BTRC foster Bombom has made remarkable progress since coming into foster care, leaving his terrified days at the shelter behind him. His foster family is working hard to build his confidence and assure him that he is safe. He finds comfort in being with the humans he knows well and is very fond of his canine foster sisters. Although still cautious around strangers, Bombom is slowly warming up to new people and recently allowed the mail carrier to pet him! He’s less worried during interactions with new dogs – likely because their enticing scents (i.e., bums) are too tempting to resist.
Bombom has accompanied his foster family to the lake a few times and while he doesn’t love to swim, he does appreciate that it’s a great way to cool off when it gets too hot. Occasionally, he will chase a stick in the water, but he mainly loves lounging on the boat to catch some rays.
One of Bombom’s least favorite things is being left alone. When his humans are home, he prefers to stay close to them, and he vocalizes his displeasure when they’re gone. His foster family is gradually increasing the time he is left alone, hoping he will learn to trust that they will always return. Recently, Bombom took a significant step by venturing out to the backyard on his own to sunbathe on a patio chair – without the company of his foster sisters or humans. This small gesture is a huge step in the right direction!
Described by his foster mom as a “gentle soul,” Bombom’s journey hasn’t been easy, and there is still work to be done. But Bombom is worth it, and the love and affection he shows his foster family make us hopeful for this beautiful boy’s future.
Bombom is being fostered in Ontario and is not yet ready for adoption.
Bombom came to us from a shelter in Quebec, surrendered because his family was moving. We understand that it’s challenging to find housing, and landlords in Quebec can refuse to allow pets. We could not, however, understand how his nails could have been so neglected. But no matter how Bombom came to be part of BTRC, our priority now is to ensure he receives the care he deserves.
His previous owner mentioned Bombon’s fear of strangers and lack of exposure to other dogs, which made his time at the shelter terrifying. Thanks to the compassion of one of our dedicated volunteers, Bombom has now been welcomed into a foster home where he can feel safe and begin to trust again.
Bombom is understandably still adjusting to all the recent changes. It will take time for him to decompress and build trust, but we’ve already seen glimpses of his happy and playful nature. With patience and care, we look forward to witnessing him blossom into the joyful dog we know he can become.
Bombom is fostered in Ottawa and is not yet ready for adoption.
