Dakin Humane Society is fretted there aren’t a great deal of individuals who can take in a 5-year-old Shih Tzu with medical requirements — however they’re figured out to discover her the right family.
“If you are a person with a great relationship with your vet, who has had little dogs with significant medical issues before, in search of a very gentle and loving little pet to care for, let’s talk about this little girl,” Dakin composed. “She can have an excellent life with the right person.”
The dog is called Little Bit and she weighs about 10 pounds. She concerned the gentle society from a hoarding scenario, which has actually triggered her health and behavioral issues.
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“She has significant medical challenges that will need lifelong care,” the website states. “She also came from a hoarding situation and will never be behaviorally normal.”
She delights in having a dog bed and opting for car trips. She doesn’t like walking on a leash however simulates being brought, Dakin said.
“As she has gotten comfortable in her foster home, she has started following her foster person around, asking to be picked up to cuddle on the couch, and to play,” the gentle society composed.
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Ideally, the home would likewise have another friendly dog for her to bond with.
Dakin said she has actually a condition called dry eye syndrome (KCS), which implies she does not produce tears.
“This condition is very painful. If your eye has ever been a little dry you know how uncomfortable it is; her eyes make no tears at all when she is not on medication. Her condition was untreated for probably several years, and significant damage has happened to her eyes as a result,” Dakin said. “She is now on medications to help her eyes, but it will be a long path to learn how well her eyes can get. She does see – she gets around just fine, like a dog with good sight – so we are trying to preserve her eyes.”
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She likewise has “badly damaged” hips and knees and is on medication for discomfort control.
The adoption charge for Little Bit is $550. Dakin likewise anticipates she’ll have about $100 each month in medical costs.
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