Billy

Billy is a little dog (about 15 pounds) who is amazed at having regular meals and a warm bed. He's been busy learning his manners since he was rescued. Don't chase the cat. Don't pee in the house. Don't jump up. Not all dog noises mean it's time to fight. It's not your job to chase visiting humans away. Don't steal Murphy's chicken.

So far, he's doing well - only one accident in the house, and he seems to have learned with the first correction. He cried a bit the first night when I put him in the crate, but now he goes into the crate to sleep during the day. He loves his bed! I took it outside when I was gardening and he spent the afternoon in it.

Billy is a follower - as much as he behaves like a rough and tumble street kid, he's very dependent on human attention. Once he figures out that life is a safe place, he'll be a great little pal with tons of energy for ball chasing. And once he fattens up a tiny bit, he'll be easier to snuggle!