Hooch

Sent by his new family - The Gordons in FL: Hooch originated from a pet shop in New York. A woman bought him and for whatever reason she could not keep him. She sold him to an someone in Florida for $1000. When he came to Florida he was 8 months old. The people he lived with did not know how to properly care for him. He developed skin trouble from a poor diet and fleas and was banished to either the hot garage or porch. They asked me several times to take him, but I had seven dogs of various types. I did not know the condition of the dog but was concerned because I knew that he was kep in a hot garage. Having had many types of bulldogs and being a certified vet tech, I am well aware that they cannot take the heat. I actually called the rescue number and decided that I would take it upon myself to find him a home. You explained to me that there were no foster homes in Florida at the time. I volunteered to take the dog and evaluate him myself. I never called back because it was love at first sight. I had recently lost my 12 year old English Bulldog, and he was just what I needed even though I still had three other dogs. I acquired him in May 2000. He was 90 lbs. at that time. They did not feed him a consistent diet, instead he was fed free dog food samples and table scraps. At first he was a picky eater but after about a month, he was eating great!! Hooch is now 4 years old (Jan. 6, 2001) and weighs 110lbs. His skin is beautiful and he is happy just to eat and sleep in air conditioning. His name is not very original, but I kept it since he had already been through a pet shop and two other owners. This picture was taken the first day that I got him. This dog has the best disposition. Thank you for you initial information. You were very helpful last May. - Jan Gordon, Palm Harbor, FL.

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