Bentley wasn't the only dog to arrive last week. Also on the van was this adorable fellow, Scamp, who came from the same rescue group in Louisiana who sent us Bentley. Scamp had been picked up as a stray by the animal control agency in Shreveport, and left unclaimed at the shelter.
A very nice lady named Lisa G. was kind enough to foster Scamp for several weeks, too, until our transport could get there. Lisa included a note to us in the paperwork that came with Scamp, and she described him as "the happiest little dog in the world." And that we certainly have to agree with! Scamp had been here all of 10 minutes before we made that observation. He's glad to meet you and anyone else he happens to cross paths with, and he's got a tail that won't stop wagging. He is just as sweet as can be.
Lisa wrote that she had planned to get him groomed but "we received some very sick pups and I am running a puppy ICU around the clock. I am very sorry." No problem! Our groomer, Lori Fillon, is coming out this Friday as scheduled, and Scamp will be her first project.
Scamp is blind in one eye and seems to have only limited vision in his other eye. We've seen him bump into things one moment, and then scoot through an open door or veer around an object the next moment, so we're not sure what is going on. We'll be taking both Bentley and Scamp to our ophthalmologist for eye exams shortly.
Everyone seems to think he's a Cockapoo, and we bet he is. You might think he also could be a Shih Tzu mix, but his face doesn't have any Shih Tzu-ness (?) to it. So, we're going with Cockapoo. Unless, of course, after Lori gets done grooming him and we find an entirely different dog underneath!
Here's another view:
Please notice that in both those photos above, the tail is in motion. That boy's a waggin' fool.
Scamp also wanted to show us he knows exactly how to fit in:
In fact, he may be the most rolling dog we've ever known -- he rolls throughout the day! Scamp asks, "How am I doing so far?"
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Welcome home Scamp. Welcome Home. I have a part Lhaso Apso and part Shih Tzu that looks just like Scamp and he is black and white too! Thank you all for taking in these darling creatures. I just love them all!!!!
Posted by: Mae - Jefferson City | January 24, 2013 at 05:59 PM
So cute, can't wait to see Scamp after "grooming day"! :) Roll, baby, roll...you got it!
Posted by: Colleen & Andre | January 24, 2013 at 03:02 PM
Another cutie added to the pack. I noticed that Scamp has a white undercoating. That means if he rolls over in the snow he will disappear if he is on his back. If you don't see him in the yard on a snowy day make sure he just isn't relaxing in mid-roll before you start worrying he went over the fence.
Posted by: Bob | January 23, 2013 at 06:28 AM
*Welcome dear Scamp*....such an adorable little boy....what an excellent family you are being welcomed into!!
Posted by: Valerie | January 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM
cute cute cute
Posted by: Ev | January 22, 2013 at 11:57 AM
WELCOME HOME SCAMP WELCOME HOME
Posted by: Eric | January 22, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Scamp: I think you're doing just fine!:-)
Welcome home, sweet boy!
As always, a huge "thank you" to the rescue group, to foster mom Lisa and, above all, to Alayne & Steve, for giving Scamp a brand new life (and a great one, too).
God bless you all.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | January 22, 2013 at 04:37 AM
Oh, Scamp is so adorable! I can't wait to see how much moreso he'll be after Lori gives him a bath and a beautiful haircut. Love that wagging tail and the way he's rolling. He surely does look like a happy guy! I think he does have a Shi-tzu look to him. When you take him to the vet, do let us know what breed(s) they think he is and I hope that both his and Bentley's checkups go well!
Posted by: Ann | January 21, 2013 at 11:23 PM
You're doing just great sweetie!
And I think you will be feeling much better soon with a bath and a haircut and some attention to your eyes.
Welcome!!
Posted by: Chloe | January 21, 2013 at 09:55 PM
I have a feeling he won't be long at RDF before somebody adopts him! SUCH A CUTIE!!!!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | January 21, 2013 at 08:44 PM
LOL, he's rolling, that's priceless! :o)
Posted by: patty c | January 21, 2013 at 07:55 PM
Scamp, you're doing great! He sure looks like a sweetie. I bet he'll be even happier after his haircut. Welcome Scamp!
Posted by: Tonya Allen | January 21, 2013 at 05:26 PM
What a doll he is! They both are.......can't wait to see a pic of him all spiffed up! Give him a huge hug from his 'auntie' in Washington! :-)
Posted by: Leila K. - Western Wash. | January 21, 2013 at 04:40 PM
No matter what he is, he is adorable and full of love. Can't wait to see the "after" picture when Miss Lori has spiffed him up some.
Posted by: Mary H./Washington state | January 21, 2013 at 03:31 PM
Oh my. You can tell right from that first photo that this is a happy dog. I said that to myself as soon as I saw that photo even before I read any futher. Hopefully his medical issues are only his eyes and once they are taken care of, I'm betting someone may adopt this happy guy. Can't wait to see the photo after his grooming. He seems happy to be safe and sound and he knows it.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | January 21, 2013 at 01:34 PM
Welcome, Scamp. I bet you roll 'cause you're itchy. Wait until Lori spiffs you up.
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | January 21, 2013 at 01:23 PM
What a cutie! It looks as if Scamp will fit right in with the rest of the rolling dogs. Love that tail!
Posted by: Margaret S. | January 21, 2013 at 01:13 PM
Welcome to Scamp! He looks like a very happy boy - great addition!
Posted by: Linda Murphy | January 21, 2013 at 12:10 PM
A very happy welcome to your new furry arrivals. They will see how lucky they are to have found their new home with you. These last blogs have been such happy news.
Posted by: Betsy | January 21, 2013 at 11:33 AM
I suspect that Scamp will live up to his name. :) He is so absolutely adorable I just want to shower him with hugs and kisses. He reminds me of my much loved, departed to the Rainbow Bridge shih zhu, Tui. He does need a bath, tho! It will merely be guilding the lily, so to speak. What an absolute doll!!! :) :) :)
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | January 21, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Thank you for taking in another Louisiana orphan. Welcome Scamp!
Please let us know if Scamp or Bentley have to undergo heartworm treatment so contributions can be sent to help. I'd be surprised if they're negative but I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | January 21, 2013 at 11:20 AM