Maverick Aldrich - December 2010 Pet of the Month

Maverick's caregiver, Jim Aldrich, was kind enough to provide the following story and pictures about Maverick.  We hope you enjoy the story as much as we did!

	Maverick was born on Halloween in 1999 in Tennessee.  A few weeks and a long trip later, he was a Christmas present from my wife and stepson to me.  He immediately endeared himself to the family that shortly grew to include his grandmother and nephew.  He loves to eat, chase squirrels and catch Frisbees.  Maverick also loves to play tag with family members as they race around the house. He has a treasure trove of about 100 various stuffed animals to choose from when he wants to play fetch.
		Maverick shows his manners!
	He enjoys howling as I sing in the shower.  He recognizes when we sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to someone over the speaker phone and joins in by barking.
Maverick shows off his toy.
	Maverick truly enjoys ripping through wrapping paper of anyone’s present.
	He has five beds to choice from on which to snooze.  Although as a puppy and until currently (at 11 and 80 lbs), he sleeps under the bed during the summer months.  He loves to sleep with head propped up against a wall or underside down with legs shooting every-which-way.
	Last month he herniated a disc.  His right front leg was ‘knucking’ and he was very reserved.  Dr. Winter worked hard to diagnose the problem and an MRI and CT scan later we knew what we were facing.  Although some veterinarians recommended surgery, Dr. Winter suggested trying prednisone with laser therapy.  Well, after three weeks of treatment he is almost completely back to himself.  THANK YOU, DR. WINTER and STAFF!!

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