Entered: 06/30/2024
Status: On Hold
Age: 12; born 03/27/2012
Color: Black/White
Weight: 37 lbs.
Gender: Altered Female
Location: Goochland, VA
Health: UTD, HW-, receiving a supplement for joint health, UTI has been cleared, is on daily eye drops in both eyes due to dry eye, ear infections have been cleared but ears will need to be cleaned frequently, on a medication to prevent urine leaking
Temperament: Good with all people, good with other dogs, unknown with cats
Original: “Trying to keep up with her foster mom has helped get the muscles moving!”
Katie and Kelsey came to MAESSR after their Virginia owners died. They were treasured members of the family who wanted their pups to be re-homed by MAESSR. Although both pups are very sweet girls, they are not bonded.
Katie is a sweet loving girl that loves a comfy dog bed. She likes people, treats and a good bone to chew on. She is crate-trained and housetrained, but a crate is not necessary as she does not counter-surf or trash dive. Good girl, Katie! In the car, Katie rides well but she needs assistance getting in due to her age.
When Katie came to MAESSR, she could barely walk. The girls had been crated a lot in the last six months as their family was dealing with major health issues, and they had lost some muscle tone. Now that she is all cleaned up, nails trimmed and hair trimmed from feet, she is walking better. Trying to keep up with her foster mom has helped get the muscles moving, so even better. Katie likes short walks and taking in the world. She is taking a quality joint supplement to help with her mobility. Katie cannot do more than two or three stairs.
Katie has been treated and cleared from a persistent UTI and bi-lateral ear infections. She does take a medication to stop her leaking when she is asleep.
This is such a nice girl! Her new family will treasure every minute with her.