Milton arrives in Minneapolis

Milton got the fabulous offer to be fostered in Minneapolis---and arrived there this weekend.
Lisa, his foster mom, already sent a first update:

Hi Everyone!!

Just a quick update on our man Milton. WHAT A SWEETHEART HE IS!!!!

He slept last night in the spare bedroom with our other 3 Setter girls, just like he had been doing it all his life. Took him down to the lake this afternoon for his first leash walk. He was GREAT!! Walked with the rest of them like a pro. He is very interested in birds and responds immediately to Mike's whistle, so Mike thinks he might have hunted sometime in a former life. He already seems to love his Setter sisters, and they love him too. Even Gracie, our little (sometimes) pain-in-butt girl was playing with him this afternoon!!

We could not have asked for a better foster boy! Everyone (including his "Grandma") thinks he is soooo beautiful and such a good boy for only being here such a short time!

Thanks to Carola and everyone IBR for allowing us to foster this sweet loving little man!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Lisa & Mike

Rio, MaryEllen, Gracie & Foster Milton

Milton is a very handsome, Black & White American Field Bred English Setter. He is approximately 6 years old and was dumped in a local Ohio shelter. He is a super sweet cuddly medium size boy. He is about 50 lbs. and probably needs to put on a few pounds to be at the average weight for a male setter.

Milton has been friendly with all size dogs and people since he has been in our home as
a foster - he's also fine around cats, but NOT rabbit safe!! He knows many commands. He comes when called, will sit, stay, and go potty when asked. He has never had an accident in the house, although he did "mark" twice inside during the initial adjustment period. He is crate trained, but needs some coaxing with a treat to get him into the crate. We are working with him daily on his hesitation in this area. He loves to go for walks on his leash and car rides. Milton is a birdy boy, and enjoys being outside smelling all the
critters along the way. He gets along very well with his 3 setter "sisters" in his foster home.

He loves to be petted and cuddled and to be with his people. He sleeps through the night on his big doggie pillow. He likes to lay on the couch,
but will only do so when asked.

We feel that the ideal home for Milton would be a family with at least 1 or 2 other doggie companions, in a home that is fairly active and will take him with them on family outings.
As with all Setters, he will need to get regular exercise and will require a fenced in yard.

Won't you consider sweet Milton as a new member of your family in 2008? See more pictures of this beautiful boy on Milton's blog.