About Me
*Buster went to the bridge on April 14, 2022. Run free forever, Buster!*
I am Buster, one of CBHR’s Forever Fosters. I am an example of how love, care and a skilled foster parent can help even a seemingly hopeless rescue dog.
Life for me has been hard, but I am in a safe place now. I have learned to trust my foster family. I have been working with them on my fears and triggers, which are life long. My foster family has tailored their lives to what I need and keep me in an environment to thrive, be happy and keep me safe.
I came to CBHR in 2018 as an owner turn-in. My former owner simply said that I needed more attention than she could give him. My foster people discovered right away that I was extremely scared of people and could be aggressive. A behaviorist believed that I suffered great abuse at some point in my past.
I also had a tumor the size of a softball on mt side, which was removed and found to be benign.
Today, I am with one of CBHR’s most experienced foster parents. She has a separate building that she uses as an office, and I stays ther. It has been a long road. Here is what my foster mom wrote in December 2019:
“What I have learned about Buster is that once he trusts you, he will be your best friend. But he does have triggers that should be avoided. I think these ‘triggers’ are lifelong and cannot be corrected. For example, he does not seem to like the human hand. I never try to pet his head because the movement of your hand towards his face is terrifying to him, which causes the [fearful] aggression to come out. “
Today, I do much better meeting people – always at a distance, on a leash and with Foster Mom. Instead of low growls or barking, I wag my tail.
Mom says I have improved, but she also believes that moving me to another home might cause me to regress to my previous behaviors. Thankfully, I get to stay here with Foster Mom, who will care for me for the rest of my days.
February 14, 2022
