be changed. Now that he is out of that disgustingly harmful situation, Burt needs someone to give him all the things he deserved but never got, and to give these to him for however long he has left. He needs someone to help him heal from the pain and loneliness of his past. Can you be that someone?

　　NOTE: Burt is located in Springville, CA We will only fly this boy in-cabin with the Adopter.

　　IMPS Tag: 30922

　　ADD DATE: 12/06/18

　　If you wish to adopt, please fill out our IMPS Min Pin Adoption Application

　　If you have previously submitted an Application form, there is no need to re-apply.

　　For more details, contact Gail: [email protected]

　　IMPS is a non-profit rescue organization that does not have a viewing facility to which you can come and meet the dogs available for adoption. All of our MinPins are in loving homes in foster care. Arrangements can be made with the foster parent; however, it is a requirements that the Adoption Application be completed and approved first.

　　If you wish to adopt, please fill out the IMPS MinPin Adoption Application. Also, please visit our website, IMPSHomePage.

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