LEE #IN 18-039

Foster dog name: Lee
Gender:Male
Age: est 6 yrs
Size/Weight: 48.6#
Color: orange and white
Breed: English Setter

Socialization/training: Lee has behaved marvelously for us. We have taken him for walks, out to lunch, to stores, to the car dealership (3 hrs in the waiting room!!!). He travels quietly in the car with no bouncing around (I did not notice it in my truck but when in the brand new loaner vehicle he drooled buckets…no panting just drool…maybe the new car smell?) He is great with all dogs he’s been introduced to. He loves people. He does not have recall but this could be a language issue. He sits easily and will down with prompting - again language???

Good with Children: The only children we have had him around have been at restaurants and the children that want to come pet…he’s done great. The original foster said he’s great with kids

Good with Dogs: yes, He plays well with our dogs and other dogs that we’ve come into contact with. While Lee is tolerant, a young exuberant puppy does try his patience and after being jumped and climbed all over he will tell the pup “no” and try to walk away.

Good with Cats: I do not have cats, He was in the room with my sister’s cat and either did not see the cat or ignored it before the cat went to hide. The original foster says he is good with cats. He will chase squirrels so small active animals may not be a good idea without supervision.

House trained: yes (he can stay inside from 6:30 AM till 5:30 PM and all night) 

Crate trained: I have not crated him. His transporter had him in a crate and he seemed OK but original rescuer/foster in Turkey said he did not like small spaces/crates.

Leash trained:He walks well on a leash, not necessarily beside you but he does not pull. ( I have walked him and my two holding the leash in one hand so no issues there)

Activity Level:  Lee is a mixture. He can be very laid back but also has a playful energetic side. He is the perfect gentleman.

Fence: Lee definitely needs a fence if he is not on a lead. The birds or scents will lead him astray! I have never seen him attempt to go over or under our 4’ chain link fence. He responds to the invisible fence but would definitely benefit from more training. He would probably be fine with a good leash walk.

Behavior:  Lee loves attention and will place his paw on your leg if he wants more attention. He can be independent also sleeping on a bed in a room by himself if he chooses. He is not real responsive to being talked to but this could be trained into him or a by product of English as a second language.

Medical History: UTD on shots. Has been treated for intestinal worms. HW negative. Neutered. He has two small skin bumps on his right side (one on his flank and the other on his neck) that the vet says they are probably warts, and another on his left chest which is probably a fatty tumor. None of these are much to be worried over but the new family may want their vet to check them.


Lee originates from Turkey where Leishmaniasis is endemic. He tested negative for Leishmaniasis before coming to the US, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years.  Potential adopters must be willing to commit to having her tested annually for the next 7 years.

Foster Comments:  Lee (formally known as Honey Bun) is from the country of Turkey,here is an exert from an email about his rescue. “Honey bun is a very sweet and gentle dog . He just had this super cute expression on his face at all times . U r going to love him .  Foster tells me  they found him  around December and he was found in a remote forest area in rough shape during feeding . ( people formed groups to feed the strays in forests ) 
Abandoning dogs here is a big problem ... people don't want to take care of dogs and  They buy puppies (setters and goldens mostly ) because they look very cute but dogs require a lot of work and exercise once they grow up . Most Turks in Istanbul don't have gardens ( they live in apartments ) they get tired of training and exercising the dog and taking the dog outside in the cold and waking up early in the morning. So they just dump dogs at forest areas where there r thousands of other strays . Delicate and friendly breeds like goldens and setters don't do well with strays . They get attacked and they can't find food . There r many many more that need help”

Posting Lee for adoption is really hard, we have thoroughly enjoyed having him with us. He is a keeper and the ONLY reason we aren’t “foster failing” is that we want to continue to foster and need his spot. He is the BEST dog. He really wants loving and a good ear rub! If you quit giving him attention before he’s had enough he will lift his right paw and pat you with it. He has occasionally crawled in bed with us at night but doesn’t stay long, otherwise he sleeps alone on dog beds or empty people beds. I’ve seen him in a chair once. Outside he is happy to do his own thing or play with the other dogs. He points small birds but ignores my caged parrot and chickens. He watches squirrels and will chase them. We feed all three dogs in the same room in addition to having a bowl of kibble available 24/7. There have been no food aggression issues, he shares well. He has been dominated in his past and will cower if he thinks he’s in trouble (he never has been). He will lower his head if you “pat” from above. He is “gun shy” of loud noises however thunder storms do not bother him but he’s not a big fan of getting wet. He has never had to ask to go out so I don’t know what he would do in that circumstance. He will bark if he wants to come in from outside.

Foster Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Adoption Fee: 300.00