Hello ladies.
Look at your couch.
Now look at me.
Look back at your couch. Now look back at me.
Sadly, your couch appears to lack a little something ...
….perhaps it is me?
Let me introduce myself, my name is Oscar and I am an eight year-old Corgi. I have recently retired from a long career in securities (poultry security that is), and I find myself looking for that next great adventure.
You will find that much like the Prince Charming of your childhood, I am gentle and adoring and give fabulous kisses. Although I cannot father any puppies for you, I want nothing more than to sit at your feet and to look adoringly into your eyes (although I find a stuffed chicken does help pass the time while you are out). You will feel safe knowing that I am on guard and will alert you of any possible danger with my low and melodious bark. I think you will agree it is more of a “boof” than a bark.
I am sure that you will find me easy to live with. I am house-trained. I have excellent table manners and am not bothered by having company when I eat. In fact, I am currently living with a very pushy young female Corgi who gets a firm correction when she tries to eat out of my bowl while I am still eating. But I don’t take it personally, youth will have its follies.
As the best relationships are built on honesty, I must tell you that two years ago (2009) I was already showing signs of my future life of leisure (dragging a paw). And about six months ago, after a fierce battle in which I saved my chickens from a hungry neighbor-dog, I found that my normal swagger was looking more like a drunken sailor. I am at risk for Degenerative Myelopathy (I carry two mutated genes) and am currently using a cart to help me get around. My medical advisors are exploring various options regarding the best stuff to put in peanut butter (i.e. pills).
I come with this fine set of wheels which are on loan from CorgiAid. You can be confident that I will never go running around on you ... you can trust me.
Wouldn’t you like to make sure that I enjoy the life I would like to become accustomed to?
I am available for adoption through Corgi Connection of Kansas: all inquiries should be directed to my press agent Gretchen Anderson (who penned this fabulous post) at ganders.mail@gmail.com.
No pushing, line forms to the left!
11 comments:
what an adorable Corgi! It is a pity that I am from germany, I would want to help this lovely boy! I hope he will find someone who has a lovely home for him <3
Oh, you sweet thing! If you were anywhere east of the Mississippi I would bring you home to Virginia in a heartbeat. You'd be the perfect addition to our family. <3 Sure you'll find a loving home soon.
What a sweet boy! I would love to take him home - I am looking to adopt a corgi, so I was excited when I saw the first photo of Oscar. Unfortunately, I have a multi-level house, so I don't think I would be the best option for Oscar with his special needs. I wish him the best in his search for a new family.
Two comments, first, I don't think Oscar has DM, as treatment has helped his condition. His current problem seems to be a disk injury, traumatic in nature, and he could possibly walk again. Second, if he never walks again, he can still be a happy, healthy dog on wheels. I have two, they are easy to care for, and if you are considering Oscar but want to know more about having a disabled corgi join the yahoo group Wheelcorgis and ask all your questions. He sure is drop-dead gorgeous!
Oscar, I love your write-up, and all my fingers and toes are crossed that the right family for you will see your handsome face and take you home!
-- Vicki in Michigan
What a sweet boy! I am praying he finds his forever home! He's absolutely beautiful!
Oscar, your story brought tears to my eyes. You sound like such a sweetheart. I pray very soon you will find a forever family. I just have to compliment you on your food manners, not pushing when someone tries to take your food? What a true gentleman you are.
He definitely is one handsome little guy
super handsome. sending good juju your way for a wonderful love filled home for you.
You are a beautiful boy with markings like our Mist had. She was the matriarch of our present Country Corgis. We are in CA, though and Grammy says that with 6 corgis and a Border Collie, we are full up around here, but we will be crossing our paws and Grammy will be praying you find a wonderful, loving home. Our Grandma OC is in the last stages of DM, so we are used to wheelchairs around here, even though she can no longer use hers. The Country Corgis
Well, thank you all for your support. You can be sure, whatever happens, he has found a loving home.
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