UPDATE: 2009/11/21 — ACHILLES IS HOME!!
Adopted by a nice, BB-aware family. Thanks to all for the help!!
As mention in this post about Achilles, the rescue Boerboel dog in Georgia, he is stable and the vet’s office is being careful about placing him in a good home. Well, a very nice guy from New Mexico (thanks, Brad!) was so taken with the story that he took time out on a trip to Atlanta to check Achilles out, and has given us some updated pictures, and he reports that:
I met Achilles, he was a VERY SWEET dog! I would have loved to have taken him home with me… I think he needs a nice family home, I mean he was very polite, gentle, and sweet – I think he would be great with kids – his demeanor was super nice.
The vet mentioned they were not sure about his dog aggression, they said he seems a bit to “spirited” and “excited” when he sees other dogs, and they didn’t want to push it and “test” to see if he would be aggressive toward another dog. So, I am not convinced her is dog aggressive – maybe just a bit reactive – or still just a puppy.
I knew he may be a bit aloof and unsure of me initial – especially with my big camera in his face. When I walked up he had just a bit if hesitation, I let him smell me, then smell my camera, then I petted him under his chin – and we were friends. He seems like a really nice dog, I dunno who would dump him like that. My heart just broke when I saw how nice he was…
The good news is we have at least a couple of interested parties, so hopefully we can hook something up. I’ll keep everyone informed, but when it comes to these rescue leads, remember that often people really want to adopt, but then something happens (financial, social, whatever) and they fall through, so please if you know anyone who is willing to take a chance, contact me ( admin[@]boerboelrescue.ca or bb[@]boerboels.ca ) or the original poster and we’ll hook you up with the vets office and get this guy a fireplace to lay in front of before this Christmas. 
And here are the pics:
Achilles on slippery floor
Achilles Headshot
Achilles Shakes a Paw
Thanks again, Brad, for the footwork on this!
(as an aside, here are a few of his dog related sites, some free advertising and SEO for his work. 
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The Nihon Ken Forum Group
Flock & Family Guardian Network
The Anderson Dog Ranch
Oh! He looks so sad. I’m trying to convince my sister she needs a Boerboel too, and we live the next state over. Maybe we can give him a home for Christmas
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Just FYI: I have at least three people (all with large, protection breed experience) who are on the “if things take a turn for the worse and he has no place to go, I’ll take him” list.
I may or may not be on that list.
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You realize that’s just going to goad DH more? He’s bouncing around with the idea that we can go over next Saturday to meet the puppy. I caught him looking at dog dishes online (we prefer the tall ones so the dog has proper posture while eating).
I’m so glad you posted this! I hope we can find him a home.
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LOL, understood. But NOT planned at all…
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Sheesh – he is spectacular! And how can anybody say no to that face
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Did the dog ever find a home?
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Hey, Jordon,
Looks like he found about four homes, and it’s up to the kind people at the vets office to field the calls and pick the best one.
I really suspect he’ll be somewhere for xmas, even if I have to drive down there and pick him up myself (but, it really sounds like one of the other prospects will work out before it comes to that — he has at least three really good Boerboel aware people who are telling me they’re calling on Monday, so he should find a home soon.)
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i’am seeking an adult boerboel. if anyone has info pls contact me
thanks
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Achilles has a safe and cushy home, another dog to play with, a big backyard to run in, and plenty of stuffed animals to try and steal for his stash.
I put a picture of him up on my blog:
http://lianabrooks.blogspot.com
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Great picture, and great happy ending! I can’t think of a better home he could have ended up in.
Thanks so much for the update!!
Ron
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