Rex Update:

Rex has been here three days and he settled in pretty good.  His records tell us he had been surrendered to the Dallas shelter two times in his life. One time is hard on a dog but two times presents even more challenges for him and now we are his third new family. It has to be hard for him to comprehend.  We can see he was used to being the only dog and an outdoor dog at that. He has much to adjust to. 

He was transported by car across the country and is in his third home with three other dogs and two different humans. The dogs are feeling their way around each other and next week he will go in for more change, by starting his heartworm treatment. I would say that under the circumstances he is doing well and will adjust just fine, given time. 

He has to learn to trust again and there have been a couple minor incidents where he let the other fur family know he wants his space. All very normal considering his last few days at the shelter and being on death row, then going across town to be examined by a new vet, then going in isolation for three days. 

Dogs know they are in a kill shelter and I can only guess what went through his mind when he was in isolation. The dogs are still giving him space to adjust and relax.  It will be a challenge for him but I think he is doing well considering everything he has been through. More updates to come but I don't know many people who could cope with the circumstances he has been through. 

I wish we didn't have to take him in for heartworm treatment so soon but he does cough enough to make me realize that the sooner the better in order to give him a better chance at life. The other dogs will let us know when he has acclimated and is a part of the pack, it may just take lots of patience and time.