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Hi, I’m Cowboy.  I absolutely love people of all ages and playing with other dogs too!  Though it may sound like I’m from the wild West, I’m actually trained quite well. I’m completely house broken and I’m willing to do some tricks for you too – but you should know I respond well to treats.  I’ll sleep in my crate just fine, but of course I’d prefer the comfort of your bed! 

I do have a lot of energy and would love to have a yard where I can run around free.  Once you wear this energy out of me, I promise to sleep at your feet the rest of the evening.  I’m a very happy dog and just want someone to love me back.  Will you please help me out?

UPDATE FROM FOSTER - Cowboy is doing very well! He is a very happy dog who is really responsive to routines.

Cowboy has learned some refinement on his manners in the last 4 weeks he has been with us. Cowboy freely walks into his crate when we say "Get in your Kennel" or "Go to your kennel" and will walk there and sit in there and wait for you to shut the gate.

One time I caught him getting into the garbage and when I yelled "NO" he walked right over and sat in his kennel! His indoor manners are VERY good - he will not eat from the counter, table, or even face-height coffee table, he has stopped jumping up on us (for the most part) and responds to verbal commands to "down" but just LOVES to get excited and cuddle/play.

He sleeps freely in our apartment and loves to sleep under the desk or the table. He sleeps all night and wakes up when he hears us get up.

He does bark at other dogs that he sees, but it is always in excitement and he just wants to say hello.  In fact, once he gets close enough for a quick sniff or two, he usually looses interest and does not even pay attention to the other dog anymore.

He is great around my two small cousins (3 and 5) and doesn't seem to show much interest in patronizing them at all.  Again, a couple quick sniffs and he is on his way.

Please feel free to fill out an ADOPTION APPLICATION on our main website, www.midwestanimalrescue.org, by clicking on the Form/Applications link under Website Features.

Thank You!