Cowyn

Cowyn is quite a handful…but in a heartwarming way.   We adopted him Memorial Day Weekend ’24 and for the last year plus he has been so great to have at the house.   We previously had Marley who we adopted in October ’98 but had to say goodbye to her in February ’24.    After that loss there was a void in our house and Cowyn has more than filled in.    He’s quite the shadow to us around the house.   Rarely can walk around with him a few steps behind us.   He has also gotten along extremely well with our two cats (Carly and Ziggy).  

One area that Marley wanted no part on was fetching or toys for the most part.   No problem there with Cowyn.   He will play fetch all day until my arm gives out.   In the house he will bring a ball or toy for us to toss around until he wanders off to chew on it for a bit.   And he has a full bin of toys that he will dig through to find the right one for that specific time.

Going in we knew he had a gastro issue.   Deb (foster mom) had him on Biome food and we have stayed the course it with no issues.    That food seems to work out great.

Cowyn is still “anxious” around other dogs…especially when he sees one walking nearby in the neighborhood.    We try all the tricks (treats, etc) and he has gotten a little better but still a work in progress.   But when around several people and dogs (such as when he is at Town & Country Kennel) he does fine per the reports we get.   He’s one of their favorites over there (so they tell me).

Thanks again to the Brookline team…especially to Sue and Deb…for honoring us with Marley in the past and Cowyn now!

Brian & Joan Helgesen