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Critter Profile: Walter!
Overview!
Walter enjoying his favorite bone toy.
Name: Walter
Species: Canis lupus familiaris x Canis lupus familiaris (Husky and Shepherd mix)
Primary Caretaker: Terrestial Team, James Teobalt
Diet: Dog kibble
Housed: Wilson's Wildlife Centre, Enclosure 63
Creature Features!
Walter is a young puppy who suffers from separation anxiety. He whines uncontrollably when not with a person to keep him company. His whining can reach very high levels (up to 110 decibels, which should be impossible for a dog) of sound when he is feeling lonely! Poor guy. He almost made a member's ears bleed and I have to be with him every waking second.
I have noticed that he is really affectionate with people and desires to be at one's side. The strangest thing he does is that he softly bites down on your finger and pulls you where he would like you to follow him to. It is usually to a soft surface such as a couch. Walter also has small dual claws at the sides of all four paws.
He enjoys playing with toys and will consider small objects within his sight to be toys too! He just cannot get enough of them. A toy will keep him busy just in case you'd have to leave the room. This has really helped him practice being alone now and then. We leave him alone for times longer than the last so he can finally be calm.
History!
Walter's original name was Cumulus. This was a mouthful to say so we changed it to what it is now: Walter! Walter and his family (his mother and father, and two other siblings) were surrendered to an animal shelter in Texas where they were taken care of until given homes. Walter, whenever left in his cage alone, would start to cry at a high pitch. We noticed due to many complaints and I was the one to take Walter in.
Here is Walter trying to get some rest on the car ride back
Younger Walter.
Special Needs and Accommodations!
Walter's favorite toy is a fake triple ended bone. His enclosure includes a small cushion and some toys so that he can both sleep and enjoy himself. It also includes a small bed so that I can watch over him at night. Walter has to be accompanied at all times. We wouldn't want him feeling lonely. He loves to eat and can easily be "bribed" with treats!
Notes about Walter!
The people up top deemed Walter non-anomalous today since his separation anxiety has improved. I am so very proud of the progress we have made! Adoption papers have been signed and he is being given to a very lucky family in Wisconsin.
