Chauncey, October 2009: A five-year old male owner-surrendered to a shelter outside Salt Lake City. They contacted us and longtime CSCA member, Sheryl Watkins. She is a vet tech who took him in. The previous owner left some records but no information as to where he came from. He was neutered, given lots of TLC by the hospital staff and began to come out of his shell, he obviously had little socialization before. He was unsure in new situations but showed regular improvement. Sheryl did a wonderful job with Chauncey. He was placed with another longtime CSCA home in Colorado Springs, who has two rescued Clumbers. Chauncey has adjusted well, loves his large fenced in yard and all their walks, and except for trying to chase their cat, has done very well. Chauncey’s vet costs were about $275, wholesale due to Sheryl vet tech status.
Lily, March 2010: A 10-month-old female who was fostered by R&P member, Cheri Guenther, in St. Louis. Originally bought from John Henry Miller of Golden Spotlight Kennel in Salem, MO. Her conditions were terrible, left alone by a doghouse in the backyard and next to a road where multiple previous dogs had been hit and killed by cars. The neighbor could see Lily all day left by herself and put out a bag of dog food as she never saw her being fed. The owner was furious at this and asked if she wanted Lily. They took her for a month, but their two Yorkies kept attacking her and one day the daughter came home with a Boxer puppy, so they called Brittany Rescue, thinking that’s what she was. Cheri got Lily, had her spayed, got her housebroken, crate trained, and Lily went to permanent home in CT last month.
She’s extremely small, only about 33 lbs., but is a very sweet girl. Cheri has been invaluable, having fostered long-term, several Clumbers for R&P in the past. Being a vet tech, Lily got great care and socialization being with multiple other dogs. Her owners in CT have had Clumbers for years and currently have a 6-year-old male and twin 9-year-old daughters that offer Lily all the companionship and TLC she never experienced before.
Tigger, April 2010: A 6-year-old neutered male given up by his owner with very strange circumstances. She’s a grandmother who got rid of all her other Clumbers (only one through R&P, don’t know about the others), took in a young Newf and two Yorkies, and wanted to adopt 2 young children. The foster home reported her home was a total mess, having a horrible pervasive doggy smell and all the dogs were dirty and flea infested. Tigger’s vet records were very sparse, and he was fostered by “Duke’s” owners in MD. His eyes were in horrible shape, he had ear infections and massive skin and flea allergies, it was obvious he had virtually no care. His foster home gave him great care, cleaned him up and their ophthalmologist said he had severe dry eye and some corneal scarring. Tigger is excellent with other dogs and children, so he went to a 1st time Clumber home in NJ with an older Cocker and 3 kids all with lots of experience with multiple dogs in the household. Tigger’s eyes continue to improve with constant care, he is very sweet with everyone, loves his yard and finally, enjoys the stability of a caring home who will optimize his health.
Daisy, February 2010: A 2-year-old female listed on Craigslist in Flagstaff, AZ for free. We were alerted to her and had a longtime Clumber home (who’s had 4 adopted Clumbers previously) pick her up. She had had 2 casual owners who kept her for a short while then gave her up. Supposedly the 1st home found Daisy at a dumpster in Ft. Worth, TX. She was very small and underweight. They gave her to a family with 6 kids who were in very bad financial shape. She wasn’t in the best of shape when they turned her over with ear and ear infections, terrible coat condition.
Daisy thrived in a very experienced Clumber home who really transformed her with a regular schedule, lots of exercise, and much TLC. She fits in so well with their other Clumber and adopted Field Spaniel, they wanted to adopt her permanently. She is doing very well, in very good health, but is a real devil as they find her on top of the kitchen counters! We had vet expenses of $245.
Regardless of each Clumber’s circumstances, each Clumber is doing well and very loved by their new homes. Despite their abandonment or terrible health conditions, every Clumber responded to their new home’s great concern for their health and making them feel safe. It is a real tribute to the resiliency of Clumbers they can overcome so much adversity.