Quincy was surrendered to Furever After Small Dog Rescue at the age of five, after some dramatic changes in his guardian's life made it impossible for her to continue providing him with the care that he needed.  Quincy was originally born in the British Virgin Islands and he was found lying in the middle of the street at the age of six weeks after being thrown from a moving vehicle.  He was badly injured - paralyzed from the waist down - and he spent three months recovering in a vet's office.  Thankfully, Quincy made a full physical recovery, but the trauma and the lack of early socialization definitely had an emotional impact on him.  He was a shy and fearful dog who startled easily and was prone to submissive urination.  A marital break-up led Quincy's guardian to move back to Canada, but for financial reasons, she was forced to work very long hours and Quincy ended up spending more and more time alone and becoming more and more timid and withdrawn.

So Quincy was taken into our care and placed in a loving foster home.  He was in excellent health and all of his veterinary care was up to date, but Quincy needed confidence building and further socialization.  Under the care of his dedicated foster mom, Quincy truly flourished and after a couple of months, he was ready to find his forever home.  Quincy was adopted by a wonderful family in Ladysmith where there is always someone at home and he has four canine siblings to run and play with.

***An update from Quincy’s family:

"...Quincy continues to amaze us.  We had no idea he has such a talent for leaping.  No need for the little stair next to the bed - he sails over the other dogs and lands precisely beside my mother - amazing!  He truly seems happy.  I have never known a dog to fit in so quickly.  He's racing around the garden and is realizing it is all his.  The cat rubs noses with him and I am sure heaved a sigh of relief that he does not chase her.  Will stay in touch..."

"...Today, Quincy was introduced to little heart shaped healthy dog cookies - apparently they were a big hit.  He is a little sweetheart.  He snuck in the bedroom and dribbled when I came in as he thought he was in trouble - nothing of the kind.  Off came the duvet cover and into the washing machine.  We just gave him lots of reassurance that it is his home and he can go where he likes.  My father gets on the floor and talks to him.  He has a new set of bowls because he was a little nervous of the stainless steel.  He also gets his water delivered to the living room and he drinks leisurely with grandpa in attendance.  Thank you so much for entrusting Quincy to us..."