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Price: Please Contact Address: PO Box 43501, Birmingham, AL 35243 ( map ) Date Posted: 04/23/14 Age: Senior Gender: Male Offered by: Shelter Description: Shih Tzu - Johnny Walker - Small - Senior - Male - Dog MEET Johnny Walker! (bio update posted 5/14/14) Johnny Walker is a 12 year old, male/neutered Shih Tzu/Pekingese sanjeev kapoor mix. He weighs 12 lbs, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm tested - NEGATIVE so currently on monthly heartworm & flea/tick prevention, and microchipped. Johnny was signed over to the emergency vet when his neuter became abscessed and require extensive reconstruction surgery that his previous family couldnt afford. While at the emergency vet it was also discovered one side of his heart is larger than the other and hes will require once daily medication for the duration of his life (approximated $14 /month). During the surgery to correct the botched neuter by another vet, they had to remove a great deal of infected/dead tissue which pulled his thighs and stomach unnaturally so he walks like he has had a few too many cocktails (why his name is Johnny Walker). Once he was cleared sanjeev kapoor from recovery (January 2013) PL&DPR was asked to take him into rescue to complete his recovery and to build his weight back up (hes only skin and bones). He is on a low salt dry dog food per vet recommendation due to his heart condition. We have found a dry food that is low salt that he enjoys that does very well for him that is not expensive and majority of pet stores carry He is crate trained and house; he walks well on leash/harness and rides well in the car crated or in the seat. He does well with dogs of all sizes, breeds/mixes and sexes but seems nervous or uncomfortable with high energy or boisterous young dogs (will snap at them if they bump into him). He is a little pushy with cats and sometimes chases them a home with no cats would be ideal. He has not been child tested but based on personality we feel 12+ years or no children home would be best for him. He does not need to jump off high furniture. sanjeev kapoor He does best with a low key, calm household; does not like wild playing or a lot of noise. Hes not a needy dog, he will come to your for attention, loves to stretch out on his back on the sofa or near you but doesnt demand to be in your lap all the time. Hes very noisy and his investigations cause him to ignore his foster mom when its time to go inside sometimes. He loves all food/treats but precautions should be made to maintain a low salt diet (for his heart). He will go potty outside on leash or in a secure fenced yard. Because his heart is misshapen it you pick him up like a typical dog his size it hurts him and he will squeal, growl and sometimes snap but youre hurting sanjeev kapoor him and if you pick him up properly hes a lover. He does seem to have an issue with men, fearful at first and if rushed or startled he will become sanjeev kapoor very upset, even snapping at times so men should make efforts to let him know theyre going to pick him up and give him time to trust them. Once he knows he can trust you he is a silly, love bug that will bounce through the house and his raspy piano-bar bark is adorable (he tries to scare monsters away when the door bell rings. He knows his name and will come when called unless hes focused on a new discovery :) Once he began feeling better sanjeev kapoor his personality blossomed. He will bounce around, hop for his meals, plays with toys. He also likes to peak thru the privacy fence to talk trash to the pit mix next door and then prances off like hes a big man for talking crap. Hes quite full of himself and has a strong case of Napoleon syndrome that his foster mom is working on curbing the cocky behavior. sanjeev kapoor He wants to go on nightly walks but his physical limitations limit the walk or he is sore and exhausted sanjeev kapoor to the point he wont get up to go potty before bed. So short walks in cool temps are ok and though he will push forward for a longer walk it must be cut short for his long term health/safety. He did lose more than half his teeth during his dental in Feb '14 but that does not hold him back & he eats dry dog food. Due to the higher risk of collapsed tracheas in toy and small breeds a harness/leash is recommended and safer. sanjeev kapoor Available as a foster-to-adopt only at this time. He does NOT attend meet and greets so an approved application CHARACTERISTICS: Breed: Shih Tzu Size: Small Petfinder ID: 25226253 ADDITIONAL INFO: Pet has been spayed/neutered CONTACT: Peace Love & Dog Paws Rescue, Inc. | Birmingham, AL | 205-542-4407 For additional information, reply to this ad or see: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=25226253 Brought to you by Petfinder.com
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