ZEKE (SHERLOCK)

Hi Pam,  it's been busy around here.  I'll give you a quick update. Sorry it took awhile for this.  

I adopted Sherlock on May 26, and renamed him Zeke.  He's a sweet, sometimes goofy boy who keeps me on my toes.  

Zeke loves his walks outside and we've been logging between 12,000 to 23,000 steps daily (much more scenic and fun than my former treadmill workouts)! 

 I enrolled Zeke in a basic obedience class and he loved it...especially getting the chance to interact with his classmates which included a lab puppy and tiny Chihauhua.  He's progressed nicely, walks well on a leash, just watches squirrels and chipmunks instead of trying to chase them, and obeys the command, "leave it", when he encounters toads, unidentified "things", and even a female mallard who was sitting in our path one morning!

Zeke had a soft spot in his heart for our elderly dog, Mabel.  He would leave a piece of his food on the floor for her near her bowl during supper time.  (Sadly, 12 year old Mabel is no longer with us.). Zeke enjoys playing with his other doggie sister though, 9 year old Ellie, taking walks, sitting on the deck and playing fetch with one of his tennis balls.  

My boy Zeke is a blessing.  I would like to thank the Humane Society of Burnett County for allowing me to adopt Zeke.  I truly appreciate the follow up calls, and invaluable support provided by staff member Emily, who helped answer my questions and offered advice to help Zeke and I during our transition as a family.  It is apparent that she, along with the other staff members truly care about their shelter animals. In her desire for updates and offer of continued support to us as Zeke's new family, Emily once said to me, "Remember, we're in this for the long haul".  This is a special person working in a special place.  If the Humane Society of Burnett County has not yet been recognized as an excellent model for animal shelters, then it should be.