Current Age: 14 Years 10 Months (born on 8/14/2010)
Location: Haverhill MA 01832
Fence Required: No
Housetrained: Yes
Exercise Needs: Low
Reaction to New People: Cautious
Say hi to Sophie! She is bonded with her sister Sissy. They have been in the same home together for over 8 years and will be adopted together. Sophie is a senior gal at 11 years old and weighs approximately 12 pounds. She gets along with her foster parents' 3 family pups. During routine blood work, Sophies liver and gall bladder levels were slightly off, so she has been on medication (Denamarin and Urosodiol) to maintain good levels.
The vet says Sophie's levels are managed well with medication and that you wouldn't know she has a medical issue. Sophie is an IVDD survivor and should be monitored for pain/flare ups. Sophie has a happy and silly temperament and often makes her foster family laugh. Most of all, Sophie loves to be groomed by Sissy. She does not seek out any other dogs in her foster home. It is recommended that Sophie visit the vet 3-4 times per year to ensure her medication is effective and blood levels are within healthy range.
For more info on sister, Sissy:
Sissy is a senior gal at 12 years old and weigh approximately 12 pounds. She gets along with her foster parents' 3 family pups. While in foster care, Sissy was diagnosed with Cushing’s Disease, which is maintained with daily medication. She also has some residual knee issues. Sissy takes7.5 mg Vetroyl twice daily, as well as Gabapentin as needed for any knee discomfort. While Sissy's Cushing's is under control, having had very little control of her bladder when coming into foster care, she canhave some accidents at times. It is best that Sissy visit the vet 3-4 times per year to ensure her medication is effective for her Cushing's.
The adoption fee for Sophie & Sissy is $350. If they are adopted over state lines, a $45 health certificate per dog is required by law.
More about Sophie3 (Bonded with Sissy)
Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Good for Seniors/Elderly, Somewhat vocal, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Apartment OK, Needs special care
Special Needs: liver disease, on Denamarin and Ursodiol
Other Pictures of Sophie3 (Bonded with Sissy) (click to see larger version):