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February 18, 2007

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Buster, the Dog of the Day
Name: Buster
Age: Seven years old
Gender: Male Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Home: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
 
   This is my German Shepherd Buster, my husband and I live with him in Charlotte, NC. We rescued Buster when we lived in upstate New York. He had been running wild in the Massachusetts in the Berkshires and consequently was picked up and brought to our vet in New York. We had always had Afghans and we where ready to adopt again. When we went to our vet, Buster decided to adopt us.

    He was a wild guy, but my husband very patiently trained him and now he has achieved all the basic manners. He will occasionally ignore my commands when a motorcycle goes by his property or another dog gets too close to the house, though.

    He is 100 pounds. of goofiness, will sing to opera, certain songs and commercials. He has his toy box and at 3 PM every day he's ready for an hour of play. He loves his walks, food, frosty paws, food and playing with kids or anyone that is around, and did I mention food? Loves his naps too. Patrols the house at night and is a wonderful guard dog. Also enjoys hanging out at the front door, watching his neighborhood. This is a sight to behold as he has mastered his skill at flying through his doggie door. He has been trying to capture a bunny who has taunted him for six years in the backyard...

    Buster is extremely frightened of storms or the threat of rain. When it thunders, he makes a beeline for the bathtub. I never imagined having a German Shepherd and now can't imagine life without him. Buster is the dog of the day every day in our life and we love him dearly.

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