11/9/09 - Jackson has officially joined our family and has settled into his forever home.  The boy has had a long journey to us and has seemed appreciative from day one!

My husband, 5 year old son, 3 year old daughter, our mix-breed Morgan, and I committed to be his foster home in November 09.  Our love for the breed made us feel that we wanted to help any way we could.  However, after shortly meeting Jackson (Strasser), it was obvious he was a perfect fit for our family.

In June 09 Jackson (Strasser) was picked up as a stray in Mississippi and was eventually rescued by the Weimaraner Rescue of the South.  It seems as though there was a significant injury to his left paw which resulted in the amputation of his 5^th toe and repair of his pad.  The Rescue League continued to care for the paw and to also have him treated for heart worm- incurring what I would assume to be significant expenses.

After being contacted by the Rescue of the South, Tristate agreed to help with foster placement of 3 dogs.  At that time Jackson (Strasser) made his way from Alabama to New Jersey with the other 2 southern weims.  With the help of volunteers, Jackson (Strasser) traveled across the state of PA and ended his long journey at our home in Mt. Pleasant, PA.  We made the decision at that time to choose a name that reflected his history (and one that was much easier for our children to say) -- Jackson 

After an exam, we know he is heart worm negative and his paw continues to heal nicely.  He does wear a boot when walking on concrete and favors it some after exercise.  Jackson weighed 76 lbs and we are trying to avoid too many treats so that he can lose a few pounds and maintain a healthy weight.

This is not an easy feat with 2 small children who adore him and love to show him just how much by giving him a treat every chance they get!  Jackson, like any Weim, seeks attention any way he can get it!  He enjoys playing ball outside and wrestling and running with Morgan and all the other dogs in the neighborhood.  He walks well on the leash and even stays near when walking without the leash!  He does very well with his crate throughout the day but is very excited when we arrive home!  Jackson likes to sniff at the table and has on a few occasions helped himself to what’s there—an area we are working on.

He has been a wonderful addition to our family and we made his new home official for Christmas!  Thank you to the Tristate Weimaraner Rescue League- especially to Julie, Jamielynn, and all of the volunteers who helped with his transport.  

10/20/10 - Jackson is doing great!  He still favors the left paw -- mostly after exercise.  He wears the boot when we walk so we don't do a whole lot of that.  He LOVES to play ball in the back yard though.

Our daugher is constantly putting necklaces on him, trying to sit on him, etc...   He looks up at us like "REALLY?" but takes it in stride. I think he loves the attention any way he gets it!
 
Hope you are well and thanks for all you do--