Biscuit is a super dog with a troubled past. We suspect he was abused... it is remarkable how much a dog can learn to trust again and put his past behind him and look to the future.

Biscuit was found as a stray, unneutered. We took care of the medical things, and then worked on the behavior part of him as well. It's been a few months, but Biscuit has made a complete 180 degree turn around. We didn't doubt him for a second! All it took was for Biscuit to feel safe.... and some positive reinforcement in the process and he is such a sweet dog.

Biscuit's favorite thing is... (get this)... biscuits! He will do anything for a treat. He can eat biscuits all day long if you let  him, in fact, he has, on occassion, been caught with his paws in the cookie jar (so to speak). It is remarkable because Biscuit is a dog that absolutely, under no circumstances, will NOT chew a thing! He can be left out alone, trusted. (aside from the occassionaly yummy 'treat' left in the garbage can that his nose leads him to trouble) he will not chew your furtniture, your rugs, he will not chew your shoes. Heck, I've tried, unsuccessfully, to even get him to chew on a BONE. But give this dog a biscuit, and look out! ha!

Biscuit came to us (and I am using the words CAME TO US because he is not like this anymore) with a small quirk. He was a slight bit protective of his food. But who can blame the fella? He was a stray and probably was hungry. I worked with him on this, standing a bit closer to his dish each time, dropping yummy things in there so he associated me with giving food, rather than taking. As time progressed, and Biscuit knew I would do him no harm, I eventually was able to pet him while he ate, and then, take away his food dish! Viola! The issue has resolved itself!

I do think Biscuit perhaps has lost a bit of his eyesight. He can see and get around just fine, but when he drops a treat on the floor, it takes him a second to recover it. It is endearing, really, but I do have to attribute some of this eye sight issue to him being a little untrusting of people when we first got him into the rescue. I think he just gets overwhelmed at huge adoption events and if tons of strangers are coming up and petting him constantly, it can be scary. I've had not one single issue with him at my house... he trusts me and loves me, and he is on a routine here.

Biscuit needs routine. He craves it. He can't go to a home with a lot of commotion- not in his silver years when he really just wants to go for a stroll every day (his favorite thing) and eat biscuits until they go out of style. He cannot go to a home with children- and would prefer to be an only dog. We can try a home with another dog, but it has to be a home with a docile dog that will give Biscuit his space.
This is the end of Biscuit's update. Please read below for the beginning of his story.







This is a story of a dog, who was saved by a series of strangers. His journey has not yet been completed.

Meet Biscuit.

Biscuit was found as a stray dog, wandering the rural roads of Western NY when a kind dog warden found him and brought him back to her lonely facility. He was friendly, but obviously needed more TLC than just the petting, love and dog biscuits that he so aptly gobbled up when he was offered them at her facility. There he sat, for 6 weeks, waiting for his owner to wonder where he had gone to and come looking for him. There he sat, tail wagging, alone. Until one day, when a new four legged friend was also found, Biscuit perked up and instantly made a friend. They romped together in the yard and played. But Biscuit's friend was claimed so alone again it was for Biscuit.

 BDSC got the call and was searching frantically for a home or foster space for Biscuit. We finally had a foster open and could take this 7 year old. One of our volunteers rushed to the Warden's shelter to meet the fella, and were greeted with a wagging tail and a tug on the leash as if he were saying "get me 'outa this place and into your Jeep". We were happy to take him.

Biscuit went to his new foster home and the first night was eventful. Because Biscuit was not yet neutered, he found the other dogs very interesting. The foster home was just too full of dogs for Biscuit to handle and the testosterone was flying. Poor Biscuit had to be returned. But where? There were no other foster homes open for this fella!

Biscuit is now neutered and fully vetted, ready for his new home!

WE HAVE NOT GIVEN UP ON BISCUIT. We believe there is someone out there who will see his adoring face, look past his dirt and wisdom, and see the brilliant dog inside that carries so much character you have to laugh at his antics.

To adopt Biscuit, please apply on our website. We are recommending a no young-child household for this guy, as he jumps up on people and could knock the little ones over (and he doesn't like to be told "no" when he tries to jump up on the bed) and responds positively to 'biscuits' and positive reinforcements.

Thanks, on behalf of the friend's of Biscuit.


***update April 7th, 2010*** Biscuit is such a lovebug. He loves belly rubs and when I take him for walks I swear his tail is going to fall right off of him he wags it so hard! He is a happy boy who wants nothing but love and attention from his people. He is mellow, yet energetic. He settles right down to sleep on his blanket/bed at night and in the morning when I flip on the light he looks at me like "is it morning already?!" but gets up and wanders outside to do his business. He is super going to the bathroom outside, provided that he is taken out on a regular basis. If I forget to take him out, he forgets to tell me and an accident happens. It's not his fault- he's a dog.

Biscuit doesn't chew. I don't think I've ever met a dog who doesn't chew something, anything. But not Biscuit. I've bought him every single kind and type of bone, toy, kong, you name it, out there, and he just won't chew them. There is a very large, juicy leg bone with all the meat on it, sitting in his crate as we speak. He hasn't touched it. A Kong? He can't figure the thing out! If I hold it for him, he'll lick the peanut butter a bit, but if I lay it down, he'll just watch it roll off to the side and there it will sit. Now, if you are talking about "biscuits", well that's a different story! How do you think this dog got his name?? He will do anything for them! He loves biscuits and treats and yummy goodies like that. I've taught him to sit, shake, and down in no time flat with just basic biscuits. He is a quick learner, willing to please, and when you throw in a biscuit, this guy is your best pal forever!

Now on to more about Biscuit... he gets super excited if you get super excited. I've tried to get him to play with some toys, fetch, catch, tug. He doesn't get super interested in the toys, but more of the fact that you are trying to get him interested in the toys. Then he jumps up on you and it's difficult to get him to settle down again. I have to be firm with him because he gets so happy. Now I just don't bother trying to get him interested in his toys. They are there if he wants to play with them, he doesn't really touch them. They just sit, even though he has many to choose from.

Biscuit does well on his walks. I have given up with trying to keep him right next to my side, though. He does much better if given a little slack to his lead and allowed to sniff, snoop and wander a bit. He has been on the retractable leash and his sniffer is working over time. He doesn't have any hound ears, but I think he got the nose. It's super fun to watch him catch a scent mid step and double back when he decides he better investigate.

When we first got Biscuit, he was okay with all the dogs he met, just a little dominant because he was not neutered at the time. He has settled down quite a bit since being neutered, and we feel that Biscuit would do good in a home where there is a more submissive dog or an easy going dog (certainly not in a home with a dominant dog that is going to want to push Biscuit around).

We think Biscuit is adorable and hope that someone will adopt him soon so that we can save another just like him.



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