From a note to ESRA:

Here is a article from the North Carolina Springer Rescue newsletter about my pride and joy, Fredo. We know he was abused as a young pup, and had a broken leg that was not properly taken care of, but with lots of TLC and glucosamine you would not be able to tell that he is was injured. He is a remarkable boy who has the most unique personality of any dog I have ever been around.

A special thanks to ESRA for sending him my way 2 years ago, and for all that they do for our Springer friends.

From English Springer Spaniel Rescue News in the Carolinas

With “Thanksgiving” approaching I wanted to give an update on “Alfredo”….or “Fredo” for short. It will be our 2 year anniversary the week of Thanksgiving and he has become one very, very special Springer. He has made the switch from a “junkyard dog” to a sophisticated house gentleman. He was put in foster care at the age of 8-9 months and stayed in a body shop all the time. He had no real training, and had to stay in the shop alone all night. I had just lost my second Springer in 2 months (one died in august, 2001 at 17, the second in October at 13). When I got his picture from ESRA…and it was love at first sight. He very quickly made himself at home here, as if he knew this was going to be his “forever home”. I had no clue to his behavior, but after just a few days I knew that he could be left alone inside and he would not bother a thing, except his toys. He has stolen the hearts of many, and is a great example of just how versatile and adaptable the Springer is. He can play rough house with the guys, yet, be so very gentle with the young or old. He absolutely adores women (think he was abused by a male in his childhood). He is my very best friend, and my priority in life. He is a huge hit at the vet’s office…and the staff has said they want to be reincarnated as one of my dogs! He is one very great boy, and is the hit of the neighborhood…almost should make a take off TV show…..”everybody loves Fredo”.

-- Ed in Hickory, NC